Comments on: Why Pet Boutiques Get My Goat

By: Maddie

Maddie — Sun, 09 May 2010 17:46:21 +0000

You all are insane. It’s just for fun. Dogs and cats don’t really care what you dress them up in. It’s just a fun thing that owners do. Don’t you get that?

By: christie

christie — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:16:57 +0000

You make some salient points as we slide into a deepening recession and face a major re-alignment of our values and needs. But I can’t help thinking that it is may be only a tiny segment of pet-owners who indulge in this pathetic behavior. The Minnesotan dogs that are walked around my neighborhood appear to be the very essence of “au naturel” pets. But, then again, its Minnesota.

By: heidster

heidster — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:48:21 +0000

Real dogs don’t need clothes.

My dog wears what we refer to as her “black fur suit” day in, day out, every day of every season.She always looks chic and stylish – what’s not to like about silky, black, shiny, fur? Her only adornment – a red collar with her name and phone number embroidered in large type, just in case we are ever separated.

On rare occasions, like the Animal Humane Society’s WALK FOR ANIMALS, she sports a jaunty scarf with our team logo – Pet Here, and she did wear a strand of pearls at our wedding – but that was a special occasion. Generally she likes to keep it simple. More Jill Sander that Donnatella, if you know what I mean.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:41:49 +0000

I doubt that Josephine or Tulip would know the difference if they were wearing an Army surplus bandana vs. a Hermes scarf. That’s the point, not to spend too much money on this stuff. Dogs that like to accessorize vs. dogs as accessories, that’s ok by me. When Project Runway contestants were asked to create matching human/dog haute couture outfits, well that was a bit much. And what about the teacup breeds? They’re all the rage because rich celebrities like to strut the red carpet carrying the tiny pooch in their $$$ designer bags. Don’t get me started…

By: cfinhollywood

cfinhollywood — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:04:17 +0000

Bridal gowns on dogs? Makes you want to abolish marriage altogether. I have to say though, that your rant reminded me about how much our long-gone dog Josephine used to love it when we wrapped a bandana around her neck and told her how pretty she was. I swear it made her walk around the house like she thought she was hot shit! I’ll have to try it on our current child, Tulip. But, the bandana’s in my drawer, and it only cost $1.59 at the army-navy surplus store. Is that okay?

By: Connie Stetson

Connie Stetson — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:24:13 +0000

No way am I setting myself up to be part of the pet police. Though I can’t wait to listen in on the conversation Cathy has with someone who’s already a nut about dressing Fido in finery. Let the fur fly!!!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:38:13 +0000

I actually tried putting Dot and Cleo in, but decided that their natural beauty was just too distracting, thus I decided to stick with my “pet peeves” — designer clothes and accessories — to make my point.