I can't stand people like that either. Animals aren't accessories, I view my dogs (and my cat, guinea pigs and rats) as FAMILY.

Lol here are some funny things: <a href=http://i53.tinypic.com/23sar7c.jpg rel=nofollow>http://i53.tinypic.com/23sar7c.jpg</a><br><br><img src="http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/funny-animated-gifs-puss-n-boots.gif">

Exactly my point, Fangdeer. Thats what really bothers me. Dogs as accessories. They are living breathing beings.

I'm too tired to form a big post, but here's my short opinion. I personally don't like it, but as long as the clothing is not uncomfortable for the dog (too tight/small, etc.), then I don't care. It's not abuse in anyway. I really hate people who just use them as accessories though, cause a dog isn't an accessory. But there's a difference between dressing a dog up and using it aas an accessory.

Dogs are not going to be humilated or emotionally effected by clothing the way a human being would be. Have you forgotten that tracking collars are regularly put on wild animals, and it doesn't affect their ability to socialize or mate whatsoever. It might be a source of curiosity to others of their kind, but that's about it.<br /> <br /> You're not degrading an animal or harming it by putting something cute on it, and animals do not think or feel on the same level that we do. That's not to say they don't have feelings, but believe me when I say that the only reason an animal might be eager to get out of a cute little clothing item is because they're just not familiar with it. Like putting tape on a cat's back. You are not hurting the animal, it's just reacting in such a way that its impulses tell it there's something above them that they have to duck under. X} A cat can easily reach back and just nip the tape and take it off (the tape's stickiness doesn't painfully pull out hair, either, unless you're using something heavy duty, which you should have the presence of mind not to be using anyway).<br /> <br /> Basically, I think you're a bit too caught up in "animals are majestic and noble creatures." That's an opinion, not fact. Wolves brutally kill coyotes "just because." Coyotes don't pose any real threat to them, but wolves will kill them for the sake of showing off who's boss. They roll in dung and carcasses, lick their own privates and each other's privates, and they can be merciless bullies. Same goes for dogs if left to their own devices.<br /> <br /> They're animals and a part of nature, not magical, noble creatures of fantasy.<br /> <br /> I respect animals for what they are, and the part they play in nature. But as far as dogs go, they have evolved alongside us, we put collars on them, vests, jewelry, etc. usually because we love them like they're our children, not because we want to have a laugh at their expense. And even the silly little things like tape on the back, or putting booties on their feet and they walk funny, have you seriously never ever done something funny to a friend or family member that was totally harmless like putting a fake bug on them, or whatever sort of minor little prank that doesn't hurt anyone? X}<br /> <br /> It doesn't change or harm the animal at all to just put something cute on them. :P

Dogs and wolves are like symbols of power and beauty to me. I find it sad that we're humanizing them so much.<br /> Yes yes, I know we created them, but what do you think our ancestors would think?<br /> Dogs used for hunting of whatever animals..in a coat.

I'm cool with practical stuff...a sweater for a small or shortcoat breed in winter. I'm also okay with bandanas. Those special "cooling bandanas" for summertime are very useful!<br /> <br /> I don't mind light "dress up" for special occasions. They have Halloween pet contests at the local Petsmart & Petco stores and it's fun to do stuff like that, IF the dog is okay with it. Which my husky/collie mix is. For me, it's just another chance to get out and do something fun with my dogs. Last year I took Wahya as "Little Red Riding Hood", while I wore a wolf mask. It was like reverse roles lol. She didn't mind, and she seemed to really enjoy meeting all the other dogs and people at the event. :) <br /> <br /> I fail to see how wearing clothes is "embarrassing" to them. Provided it's a simple, non restricting outfit most dogs don't seem to mind. I just had a basic cloak for Wahya. and I only had the hood up for a minute while a picture was taken.

<a href="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc67/healthypetnut/dog-clothes-tuxedo-1.jpg"> this is too cute!!! </a>

dont think anyone who dresses there dog is going to run out and try and squeeze a lion into a dress. because no matter what you put the lion into, its still goina bit your head off. it dosent change the animal in any way. <br /> <br /> You completely missed the point.

That would be obnoxiously adorable.