2006-10-18 01:02:55 · 29 answers · asked by bigbird_gem 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Because they forget that they are pets and not tiny furry people who don't talk.
2006-10-18 01:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people put purpose made animal clothing on delicate pets to keep them warm or for protection. Few people would criticise this action.
Some people put small fashoinable bandanas and hats etc on their pets as an extension of their own image - this is perhaps a reflection of their attitude to their possessions and the living creatures connected with them.
Some people dress their pets in human clothing. This may be attractive to them because they think it looks cute or childlike. This may be as a result of boredom, a child replacement type behaviour, and is again a reflection of their attitude to living creatures around them.
People often say that it demeans the animal or takes away their dignity. I'm not sure this is correct. Certainly it is unatural for the pet and in has little practical value. However, few pets object or resist and those who do not find the experience stressful can not be viewed as subject to cruelty.
Rather, I believe that it is more demeaning for the person dressing the pet up! It exposes their over attachment and often unbalanced attitude to the pet. It is very likely that they pay very close attention to the needs of their pet and the animal is very well cared for.
I would suspect that a tendency to obsess over a pet would be related to other unbalanced attitudes in other areas of their lives and that surely is cause for concern!
2006-10-18 08:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by PetLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, some people here have some really cruel and mean answers. I too used to think that it was silly and impractical. And some dogs really look unhappy in clothing. I recently got a chihuahua. I'd never had such a small dog before and she's seriously so cold all of the time. She's always shivering. So we bought her clothing. She likes it and although she doesn't appreciate getting dressed, she doesn't even know that she's wearing it once it's on. She's warmer and happier. Plus we don't have children either so maybe she is much like a little baby to us. We don't put clothes on her all of the time. But a little sweater for when she's cold doesn't hurt anything. Anyway, I think it's a little ridiculous some of the answers here. Talk about mean for no particular reason.
2006-10-18 08:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Tertia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am at a loss why they do it..I admit that I had the misfortune of having to go and purchase a waterproof coat for my dog recently, only because he is a total wimp and will not walk in the rain..impossible to get him out of the house...I could not understand why they were fleece lined with pockets on them, you should have seen some of the things that were on sale..it was like outfits for dolls..I just wanted something to keep him dry and allow him to enjoy his walkies, poor Ben he is a bit of a tit for a gun dog. I feel so sorry for the pet being made to dress up and look totally ridiculous...they can keep warm, they look lovely in their 'all together' so leave them alone or get a bloody dolly to play with.
2006-10-19 05:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by widow_purple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... some people like to dress up their pets as a form of entertainment. Yes, it may seem undignified, but you got to admit it is entertaining. For halloween, my sisters dogs don't really like to be dressed up but when they are in costume they are so adorable (and they look like they want to get revenge) and the way they act is funny. As for people dressing their pets up all the time... I think that they may be lacking some sort of human contact and thus start viewing their pet as a "fellow" human being... which isn't totally bad for the pet... until they get mad when the pet doesn't start answering their questions?
2006-10-18 08:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Whatev' Yo' 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that people dress their pets, because they are pretty much humans, and since humans get dressed, you mine as well dress the dog.
2006-10-18 10:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have often wondered this, I think it is pitiful and makes the poor puppy look goofy. Geez, they have fur, how much more do they need. If my dog gets cold we go inside, it is that simple. I think people should leave the clothes to the idiots like Paris.
2006-10-18 10:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by la_southern_femme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the winter a little sweater 2 keep them warm is OK, but the summer its hot enough already for them so i don't get that part! I guess so they can be cute? Not sure!
2006-10-18 08:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by finenazfuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just really fun and entertaining! I had a black cat who willingly donned a Santa suit every Christmas and would go out running around the neighborhood in the Santa suit. I practically peed my pants laughing! If the cat had not liked wearing it, as evidenced by looking uncomfortable or trying to get out of it, I would not have put it on him, but he seemed to like it. It kept him warm and he looked really cute!
2006-10-18 08:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is one of my pet hates!
Seriously, a coat if it is freezing, then maybe, but how cruel it all is. I hate it. I wish someone would take the owners and make them wear stiff collars, winkle picker shoes, itchy nylon pants and a balaclava all day- see how they like it!
The animals do not have a choice.
2006-10-18 08:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by brainlady 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For some people, pets are surrogate children; as a result, they treat them they way they would treat a child, including providing clothing. Not my style, but I don't suppose it hurts anything either, so live and let live.
2006-10-18 08:04:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋