Why do people want dress their pets?

By Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
Malaysia
January 25, 2011 7:00pm CST
Many people these days have pets in their home. The thing is that they always like to dress up their pets. They even go to stores to buy clothing or accessories for their pets. But I don't think the pets liked to be dressed up in some kind of costume that their owner bought for them. It's kind of silly to me. After all, they do have fur to keep themselves warm. What do you think?
6 responses
Jacobus1919
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
I really do not know why people dress up their pets. But, I think it is because for the love of their pets as well that drove these people to dress them up.
Jacobus1919
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
Maybe. But, I guess some pets would be like "Yeah I look good, I am pimpin'"
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 11
Maybe, but if only the pets could speak, they would be telling them "no clothes for me, please". I think if you love a pet, you would accept it as it is. It would be nice to show off their fur.
butterscotsh
@butterscotsh (1012)
• Philippines
17 Jul 11
There's only one answer to that, VANITY. It's just to show off their pets and how fortunate they are.
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
21 Jul 11
The dog might be thinking how unfortunate it is to be dressed when it can show off its nice fur.
youless
@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
26 Jan 11
It seems it is very normal here. First, the weather has been cold in these days. So the pet owners may be afraid of their pets will get cold. So they dress them. Second, some people think their pets will look cute when they wear pet clothes. As to me, I think the pets don't have to wear the pet clothes. Actually my dog would never like to have something on his body. I love China
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 11
Yes, I think they would feel uncomfortable in clothes. They have fur to cover their body and that is part of their clothing. Thanks for your response.
bingskee
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
1 Feb 11
the poor creatures might not be liking it at all. as to the question, these people are very rich that they do not know how to spend their money anymore.
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 11
Yes, I agree that rich people do not know how to spend their money. And I think that the animal clothing is not cheap too.
babygurl666
@babygurl666 (16)
• United States
26 Jan 11
I haven't a clue why people would torture the ones they love, animals are loyal and will be gladly be humiliated by their owner for there affection. I think its mean to dress your pets
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 11
Yes, it is not right to treat your pets like that. You're suppose to love them and not make them into a toy. They should be dressing up a Barbie doll instead.
kal127
@kal127 (13)
•
29 Jan 11
I have 2 dogs. One is a short hair pit bull and the other is a long hair border collie. I have a hoodie for my short hair pit bull becuase he gets cold in the winter. He shivers and doesn't like to be outside. He has no problem with me putting the hoodie on and actually kind of has a routine with it. I do not dress my long hair border collie because he doesn't get cold when he is outside. My dog only wears the hoodie when it is cold outside and that's it. I did buy the hoodie at a specialty store for dogs. It fits him well and he is able to releive himself with it on. Would you consider this to be cruel?
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
29 Jan 11
No, I don't think it's cruel to dress your dog up if it is feeling cold, but there are a lot of others who dress their pet even when it is under a hot weather. I really pity the dogs. We human can take off our clothes when we are feeling hot but the dogs can't.