Pets Dressed as People: Cute or Cruel?

Pros of Dressing Up Pets

• It shows off their personality.
• Pets like attention.
• Clothes spice up the dreary routine.
• If discarded, it can always become a new chew toy.
• The outfit makes for a great photo op (FB upload!).
• Bald, tiny, thin and old dogs may need an extra layer to stay warm during the winter.

Cons of Dressing Up Pets

• Pets use body language in order to communicate, so form fitting clothes may stifle them.
• Senior and special needs pets need to protect paws and sooth joints.
• Sunglasses, jumpsuits, and wigs for cats are not functional.
• Pets are not accessories.
• Clothes should not affect their movement and ability to relieve themselves.
• Under the Animal Welfare Act, it is a pet owners obligation to  make sure that all of the pets needs are met.

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