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Lisa_Ianniello - Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:06 am
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i seen this on the littlewoods website and its bloody stupid!!! who would do this to their poor pup!
its so funny and so cute but dam! its been took way too far now with the whole "clothes on a dog"

spottydog - Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:18 am
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I agree with you totally, in fact I don't even think it looks cute, I think it is degrading for the dog! Evil or Very Mad

GerbilPunk - Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:55 am
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why?

why would you want to do that??? Confused

clareabella - Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:02 am
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I cant stand to see dogs made to look like fashion accesories. At the end of the day dogs have fur and that is thier clothes Rolling Eyes

Jacqui_UK - Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:34 am
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OMG they are great.

jabbro - Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:06 am
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I think that is awful...talk about treating them like kids...what a sick thing to do Sad

shadylady - Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:34 am
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i think people are stupid doing this to the dog.. i bet ya if they could speak they would probably sayin omg i look pathetic.. etc etc

Smithdouglaswood - Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:24 pm
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Mine would have great fun chewing them off!!

Lisa_Ianniello - Sat Aug 25, 2007 6:24 pm
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lol we should buy them so our dogs can rip them and send them back to the store Very Happy

GerbilPunk - Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:08 pm
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i dont mean this in a horrible or spiteful way if any of you are effected by what im about to say but...

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I think that is awful...talk about treating them like kids...what a sick thing to do

lots of people who are unable to have children or gay couples are prone to doing that... Confused

Twig - Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:22 pm
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When theres children out there who don't even have shoes or proper clothing, I find it somewhat sickening to see dog clothes, and also very degrading for the animal.

If you can waste money on dog clothes, why not take a trip to the poorest of the poor, how about Romania, Africa or even children living in the poorest parts of the UK for **** sake! If you don't want to travel far, I can name a few parts in Belfast as a start. Crying or Very sad

VickienBubs - Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:25 pm
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i dont think people who buy clothes for their dogs should be made to feel bad or forced to give money to poor kids in romania!! i do think it can go a bit far sometimes but i dont see the harm within reason.

the WHAM show coming up soon has a best dressed doggie comp and im sure everyone who goes will be saying "aaahh" and "how sweet" because its a bit of fun. we as humans dress up and go to fancy dress parties, its not an every day occurrence for dogs.

Bubbles has a hi-vis coat to wear in the rain/dark - is that okay or do you think i am cruel??!!

in america there are allsorts of cosmetic operations for animals its crazy, i think a few clothes can be accepted as long as the dogs are comfortable. x

Lisa_Ianniello - Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:08 pm
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VickienBubs wrote:

Bubbles has a hi-vis coat to wear in the rain/dark - is that okay or do you think i am cruel??!!

i don't think you are cruel at all. you need they things for your dog as do other people but a batman costume and a superman i am against them. i even seen a scooby doo one for dogs! they are a dog already.... why dress them up as a dog Razz

Lisa_Ianniello - Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:34 pm
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i guess am just as bad:

i couldn't help it. it was the ribbon from a bag on my birthday Very Happy

he looks so cute Wink

Twig - Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:39 pm
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Waterproof coats and ones which have reflective parts are fine, it has a purpose, my dog has a waterproof coat, but I do find dressing up dogs in costumes daft, but thats just my opinion. Wink

Koolkat - Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:49 pm
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when i was little i use to put my P.J's top on jet but now i am older i dont do it and i smack myself for doing it cause its so wrong.

As for the warterproof coats she has one of them for her hips in the winter to keep them dry and to keep her dry.

Hcollie85 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:49 pm
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I like Bandanas on dogs esp collies, they look very handsome

Heather

Violette - Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:56 pm
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Bit of a recurring theme, here. This discussion keeps coming up...

IMO, putting clothes on a dog that needs them for health reasons, or warmth or protection against weather or other conditions is totally different from dressing them up like little dollies.

I'm not objecting to somebody putting a hat or reindeer antlers on a dog for a short joke - but to dress the dog up as something it is not is definitely not kind to the dog. They may tolerate it, and may even enjoy the attention, but what a sad way to get it.

You want a dog? Treat it like a dog. You want a dress-up doll? Get a dress-up doll.

Twig - Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:00 pm
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Violette wrote:

100% agree! Very Happy

shadylady - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:09 pm
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i have a coat for my dog also it has a reflective strip on it and its to keep her warm as she has arthritus. and HD, so i think if its helping your dog i dont see why not.. but the costumes are stupid and my dad always say to me even when jet needs her coat hes like she already got a fur coat she dont need it.. but i see she needs it infact i think she needs a new one as the one i have ive had for 2 1/2 years so its a bit tatty..

but personally i will never dress my dogs in costumes, and other clothes as an acessorie thing as a dog isnt an acessorie to be paraded about..

But i see ribbons around the neck as ok as dogs have collars anyway..
i even do that to my dog lol its cute.. but costumes are silly..

GerbilPunk - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:20 pm
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ok, he's not quite a dog but... (but my friends are convinced he is Rolling Eyes

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i agree with shadylady, ribbons flowers etc look cute, but costumes are just OTT especially on little chihuahuas that they carry in their handbags Rolling Eyes

shadylady - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:22 pm
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omg love that pic of twitchy its sooo cute..

GerbilPunk - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:25 pm
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thank you

why dont you try it with one of yours? yur rabbits all have lop ears dont they? Confused

just tuck under the top of their ear. but, make sure you take it out after... (look at sig picture) Laughing

shadylady - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:33 pm
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only one hasnt got lop ears boo.. but all the others are lops maybe i will try it tomoz when im trying to build buttons nesting box..

GerbilPunk - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:34 pm
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my dad built a house for bruce, hes really good at all that stuff. i'll show you a pic tomorrow. Smile

shadylady - Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:48 pm
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thanks.. maybe you or me should post another topic to find out if anyone else has built things for thier pets.. its alot cheaper than going to buy one.. Wink

i will post a pic of my finished product when its finished lol Laughing

poppydog83 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:14 pm
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oh that reminds me im gona take a piccy of my hamster cage and post it on here for all of u to see. Its a mixture of an old and new cage,with curvy tubing

shadylady - Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:17 pm
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ooh cool plz do..

poppydog83 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:29 pm
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if i can remember how to get the pic on here once ive taken it.....

Lisa_Ianniello - Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:59 pm
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you will never guess what i have found now.

shadylady - Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:05 pm
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omg poor dogs they look humilitated however ya spell it...

clareabella - Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:54 pm
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OMG they are awful! Especially the hot dog one its like promoting dog meat for human consumption Mad