obsession with pets is at an all time high

[REE1993]

If you want to pamper your pets, who cares what others think? We don't have kids and aren't going to have any, either. I love that room!

Our boys have their own room with a bunch of toys, "popup" cubes, scratchy boxes, and a window to look out. They go there if (non-cat people) company is over or we have a repairman. Of course, they have spots in the living room, and sleep on our bed too.



(this is a no-no place but I had to take a pic before I chased him down!

[ForeverRoses]

My cats used to have their own room before the human babies arrived. Now they have the kitty condo in the master bedroom and their window hammocks in the family room.

But they are still spoiled rotten!

I will always have cats if for no other reason than my father-in-law hates cats. So it keeps him from visiting too often



Here are my boys sleeping in their favorite spot- on Daddy's feet!

[smiley21]

I live in my condo with my cat. My balcony is pretty much her room. I always keep the door open so she can have her fun. It is a good thing that I live on the third floor. I am actually having a problem with her right now. She won't let me sleep on my bed for more than a few hours. She is always on the bed and plays around my head. I tried kicking her out of the room, but she makes so much noise because she wants to come in. I can't sleep, so I have been forced to sleep on the couch. I need to figure something out, but lately I just don't care anymore. The couch is okay anyway. Sometimes I want to "accidently" leave my front door open, but luckily I just do not have the heart.

[texas*princess]

I'm biased because I'm obviously an animal lover, but I don't see what the big deal is.

As long as people don't spoil their pets the wrong way (giving them ice cream, or constantly feeding them to the point that they are severely obese) I don't see why buying them lots of toys or tank tops is a bad thing.

My dog has more toys than she knows what to do with, but she does know them all by name!

She even has a whole lot of clothes - jackets, tank tops, even booties...not just because she looks so gosh darn cute in them, but they are functional.

The booties for example are only worn when it's raining or slushy (melted ice) outside, so she doesn't track in mud on her fur.

She is my little turkeyhead and if she fell ill I would definitely do what I could to make her better.


summer--- I LOVE your dog's dwelling!!

[MysticCat]

I'm just completely dumbfuzzled.

I love animals -- especially dogs -- as much as the next person, but sheesh. I am embarrased for dogs when I see them in clothes. Bandanas are acceptable "clothing" for most dogs, but anything beyond that is just canine humiliation.

All right --sic your dogs on me.

[midwesterngirl]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I'm just completely dumbfuzzled.

I love animals -- especially dogs -- as much as the next person, but sheesh. I am embarrased for dogs when I see them in clothes. Bandanas are acceptable "clothing" for most dogs, but anything beyond that is just canine humiliation.

My animals would kick my ass if I tried to dress them up but they are very spoiled and well cared for. I think there are two kinds of pet lovers. Some people consider their pets members of the family. Other people love their pets just as much but just consider them pets. Personally, I prefer my pets to most people.

[kstar]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I'm just completely dumbfuzzled.

I love animals -- especially dogs -- as much as the next person, but sheesh. I am embarrased for dogs when I see them in clothes. Bandanas are acceptable "clothing" for most dogs, but anything beyond that is just canine humiliation.

All right --sic your dogs on me.

Tell that to my boxer mix who has hair that is shorter than anything that she shouldn't wear a sweater in the winter.

Or you can mop my floors after walking my dogs in the rain without their raincoats.

And when it is icy and they put salt on the sidewalks, it can severely mess up a dog when they lick their paws, so they wear booties in the winter. We actually had a dog come in vomitting from ingesting the salt last winter when we had the bad ice storm.

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by kstar

Tell that to my boxer mix who has hair that is shorter than anything that she shouldn't wear a sweater in the winter.

Or you can mop my floors after walking my dogs in the rain without their raincoats.

And when it is icy and they put salt on the sidewalks, it can severely mess up a dog when they lick their paws, so they wear booties in the winter. We actually had a dog come in vomitting from ingesting the salt last winter when we had the bad ice storm.

Exxxxxactly!

My dog's coat is longer than a short-haired breed, which makes it even more important to me that she has a raincoat when it's pouring outside. I would rather take the raincoat off, and dry it out than have her shaking all over the place and looking like a wet rat.. haha

I started my dog on the coats and booties early in life and she was a little resistant at first, but when she realized she wasn't getting wet, she warmed up to the idea

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by midwesterngirl

I think there are two kinds of pet lovers. Some people consider their pets members of the family. Other people love their pets just as much but just consider them pets.

I consider pets members of the family. But just like I wouldn't put a dog collar on my kids, I don't put clothes on my dogs.

Originally Posted by kstar

Or you can mop my floors after walking my dogs in the rain without their raincoats.

That's never been a problem for me, and I have usually had longer-haired dogs. They've always seemed to like the good rubdown they get with a towel before they come into the house.

And when it is icy and they put salt on the sidewalks, it can severely mess up a dog when they lick their paws, so they wear booties in the winter. We actually had a dog come in vomitting from ingesting the salt last winter when we had the bad ice storm.

I'll grant you that -- it's not an issue where I live.

And honeychile, you know I love you, but for pete's sake, let those dogs and cats keep some shred of the dignity God gave them.