[EdFNJ]

I love dogs ... but frankly the obsession with them here is amazing.

We were looking for a REAL BAKERY but I have only found (so far) 3 DOG BAKERIES! I understand dogs are companions but what some people do to their poor dogs is beyond imagination. Do dogs really need a new outfit every day? Do they need to wear sneakers? Hats? Shorts? Be in $400 baby carriages? You can love your dog but dressing him up like you would your infant child for Halloween is really (IMO) strange! While this photo may seem like a "one off" we see similar every day. Yea, it's ADORABLE but still. REALLY? It almost seems like animal abuse.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

..... most are simply treating their dog like a dog...a dog they consider a family member and friend that they enjoy spending time with. Big difference.

Originally Posted by Maureen1

My 16 & 1/2 year old Maltese goes out with us all of the time. He is more stressed being left home alone after losing his brother than going out with us. I have a buggy, blanket, fan, ice, treats, etc. I would prefer to leave him home at times but at his age if he wants to come with us and I can do it, then I will. So glad that it’s dog friendly here!

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Don't you people ever get tiring of whining and complaining? people will still do what they want, you aren't changing anything.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by Bowtorc

GIVE IT A REST!!!! ..... I agree that owners need to be respectful of others but dogs love being with their owners, leave them alone.

Originally Posted by Psa1000

RESPECT OF EACH OTHER IS KEY.

Originally Posted by CFrance

Enough with calling people out for taking their dogs out with them, already. I don't believe anyone in TV would willingly submit his or her dog to something that made it fearful or anxious. You don't know people's pets unless you've walked a mile in their paws.

Well said.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

It almost seems like animal abuse.

I wouldn't dress my dog up, but others like to do it. This dog looks healthy and cared for to me.
If you think this dog is abused, you've never seen a shivering starving dog that is terrified of another beating.

[graciegirl]

Caring about furry family is a good thing. Here is our Mikey who is seventeen.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Caring about furry family is a good thing. Here is our Mikey who is seventeen.

Our Himalayan cat lived to be 20. Some cats live even longer.
I hope that Mikey has many more healthy years!

[tjasc1411]

For those of you who don't like dogs, put your spouse and the dog in the trunk of your car and drive around for a while. When you open the trunk, see which one is happy to see you. Unconditional LOVE.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Caring about furry family is a good thing. Here is our Mikey who is seventeen.

Gorgeous guy! May he have a long life ahead of him.

[600th Photo Sq]

This Dog Must Be from one of two places .... San Francisco or New Orleans...... Totally Insane to outfit a Dog like that....

[graciegirl]

We all need time for ourselves .. - Moments and Memories .

This makes me calm and happy every time I look at it.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We all need time for ourselves .. - Moments and Memories .

This makes me calm and happy every time I look at it.

Aww!!

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I wouldn't dress my dog up, but others like to do it. This dog looks healthy and cared for to me.
If you think this dog is abused, you've never seen a shivering starving dog that is terrified of another beating.

I see shivering and starving dogs on TV all the time. I never said that dog was not healthy or was starved but dressing them like dolls (IMO) is ridiculous. Do you know if those sneakers hurt its feet? Or the sunglasses are the correct doggie prescription. He/She couldn't tell you. The money spent on the absurd dressing up of an animal only for the owners entertainment should be sent to care for those "shivering and starving" dogs who aren't lucky enough to be able to afford sneakers or hats or sunglasses or better yet be donated to an animal shelter to feed the "starving and shivering" animals.

Dressing a dog up like a Barbie Doll is absurd (IN MY OPINION). We all have our opinions and that is mine.

[New Englander]

I like others here have said we don't like dogs in the town squares when they are crowded. I also don't like people in my neighborhood bring their dog to my lawn to relieve itself.

Does this mean I don't like dogs? Heck no!! I love dogs. I had my Chow Chow for 16 years. Our family loved that dog.

We never brought our dog into a crowded situation or let it go on a neighbors lawn. Does this mean I don't like animals? To some people I think it does.

[Abby10]

My initial response on this thread was directed toward bringing dogs to crowded venues, which I believe was the subject of the OP. How this thread got to be an attack on dogs being in any public place is beyond me. It almost seems some on here would prefer to ban all dogs in all public places, confining them to only their own homes and yards.

Not every pet owner is an irresponsible pet owner. My initial concern was of safety at crowded venues - for both people and animals. But as one poster rightly put it - it's all about respect. If your dog can be contained in one's lap, or stroller, or whatever, I don't understand why being in a crowded venue is an issue. I would have a concern about a leashed dog though, which especially when lying down may be overlooked and could end up to be a tripping hazard. I say this because I have witnessed this happening before. People in public places are not always apt to look down when they are moving around. If the venue is not a crowded one it may not be as much of a problem.

Just my 2 cents.....and what I thought the OP was trying to address - crowded events, not dogs in public in general.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

The money spent on the absurd dressing up of an animal only for the owners entertainment should be sent to care for those "shivering and starving" dogs who aren't lucky enough to be able to afford sneakers or hats or sunglasses or better yet be donated to an animal shelter to feed the "starving and shivering" animals.

Good idea!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Good idea!

Yep!