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[enigmatic_alex44]

Was having this discussion with a friend. I don't dress up my cat because he already has fur and animals don't require clothes to keep warm or hide their shame like humans do. Me and home-girl both agreed it was wrong to "dress up" your cat, dog, rabbit etc. as people do it for their own amusement, not to benefit the animal.

Like, this is okay because this protects against the cold, it has a purpose (protective wear, little booties for the ice and snow):

This on the other hand is too much imo. This is Lady Gaga's dog wearing glamorous jewelry, I mean it's cute and she clearly loves her dog but I can't tell from Asia's expression whether or not she's uncomfortable:

My cat certainly let me know loud and clear he wasn't having it that one time I tried to put a small scarf and hat on him for a facebook picture, never again. I have another friend who dressed up her chihuahua in a full on tuxedo just to go on a trip to someone's house. Poor chihuahua looked unhappy and like a straight up joke. Didn't look right. I say let them be.

Thoughts?

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Ridiculous? Sure. Immoral? Um, no.

 

[DuffDry]

I put my jack russell in a sweater during the winter for warmth and that's it.

 

[MIMIC]

Can someone please post that "kill me" pic? xD (the one with the little dog in the glasses)

 

[Mailbox]

I'm fine with it if it's novel like that cat with the suit or for just a single instance, sweaters are even ok... I guess


Otherwise it's tacky and people should stop doing it.
It just looks bad a good majority of the time it's done.

 

[Winterfang]

What makes it immoral? Animals don't have any shame.

 

[Currygan]

I could maybe accept a coat on a dog living out of his natural environment, but it's a fashion trend I loathe to the extreme. Poor sods

 

[injurai]

The word you're looking for is unethical. I'd say no.

 

[Mailbox]

What makes it immoral? Animals don't have any shame.

Pretty sure they do....

 

[Nishastra]

From my experience, if the animal really doesn't like it, you're going to have a hell of a time getting/keeping it on.

 

[Dennis]

If the animal is physically bothered, yes. Otherwise, no.

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

What makes it immoral? Animals don't have any shame.

The fact that they don't have voices to tell you "no". Not every animal is as outspoken and feisty as my cat....Usually people who dress them up are doing it for their own amusement (when it's not to protect against the Canadian Winter).

 

[Einhander]

I don't own a pet, but I'd never dress my cat or dog up in any clothing. It feels quite wrong and strange.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Babies can't say no either but nobody thinks putting pants on a baby is immoral.

 

[Currygan]

Babies can't say no either but nobody thinks putting pants on a baby is immoral.

do babies have fur?
but yeah, I get what you're saying, immoral really isn't the right word here

 

[Einhander]

Babies can't say no either but nobody thinks putting pants on a baby is immoral.

Babies don't have fur to keep them warm.

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

Immoral is a strong word. Stupid, tacky and creepy maybe. I have a friend who treats her dogs like children and created Facebook profiles for each. There were some picks of them in little dresses and panties. I might consider that the work of the devil.

 

[akachan ningen]

The fact that they don't have voices to tell you "no". Not every animal is as outspoken and feisty as my cat....Usually people who dress them up are doing it for their own amusement (when it's not to protect against the Canadian Winter).

No, but when they have something on them that they don't like, they usually thrash around trying to get it off. Even if they're not that overt, it's not that hard to tell when a dog or cat feels uncomfortable.

 

[Escape Goat]

Babies can't say no either but nobody thinks putting pants on a baby is immoral.

The logic checks out.

 

[esms]

You'll come off as a dick to them, but it's certainly not immoral (whatever the hell that means).

 

[Zen_Arcade]

do babies have fur?

I don't see why fur would make it immoral. It's not like the people who are dressing these dogs up are doing it to the point of dehydration or something.

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

Immoral is a strong word. Stupid, tacky and creepy maybe. I have a friend who treats her dogs like children and created Facebook profiles for each. There were some picks of them in little dresses and panties. I might consider that the work of the devil.

 

[Dishwalla]

It's not immoral, but it's also something I'd never subject my cat to. As far as I'm concerned, she's cute enough without goofy clothes on her.

 

[Drazgul]

The reason pet animals exist to begin with is for their owners' amusement.

 

[Frecklestein]

How can it be wrong when it looks so cute

 

[Dishwalla]

The reason pet animals exist to begin with is for their owners' amusement.

I thought it was companionship.

 

[Einhander]

How can it be wrong when it looks so cute

It's not always about us.

 

[scabro]

It's not always about us.

they wouldnt even exist without us

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

The reason pet animals exist to begin with is for their owners' amusement.

Wrong, it's for companionship.

How does this even work....it's cute but you've effectively given him eight legs lmao, how is he supposed to walk, he's basically Octo-Dog O_O

 

[RobotHaus]

It's not immoral, it's adorable.

 

[TalonJH]

I'm fine with it as long as the animal doesn't protest. If they try to take it off, you should remove it.

 

[MrToughPants]

No

 

[Home]

animals dont care

 

[GavinGT]

Yes, but it's fine if they think it's ugly.

 

[Doukou]

My family used to have a Jack Russel who would want this flimsy sweater on. He would beg and whine till we put it on. It didn't really have much practicality but I guess he liked it for some reason.

That Jewerly dog looks painful.

 

[terribletwo]

why you tryna deny a dog its god given swag

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

No

Is that your cat??? Not gonna lie, that's cute

I tried doing that one time years ago (hat and mini scarf) and my cat flipped out. Never again.

 

[Ol No Bones]

Its immoral not to properly clothe pets. Otherwise their penises are uncovered.

 

[Dishwalla]

 

[Uncle_Classy]

It's not immoral, it's adorable.

 

[RightChandMan]

My dog was influenced by Walter White, came home one day and I saw him like this....

 

[scabro]

 

[Naked Snake]

Holy shit the pics in this thread. Poor pets (the ones who aren't enjoying it).

My dog was influenced by Walter White, came home one day and I saw him like this....

He looks like he's having fun.

 

[hipbabboom]

I think its offensive when people make it so by leaving tasteless messages on the image

 

[MrToughPants]

I think its offensive when people make it so by leaving tasteless messages on the image

Sorry but that's hilarious.

 

[Jak140]

"immoral"

 

[Byakuya769]

They choose to roll in their own shit. As long as they're not being threatened into wearing it, I don't care how weird people try to anthropomorphize their pets.

 

[Pinko Marx]

I don't think animals give a shit unless it physically restricting or uncomfortable in some way.

 

[boiled goose]

not unless it is immoral to own pets at all

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

people do it for their own amusement, not to benefit the animal.

A lot of people own pets for their own amusement and not to benefit the animal!

not unless it is immoral to own pets at all

This is the bottom line. Pets are moral patients, not moral agents. They are entitled to ethical treatment but the human owner makes all the decisions regarding their care. If we're cool with that, I don't see how we can object to dressing them provided it doesn't cause them any pain.