Paradise Found

Before I start, I just want to state for the record that if you don’t hear from me again after this post you know Hamish has taken his revenge for me writing about dogs…

Being in California, you see a lot of things you would not see elsewhere. One thing is the pet accessory stores – and no, I don’t mean chew toys – although you can of course get those, I mean pet apparel stores, specifically clothing for dogs. Even Target has more than one aisle for pet clothing. You just would not believe the range of pooch playwear available.

The list is endless:

• For the more discerning doggie I saw a Boots & Barkley Ballerina Dog Dress, a Pearl-encrusted Dog Dress and a Party Time Pet Tutu
• For the fahionable fido I saw dog hoodies, denim jackets and t-shirts with cool slogans such as “Bone Jovi”, “Notorious P.U.G.” and even one with the line “You had me at woof”
• For the more mundane mongrels there were polo shirts and cable knit sweaters. I am surprised there were no chinos to complete the GAP look. (now there’s an idea – GAP Pets)…

I did notice that although there were copious quantities of canine clothing, there was very little on the feline side – just a few feathery collars. Why is that?

1. Because dogs like dressing up?
2. Because dogs will do anything for their owners?
3. Because dogs are dumb?

I know what Hamish would say, but he is biased (and stupid). And have you ever tried to put any kind of item on a cat (collar or otherwise)? It is an exercise in damage limitation.

On a dog-related note, do you think older dogs get abuse from their puppy peers if they have to resort to doggy risers? Oh, and check out Galligan’s Pet Portraits…