I for one think it's not the greatest thing. I mean, it seems like it's more beneficial for the human rather than the animal. It's like we're trying to make them more like something they aren't...human. When I first saw this pic, I immediately laughed and if it were two months ago, I probably would've scrolled past this pic but now I view this sort of pic differently because of this class. It's like we're constraining the animal. Anyways, I know my comments all over the place but so are my feelings with this pic.
I think it depends on the circumstance. I don't think that it's that cute to dress up an animal in a stupid outfit for our viewing pleasure (I'm talking mostly halloween costumes here); most of the time animals hate it and want to get out immediately. It's incredibly demeaning and makes animals out to be a mere object of amusement to gawk at than an actual living thing. That being said, however, I own a little half poodle-half bichon at home who doesn't otherwise shiver unless it's really cold and enjoys a sweater during the winter (at least I think he enjoys it, he doesn't seem to care and stops shivering with it on). He also sleeps near someone and is provided with a blanket when he needs it. But yes, animals wearing clothing can be hilarious but that doesn't mean I don't feel really guilty about it!
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