Ugly pet sweaters on parade

Oh, Petfinder.com how I love thee.



Of course, I feel that way because you're a wonderful resource for anyone looking to give a shelter pet a second chance, because you led the way towards elevating the profile of rescue, for your many brave stands on controversial issues. All that goes without saying.



What has moved me to this expression of love today is that you are having an ugly holiday pet sweater contest:

As the holidays approach, you may remember the decorative, ornate holiday sweaters that were so popular in the '80s and '90s. Some of you might even pull yours out as Thanksgiving rolls around -- hey, what better way to get into the festive mood?



However, all of us in the pet-loving community know the only thing better than a not-so-fashionable holiday sweater is an ugly pet sweater. So send us yours!

Although I recognize that some pets suffer from the cold -- and mine, while furry, seem to believe that rain will scald their skin and would really like some type of raincoat kthnx -- I have some issues with the trend of puppy purses and little outfits for dogs. My issue is that I'm against them unless absolutely necessary, and if necessary they should be, you know, functional rather than embarrassing.



So get your Grinch on and show Petfinder.com your stuff... and you may end up on a Petfinder.com e-card!

Comments

[Lori]

Thanks for the heads up. I had just the thing:



http://flickr.com/photos/loriflower/2210533674/in/set-72157602674305710/

[Caveat]

Dogs come with clothes but yes, in the winter a coat or sweater is sometimes necessary. Just ask my smooth Wiener dog.



What I really detest are those fake antlers people put on their dogs. Hello, dogs are not caribou...try a lambskin next time as a nod to Aesop.



Those purse-like carriers where the dogs legs jut out the bottom are abominable from a health standpoint and from a common sense standpoint. They were all over Woofstock this summer because dum-dums think they are 'cute'.

[Colorado Transplant]

My daughter told me to go to petfinder.com and that is how I found my 2nd black cat in Aug.2008.



I wanted a cat that would get along with my other two cats--and be black--so I was able to get the cat I wanted by the description, including her nature, age, and picture on petfinder.com. Thanks, petfinder!

[Christie Keith]

OMG, Lori, that sweater really is hideous. Please let us know how you do!

[Christine S]

I won't lie. If I had a smaller dog, disposable income, and s/he was fine with it, they would have a couple of outfits to wear on occasion.

[Gina Spadafori]

Oh, now Selma, how can you "detest" reindeer antlers:



http://flickr.com/photos/giori/317896686/



;)

[Caveat]

Gina, how can you subject those beautiful creatures to public humiliation?

[Gina Spadafori]

Congrats! It's hideous, and I mean that in a good way! :)

[Christie Keith]

Wow, that is just.... you know, hideous. Well done!

[Anne T]

Congrats Lori and Casey! Casey's expression and that sweater are both priceless! lol!

[Lori]

Thanks guys. He looks like he knows it, too, doesn't he?

[Lori]

They picked my Kasey! He's the little guy in the middle in a nice sit, looking humiliated. :O) They even had a graphic artist do a rendering of the sweater for the "cover."

[Lori]

Ugly sweater e-cards





Sorry, forgot the link. I hope this doesn't go to spam