Alicia Oldham
Comp 106
January 28, 2009
Let Dogs Wear their Fur
There was a time when people allowed dogs to be dogs. You could walk into a local park and see little dogs all scurrying around each other in an attempt to sniff one another’s butt and it was cute! Now a days people’s idea of cute for dogs is dressing them up in ridiculous outfits that make them look like miniature drag queens. Dogs are animals not fashion accessories! I can’t even begin to explain the pity I feel whenever I see a dog being tortured having to wear clothes that are completely unnecessary for them. Dogs have fur and there is no need for them to have to be forced to wear clothing. It is just ridiculous and embarrassing to them.
Every person like cute things, so it’s only natural that people would want to dress different things in a cute way. I think that people should realize that dogs are not “things”. They are living creatures who have feelings too. If dogs could talk, I’m sure they would tell you that the clothing you force them away makes them feel uncomfortable.
Some people may argue that in the winter dogs will be cold but that is truly not the case. As stated before, dogs have fur that keeps them warm so there is no need for clothing. Also what excuse can people make when they make dogs wear clothing in the summer time? You can go down the street and see someone with a dog that's wearing a little jacket. Now, keep in mind the owner isn't wearing a jacket because it is ninety degrees but here is an innocent animal, with fur, having to endure the heat. That is animal cruelty at its maximum. Dogs become hot easily and for them to be wearing clothing is just wrong. The clothing also hinders the dog's movement and thus they are not able to get the proper excercise that they need. They want to make their dog the most stylish pet to look at but they are also making them the most pitiable.
lPeople should stop dressing up their dogs for their own selfish satisfaction and realize how uncomfortable they are causing their dogs to feel. Dogs weren’t created in the world to be our little living rag dolls, we can play dress up with. They are living creatures and believe it or not they are capable of feeling too. Let them be dogs and enjoy their lives by running freely with the wind blowing their fur and not having to worry about being hindered by shameful costumes and clothing. If dogs could talk, I’m sure majority of them would ask you to stop making them suffer, please…no more clothes for dogs.
-PrincessAliPink
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Laugh out loud! I thuroughly enjoyed your advocacy! The tone of your paper was great, I liked its formality, it seemed like a regular conversation opposed to fruitless wordiness like my own. I'd have to say I agree with your stand against pet dressing. I think calling it ridiculous is even an understatement. I highly doubt the pet owners who dress their pets have the decency to realize their anguish, but yeah, really nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhile I do agree with your stance on the ridiculous outfits some people make their animals wear, I think your argument would feel more solid if you left out the part about dogs in winter. You fail to take into account the fact that dogs that are native to warm places, like the Chihuahua, might need extra protection from the northern states' frigid winter temperatures. Also, the traditional cut of many breeds is quite a bit shorter than the natural length of their fur. Narrowing the scope of the topic you are advocating might help your paper be more powerful and watertight.
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