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Much like Monica Gellar, one of my biggest "pet" peeves is people who dress their dogs up in people clothes. I can't help but think that this is some kind of animal cruelty. Unfortunately, my parents are of this ilk. Poor Zoe (family dog) is subject to embarrassment by means of rain jackets, winter coats, and, occasionally, little puppy booties. My mom and I just went shopping in Hyde Park Square and spent the majority of our time in a certain shop that caters specifically to this type of lunacy. Although I did almost buy Zoe a Bengals baseball cap with holes in the top for her ears to stick out (which my mother immediately vetoed calling it "ugly"), for the most part the contents of this store seemed sinful. Jean jackets, gourmet dog biscuits with icing on them, plush dog beds made to look like Mercedes', I quickly realized that most of these dogs live better than I do. At one point I was explaining to my mom how ironic it was to give a dog a fur coat because they are, in fact, covered in fur already...but then I realized that I was wearing a leather jacket, thus making myself a hypocrite, so I shut up.
All-in-all, it was a very educational trip. I no longer feel sorry for the little muts that are forced to dress up at their master's command...I envy them. Someone get me a Beggin' Strip...I need comfort food.
Much Love,
Bo