I don't see a problem with it if the pets are ok with it. And nothing that is too restrictive or uncomfortable. Just for a short photo op it's not a big deal. My Belle loves any kind of clothing and would get excited when I hold up one of her outfits. Some pet costumes are made in the same design as coats so they aren't all that different from a regular coat. I might walk my dogs in costume coats instead of regular coats. I don't dress up my cats though.

My 8yo would melt if he and his pooch couldn't wear matching costumes. Sparky does not appear to give a shit. If I can make the boy happy without harming the dog? I'm gonna do that.

We had a Boston Terrier that LOVED to wear any clothes. He would have gladly worn a costume. If he could find his coat, he would bring it to be put on, even if it was 90+ outside. We also had a pug who did not believe he could move when clothed. He just froze, tipped over, and stay on his side until clothes were removed. We would never have put him in a costume.
It all depends on the comfort of the animal. I have never costumed a pet, but I would not rule it out entirely.

If the pet is fine with it, I'm fine with it.

One Halloween, my youngest dressed as a flower bed. Green sweats with plastic daisies sewn over the front and her face as a sunflower. We got a bee costume for our rat terrier. He acted tough when we put it on him. Then again, he growls when you pick him up. He growls when you touch his toys or food. He growls when you try to sit in the chair he wants.

Anyway, after we get the outfit on him, he's fine and enjoyed the walk, attention, and treats.

Dogs, I've noticed, seem a bit more patient about that than cats. I don't think I'd try to put clothing on a pet unless it was a Sphinx cat or a dog with really short fur.

No... Never, ever. Not to mention that my dog wouldn't have it if someone tried.

In a word...no.

I guess the owner needs to judge this on a case by case basis. I do think that people anthromorphise their pets too much however

No! I don't believe in putting human clothing on animals. I don't think it's "cute", or "funny", or any other damned thing.

It's undignified.

Whenever I'd take my girl to the groomer, I'd take off whatever stupid banana they'd put on her and give it back to them.

Anthropomorphism is one of the most arrogant things humans do.

I think it's situational. All 3 dobermans I've owned in my lifetime are, were hams and love the attention, not to mention the snow, rain & cool coats when appropriate.
It also depends on the temperament of the animal and how comfortable the "outfit" is.

I love and respect my pets. They are vetted to the teeth, sleep with us and aren't negotiable in a relationship.
Just look how tortured they are:

1. Halloween (our girl is wearing a banana) they're waiting for cheese
2. Cool coat for shows
3. Graphic of my boy in a mohawk
4. Clown collar @ an ex pen
5. my boy in his made by meadowcat coat flying off the porch

I so totally agree - I would never 'dress up'. an animal. When its cold I put a back wrap around on our short haired dogs. Sometimes.

I think it's abuse to dress ANY animal - pet or otherwise. They have a connection to the earth that is masked when some dipsh-t forces them to wear socks or anything else for that matter.

If you are stupid enough to keep an animal, might as well be stupid enough to make them look funny.

Costumes : NO--pets are sentient beings with their own feelings and preferences; they do not exist to fulfill our every whim
Sweaters : YES--my dogs love to put on their winter "clothes", because they enjoy staying warm and dry.

My dog wouldn't cooperate. I won't be home tonight anyway because I'm playing guitar.

I want to get this for my Delila. Problem is, she HATES clothing.
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No. Why do we project human values on to animals?

Ha! I've thought about it, been tempted. Like that little hot dog ? suit or tulle pumpkin ? collar would be a burst of cuteness. I haven't though.

No for my cats, unless I can find a sweater that my elder cat would find acceptable. Her coat is thinning as she grows older. She never did have a thick coat, anyhow. One of the reasons my cats trust me is that, for the most part, I don't force them to do things they don't want to do. They hate going to the vet, but I take them anyhow. I also occasionally interfere in their turf wars.

If I lived with Sphynx cats, I'd try to get them as kittens accustomed to warm clothing in cold weather. I do take issue with people breeding for mutations that don't benefit the species, such as creating the Sphynx breed, Scottish Folds, Munchkins, etc... I'm not going to fault the individual cats, though.

US German Shepherds now have a big problem with hip dysplasia due to some ill-advised show-dog standard. I can't remember which dog breeds, but they've been so overbred that most puppies have to be delivered by Cesarean.

Humans are animals, and are the most destructive species on the planet.

I am loathed to see animals dressed up as humans. Poor animal. It is a totally selfish thing and offers very little to the animal in terms of benefit or dignity.

Having pets in the first place is taking animals and training them to submit to our whims. The question is how far we take it.

I would only dress my pet if it seemed reasonable and since I doubt I'll ever run in the Iditarod, it's not likely.

Do animals wear clothes in nature? No...there is your answer. Do people? Well since we moved away from warm climes...yep

I know i was a bit over the top..And i got shit for it. But, pets are. Especially cats. People are infected by this "tribble" parasite.

60% of vertabrate killed since 1970. Keeping pets is part of this debacle. Decadence in action.

And, oh yeah, i watch all kinds of funny animal videos. and i laugh.