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I Remain Conflicted About Dressing Up Our Pets For Halloween

By Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

October 28, 2013 03:04 AM

I know they are adorable just like all the little kids. I just can't help but wonder if our pets had a say in the matter, would they be willing participants?

Dog dressed as Pirate for Halloween

I watched my son dress his dog, Molly. She had no issue wearing the pants and the top to her Pirate costume .... but when the head band that creates the hat went on, Molly immediately tried to remove it with her paw. Clearly she did not like it.

However, she is such a good and obedient dog, when my son said, "Molly, leave it alone" she stopped trying to paw it off of her head. She was also rewarded with some treats which distracted her to the point of seemingly forgetting about that "thing on her head."

Dog dressed in a Pirate costume

I've seen some posts here in the rain with pets dressed in completely adorable costumes. I've even seen a post with horses dressed in costumes.

My veterinarian has a "best Halloween consume contest" every year.

I get it, Halloween is a time for costumes. I just can't help but wonder if our pets had a say in the matter, would they be willing participants?

There is no judgment here on anyone who dresses their pets for Halloween or any other time. Heck, my son dressed his beloved pet in a costume. To each their own. I am not judging my son for doing it. Clearly the pets are not being harmed in any way. I just don't feel it is something I would do.

How do you feel about dressing our pets for Halloween? Would you want your pet to wear something they clearly are annoyed by wearing?

Wishing Everyone (and their pets) a Happy, Safe and Fun Halloween.

May every moment of the day be filled with laughter and joy.

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Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva

Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL

Top Listing Broker

Cute! Thanks for sharing Kathleen! Have a wonderful Monday!

Oct 28, 2013 04:12 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathleen - It's definitely cute, but our pack is, on issues like this at least, a democracy, and the human vote is solidly outnumbered by the canine one. We have one dog that will tolerate a tee shirt, but other than that, they hate it. They do like Halloween, though, with all the strange people coming to see them, and extra treats.

Oct 28, 2013 04:25 AM

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Kathleen, mine can also tolerate a t-shirt every now and then but that's as far as he will go and that's only because we tell him to "leave it alone". He's comfortable the way he looks and no matter how many treats we bribe him with, he won't agree to wear a costume.
I must say Molly looks adorable, I'm sure she'll be getting tons of attention.

Oct 28, 2013 04:36 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Gene, Molly is truly pampered and I hope she won't need therapy after wearing her Pirate's costume.

Debbie, Thank you for not forcing your pet to wear something they don't like!

Patty, Thanks for stopping by.

Oct 28, 2013 05:11 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Dick, Most dogs like all the attention they can get and of course, there are never too many treats! I'm comforted to know that the canine vote rules!

Beth, It's not "natural" for pets to wear clothes. I imagine it is very uncomfortable for most of them. I am sure some will sport the gear and have no issues with it. They certainly let us know when they don't like it! Bill and Liz Spear's dog looked like she was posing ... not having any issues with her Sheriff costume at all.

Oct 28, 2013 05:15 AM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

I've had dogs my whole life and love them to pieces... but.... I never even thought of dressing them up for Halloween... I guess it's fine if the dogs like it... if not I wouldn't bother dressing them up...

Oct 28, 2013 05:32 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Richard & Beth, I can imagine how much you love your dogs. I agree, if the like it or pose no objection to being dressed up ... then its fine. If they don't like it then we need to honor them for who and what they are ... dogs!

Oct 28, 2013 05:58 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I always feel sorry for the pets that have to put up with the hats and other items. Winter items to keep them warm is different.

Oct 28, 2013 06:59 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

my furry kids have CLEARLY expressed their NO to costumes. They don't even like them on the kids that come to our door on Halloween so we hand out candy from the porch with our fur babies safely out of sight of costumes.

Oct 28, 2013 07:55 AM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

I guess I'm guilty LOL. I put my dogs in matching T shirts with pumpkin faces on them LOL. They were a big hit with the kids when I was passing out candy. It was just like they were wearing their coats for cold weather. They didn't mind at all. I didn't put anything on their heads because that's just too weird for them. LOL. If I could figure out how to put a photo in my comment I would show you.

Oct 28, 2013 08:50 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Well Kathleen, you saw the picture of our little "sheriff" from yesterday, and we'll say Bunny loves her clothes! First thing in the morning she's ready to put on her collar and pokes her head right through. She loves the dress up before the retirement center visits because she knows she's going to pay them a visit and she loves people. So in her case, it's totally cool. Now some of our cats and past dogs would be MOST displeased with the concept!! :)

Oct 28, 2013 09:31 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathleen, after dressing him up like that I would not put a sword in his paw :)

Oct 28, 2013 09:39 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I think dogs probably don't mind it too much because their sole purpose in life is to make their humans happy. If mommy and daddy are pleased with them, they're OK. Cats, on the other hand, carry no such sentiment. And I'm too smart to try it with them. I like my face in one piece, thank you, very much.

Oct 28, 2013 10:14 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Barbara-Jo, I do too. If they need something to keep them warm and dry and they do not have issues with the clothes ... then I say .. go for it.

Tammy, Our pets have personalities just like we do. I get that some won't mind at all and others do. When I saw Molly trying to pull the head piece off ... I knew she did not like it.

Janice, If your pets are ok with the clothes then it's all good in my book. Some pets don't have issues with the clothes. I just feel pets should not be forced to wear clothes/costumes.

Bill, I know. Bunny was sporting her costume. I also feel that she knows she is playing a role and helping others. She is one very special and lucky dog. What a blessing she is to so many.

Oct 28, 2013 10:21 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

George, The one piece she was not wearing was the stuffed parrot. Thankfully, no sword.

Elizabeth, LOL - you are so right about cats and how dogs just want to please.

Oct 28, 2013 10:23 AM

John G. Johnston

John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO

An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Kathleen Our Goldendoodle , Charly looks up at me and she can really, really talk. When we go jogging she looks at me and asks "Is this as fast as you can go?" When I ask her if I can do something 'stupid' like a costume she has the unique ability to make me feel very, very small. Enjoy your day!

Oct 28, 2013 02:01 PM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

I have not dressed up any of my furry kids for Halloween, but I have cats, who are much tougher to get into clothes than dogs.

Oct 28, 2013 09:33 PM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

John, Charly is a smart Goldendoodle. She knows who she is and she just loves being who she is and spending time with you. I imagine her love for you would tolerate a costume.

Carol, You are one brave soul to even attempt to dress a cat.

Oct 29, 2013 02:35 AM

The Villages Realty

The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA

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Nice post Kathleen. Your posting are always so enjoyable to read.

Jan 14, 2017 07:08 AM

Eagle Ridge Realty

Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA

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Nice post about an interesting topic. Always enjoyable to read your postings.

Jan 15, 2017 05:22 PM

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