Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Halloween costumes for pets.

So...as probably mentioned, last year I said to myself..."nahhh I'm not gonna bring in any halloween costumes...nobody will want them most likely"........boy was I WRONG!!!
Every hour from October 1st to the All Hallows Eve I had people ask for costumes.
THIS year I looked around and ordered several types with decent construction and materials that would not be too fussy for the dogs to wear...........they are flying off the shelves to say the least. YAY!
Here in Vancouver which was once called "the no fun city" it seems we have turned things around dramatically. There are, again, festivals and fireworks and with the Olympic games in 2010 coming and the "International Out Games" in 2011 so many things that will make this city a fun one once again.
Halloween and parades of pets in costumes are big stuff here from what I have seen and heard as well.
I wonder if it is the trade off of children for pets or simply a nostalgia ride for many who have chosen not to have children and are past the dressing up stage??
I have always said that Halloween is an adult holiday and more truly an Gay adult holiday...after all the gays did create all the good parties and invited the straights to participate..."as long as you didn't show it" or "flaunt your heterosexuality".
Luckily with the excuse to wear your wives pantyhose...most people didn't....and we were all glad. It was a time to party and relax and not worry about labels or looking silly.
But I digress.
Halloween costumes for the pooches seem to be the thing this year for those too cool or can't seem to fork over the expense for an adult costume....a fun and interesting doggy costume can be had for a mere $20 or as simple as a witches hat for $4....anything to get the picture before it gets thrown off.
The major benefit of all this, of course, is that any healthy interaction between pet and owner is a good one.
Any and all fun play for a pet will keep them happy and healthy and if that means a spooktacular pet parade in your city or dressing the pet up as you trick-or-treat with the kids can be fun!!
WOOF!!!

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