Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Dressing up cats and canine is a standard apply, and for those who’re the fortunate proprietor of a profitable feline or canine influencer, it’s fairly profitable. Generally, it’s extra entertaining to view images and movies of animals than ones with people, and I’ll admit {that a} Bulldog dressed like a biker within the Nineteen Fifties is amusing.
Nevertheless, animals usually are not free to decide on whether or not they need to put on garments. Some don’t appear uncomfortable, however most, even those featured in on-line advertisements for pet merchandise, look unhappy and irritated. I don’t assume it’s merciless to decorate up pets for images or particular events so long as they solely put on the garments for a couple of minutes.
Pet Vogue
A number of images are hilarious, however I don’t like seeing painted horses, turtles, or pets that look depressing. I don’t gown my cat as a result of I believe Olga is engaging sufficient with out sporting attire, and I favor to not have my arms torn to shreds. Because it took her some time earlier than she even allowed me to select her up, I doubt she would need an ushanka or beret on her head.
Whereas I perceive the leisure worth of absolutely clothed felines, I’ve by no means understood why some individuals are so fascinated by them. The pet attire business is booming, and a number of other pet homeowners assume making their cats look modern is important, which is what the business tries to advertise.
Costume Points
Winter jackets and different cold-weather gear are wanted when strolling pets in frigid circumstances, and so they’re often designed to suit the animal’s anatomy. However, industrial pet costumes, particularly these for Halloween, are designed to amuse somewhat than match comfortably. They make cats look cartoonish or like injured, sad creatures with ill-fitting garments.
It might appear okay to bother our felines for a couple of hours on Halloween, however cats may be creepy with out costumes, and so they’ve at all times been related to the vacation. They don’t want a Dracula gown or Michael Myers masks to look or act like psychopaths. They’re naturally insane and extra expressive when not burdened by poorly made materials.
Olga’s Pure Model
I get pleasure from watching Olga when she’s energized and clownish, and sporting garments would solely gradual her down. She’s au pure in vacation footage and isn’t sporting a Santa hat or ugly sweater. She’s following my vogue developments; I’ve been accused of being a humbug for not sporting festive gear.
Some cat homeowners need their cats to appear to be them, and goofy clothes helps them obtain that, however I’ve by no means needed Olga to appear to be me. I must shave her head, spray-paint her fur, and provides her a faux beard. These inhumane actions would end in a comical-looking cat, however she wouldn’t be pleased or as fairly as earlier than.
The one applicable apparel for Olga is a blood-stained butcher’s apron due to her slicing and dicing expertise, however I wouldn’t drive her to put on one, even for amusing.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s sequence.