When I was dreaming of become a caregiver to a pug, I have to admit that the thought of dressing him in cute little outfits was exciting. From his Halloween customs to down filled jackets, the options were endless when I finally met the pug of my dreams, Pete. It didn't occur to me that he wouldn't be as excited as I was when I bought him his first sweater. It was a hand knitted grey pull over with a huge heart in the middle with the word "Mom" in it. I was near tears when I first squeezed him in it, and so was he. He didn't look too happy to say the least. So ended my dreams of dressing him like the real baby I never hand *(don't feel sorry for me...I am self-defined as "childless by choice"...I'm just saying').
That didn't stop me from trying new outfits as I came across them. Maybe this one would be the one he liked or that one. I stopped once I saw that he had more of a wardrobe than I did. So now it is snowing like a son-of-a-bitch outside and the temperature is dropping below zero (this is traumatic for those living on Vancouver Island...we aren't used to this extreme cold). As I prepare to walk him I wonder...should I force him to use his sweater or not?
Many vets suggest that if the breed of dog has an undercoat and a layer of protective fat he should be fine. Pete definitely has an undercoat and, not to body shame him, he has that layer of fat to keep him warm. But when I go walking I notice many other dogs wearing their parkas or their booties and I get a little concerned....am I not taking into account the needs of my beloved Pete? Am I torturing the poor guy by allowing him to go out into the snow naked? These are questions that remained unanswered and will hopefully work themselves out as we go out this afternoon in the snow for another walk.
In the meantime...check out his cute outfit!
That didn't stop me from trying new outfits as I came across them. Maybe this one would be the one he liked or that one. I stopped once I saw that he had more of a wardrobe than I did. So now it is snowing like a son-of-a-bitch outside and the temperature is dropping below zero (this is traumatic for those living on Vancouver Island...we aren't used to this extreme cold). As I prepare to walk him I wonder...should I force him to use his sweater or not?
Many vets suggest that if the breed of dog has an undercoat and a layer of protective fat he should be fine. Pete definitely has an undercoat and, not to body shame him, he has that layer of fat to keep him warm. But when I go walking I notice many other dogs wearing their parkas or their booties and I get a little concerned....am I not taking into account the needs of my beloved Pete? Am I torturing the poor guy by allowing him to go out into the snow naked? These are questions that remained unanswered and will hopefully work themselves out as we go out this afternoon in the snow for another walk.
In the meantime...check out his cute outfit!
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| Although you can't really get the true beauty of this sweater by looking at this pic, you may be able to note a hint of anxiety in Pete's little face. He was in and out of this one in no time. |
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