I was in Petco today picking up some ridiculously overpriced, weight-control cat food for Honey when I noticed a plethora of costumes for cats.
Initially, I scoffed at the idea and wondered who the hell would do that to their cat. (Note: This guy. Most definitely this guy.)
I mean come on, I know for a fact that cats absolutely hate having things put on ’em.
Then I remembered why it is that I know how much cats hate having things put on ’em…it’s because I love putting things on cats.
My cat growing up, Tom S. Katt (RIP), was always getting fitted for bowties or tiny capes or anything else I could find to dress him up.
Honey has already endured numerous encounters of me and Grace stacking items on her or trying to make her give her mice a ride around the house like a rodeo horse.
Naturally, this made me think that I should totally get Honey a Halloween costume.
Granted, she’s likely to be pretty pissed off about the whole thing and would probably cut me into a bloody mess well before I’d ever get her in the outfit, but if I could manage to get her into one of these getups for just one photo it would be totally worth it.
Right?!
So I’m asking you, My Faithful Readers, should I get Honey a Halloween costume or should I let her go as a pretty orange cat for the 8th year in a row?!
(Blogger’s Note: Personally, I’m partial to the cowboy costume.)
Definitely the frog!!!
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By: Steven on September 10, 2012
at 5:31 pm
Normally I would be against dressing-up pets, especially when it’s clear they don’t want to cooperate, but I have to admit the frog costume is cute – perhaps not the right tone for halloween though 😀
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By: mystudentstruggles on September 11, 2012
at 9:34 am
Perhaps just for a bored Tuesday evening or something?!
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By: Jeremiah Graves on September 12, 2012
at 7:36 am
My cats probably wouldn’t wear them, but they are cute.
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By: 2bcreativeblog on September 13, 2012
at 1:33 pm
Every year we go through the same dilemma. Never dress a cat or any animal in full costume. A cape or bandana are ok. Our cats wear bandanas all the time that are different depending on season. Right now in hawk and husker ones
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By: Grant Morfitt on September 14, 2012
at 11:12 am
We dressed our cat Pip up as a wizard one year and a bee the next. He was not impressed with either occasion but we didn’t end up scratched to pieces. He mostly just looked ticked off.
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By: Shanno on September 19, 2012
at 10:08 pm
I think I can handle ticked off as long as I’m not a bloody mess.
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By: Jeremiah Graves on September 20, 2012
at 5:57 am
Why not? I, however, have the same opinion with Grant: cats and dogs will put up with something simple, but going over the top (say, something on the body+something on the head) might be taking advantage of their kindness. 😉
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By: Jessica on September 26, 2012
at 6:54 pm
Touche…I feel Honey’s kindness would be very limited in this situation. I’ll proceed with caution.
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By: Jeremiah Graves on September 26, 2012
at 9:04 pm
i don’t even know why you’re asking the question. the absolute answer is yes. i got dig a mailman costume and am hoping dan still has his old uniform.
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By: lindsey q on September 30, 2012
at 3:31 pm
answers like this are why i miss you oh-so-very much sometimes.
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By: Jeremiah Graves on September 30, 2012
at 3:50 pm
Combine two things you love and have her be a TACO!
http://www.halloweencostumes.com/taco-dog-costume.html
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By: Brittney Paige on October 3, 2012
at 7:05 pm
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By: Brittney Paige on October 5, 2012
at 12:27 pm
I can’t stand it. What was she for Halloween???
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By: Brittney Paige on November 7, 2012
at 9:32 pm