Play Dress Up

They might look cute... But isn't the clothes and accessories getting in their way?

Few weeks back, my friends and I were discussing animal cruelty over Nasi Lemak and one of my friend, Syahira said isn't dressing up your pet such a cruel thing to do?! Making them wear clothes is just out of their nature!

This is not a nice sight!

Well, come to think about it, it's true. They're not dolls that you can play dress up with! Plus, RSPCA (Royal Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has said that with clothes, movement is restricted and it may 'overheat' the animals. Check out the video. RSPCA is threatening legal against people who dress up their dogs!!!

Jo Barr, RSPCA spokeswoman, said: "Dog owners should be aware that under the Animal Welfare Act that came into force in April 2007 has a duty of care to ensure that all of their pets' needs are met. One of those needs is to express normal behavior and it could mean that with restrictive clothing they are not able to do that properly. We're concerned that any pet should be viewed as a fashion accessory. Taking on an animal is a long-term commitment. It's quite humiliating and sends out the wrong message about pet care."

Is this really necessary?