Pets are an important part of some people’s lives. Some even consider them a part of the family. Dogs are known to be a man’s best friend. They are loyal to their owners, guard their home; let them know when there is danger near or when something isn’t right.

And it is only appropriate to spoil and show them the appreciation that they deserve. Even if it means lavishing them with fancy clothes and boots for their little paws. While some people think that “dressing” a pet is enough with a simple collar, other owners like to step it up a notch and turn it into an entire ensemble. Who wouldn’t mind a dapper looking pet?

Nowadays, there are services for owners to take their pets. From dog hotels, to cat day spa’s, cats and dogs can indulge in a pawdecure any day of the week.

According to the WebMD website, research has shown that people living with pets provide certain health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and helping decrease anxiety.

So while pets give comfort and company to their owners, why not allow the owner to give to their pets as well? Some people say that dressing animals up in costumes or clothes is unnecessary.

But many pet owners see their pets as a part of their family.  So why would anyone allow their dog, a member of the family, to roam around without any clothes?  One wouldn’t let a family member run around naked, would they? Although some argue that it isn’t the same, who is to say? It all depends on the person. And for those people who say that dogs don’t like to be dressed, how would they know?

Another argument is that owners take it too far with their pets fashion, however, a simple sweater or a raincoat is alright. When a dog or cat cannot walk because of all the accessories that it is carrying on them, that is a different story.

Other people see dogs as their children. For whatever reason some couples don’t have any children, they use the same love to care for their pets.

If a pet is abused, it gets the most negative attention and no one is arguing that it should. But if an owner is spoiling their pet with clothes and fancy purses to be carried around in, it still shouldn’t change.

Instead of being concerned with how owners decide to dress their pets, one should be concerned with the amount of pets that are abused each day.

Because in the end, it is always better to have a pet extremely loved rather than neglected.