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Dog Nativity in the Park

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Dinahmo Wed 18-Dec-24 15:34:33

Something to cheer all of you (I hope). It was news at the weekend. Maybe not for people who aren't dog lovers.

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2024/dec/18/bark-the-herald-angels-sing-a-dogs-nativity-play-in-london-in-pictures

BlueBelle Wed 18-Dec-24 15:43:11

Nothing to do with dog lover or not but I hate to see dogs dressed up and made fools of
It just makes me cringe
Flak jacket and hard hat on as I get behind the sofa

karmalady Wed 18-Dec-24 15:46:20

Ridiculous

Turns the nativity into a complete farce and how disrespectful

Making mock of Christian beliefs and of the dogs

escaped Wed 18-Dec-24 15:47:06

Wonderful!
My dogs would love that with all their mates.

Skydancer Wed 18-Dec-24 15:47:21

I've just about heard it all now. Haven't these people got better things to do!

Aveline Wed 18-Dec-24 16:08:06

I hate seeing dogs in clothes. It's disrespectful if you know what I mean.

Smileless2012 Wed 18-Dec-24 16:10:36

My only concern is for the dogs wearing tinsel and Christmas baubles in case anything becomes ingested. I don't regard it as disrespectful or feel that it mocks my Christian beliefs or the dogs.

With so little around at this time of year that does recognise the true meaning of Christmas, I think it makes a refreshing change.

Thanks for sharing Dinahmo.

Aveline Wed 18-Dec-24 16:12:47

I feel that dogs intrinsic dogness is insulted by dressing them up. I hate to see them in fancy dress

Grunty Wed 18-Dec-24 16:14:05

Treating animals like humans, or anthropomorphism, can be harmful to animals and their owners. Not something to be celebrated or encouraged by animal lovers surely?

MissInterpreted Wed 18-Dec-24 16:16:04

BlueBelle

Nothing to do with dog lover or not but I hate to see dogs dressed up and made fools of
It just makes me cringe
Flak jacket and hard hat on as I get behind the sofa

I have to say that I'm with you on that one. Let dogs be dogs - they're not some kind of fashion accessory or novelty. I'm not a fan of dressing them up, whatever the occasion.

mae13 Wed 18-Dec-24 16:46:10

I wonder what Fido & Co. are saying to each other.......it's a bit like the annual Sausage Walk in Hyde Park.

Tizliz Wed 18-Dec-24 16:46:23

I also am not a fan of dressing up dogs. A skinny dog might need a coat but no more, they are dogs not children.

JamesandJon33 Wed 18-Dec-24 18:41:07

Good grief. I’d run a mile. How dreadfully disrespectful

valdavi Wed 18-Dec-24 19:31:20

That looks fun. Those dogs don't look like fashion accessories to me, they look like doggy dogs having a good time with their fellows & owners.

fiorentina51 Wed 18-Dec-24 20:50:23

I'm very fond of dogs and have had several as pets in years gone by.
I find the whole idea of dressing up dogs completely barmy.

Dinahmo Wed 18-Dec-24 21:09:35

The dog walkers will other people whilst out walking their dogs which must be good. These dogs are not normally dressed up - it's a once a year thing.

Someone I know here is involved in a Galgo rescue society and she has three of them. They are so thin that they wear coats throughout the winter. it gets very cold here.

grandMattie Thu 19-Dec-24 13:07:13

BlueBelle

Nothing to do with dog lover or not but I hate to see dogs dressed up and made fools of
It just makes me cringe
Flak jacket and hard hat on as I get behind the sofa

I so agree. This anthropomorphalisation of animals, especially dogs, is nauseating.

Mumofthree Thu 19-Dec-24 13:12:36

I think it's lovely, anything that brings a smile to someone's face in these hard times is a blessing. The children look like they enjoyed it so that is enough for me.

alisonsmith4 Thu 19-Dec-24 13:16:17

An absolute travesty. How disrespectful. The Nativity is not a joke but a fundamental of the Christian faith. I can’t see such disrespect to their traditions tolerated by Jewish and Muslim friends.

gran5up Thu 19-Dec-24 13:29:13

Karmalady:
thanks for expressing so well just what I wanted to say.
A joyful Christmas to you and yours!
thanks

Delila Thu 19-Dec-24 13:40:38

I know it’s meant to be a bit of fun, but the dogs don’t look particularly engaged and their owners don’t look very jolly either. I don’t like seeing dogs dressed up, they’re capable of so much more than this. Given the freedom to do so, they are wonderful at expressing their own individual personalities - not much chance of that in this scenario.

Freya5 Thu 19-Dec-24 13:51:25

alisonsmith4

An absolute travesty. How disrespectful. The Nativity is not a joke but a fundamental of the Christian faith. I can’t see such disrespect to their traditions tolerated by Jewish and Muslim friends.

My thoughts exactly. Thankyou for saying it so well.

MissAdventure Thu 19-Dec-24 14:03:52

I think it's as well to remember a dog's idea of fun isn't always the same as a humans.

They're not an extention of their owner, but separate, sentient beings.

EEJit Thu 19-Dec-24 14:41:11

I'm with you Bluebelle and Karmalady.

My Beloved is talking about buying a winter coat for our four legged thug and I'm trying to talk her out of it, he's already got a self grown waterproof coat.

AGAA4 Thu 19-Dec-24 14:48:52

Humanising dogs is so disrespectful to them. Let them enjoy being dogs. Some dogs need coats for warmth but dressing them in silly costumes is very sad.