The Crazy Rants of Samantha BurnsDogs Replacing Children?
At least, that's the way it seems these days as more and more weird doggy products become available. From wigs to clothing to psychological analysis, your dog can be pampered better than you ever were and ever will be.
With all that's going on, I wouldn't doubt if some day dogs rise up to take over the world. Screw worrying about alien life takeovers, we need to fear dogs... and no, I don't have cynophobia.
But, for those of you who choose to bow-wow down to the new poochie overlords, here is the latest popular puppy privilege: Canine Cafés.
I don't know about you, but I find it weird that people seem to be replacing children with dogs.
The spare decor is understatedly chic. Whimsical sales displays hold $100 hand-woven dog collars imported from Germany and rhinestone covered leash grips.The menu offers gourmet coffee, green tea and, for four-legged foodies, homemade ostrich liver biscuits and cakes with mashed-potato icing.
Some clients may have a pedigree, others a hazier though no less noble lineage. But the rules apply to all -- no leash, no service. Brawling and excessive barking prohibited.
What people are spending on their pets these days is what they used to spend on kids, if not more.
Comments
I agree with you all the way. I don't particularly like dogs anyway, and watching otherwise sane people treating them as children is downright creepy. The very phrase "pet parent" makes me break out in hives.
Usually, when I see one of these "pet parents" in action, I start musing aloud about those Southeast Asian cultures that regard dogs as food. This is probably why I'm not allowed in polite society anymore.
Posted by: Mediocre Fred | November 27, 2006 11:11 AM
People, well most people do need to take care of something or someone.
I do find it horrifying though the lengths some people go to to take care of beasts. If I was a person who ate dog, which I am not, I would probably go after these most pampered hounds first.
Posted by: mice | November 27, 2006 10:17 PM
"I don't know about you, but I find it weird that people seem to be replacing children with dogs."
In a way, it makes sense.
1. Dogs are cheaper to raise.
2. They are easier to train, and obey better.
3. If you get a bad one, you just shoot it.
Posted by: BobG | November 28, 2006 11:39 AM