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Post by PeterL on Aug 16, 2013 6:01:49 GMT
. Doggy bags: Dogs at risk from 'pooch pouches'
THANKS to silly rich women we are familiar with handbag dogs carried around in “must-have” sacks of overpriced leather. Pooch pouches” are a growing trend in the US and one which the Dogs Trust – the UK’s largest dog welfare charity – fervently hopes will not cross the Atlantic. “It’s horrifying,” says the charity’s veterinary director Paula Boyden. “Bewildered dogs are uncomfortably suspended in handbag-style harnesses, swinging by their owner’s side in the name of vanity. Dogs are not babies and should never be carried in slings in this way. Such contraptions prevent a dog from socialising and exercising as a dog should
Full StoryDogs need exercise not being carried round looking ridiculous slunk over some woman’s shoulder
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Post by Ned Long on Aug 20, 2013 14:48:29 GMT
I'd like to think that said dogs take every opportunity to crap all over their stupid owners designer gear when carried in such a ridiculous fashion!
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Post by sesley on Aug 20, 2013 15:47:06 GMT
Those poor dogs that are past best sale by date end up in animal shelters unwanted.why does the RSPCA not take a interest in the cruelty these poor creatures suffer at the hands of these vain celebs.
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Post by maggie on Aug 20, 2013 17:51:54 GMT
When I saw the thread title I thought it was going to be about dog poo bags!
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Post by beth on Sept 1, 2013 6:55:07 GMT
Totally agree, Peter. Terrible.
I blame Paris Hilton!
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