Some people dress their pets up to keep them warm; most people do it for fun.
“They are like our children,” said Rachel Banks on Thursday.
Banks and her husband Josh own two dogs, a 6-year-old Chihuahua and 1-year-old Labrador mix. The couple began putting sweaters and coats on their Chihuahua, Barley, when he was a puppy to keep him warm. Even though Barley’s owners dress him in layers when it is cold, he has a variety of outfits for the holidays, including a Santa suit for Christmas and a green and white hat for St. Patrick’s Day.
Monday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, so don your pets in their finest, and if you are a pet owner who doesn’t dress up your pet in clothing, put on their most colorful collar or even a bandana.