No, you cannot dress your pet against their will

I don't personally own a pet, but if I did, I could possibly be one of those people who dress them in adorable outfits and semi-necessary accessories.  That being said, if the aforementioned pet squirms, walks funny, or looks beyond miserable in the outfit, it may be a good idea to let them go commando.  Case in point, my friend was walking past a window in the West Village when she noticed quite the duo staring out onto the sidewalk.  The scorn being cast at every passerby could actually be interpreted as a cry for help.  Funny enough, when I saw the photo I knew exactly which block she was on.  Think back- No Ponies, June 2011, Gay Pride- yes!  The same cat I saw all dolled up in a rainbow-colored jester collar six months ago was now sporting a sweater along with her nobby-haired friend.  When will this deranged owner realize that he is soon to find himself with no cats if he doesn't just let them be?  If one more feline shows up in that window, and happens to be wearing sequins, I'm calling the ASPCA.

Fancy Feast cat (still miserable) & friend

Looked a little less gloomy in the summer

No, you cannot force me to eat with a reptile

These days more public places are allowing owners to bring their pets inside for a visit.  Most of the time you see cute puppies and a kitten or two, usually on leashes or in pet-safe carriers.  Though this is the case, the world wouldn't be complete without some crazies that take it to a whole other level.   A friend sent me a photo today of a woman who brought her boa constrictor to lunch.  There really is no excuse for this; I'm pretty sure you can leave a snake at home- in a cage, where it can't escape and eat small children and squirrels- without it feeling all too lonely.  What do you do with the reptile when you're parking the car, ordering, or even have to make a quick run to the bathroom?  The description I found on this specimen includes, "they first strike at the prey, grabbing it with its teeth, then proceeds to constrict the prey until death before consuming it whole."  If you don't mind, I'd like to just eat my sandwich please.