Comments on: Pets In Strollers? THAT’S CRAZY! (TWM Ch:106)

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By: pghgirl

pghgirl — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:04:58 +0000

No reason to mind : ) I think it was Marcel’s on Pennsylvania Avenue. (We were staying in Washington Circle & made a run a few blocks away for milk for the kids & wine for us.)

By: mihow

mihow — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:06:37 +0000

I seem to remember a city suggesting that dogs be able to dine out (as you’ve described) with their owners. But I think it was Chicago. And I don’t think it passed. But I’m not positive. Maybe DC went ahead and made it so?

I haven’t seen this yet myself, not here in NY. DC, and their zany laws….

Do you mind my asking what restaurant?

By: pghgirl

pghgirl — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:19:53 +0000

Your post made me think of something I saw this week. I was on vacation in DC on Monday. We walked past a restaurant with tables outside. At one table was an older, posh couple and their poodle. I know it’s not unusual in cities for a dog to join people in a restaurant at their feet, but this dog was IN A CHAIR sitting at the table with them. They were just being served their food, so I’m not sure if or what the dog was eating. I really wished I had taken a picture. Does this happen more than I know?

By: mihow

mihow — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:22:08 +0000

All is good. I just didn’t want to actually offend anyone by this. Keep in mind, it was written by someone known for taking her cat out on a leash. Talk about looks! :]

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:56:48 +0000

So sorry! I didn’t mean at all to seem self-righteous about it … just wanted to offer my own reasons for using the stroller.

By: mihow

mihow — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:21:33 +0000

Oh, come on, Sarah. This was the most lighthearted post I’ve put on mihow.com in a while. It was meant to be silly, not serious.

I don’t know what else to say to you about this.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:35:41 +0000

I have a dog stroller that I bought when my min-pin had knee surgery in 2003. It cost $80 and was worth every penny.

Every now and again, we foster pups from a min-pin rescue group, and the stroller has come in handy on a few occasions.

Most recently, we had a little guy who was hit by a car and only left with 2 3/4 legs. Right after his amputation surgery, we took care of him and he really enjoyed going in walks with us in the stroller. Now, he is able to get around on his own.

I realize that it may look silly, but perhaps you shouldn’t be so quick to judge dog owners for using strollers. The pup in question could very well be recovering from surgery.

By: mihow

mihow — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:52:25 +0000

Leah: Those links! Oh they are superb. But I do feel a little bad for the cat.

Dogs that are missing a leg or two are totally allowed to use a stroller.

(Incidentally, there’s a weiner dog here in Brooklyn with a contraption that has wheels because he can’t use his back legs. It’s adorable. I love that dog and his owner as well.)

NGS: I suddenly feel very bad for that cat. Poor kitty. :[

By: Krissa

Krissa — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:21:01 +0000

I’ve seen this before too; one time I was rolling my eyes at a greyhound in a pram (of all the dogs to make lazy!) AND! when I got up closer I saw the poor thing had a broken leg. I felt bad.

But any other reason is just bollocks.

By: randi

randi — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:25:04 +0000

I work in a pet retail store and we actually sell pet strollers. The “sporty” ones are about $150 Canadian! We also sell pet carriers that look like Snuglis and slings, etc. Every time someone comes to buy one of these things, we all shake our heads. For some, I suppose if they have small dogs who can’t handle lots of exercise (mini weiner dogs are a good example), it lets them take the dog (or cat) outside and the owner still gets exercise?! I dunno. I always have the WTF?? attitude towards those things.

Sorry for rambling! Murray looks hilarious. I’m sure Emory would squeeze over a little so Murray could go for a walk with him!

By: NGS

NGS — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:17:36 +0000

My husband took a picture of a guy riding his bicycle on a bike path in Minneapolis with a cat on his back. Not a happy cat, either.

So, I had a dog with a broken leg once. He couldn’t walk well on three legs. My friend let me use her old, beat up stroller to cart him around (it had already been used for three kids and it wasn’t purchased FOR the dog, I promise). So maybe these people have infirm dogs?

By: LeahP

LeahP — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:56:17 +0000

JessicaP! did it look anything like THIS?:
http://jezebel.com/5345408/barbies-horse-outgrows-her-trailer

(I swear it’s a total coincidence that I came upon this right after reading this post.)

By: Leah Peticolas

Leah Peticolas — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:53:15 +0000

this pug misunderstood the memo:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/eliot/pug-pushes-stroller-26q?cb=1251247917397&contribution=false

By: JessicaP

JessicaP — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:44:12 +0000

I once saw a beautiful white Persian cat being paraded around in a hot pink, pillow-lined Barbie wagon. I kept waiting for the film crew to appear, thinking it was a segment for Pimp My Ride: Feline Edition.

By: Kizz

Kizz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:19:27 +0000

My favorite part of the photo is that Murray’s eyes are filled with shame like it’s an addiction he can’t shake. “I’m sorry, I tried but…the stroller…it’s just…too….COMFY AUUUUGH!”

By: mihow

mihow — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:44:46 +0000

OK, I may look into the Kittywalk…. I mean, what good is Murray if I keep him indoors all the time? I should share the Murray love, right? We’ll bring Tucker along for moral support.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:34:10 +0000

I have just seen you can buy the strollers online, and they are not cheap!

You can even get one for cats called a Kittywalk, which is also available as a double for those kitties who prefer to be accompanied by a friend!

By: mihow

mihow — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:18:05 +0000

Oh, holy crap, y’all. If this turns into a post where people send pictures of pets in strollers, I’ll feel like my job is forever done.

Karen: Murray is a kissable and huggable creature. He’s fun to love on, for sure.

By: balebusta

balebusta — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:14:42 +0000

OMG! I saw a BULLDOG in a stroller meant for a toddler!!! Shocking! Sadly, I had the same mixed reaction of awwwww….wtf?? PS I have a picture I took of it on my blackberry…will send it to you!!!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:02:05 +0000

It happens here in England too!

Last Friday I saw a woman with a small dog in a baby sling, walking around as if it was the most normal thing in the world.

Like you, I’m all for pampered pets but they have legs and they need exercise.

There is a very fine line between pampering and unintentional cruelty I think.

Ps. I can’t look at a single picture of Murray without wanting to give him the biggest hug.