I am sorry for the delayed post. I was a little under the weather yesterday, so now you have your Throw-Back-Monday on a Tuesday! Enjoy!
I am not one to dress up my pets (unlike a certain Mrs. Adams that I know). Now, are dogs cute when they are in costume? Absolutely. I’m just not one for warm sweaters and rhinestone collars on a daily basis.
However, when I adopted Churchill, the best little Chow Chow in Georgia, he was my everything. He was so handsome and fluffy.
So handsome and fluffy! (I mean the dog, not my father-in-law)
He was an absolutely gorgeous puppy. So when I saw there was a local Halloween Costume Contest, I knew he was a total shoe-in.
Of course, Clifford rolled his eyes at the idea and openly mocked me. He thought I was ridiculous, but then he usually does. Still, I was determined to show the world how wonderful Churchill was. That and I knew my little boy was a winner.
How was this little cutie pie NOT be a winner?
*** WARNING: probably some socially insensitive material ahead ***
So what costume do you pick when you have a fluffy black pup? An afro wearing hippy! It fits, right? … So I bought an afro wig (though he probably didn’t need it), I used my sunglasses and some tie-dyed Tybee tee and Churchill was good to go. Except the wig wouldn’t stay on. There is a reason human wigs are not designed to be worn by our furry friends.
Best pic I could do with the fro falling off. Trust me though, it was a rockin costume.
I drove him to the contest. I feel like it took place in some random parking lot somewhere in Savannah. The animals were divided by categories and age groups. Churchill was of course in the puppy category.
We waited and watched as different groups walked across the makeshift stage. There were some adorable costumes to say the least, but I was pretty confident my dog was dressed to impress, too.
Finally they called the puppies to the stage. Most were being held by their owners but not mine! Churchill strutted his stuff across the stage – afro flopping in the wind. Everyone oooohed and awwwed. I loved it. Maybe that’s how kiddie pageant moms feel?
Anyway, after everyone finished, it was time for the awards. Winners here and there, yadda yadda yadda, and then the puppy group was up next!
“Third place goes to …. Churchill the Hippy!” OMG! We won! We Won!!! I was so excited I jumped out of my chair! This is TOTALLY how kiddie pageant moms must feel!
Churchill and I made our way to the stage through the happy crowd and enthusiastic applause. We graciously accepted the white ribbon and bag of puppy chow as his prize. My baby had done it! He was having his 15 minutes and showing the world how amazing he was! Repeatedly falling afro wig be damned!
Really, could you deny this face his fame?
THIRD place!!! (out of 3 dogs Clifford constantly reminds me) For some reason he wasn’t as ecstatic about the results as this Stage Mom was. But I will concede it was probably the worst costume I could have possibly used.
Tell me! What is the best pet costume your animal has ever donned? Send the pictures my way!
