Posted on 03/15/2010 5:06:06 PM PDT by Daffynition
I've always had dogs with long, straight tails that conveniently keep their more "unsightly" parts under wraps. But for pets with stubby, curly-cue or non-existent nubs, there's Rear Gear to the rescue.
Rear Gear is a decorative cover for your dog's, cat's (or ferret's) um, anus. There, I said it.
For all of you news junkies out there, I realize that Rear Gear has been on the scene for several months, but it wasn't until this weekend that I witnessed a real-live pooch sporting one (in the disco-ball design) at Dolores Park. I tried to snap a picture, but the little guy tore off at lightning speed as soon as I managed to fish my iPhone out of my bag — I can only imagine his humiliation.
Previously, I thought of these as a kind of "pet product mythology" — and the perfect gag gift for your friend who almost didn't get a dog because of the pooper-scooper factor. But no. Rear Gear is real. In the word's of the product's founder:
Is your pet feeling left in the dirt because of his/her unsightly rear? I've got them covered... Rear Gear is handmade in Portland, OR and offers a cheerful solution to be-rid your favorite pet's un-manicured back side.
While miniature pants just wouldn't be practical, Rear Gear (available on Etsy) does the trick by dangling in front of certain bits you'd rather not see. (Sure, dogs might wear one to please their owners, but I honestly can't picture a cat putting up with something flapping around on their tails for longer than about two seconds.)
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I know. What a mess, huh.
Wouldn’t it just be cheaper to buy a car air freshener and loop it over the tail?
Was it Lenny Bruce? Alan Abel pulled a stunt where he did have an “organization” to get pants on animals. He’s pulled other famous pranks as well.
Right. It should be an asterisk.
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You made a BINGO!
This must be a joke!
This brings the concept of stupid to a new level.
hahaha! That’s funny, somehow I think pooch is thinking— *dang...I can’t believe they’re going to embarrass me like this!*
Is that your dog? If not, where do y’all find all these funny pictures?!
I love Boxers, they are so expressive!
[Thanks for the smiles Cagey]
Do they make something similar for Nancy Pelosi’s mouth?
I’m sending one to Barney Frank.
I suppose you wash them in the dishwasher.
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