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Nashville Dog Wins Barktoberfest Costume Contest

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Nashville Dog Wins Barktoberfest Costume Contest

This year’s Barktoberfest arrived in Nashville, TN with all the usual fanfare – treats, a parade, and of course, the highly anticipated costume contest.

While the competition was hot, this year’s prize went to Rufus for his “Poop Factory” costume.

“It was between Poop Factory and a morkie dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow,” says Seymour Kip, one of the judges. “The Sparrow costume had a lot of details, but come on – it’s a Poop Factory.”

Via sinfulcolors. 

Anti-Dog Shaming Movement Picks Up Steam

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Anti-Dog Shaming Movement Picks Up Steam

Earlier this week, The Fluffington Post brought you the story of a brave chihuahua named Savannah who is fighting the popular dog shaming meme by posting “pup positive” images to the web.  Now it seems that her fledgling movement is picking up steam.

Photos of dogs with equally positive messages, like the one above of Elvis, a beagle mix from Morehead, KY, have begun to pop up around the Internet.

“Dog shaming exemplifies everything that is wrong with this great nation,” said Tori Ambrose, a spokesperson for Savannah’s cause. “It is a shameful practice – shameful for the humans involved – and one that can be deeply damaging to a young puppy’s psyche.”

Savannah has started an online petition to collect signatures to stop this practice.

Submitted by Kelli Shaver.

STUDY: Shoes Aren’t Practical for Dogs

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STUDY: Shoes Aren’t Practical for Dogs

Though it is common knowledge that dogs obsess about the way they look, a new study from the University of Antwerp has discovered that for most pups, they are merely a fashion accessory.

“Dog look good in sneakers,” said study author and doctoral student Bernard Van de Velde, “but our study found that they’re not really necessary.  They may even be a hindrance.”

According to Van de Velde’s research, dogs don’t actually need sneakers.  Their feet – or “paws” – apparently contain digital, carpal and metacarpal pads that protect them from the rough surface of the ground.  "In fact, we’ve found that dogs actually seem to have a harder time walking while wearing shoes,“ said Van de Velde.  "But damn, do they look fly.”

Via biggie_griffin.

The Halloween Costume [COMIC]

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The Halloween Costume [COMIC]

It’s a little known fact that Halloween is the most popular holiday in the animal kingdom.  Creatures great and small absolutely love dressing up, which is why deciding on the perfect costume can be such a challenge.

We’re thrilled to debut the latest comic from the fabulously talented Liz Climo on The FluffPo today.

As always, be sure to follow her Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter for more great funnies.