Whew! I am exhausted! What a ghoulish fright we all had this weekend, no? NO. Every year it is the same thing: Me and my dog Dunlop are positively terrorized by insensitive jerks who dress their dogs in Halloween costumes. First there was Thompson the spaniel in a hot dog get-up, then came Rocky, the bulldog as a daisy blossom. Fine, I said, I’ll play along, even if it pains Dunlop so. But the kibble that broke the dog’s back was Olaf the terrier dressed as a fish. Well that was it!

It is an insult to Dunlop. Poor, poor Dunlop. I’ve had the little pup for years, ever since I caught him on a family vacation in the lakes of Nova Scotia. Here’s a picture of me and my father on the banks of the lake I now call Lake Dunlop:

He popped up and we locked eyes

Dunlop is a rare Canadian Water Beagle. They are one of the oldest breeds (where do you think ‘doggie paddle’ comes from?) and they are quite animated and energetic. We’ve had countless romps of flopping on the beach. They are highly intelligent, but skittish and prone to depression. Hence the horrors imposed upon ol’ Dunlop every Halloween.

Our version of fetch!

Imagine someone dressed as YOU for Halloween, mocking you, insulting your chubbiness and fashion blunders. Dunlop is unique, and just because he is different, doesn’t mean someone can dress as him like he’s a monster. No more! I urge you to boycott animal Halloween because sometimes it isn’t innocent fun. Sometimes that hot dog costume hits a little too close to home for that dachshund down the block.

Dunlop’s family reunion

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