Today is a really special holiday. At least I think it’s a special holiday.
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day.
I got all excited until I realized – I don’t have any pets.
So I did the next best thing.
I decided that Scratchy would be my pet for the day.
That way I could dress him up any way I wanted.
But then I had another problem.
My people are way bigger than Scratchy.
How am I ever going to find something to dress him in?
Then I had an idea.
My younger person doesn’t clean out his closet very often.
So I snuck in there – don’t you dare tell him – I would get in real trouble – I’m not supposed to even be in his room. I don’t know why he has a problem with my hair.
He has hair.
So anyway, I went through his closet and I found it.
A very small shirt that he had decorated when he was little.
And I put it on Scratchy.
Scratchy started to step right out of that shirt.
And the decorations didn’t even show.
So I decorated him with a bow.
And then you know what Scratchy did?
I’m telling too.
Because he went right into my younger person’s closet.
And then he dressed me up as a Cub Scout.
I couldn’t stop him. He threatened me with his claws.
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Kimberly M. Ringer
January 14, 2014 at 10:33 am
I would be scared of Scratchy claws too. To be fair though, you are one cute cub scout!
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:12 pm
Thanks Kimberly. I wonder if the other Cub Scouts will give me loves. Oh, and Scratchy’s claws are nasty.
fredrieka
January 14, 2014 at 10:39 am
great choice Bongo
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:12 pm
Thanks Fredrieka.
Genevieve Petrillo
January 14, 2014 at 10:51 am
Awwww. You both look like slaves to fashion. So fancy! I don’t have any pets either since Leave-the-Turtle-Alone moved away, but I predict Mom will dress me up to celebrate when she gets home.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:13 pm
Cupcake, you reminded me. I forgot to dress up the frog!
sueannporter1
January 14, 2014 at 11:05 am
Bongo, Bailey says you did a great job with Scratchy’s outfit, that was really funny. All cats should were bows at all times LOL
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Bailey, I agree with you about cats and bows but I can’t seem to get Scratchy to keep his head still.
sueannporter1
January 15, 2014 at 1:54 pm
LOL LOL woof
misswhiplash
January 14, 2014 at 11:29 am
Only the USA could think of something like National Dress up Your Pet Day..funny lot! However I thought Scratchy looked rather sweet with a silver bow in his hair and you looked quite suave as scout…but if your younger person ever finds out, he would certainly give you what for
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Patrecia, please don’t tell my younger person.
Two French Bulldogs
January 14, 2014 at 12:42 pm
It’s always that holiday here
Lily
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:15 pm
Lily, at least you’re cute.
Mags Corner
January 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm
Good thinking sweet Bongo and you are looking mighty sharp dressed up in your younger person’s shirt. Scratchy was a real trooper and looks cute, there is no way any of the cats here would sit still to be dressed. Hugs and nose kisses
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:16 pm
Chancy and Mumsy, I’m not sure how I got Scratchy to sit still. I guess he was in one of his favorite spots and he wasn’t moving for anything.
Glenda White
January 14, 2014 at 6:42 pm
The weekly writing assignment for my students is National Dress up you Pet Day from your pet’s point of view. The kids can take a picture of their dressed up pet or if parents are really brave, bring them in. It’s one of my favorite writing assignments. Can’t say the same for the pets!
Bongo
January 14, 2014 at 11:18 pm
Glenda, I’m sure glad you give those pets a chance to say how they feel. It sounds like a fun assignment.
Dalton
January 15, 2014 at 4:12 am
You two need to stop tormenting each other – loved the bow!
Bongo
January 15, 2014 at 11:06 pm
Dalton, I’ll have to tell Scratchy he needs to keep that bow on.
susank456
January 15, 2014 at 4:47 am
Looking great!
Bongo
January 15, 2014 at 11:07 pm
Thanks Susan – but I was glad to get that shirt off again.
angelswhisper2011
January 15, 2014 at 12:52 pm
It looks like Scratchy is the bride, Bongo, and you look cute..tough in your younger person’s shirt. COOL MAN 😉
Bongo
January 15, 2014 at 11:12 pm
Little Binky, I can’t imagine who would want to marry Scratchy. He can be downright mean at times.
dianeskitchentable
January 16, 2014 at 12:08 pm
You make a terrific scout Bongo but I have to say that Scratchy doesn’t look too happy about this special event. That’s ok, Moe doesn’t like that stuff either.
Bongo
January 16, 2014 at 9:47 pm
Lola, Scratchy’s and old fuddy duddy. He never wants to play.
eripanwkevin
January 19, 2014 at 1:59 am
Awwwwww….both of you and Scratchy are so cute!!!!! How wonderful day it is! I should have known it as I could have decorated my four kitties like Scrathcy! Hee hee hee….Maybe next year! 🙂
Bongo
January 19, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Kevin, I’ll have to remind you a few days early when it’s coming up next year.