Holiday Pets

Merv, dressed as a pimp, is shown off du... New York, UNITED STATES: Merv, dressed as a pimp, is shown off during the !st Annual Dog Day Masquerade canine costume contest to promote Animal Haven's Adopt-A-Pet program on Times Square in New York 23 October 2005. Dressing Up, Clothing, Event, Competition, Animal, Working, USA, Times Square, Canine, Animal Themes, Pimp, Human Interest

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The 33rd Annual Macy's Flower Show NEW YORK - APRIL 1: Calvin the pig poses for photos against haystacks at the 33rd annual Macy's Flower Show on April 1, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) Floral, Dressing Up, Pet, Pig, Unconventional, Bizarre, Full Length, Playful, USA, Easter, New York State, New York City, Macy's, Haystack, Flower Show, Portrait, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Annual Event.

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Wearing a Santa Claus costume, "Ikepen" YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Wearing a Santa Claus costume, 'Ikepen' the cape penguin walks past a decorated tree during his Christmas performance at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, 24 November 2003. 'Ikepen' and two other penguins at the aquarium take part in two Christmas shows a day for visitors ahead of the Christmas and New Year season. Show, Dressing Up, Decorative, Taking, Part Of, Clothing, Performance, Japan, Walking, Christmas, Penguin, Tree, Season, Day, Yokohama, Santa Claus, Aquarium, Cape, New Year, Visit, Arts Culture and Entertainment.

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"Mortimer," a Manchester Terrier is dressed in pajama's to compete in the Most Original Costume during Pride of Pets, a fun dog show held at Dupont Circle in Washington DC on Saturday June 17, 2006. Dogs and owners competed in 15 categories.

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Bird Diapers Clean Up STAFFORD, VA - MAY 19: 'Mattie' gives Lorraine Moore of Avian Fashions a kiss while dressed in the patented Bird Diaper and Santa Costume at Avian Fashions May 19, 2004 in Stafford, Virginia. The Bird Diaper allows pet birds to live outside their cages without soiling carpets and furniture. The diapers feature a disposable liner and sell for between about $15 and $25 each. They come in a variety of colors, designs and sizes. Mark and Lorraine Moore's invention began as a personal project for their own pets and snowballed into a million dollar business which they run full time from their house in Stafford, Virginia. (Photo by Micah Walter/Getty Images)

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Ocean City Woofin Paws Easter Pet Parade And Fashion Show OCEAN CITY, NJ - APRIL 19: Cookie, a Yorkie from Pleasantville, New Jersey wears sunglasses while attending the Woofin' Paws Easter Pet Parade and Fashion Show April 19, 2003 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Approximately 65 cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and a Mexican hairless rat competed in swimsuit, best dressed, best tail wagging, best Easter bonnet and best of show categories for a first, second, or third place ribbon. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) Show, Dressing Up, Clothing, City, Sunglasses, Cookie, Animal, USA, Easter, Sea, New Jersey, Canine, Paw, Cute, Parade, Ocean City, Pets, Fashion, Human Interest, Attending.

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CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 1: (CHINA OUT) Two orangutans dressed as couple are part of a circus performance at the Chongqing Safari Park on July 1, 2007 in Chongqing Municipality, China. The park is home to 30,000 animals in 430 categories. Animal welfare advocates have become particularly active in promoting the rights of poultry, livestock, lab animals, zoo animals and pets that live under human care, according to state media. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)

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The 33rd Annual Macy's Flower Show NEW YORK - APRIL 1: Kosher the pig poses for photos at the 33rd annual Macy's Flower Show on April 1, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) Floral, Dressing Up, Pet, Pig, Unconventional, Bizarre, Full Length, Playful, USA, Easter, New York State, New York City, Macy's, Flower Show, Portrait, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Annual Event.

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