Chicagoist: World Record for Dog Marriages Set to be Broken in Oak Park

Ingrid

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:09:14 -0600

Me and my dog participated in this and it was actually a lot of fun. I love dogs and I loved seeing so many different breeds. From Great Danes to chihuahuas...they were all there. There were even a pair of male pugs, with their top hats on, doing their 'civil union'. There were crazy ladies with poodles all decked out...a people/dog watching extravaganza. It would have been much better if it weren't 30 degrees outside, and I'd like to know who would plan an event like this for NOVEMBER in CHICAGO, but I digress. To me, the whole point of the thing was that the money collected went to The Animal Care League. So, it wasn't really just a 'dog wedding'. If that were the case, I wouldn't have taken the time. Also, it was fun because my dog loves to socialize with other dogs and this gave her the chance to do that. So it's kind of annoying to me when I hear people compare this to gay marriage. This was all for fun, and benefit to a worthy cause. Gay marriage is for real and it's serious. And you just can't use the argument "If dogs can get married, then gay couples should be allowed to get married."

chicagodom

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:22:01 -0600

Okay, I'm way behind on my Chicagoist, but I do read them all ... eventually. Have to say it again. Dog marriage is okay, but gay marriage is wrong? My head just exploded. Then again, I'm an ordained Reverend, and available to marry any of you to anyone and anything, just ask!

cpbelser

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:27:12 -0600

I know this Tom Goes to the Mayor. For that, I say, Yay. For World Record Dog Marriages, I say, a-booooooooooooo.

michellemybelle

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:38:01 -0600

Has anyone seen the Tom Goes To The Mayor where Tom organizes the annual Jefferton dog marriage day? It didn't turn out well. I wish Oak Park more luck.

jvoves

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:53:38 -0600

I support a constitutional amendment baning canine marriage, this must be done for our children, to protect the sanctity of the institution of marriage. If you don't agree with me you must be a socialist terrorist. This goes totally against God's Will. Go McPalin! Drill baby drill.

Ingrid

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:37:28 -0600

Well, I live in OP and I'm thinking about going...only I don't know why they had to wait to do this in November, this weekend's weather forecast doesn't look hospitable. The proceeds go to the Animal Care League, so it's a good cause and my dog loves to socialize, so if the weather is at least half way decent I think we'll go. And yes...that pic is frikking adorable.

Tankboy

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:31:15 -0600

That picture's cuteness makes my head and heart want to explode.