They're just jealous because you take better care of your dog than they do their kids!
They'd really have a fit if they found out you were more on the norm.... what you mentioned you do are really the basics!
I'd laugh and say 'If you think I'm crazy... MK bought her babies a pool for the summer! And KJC got hers a bicycle trailer for kids and converted it to fit her pups, so she can take them along on bike rides.... And Sunnie bought her pups an RV so she can keep them more comfortable at shows and when they travel!... And somebody spent a good amount of time on a trip to Europe trying to find the right kind of bottled water for her pups to keep them from getting sick!... And if you think they don't need shoes, stand barefoot in the middle of the road and see how long you last! And forgive me, I'm sooo bad with names.... another member found bicycle helmets for her two and they ride up front in a basket on her bike! Pink Helmets!
We go boating and I needed to pick up another life preserver.... I saw (and this is waaay over the top) wet suits for dogs! Yes, I was tempted!
Started looking for flippers for their feet!
And don't forget the bikers who get their babies goggles to protect their eyes... not to mention all the leather biker dog gear available!
Your co-workers must really be clueless when it comes to caring for a pet! I'd have pictures all over my desk of my baby in different dresses and outfits! Overload them with cute! (Eventually it will rub off on them) (unless they're all total Cavepeople!)
