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Tuesday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day (Photos)

WASHINGTON – Sure, your pet is adorable, but swaddling him or her in clothing can be a recipe to for the perfect pet photo — and Tuesday may be just the excuse you need to indulge.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 is . The day was founded by in 2009 as a way to celebrate pets and support the “pet fashion community,” according to the event’s website.

Paige says that the day is an opportunity to dress up your pet in a fun and safe way.

“It’s important to remember though, that it’s not, however, a day to disrespect our pets with uncomfortable, vulgar and/or seasonally inappropriate costumes for the sake of a laugh or photo shoot,” Paige says on the site.

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ asked people to send in pictures of their well-dressed furry friends. Below are some of the submissions.

View more pet photos and submit your own in the photo gallery.

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