And what better time to celebrate than on Dress Up Your Pet Day which is held on January 14.
The celebration has been going strong since 2009 and it encourages furry friends to strut their stuff in adorable attire.
To mark the day, we have 11 photo memories from the Sunderland Echo archives showing scenes from 1973 to 2021.
In case you missed it;
1. Red and white Rosey
Rosey, a Welsh cob and former cart horse, in her Sunderland colours with owner Susan Jolly. She was even involved in the parade in 1973 and got cheers from the crowd. | se
2. Pretty in pink in Silksworth
This pooch was dressed up for a photo at the Pimp Your Pets shop in Blind Lane in Silksworth in 2006. | se
3. Lester and Harvey in 2008
Deborah Nelson was pictured with her cockapoos Lester and Harvey at her pet designer shop Charlie and Bens in 2008. | se
4. Tinsel time in 2008
Pets Chloe and Willow were in a festive mood at Animal Krackers in Grangetown in 2008. | se