It's cruel-not "cute" —to dress up your cat or dog in a costume; they're living creatures, not accessories!
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?
There is nothing in the world cuter than a dog or a cat dressed up in a costume, and no true animal lover could think it's cruel.
There are no laws against dressing animals up; since animal cruelty is illegal, but costumes are not, dressing up your pets must not be cruel.
Most dogs and cats enjoy attention from their owners, so taking the time to dress them up in costumes is not only cute, but also good for pets.
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The strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the original claim is: "Most dogs and cats enjoy attention from their owners, so taking the time to dress them up in costumes is not only cute, but also good for pets."
This statement acknowledges the potential positive aspect of dressing pets in costumes by emphasizing the enjoyment and bonding experience it can create between pets and their owners, while also addressing the concern about cruelty in a more nuanced way.
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