Doggie Disaster Duds

You can now get a pet emergency evacuation jacket. Yep, I thought it was fake too, but it’s for real. According to Trendhunter, the jacket is “made from material used by Japanese firefighters” and “this flame retardant suit protects your pet and is equipped with a handle to quickly make a run for it when a situation gets deadly. The jacket holds an abundance of items—that could be heavier than your pet—like a food bowl, rubber booties, muzzle, rain coat, freezer gel packs, nutrition bars, etc.”

Yes, this could save your life as well as your pet’s in an emergency, flood, whatever, but it pretty much guarantees you’re going to have back problems for the rest of your life. Good times.

Bear in mind, this is also only for people who have extra cash to burn during the recession. It retails for about $475 at Japan Trend Shop.

(Thanks so much for sending, Nina!)