STOMPer bow-WOW wouldn't mind sleeping in these lavish doghouses that would be the envy of humans. Some of them even cost just more than a 'humanhouse'.

Said the STOMPer:

"'It's a dog's life' -- people used to say, to illustrate a troubled life.

"But if I were the dog that got to live in these amazing doghouses, I wouldn't mind a dog's life at all.

"Aside from being cute and creative, these doghouses even boast running water, lighting, air conditioning, heat, and a swimming pool!

"But of course, all these creature comforts come at a price -- like the Brick Manor that costs US$25,000.

"Which is nothing compared to Paris' Hilton's Dog Mansion that costs US$325,000!

"And even that can't beat the pooch palace that some lady surgeon built for her Great Danes -- that place cost US$407,000.

"What can you expect? That place comes equipped with retina scan entry for dogs, webcams, a temperature controlled dog-spa with purification system, self-cleaning food and water bowls AND a 52-inch plasma TV!

"I wanna be one of those dogs!"

Own Opinion:
Frankly speaking, i feel that it is disgusting to spend such amount of money on your pet, no matter how rich you are. a pet is a pet, how can it measure up to the lives of human beings. i am not saying that pets do not deserve better treatment from us, but seriously, need one go to such an extent like having a dog-spa, a plasma TV etc? yes, Paris Hilton is extremely wealthy, but would that US$325,000 been put to better use in donations for the less fortunate. she is a celebrity, which means she has the star power and attraction. she could simply have organized a charity event for those in the 3rd world countries, say those in Africa. it would really make far more sense than the amount splashed on her dog's "mansion". just imagine how much the people on the receiving end on such a kind gesture would benefit. their lives would be improved. they can seek medical treatment, have better living environment and daily neccesaties to pass the day. a donation would help, organizing a charity event would help, but paris hilton decides to spend money on her dog's "mansion" instead.

Ernest Lee, 102369D