Do you buy your pets Christmas presents?
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
December 24, 2015 1:00am CST
I used to buy presents for the dogs and cat in the family but I don't want to this year only cause I know they will be getting enough from everyone else and I am trying to save my money.
But every other year I had bought them treats and toys.
My Aunty and Uncle used to have a dog called Toby. Such a beautiful sweet dog. He died a couple years ago though. :(
But one Christmas Toby had his own Christmas presents under the tree which was wrapped. He went and got them himself. We made it a joke saying he could read his name on the presents but really he could smell the treats. He unwrapped them himself too haha
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
@boiboing Oh my goodness! I'm guessing the dog was sick after?
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
24 Dec 15
I doubt the pets are expecting anything.
They probably have shorter memories for toys than children.
I think it is a waste of money getting toys for them, since everything in the house can become their toys, including the sofa, table fans, and TV.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
haha yeah I know what you mean but for me personally, I used to get them things because it was mainly to help out the owner. Since yeah you're right animals have no clue what is going on. But it is more so the owner can have a break from buying the food, treats and toys etc
@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
24 Dec 15
It's in the holiday spirit. Let the pets have their chance of enjoying the festivities.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
haha grandogs. That is so cute!
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Dec 15
With 12 cats @VivaLaDani13 they have so many toys now they mostly ignore them.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
haha same with my cat. She hardly plays with anything really.
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@Vintervarg (697)
• Estonia
24 Dec 15
We once bought our cats cod liver for either New Year or Christmas, but they just sniffed it and never ate a piece. They did not like the present. It was very disappointing. 
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
24 Dec 15
I used to, but the kids are expensive enough and animals don't even know it's Christmas. I do buy my dog some treats and toys occasionally through out the year though.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
Well exactly. I think just having pets around is good enough but buying for them? I don't think so anymore really.
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
27 Dec 15
@VivaLaDani13 I know the feeling. It breaks my heart when I hear people mistreating their pets. I don't understand how they can do that. Pets deserve better. They need love just like anyone else.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
@dodo19 Absolutely! It actually really bugs me when people on Facebook posts photos of animals that have been mistreated. Like yes it does bring awareness but man the photos are horrible. I always cry instantly when I see it. I wont even tell you the story I read once but man I wish people wouldn't post those photos on there just so causally.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
That is really sweet of you. :) I like hearing when people have pets and treat them really good. Too many stories going around here about people mistreating their own pets or just animals in general. Really disgusting. Can't even comprehended how people can be so mean to animals.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
25 Dec 15
I don't have any pets. My sister has a dog, but I haven't met the dog.... so I didn't buy her pet a gift yet.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
Yeah I wouldn't really buy something for a pet I hadn't seen before either.
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
27 Dec 15
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks. They loved it, too.
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@rahulvsmokiee (3110)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
24 Dec 15
I dont have a pet! then buying a gift to it is not a relevant one from my point of view!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Dec 15
lol well of course. It would be like buying a gift for a friend you don't have. No point.
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@rahulvsmokiee (3110)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
28 Dec 15
@VivaLaDani13 Thats a great thing that toby found the gift and wrapped it himself. Pretty trained one for sure. What did you gave him in present my friend?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
28 Dec 15
@rahulvsmokiee I couldn't get him anything this year since he isn't alive but I think back then I would have bought him a new toy...or treats. I can't remember. Was a couple of years ago now.
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@rajindia53 (142)
• India
24 Dec 15
i don't have pet but my friends have it and i usually went there with some gifts for not only in christmas but whenever i met him and now whenever i go there he knows i have some gift for him as soon as he see that i am coming he becomes happy and runs towards me.....
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@rajindia53 (142)
• India
27 Dec 15
@VivaLaDani13 yahh right but not as cute as you are ...... :) :)
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
8 May 16
lol No we don't. We hadn't had a pet in years. So there hasn't been any need.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
9 May 16
That's a good enough reason to not buy random toys / treats. :)
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@sallypup (61155)
• Centralia, Washington
24 Dec 15
We do buy our fur persons holiday treats. The dogs get first priority cause the cats tend to fight over everything. I do have an extra can of cat food in the cupboard so maybe I'll give the cats some of that. And everyone will get a bite of ham but not too much. The pups get upset stomachs when they get too rich of food.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 15
aw cute! I wanted a bunny when I was little but never got one.
@birjudanak (14320)
• India
24 Dec 15
i want to but pet in Christmas because i have no pet but i am thinking for buy aquarium and some dashing shark in it.
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