My Dogs Ate My Paycheck
The obedience champions I grew up with never ate my homework.
Neither have the dogs of my adulthood – even during the year I took Spanish classes at a local community college and really did have homework.
However, my dogs do take a bite out of my bank account all the time.
Usually, they tear off their fair share for food, treats and maintenance medicine. Sometimes, unexpected health needs require a bigger bite of the budget.
Other times – like this past weekend – the dogs don’t really make me spend the money at all. But I still blame them.
The consumer pet industry loves him as much as I do.
I blame their muddy little feet from which I have to protect my car and home.
The brand name Pet Rebellion seems so apt.
The last car hammock I bought only lasted a month. This one seems tougher, and it has pockets for leashes and water bottles and bones.
And I blame their very dogness for being so awesome I can’t help but celebrate it through the purchase of items created in their likeness.
Well, we do need kitchen deco (and a dog to serve the coffee).
How could I not buy this?
Grand total for non-essential yet nice-to-have dog-related items purchased over the weekend: Approximately $80.
Ouch. It hurts!
But I can’t help it. It’s their fault!
“It’s good to have a red chair cover on Oscar night.”
What kind of purchases do you make because of your dog love?
Posted on February 25, 2013, in Dogs, Dogtography, Random Life and tagged black lab mix, car hammock for dogs, car seat protector, consumerism, dog art, furniture cover for pets, golden retriever, miniature pinscher, pet placemat, pet products, pet rug. Bookmark the permalink. 7 Comments.
all our sofas are covered with plaids and we have bowls in every room ;o)
Ha ha! Sucker. We’d never do anything like that
I love all things dog especially a cute print to hang on the wall… where did you find the we protect who we love one? It’s awesome. And, of course I have a car seat cover and mats for the feet and treat jars… I can go on and on about all of my dog things!
It’s all their fault! If they weren’t so darned cute, we could avoid a whole lot of expenditure.
My addiction to buying new collars for Dulcie knows no bonds. I need a 12 step. Maybe we can make one.
My motto is, “Just Don’t Look” when it comes to dog things. They are too cute. And I just use old blankets in the car.
Oh good Lord, I don’t even want to think about how much I’ve spent on my doggies! Cute decorations!