@SW-User Some feel very strongly about their pets. We don't even like calling our pups 'pets'. They are our companions or more often kids. Now, we are older folks, our human kids grown and with kids of their own, so MAYBE there's some empty nest stuff going on. BUt last summer we lost three pups inside of six weeks. One old age, one disease, last one broken heart. Mrs. Budwick and I were devastated. The house was so empty and quiet. No cold noses nuzzling us. No silly antics. No furry love. We immediately found new pups to love from the shelter. I think they appreciated the rescue - I know we did. And so, yes, they get Christmas gifts.
Of course, for some of us, our pets are part of our family, why would we not get them something. Even if they don't understand the meaning of Christmas or Birthdays, I'd never leave them out of getting them something special, even if it's just a bag of treats or a new toy!
I bought things for my cat for Christmas. I put out a small tree, which she learned to leave alone. She had her own stocking that she knew was hers. I’d put it on the floor and she’d get her new toy or treat out of it. After a couple of Christmases when she’d see the tree and stocking she’d start purring. 😸🎄
