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Old 12-11-2008, 19:04   #1
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Commercialisation of christmas

I once bought pet supplies from a website which specialises in that sort of thing.


I have just been amazed by an email from them trying to persuade me to buy -
"an advent calendar for your pet"


How ridiculous is that? - If anyone thinks it isn't, please advise me how to ask my cat about his religous preferences

Any of you seen any more examples of such exploitation?
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:15   #2
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Re: Commercialisation of christmas

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I once bought pet supplies from a website which specialises in that sort of thing.


I have just been amazed by an email from them trying to persuade me to buy -
"an advent calendar for your pet"


How ridiculous is that? - If anyone thinks it isn't, please advise me how to ask my cat about his religous preferences

Any of you seen any more examples of such exploitation?
Are there little treats behind each day, like the choccy ones ?
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:16   #3
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please advise me how to ask my cat about his religous preferences

Just talk to him
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:17   #4
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Re: Commercialisation of christmas

Well I think it's right that he should have an advent calendar - after all he is a Cat-holic.

Although, I suppose he might be Pusslim, Mewish or he might even be Catptist.

Sorry, I'll get my coat!
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:19   #5
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Re: Commercialisation of christmas

Kate - chocolate is toxic for cats
along with onions and garlic amongst other things

Neil - I often do via telepathy, but we don't discuss religion in case it offends him

PS own up all those of you who hang up a stocking for your pet
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:32   #6
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Kate - chocolate is toxic for cats
along with onions and garlic amongst other things


No, meant kitty treats not kiddy chocolate treats.
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:36   #7
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Re: Commercialisation of christmas

you can buy pet stockings and other such things from poundland
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you can buy pet stockings and other such things from poundland
I am not asking
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:44   #9
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Cats are very smart Margaret, I once had one that thought it was a blacksmith. I trod on it,s tail and it made a bolt for the door???
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:46   #10
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Cats are very smart Margaret, I once had one that thought it was a blacksmith. I trod on it,s tail and it made a bolt for the door???
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Old 12-11-2008, 19:56   #11
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have you influenced yer cat into becoming n atheist?
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Old 12-11-2008, 20:07   #12
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Re: Commercialisation of christmas

you can also get a little Santa outfit for your cat... and its special pet chocolate in the calendars...( much more fun than just looking at the pictures in the ones we had when we were young ) :-) mewwwww
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Old 12-11-2008, 20:15   #13
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This is animal cruelty
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Old 12-11-2008, 20:25   #14
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I agree.... his coat don't match his hat... it should be red or silver :-)
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Old 12-11-2008, 20:31   #15
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I was in Pets-at-Home last week and noticed they had Xmas stockings for dogs and cats. Even worse were Xmas cards for your pet to send.

Our cat doesn't know or care about dates on the calendar. When it comes to December 25th she won't give a damn as long as she gets her breakfast and can curl up on a warm bed, upstairs, to sleep all day. We're fond of our cat and she's fond of us but she's a cat, for goodness sake, not a person.
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