8 Steps to a Holiday with Pets

[jimkeller]

1) Hear cat hacking

Comments

[stacymckenna]

Growing up we kept tinsel above a certain height to keep the family cat's tail from redistributing it throughout the house.

We gave up curling ribbon when we acquired Tass. It's been so long, I haven't readjusted to using it yet, despite her passing.

We gave up on delicate ornaments on the tree when we acquired Autumn. For a variety of reasons, this is the first year in ages I've had a real Christmas tree in the house. So far I don't think Heisenberg is even using it as a water dish.

My holiday traditions have always been dramatically modified by the vagaries of the animals in my life.

[jimkeller]

Our dog can jump high enough to get the live wreaths if they're on a standard door hook. They go outside only, and I didn't bother to make one this year.

[mlerules]

This is precisely why I've not used ribbon on any gifts in approx two decades.

[the_celestia]

Ribbon (or icicles) can lead to a very expensive, stressful holiday.
Don't ask how I know.