Would You Spend This Much On Christmas Presents?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34356)
December 20, 2017 12:03pm CST
I like the generousity of Christmas. I enjoy the goodwill people have towards each other. The feelings of love and family. Buying and receiving presents. In general, the whole spirit of the season. But can one take that love of family too far? How much is to much when it comes to Holiday spending?
Helena Mueller, a 38-year-old mother from the UK, is extravagant when it comes to her little Lola.
When Lola plays in the snow, frolicking and falling about, Helena takes hundreds of photos making sure to capture the moment. Going to the cinema together, getting spa treatments, and for Christmas, 68 presents under the tree all nicely wrapped and ready to open. All told it added up to $1,350 worth of gifts.
So, what is wrong with being a little lavish, maybe she can afford to spend that amount on family members. But here is the catch, her little Lola is a dog!
Lola's presents include clothes, premium dog toys and a special pet-friendly Christmas roast.
The two year old Cockapoo is the love of Mueller's life. Mueller does have an only child who is six, but he receives a fraction of the gifts Lola gets.
"Lola never moans about homework, and she never complains about what's for dinner..." Helena said, maybe because dogs are unable to speak. At least not the English language.
"I do love my Lola more than my son Harry," she added.
The dog has her own separate bank account, and an allowance of $130 a month for anything she might need. Although, I am not sure how she can access her account?
In closing, I always bought my pet gifts for Christmas. A couple of toys, some catnip, and my cat was as happy as a pet can be. I am hoping this article I found on Mamamia is some sick joke. Please... please God let this be a joke.
By the way, how much do you spend on your pet for Christmas?
Source- Mamamia
Photo-theodysseyonline.com/google images
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
That is what she stated. Her poor son! I wonder how her son felt when he looked for his presents under the tree and saw 68 presents for a dog and couple for him? How hurtful and traumatic for him. What a way to treat her child 
He is going to be so messed up when he grows up 
He is going to be so messed up when he grows up 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I always liked to see if my cat would play with the toys I bought her.
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
20 Dec 17
I don`t have a pet right now but before when I was in my home country Philippines 
I have cats and dogs but I don`t spend too much on Christmas just a regular things they need
I have cats and dogs but I don`t spend too much on Christmas just a regular things they need 2 people like this
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
22 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 Yes I may love my pet but just the same as I love my own kids and husband but never over them
I may love my pet but just the same as I love my own kids and husband but never over them 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
Exactly! Did this lady think the dog would be disappointed for not receiving a lot of gifts? 
How do you buy more presents for your dog than your own child? 
How do you buy more presents for your dog than your own child? 1 person likes this
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec 17
Wow, just wow. That's just nuts - and sad that she would even make a public statement that she loves her dog more than her son. For now we just have parakeets . . . and this year we got a couple bags of treats and a couple new "toys" for them - that's all - it probably doesn't even total up to $20!
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I thought that woman's thinking was so pitiful. Pets are part of the family, but they do not replace your own children. No matter how much pleasure they give you they are not humans and should not be treated as such. 
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 The silly thing is the dog is not going to understand anything about gifts or Christmas . . . but the son is sadly going to learn about his mom and her priorities .
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
@much2say Yes, I feel the same way. Nicely put!
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I totally agree! There is something terribly wrong with someone who thinks this way
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 it's crazy for sure. I think she needs to get her priorities straight.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
Of course, this lady is totally irrational. Pets are part of the family, but they do not replace your own children. No matter how much pleasure they give you they are not humans and should not be treated as such. 68 presents for a dog? A couple for her own child?
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I think it all sounded sweet until I read the part about her real son but now I really hope it was a joke of some sort as well.
@jujunme (2501)
• United States
23 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 To actually say she loves her pet more than her own son is really disturbing and calls for some psychological help.
One day when her son gets older he's going to have a lot of resentment against his Mom and who can blame him.
and calls for some psychological help.
One day when her son gets older he's going to have a lot of resentment against his Mom and who can blame him.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
This lady bought 68 presents for a pet? How crazy is that And her own son gets a couple of gifts? 
What's wrong with that picture
And her own son gets a couple of gifts? What's wrong with that picture1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
20 Dec 17
That's just stupid. I feel sorry for her son.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
It is stupid! What is wrong with this lady's thinking? Pets are great to have but they do not replace your children. Does the dog care if she receives clothes or spa treatments or so many presents?
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@Marilynda1225 (79706)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Our dogs do get a few little treats and/or a toy for Christmas but Lola taking priority over that ladies son is crazy.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I cannot believe people really think that way? She is in definite need of some help!
@just4him (306090)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Dec 17
I usually didn't spend anything on my dogs. I did once, getting him chew toys and a rawhide, but the rawhide just sat there, and the chew toys were shredded in minutes. He was unappreciative of what I got him. He liked my playing with him more than the gifts I got him. Both dogs were the same in that regard.
Saying she loved her pet more than her son is tragic. I hope it's a joke too.
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@just4him (306090)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 I was surprised my first dog, Rascal, didn't like rawhides. He just ignored them, so I never got them for Pip.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I guess it is the dog's instinct to do this to toys. When I had a dog he did the exact same thing. Although he did enjoy chewing up his rawhide and did not want me to take it away, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
You know, sadly I think she was serious? Some people have really twisted thinking
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Dec 17
We are pet free at the moment. So there's no need to spend money.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
21 Dec 17
That's crazy. I thought it was crazy for a kid, but even worse for a dog.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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22 Dec 17
I know people do silly and crazy things, but this one takes the cake!
