Animals: Today, I found out that the tinsel on my Christmas tree is worth...

By I Like My Cat - 21/12/2012 10:02 - Netherlands - Utrecht

Today, I found out that the tinsel on my Christmas tree is worth a couple of hundred euros per strand. Well, that's how much the two that were surgically removed from my cat have cost me. At least the cat's going to be fine. FML

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By shaggyberaddy - 05/01/2018 05:00

Today, I spent 15 minutes trying to get my cat out of our seven-foot Christmas tree. Once he was done, he tore about the house and broke the nativity scene, beheading baby Jesus and a wise man in the process. The tree is fucked. FML

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By oneillrox - 03/11/2011 20:06 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet for an x-ray. They found three dollar coins in his stomach. The surgery to remove them is $600. FML

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By Nose Numb - 30/11/2014 20:24 - United States

Today, for the first time ever, my family bought a real Christmas tree instead of using our old fake one. Today, I also found out I'm allergic to Christmas trees. My family won't get rid of it because they paid so much for it and intend to "get their money's worth". FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2022 03:00

Today, to try to have a less depressing Christmas, I've put up a small tree in my apartment and wrapped some presents for myself. I woke from a nap to the sound of my cat vomiting. What did she throw up on? The presents. FML

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By catlover - 13/12/2012 11:04 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I went Christmas shopping for my cat. I still haven't bought presents for my family, yet my cat already has several small gifts under the tree and an outfit to wear around the house. I really need a new hobby. FML

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You can't put a price on a cat

By Anonymous - 18/08/2022 20:00 - United States - Webster

Today, I was nervous about taking my cat to the vet for a UTI, because money’s a little tight. Turns out the antibiotics weren’t that expensive, but he wants at least $1,000 for dental surgery she apparently “needs.” FML

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By treeless - 24/12/2011 08:11 - Canada

Today, my apartment was broken into. The thief stole my TV, $350, and my Christmas tree. There is still a trail of broken ornaments from my living room to the door. FML

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Bottom line

By strangeprincess - 09/09/2019 16:00

Today, I had to put my cat to sleep after she was in an accident. While I was crying hysterically, the vet asked me for $230. FML

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By alyssaamarante - 13/06/2015 02:41 - United States - East Northport

Today, I decided to go thrifting to save some money. Ironically, I ended up having to pay for an emergency trip to the hospital because somebody was too lazy to wash the cat hair off their clothes. I'm severely allergic to cats. FML

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By FellingShitty - 05/10/2009 02:19 - United States

Today, I realized I'm missing my diamond earrings. After ripping apart the vacuum bag and exhausting all other options I'm pretty sure my new cat ate them. I'm going to go sift through several days worth of cat shit now. FML

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Friday 21 December 2012 16:32

Shiny things basically shout at cats to play with them.

ManInTheMachine 19

Friday 21 December 2012 16:33

I think it's safe to say your cat is purr-ty inconsiderate. The long term effects could've been catastrophic. Litterally.

Comments

flutter4 7

Saturday 22 December 2012 3:47

My cat eats this crap every year

destroyu 8

Saturday 22 December 2012 4:13

My dog cost 400

duckiegirl21 10

Saturday 22 December 2012 4:25

Never have tinsel/garland when you have pets OP! Lucky your cat is okay. I remember my cat ingested some when he was a kitten and I ended up pulling the string out of his ass with shit attached on the other end. I learned my lesson. There hasn't been tinsel in my house in almost 15 years and my cat still like to play in the Xmas tree.

fordneagles 34

Saturday 22 December 2012 4:51

If you have a cat and you put tinsel on the tree, then you damn well deserve it. The cat didn't though.

rochelleyyyyyyy 2

Saturday 22 December 2012 5:48

My dog ate a soda can, several socks, yoga pants. Everythinh

jordyguenette 6

Saturday 22 December 2012 7:28

I would've shot the cat.

angeleyes8675309 7

Saturday 22 December 2012 7:44

Who puts tinsel on a tree when they have a cat?! Seriously people??? I have dogs and don't even put it on my tree. You definitely deserved this one!

Frustrated78 11

Saturday 22 December 2012 9:07

Um duh...every good cat owner knows that tinsel is a big no no.

charvisioku 22

Saturday 22 December 2012 17:15

I have 3 cats and we put tinsel on our christmas tree. They've never eaten it. They do play with it but they never actually eat it.

Levvy 22

Saturday 22 December 2012 19:48

Yes, and a lot of people have driven drunk and been fine, but it doesn't make it safe or worth the risk. It may well turn out fine but it doesn't mean you should take the chance of something that has such a tendency to happen with such disastrous results.