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 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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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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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

maz95 17

Friday 21 December 2012 17:18

Seems like your cat has very expensive taste.

99megster 15

Friday 21 December 2012 17:21

What's with this "at least the cat's going to be fine" shit?! It's our job to say that!

Senseless_487 29

Friday 21 December 2012 22:11

You're absolutely right. How DARE OP be happy that their cat is alive and well? How selfish can someone be?!

joe502 3

Friday 21 December 2012 17:30

Your FML should read... "I own cats. FML!" Those damn things are dumb!!!!

pink_raindrops 26

Friday 21 December 2012 17:45

This must be your first Christmas with your cat. I've never seen a cat ignore tinsel...even if they stay off the tree they will play with and eat the tinsel every chance they get. Make sure you take it all down, and don't leave any on the floor so it wont happen again.

hannaaaahr 33

Saturday 22 December 2012 1:05

my cat preferred the entire tree, obviously that didn't end wel...

lou_knee 6

Saturday 22 December 2012 9:24

Six different cats I've had throughout my life and none of them have ever eaten tinsel. In fact, I've never seen a cat interested in tinsel. We have very different cats.