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Ashley V · 02-14-2009, 05:54 PM

I buy them the same amount of stuff, but I'm not buying the expensive stuff so much anymore. If I buy shirts for them, $5 is my max spending limit per shirt. If it's more than that, then I don't buy it, unless it's something absolutely adorable. I mainly buy their toys on petedge and only spend $2 or less, and I order with my friend so we don't have to spend $60 by ourselves. I also try to find packages of toys with multiple toys. I also buy toys and beds at Walgreens since they seem to have really good prices. I also buy the toys at Wal Mart in the $0.97 or the $1.97 boxs or I buy from the dollar store. I buy their treats in bulk so I get more for my money and I buy 20 lb bags of their food so it lasts longer and is less money per lb. If I think their food is going to go stale quickly, I separate their food in plastic containers and put them in the freezer to keep it fresher longer. I've also bought material on sale from Jo Ann fabrics and I'm going to be making them little harness vests, fleece jackets, beds, belly bands, and toys to save money. I've also been looking online for home remedies for medicines, first aid equipment, and maintenance.

annamalyssa · 02-14-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnzeppi

Well, maybe she is single handedly keeping the economy of China going, but at least they buy up American debt.

Quite a few of his toys were Made right here in the Good Ol' U - S OF A

So I like to think I am helping a little bit of everyone...

scrapindee · 02-14-2009, 06:44 PM

Our local pet store had a fire and burned down, so they recently reopened in a new location. So my dogs have been a little deprieved lately of new toys, but now that our favorite store is back in business we will be catching up.

mizzwanned · 02-14-2009, 07:01 PM

No i honestly havent bought as much for them, as in clothes but they have everything they need like food, treats, and they have tons of clothes already, i just havent bought any new ones in a while. But thats cause im saving up right now for a car and apt. so i cant afford to spend extra on them

mstrooperwife · 02-14-2009, 07:10 PM

yeah i cut back. we're not out of work but i'm a hairstylist and my business has dropped in the past couple of monthes. so i'm trying to save and cut corners when i can. Tyke still gets treats, but not as many toys or clothes. i think he'll be fine though .....lol

charlottes web · 02-14-2009, 07:24 PM

I usually buy them something to chew on every couple of weeks. Not buying many clothes right now. I try to replenish the toy supply when I find things that are on sale, or post holiday merchandise. They don't seem to care if they get Christmas toys in July.

Britster · 02-14-2009, 07:46 PM

I go shopping more for Jackson than myself, LOL.

Dara311 · 02-14-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Potter

Since the economy is low right now, I am sure a lot of people are hit pretty hard. If so, do you still buy as much stuff for your Yorkie? (could be anything i.e. bed, clothes, shoes, treats, chewies, toys)

Edited to add: Seems like a no-brainer question but I know we'd get interesting reponse.

funny you brought this up, my boyfriend makes fun of me, since i will be all uptight about spending money on things, however, i will drop anything to get fiona clothes, toys, or treats! i mostly go to walmart though, since they have great cheap stuff!

YorkieLover9 · 02-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I go shopping more for Jackson than myself, LOL.

Ditto - Canyon is still raking it in. Today was the groomer and for being such a good boy, 3 new toys to take home.

kidmuzicdotcom · 02-14-2009, 08:58 PM

lol me too Shelby Rae gets stuff all the time...she has several beds ( and she sleeps in ours) a toybox full of toys upstairs and downstairs...I try to tell her not to leave her toys on the stairs but she still does...lol

chloesMama · 02-14-2009, 09:04 PM

I still buy the same amount of stuff , but I don't think I really bought a whole lot of stuff anyway. I mainly buy treats and some clothes . They seem to hate most toys so I have about given up buying those

... I want to order some new pj's and some Monkey Daze outfits for them , but I am holding myself back for a while ( but I know I will eventually cave and buy them

)

CaamyD · 02-14-2009, 11:23 PM

I usually grab something when I'm at Target- a lil stuffed toy or a new snakcm usually not more than 5 bucks, but I definitely haven't gone out of my to spend $$$ on her. She pretty much has everything she needs, and she hates wearing the clothes she has anyway so no sense in buying any more!

chachi · 02-15-2009, 01:55 AM

No I am not buying as much and when I do buy I try to catch it on sale

Spicee08 · 02-15-2009, 03:27 AM

My husband just asked me how much stuff does a dog really need? I told him, he needs all the cute stuff I can find

But, I have cutback on things for myself if I see something I think he would like.

rontiss1 · 02-15-2009, 07:58 AM

Yes, I still buy little things for my two little ones. I was away for eight days and missed them terribly. Whenever I go to the groomers I will pick up a little something. This one toy costs me 20.00, one of those large chicken squeakers. Well, I took it to the doggie park and someone walked off with it. Finally, they found out who it belonged to and brought it back! I mean I just totally forgot about the toy when we left the park. No, but now I will buy them a jacket, sweater or a tee shirt. They are my life, my little darlings.

02-14-2009, 05:54 PM	#16
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	I buy them the same amount of stuff, but I'm not buying the expensive stuff so much anymore. If I buy shirts for them, $5 is my max spending limit per shirt. If it's more than that, then I don't buy it, unless it's something absolutely adorable. I mainly buy their toys on petedge and only spend $2 or less, and I order with my friend so we don't have to spend $60 by ourselves. I also try to find packages of toys with multiple toys. I also buy toys and beds at Walgreens since they seem to have really good prices. I also buy the toys at Wal Mart in the $0.97 or the $1.97 boxs or I buy from the dollar store. I buy their treats in bulk so I get more for my money and I buy 20 lb bags of their food so it lasts longer and is less money per lb. If I think their food is going to go stale quickly, I separate their food in plastic containers and put them in the freezer to keep it fresher longer. I've also bought material on sale from Jo Ann fabrics and I'm going to be making them little harness vests, fleece jackets, beds, belly bands, and toys to save money. I've also been looking online for home remedies for medicines, first aid equipment, and maintenance. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

02-14-2009, 06:44 PM	#18
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Our local pet store had a fire and burned down, so they recently reopened in a new location. So my dogs have been a little deprieved lately of new toys, but now that our favorite store is back in business we will be catching up. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

02-14-2009, 07:01 PM	#19
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	No i honestly havent bought as much for them, as in clothes but they have everything they need like food, treats, and they have tons of clothes already, i just havent bought any new ones in a while. But thats cause im saving up right now for a car and apt. so i cant afford to spend extra on them __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

02-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#20
mstrooperwife Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 466 Blog Entries: 1	yeah i cut back. we're not out of work but i'm a hairstylist and my business has dropped in the past couple of monthes. so i'm trying to save and cut corners when i can. Tyke still gets treats, but not as many toys or clothes. i think he'll be fine though .....lol __________________ I Lve My Sweet Tyke I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me. Phil.4:13

02-14-2009, 07:24 PM	#21
charlottes web Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mi usa Posts: 47	I usually buy them something to chew on every couple of weeks. Not buying many clothes right now. I try to replenish the toy supply when I find things that are on sale, or post holiday merchandise. They don't seem to care if they get Christmas toys in July. __________________ Charlie Patsy Sammy Bonnie it's always a sunny day when you have a shadow

02-14-2009, 07:46 PM	#22
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I go shopping more for Jackson than myself, LOL. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-14-2009, 08:58 PM	#25
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	lol me too Shelby Rae gets stuff all the time...she has several beds ( and she sleeps in ours) a toybox full of toys upstairs and downstairs...I try to tell her not to leave her toys on the stairs but she still does...lol __________________ Shelby Rae's Mom and Kaylee's Nana[SIZE=2][COLOR=Red]

02-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#26
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	I still buy the same amount of stuff , but I don't think I really bought a whole lot of stuff anyway. I mainly buy treats and some clothes . They seem to hate most toys so I have about given up buying those ... I want to order some new pj's and some Monkey Daze outfits for them , but I am holding myself back for a while ( but I know I will eventually cave and buy them ) __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

02-14-2009, 11:23 PM	#27
CaamyD Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 62	I usually grab something when I'm at Target- a lil stuffed toy or a new snakcm usually not more than 5 bucks, but I definitely haven't gone out of my to spend $$$ on her. She pretty much has everything she needs, and she hates wearing the clothes she has anyway so no sense in buying any more!

02-15-2009, 01:55 AM	#28
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	No I am not buying as much and when I do buy I try to catch it on sale __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-15-2009, 03:27 AM	#29
Spicee08 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dover, DE, USA Posts: 557	My husband just asked me how much stuff does a dog really need? I told him, he needs all the cute stuff I can find But, I have cutback on things for myself if I see something I think he would like. __________________ Kathy & SpiceE

02-15-2009, 07:58 AM	#30
rontiss1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles,California Posts: 521	Economy woes Yes, I still buy little things for my two little ones. I was away for eight days and missed them terribly. Whenever I go to the groomers I will pick up a little something. This one toy costs me 20.00, one of those large chicken squeakers. Well, I took it to the doggie park and someone walked off with it. Finally, they found out who it belonged to and brought it back! I mean I just totally forgot about the toy when we left the park. No, but now I will buy them a jacket, sweater or a tee shirt. They are my life, my little darlings. __________________ [COLOR="Red"] :[/COLOR