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JESSY_RN2B · 03-31-2007, 06:16 PM

I am honest MOST of the time

See, I have a part-time job exclusively for my 3 furballs 'needs'. It may not be much but it gets their vet bills, grooming supplies, food and whatever else they might need.

Hubby does not have a problem at all but of course he has no idea how much they really cost to support.

I am lucky because I don't pay any other bill. He has never allowed me to pay a bill and tells me to buy the kids their things instead. We are always on a budget but he is the best husband in the world. I can't wait to finish school and get a real job though.

YorkieGuru · 03-31-2007, 06:21 PM

You know, the funny thing is, that I have been completely honest about all the things I buy my dogs. But the only thing I have hid from him is the fact that I donate to YT. I'm not sure why I havent told him, but I just don't think he would understand the bond I have with this site.

YorkieMom55 · 03-31-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

My addiction isn't with buying "stuff" for my yorkies. It's buying "yorkies". And my husband doesn't care, as long as the bills get paid.

It's a "Collection" if it's more than 1 & you just keep doing it. I just love your babies & it's great that the older 2 are so good with them, especially at sleepy times.

Cookie2 · 03-31-2007, 06:58 PM

This was the additional storage drawers I went to Home depot for.It's now in my closet. My daughters always make it a point to bring new guests to my closet to show them how crazy their mom is! Everyone who sees it always says " That's so sweet or cool! " My neighbors of course think I'm nuts lol.I made a carrier slingbag today so I can take him more comfortably and he usually just lays down and falls asleep. He was falling asleep when my daughter put the carrier around her shoulders lol.I made a stiff pad with that minky fabric.

Genie,Cookie & Lola
www.myspace.com/cookiefurbaby

Cookie2 · 03-31-2007, 07:00 PM

and here's the bag I made. You can see him falling asleep and he was sliding down already lol

Genie,Cookie & Lola

mommafish · 03-31-2007, 07:08 PM

OOOOOH I never tell

but all he has to is look around the house and he knows.
But she LOVES

him so much he doesnt care

2dogs4me · 04-01-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookie2

This was the additional storage drawers I went to Home depot for.It's now in my closet. My daughters always make it a point to bring new guests to my closet to show them how crazy their mom is! Everyone who sees it always says " That's so sweet or cool! " My neighbors of course think I'm nuts lol.I made a carrier slingbag today so I can take him more comfortably and he usually just lays down and falls asleep. He was falling asleep when my daughter put the carrier around her shoulders lol.I made a stiff pad with that minky fabric.

Genie,Cookie & Lola
www.myspace.com/cookiefurbaby

Looks like I need to make a trip to Home Depot!!!

Good Job Cookie2!!!

omega · 04-01-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Morkie4

I always tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth!!! My hubby is my best buddy of 30 years!!!!

Wow! You're THAT old??????

It's nice to hear of a good marriage now a days...

simplyyorkies · 04-01-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

My addiction isn't with buying "stuff" for my yorkies. It's buying "yorkies". And my husband doesn't care, as long as the bills get paid.

This sounds familiar! I have 2 but really want 2 more. I love Yorkies - I love their attitudes, their coats, their companionship - just can't get enough Yorkie in my day!

omega · 04-01-2007, 05:56 AM

My h is very controlling, so I buy first and sometimes tell later or else I wouldn't be able to have anything. (seriously) When he sees something new and asks about it I have come to rely on - "I've had that for awhile now..."

Seems to satisfy him!

ChicagoSoul · 04-01-2007, 06:11 AM

I am glad I can show my boyfriend that I am NOT the only one. LOL. Watch what you are wishing for. I remember that my father had no clue what clothes I had growing up, who were my friends and what were my interests. When I became an adult, I wanted somebody who would be an equal partner in everything, including raising kids. My boyfriend is this type of person. Naturaly, he knows everything that is going on in our dog's life.

My furbaby is my real baby substitute. I buy stuff for her non-stop. It's crazy. My boyfriend gets mad all the time because we have two mortgages that we are paying - one is his old house that we put on the market and the second one is for the house that we just purchased together.

To be quite honest, you, guys on YorkieTalk, don't help when it comes to limiting the spending as well. LOL. Most of the stuff I found or bought was recommended by somebody on YorkieTalk. I bet if my boyfriend limited my access to YorkieTalk, there would have been far less money spent by me.

Ha, ha.... NEVER

nefertelli · 04-01-2007, 06:15 AM

My husband does not think that dogs should wear clothes.
Although, he grins from ear to ear and says ,"How cute she is all dressed up" He also said, "You probably spend more money on dog clothes than you do for yourself!" {Almost true} After reading these posts and showing hubby the pics of the "doggie dresser" He now knows I could be spending a lot more.......lol I work and spend my own money. I Never tell him how much anything cost! Afterall, it's My Money and MY Dog! I take very good care of her and give her lots of attention.

littlewhip · 04-01-2007, 07:50 AM

right now is a great time to buy from target or walmart if you have one near,all there winter items r on clearance, i bought karleigh a new bed yesterday and a new hot pink sweater, all for under 20.00, hubby dont see y im buying winter clothes when it spring,hey bud what about next year,lol

mizzwanned · 04-01-2007, 12:26 PM

No I don't even tell my bf sometimes how much I spend....even though I pay he'll think I'm crazy for spending so much!!! I always say I spend less on things than I really did. I work 2 jobs, the 2nd is to be able to buy my babies things.

Doodlebug · 04-02-2007, 06:01 AM

This is a great thread. I usually don't shop for the "kids" when hubby is with me. If he sees new stuff for them he usually says, don't they have enough stuff already. I think he's jealous. I just tell him no. LOL

03-31-2007, 06:16 PM	#31
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I am honest MOST of the time See, I have a part-time job exclusively for my 3 furballs 'needs'. It may not be much but it gets their vet bills, grooming supplies, food and whatever else they might need. Hubby does not have a problem at all but of course he has no idea how much they really cost to support. I am lucky because I don't pay any other bill. He has never allowed me to pay a bill and tells me to buy the kids their things instead. We are always on a budget but he is the best husband in the world. I can't wait to finish school and get a real job though. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

03-31-2007, 06:21 PM	#32
YorkieGuru Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 725	You know, the funny thing is, that I have been completely honest about all the things I buy my dogs. But the only thing I have hid from him is the fact that I donate to YT. I'm not sure why I havent told him, but I just don't think he would understand the bond I have with this site. __________________ KIM Proud mom of ELLE and ABBIE and BELLE

03-31-2007, 06:58 PM	#34
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	This was the additional storage drawers I went to Home depot for.It's now in my closet. My daughters always make it a point to bring new guests to my closet to show them how crazy their mom is! Everyone who sees it always says " That's so sweet or cool! " My neighbors of course think I'm nuts lol.I made a carrier slingbag today so I can take him more comfortably and he usually just lays down and falls asleep. He was falling asleep when my daughter put the carrier around her shoulders lol.I made a stiff pad with that minky fabric. Genie,Cookie & Lola www.myspace.com/cookiefurbaby Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2007, 07:00 PM	#35
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	and here's the bag I made. You can see him falling asleep and he was sliding down already lol Genie,Cookie & Lola Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2007, 07:08 PM	#36
mommafish Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oklahoma city, ok Posts: 261	OOOOOH I never tell but all he has to is look around the house and he knows. But she LOVES him so much he doesnt care __________________ I LOVE REINE [url]

04-01-2007, 05:56 AM	#40
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	My h is very controlling, so I buy first and sometimes tell later or else I wouldn't be able to have anything. (seriously) When he sees something new and asks about it I have come to rely on - "I've had that for awhile now..." Seems to satisfy him!

04-01-2007, 06:11 AM	#41
ChicagoSoul Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 130	I am glad I can show my boyfriend that I am NOT the only one. LOL. Watch what you are wishing for. I remember that my father had no clue what clothes I had growing up, who were my friends and what were my interests. When I became an adult, I wanted somebody who would be an equal partner in everything, including raising kids. My boyfriend is this type of person. Naturaly, he knows everything that is going on in our dog's life. My furbaby is my real baby substitute. I buy stuff for her non-stop. It's crazy. My boyfriend gets mad all the time because we have two mortgages that we are paying - one is his old house that we put on the market and the second one is for the house that we just purchased together. To be quite honest, you, guys on YorkieTalk, don't help when it comes to limiting the spending as well. LOL. Most of the stuff I found or bought was recommended by somebody on YorkieTalk. I bet if my boyfriend limited my access to YorkieTalk, there would have been far less money spent by me. Ha, ha.... NEVER

04-01-2007, 06:15 AM	#42
nefertelli Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orlando florida Posts: 49	My husband said,"You have a problem" My husband does not think that dogs should wear clothes. Although, he grins from ear to ear and says ,"How cute she is all dressed up" He also said, "You probably spend more money on dog clothes than you do for yourself!" {Almost true} After reading these posts and showing hubby the pics of the "doggie dresser" He now knows I could be spending a lot more.......lol I work and spend my own money. I Never tell him how much anything cost! Afterall, it's My Money and MY Dog! I take very good care of her and give her lots of attention. __________________ Joni:Lili Daisi Rosi

04-01-2007, 07:50 AM	#43
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	right now is a great time to buy from target or walmart if you have one near,all there winter items r on clearance, i bought karleigh a new bed yesterday and a new hot pink sweater, all for under 20.00, hubby dont see y im buying winter clothes when it spring,hey bud what about next year,lol

04-01-2007, 12:26 PM	#44
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	No I don't even tell my bf sometimes how much I spend....even though I pay he'll think I'm crazy for spending so much!!! I always say I spend less on things than I really did. I work 2 jobs, the 2nd is to be able to buy my babies things.

04-02-2007, 06:01 AM	#45
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	This is a great thread. I usually don't shop for the "kids" when hubby is with me. If he sees new stuff for them he usually says, don't they have enough stuff already. I think he's jealous. I just tell him no. LOL __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE