Cost-conscious Pet Owner Gifts

"What's inflation? From Perky Pussycat Pate to kibble. That's inflation."

Man on exercise bike with dog on treadmill

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

"After we bought the aquarium, the pump, gravel, grass and heater, we couldn't afford any fish."

Maybe it's time to stop giving our bones to a broker and start burying them in the backyard again.

"Actually, I would rather have a dog. It's just that we need the eggs."

'Have you put her on the strict diet I prescribed?'

"We agree - 3 words you don't want to hear from the vet - fleas, shots, and diet."

'The animal psychiatrist said don't bother him with dog things- he doesn't know he's a dog!'

An advantage of robotic pets.

Back to school expenses.

"It's a good thing Effie likes these little funerals, she's had such awful luck with her pets."

"Good boy."

'I told you it was a stupid idea getting a pet lemming.'

'My dog is worried about the economy because dog food is up to 50p a can... that's about £3.50 in dog money!'

It's been hard to find silver linings in this situation but I was able to buy this boat when my daughter had to switch from a huge to a tiny wedding.

Cultivated Meat Pet Food Lab

'I actually make a lot more money as a bookmaker than I ever did as a race horse...'

Part-Time Pets

"Oh, come on, Honey, he's a dog...he's not gonna notice that we gave him cheaper dog food!"

'C'mon Ace bark, you damn fool!'

'Chewing bones? Hunting cats? Biting mailmen? C'mon, kid! Time to see the really important things in life!'

Dinosaur flushing his human pet.

Junk food for dogs.

Dog eating near dogfood bag: 'Now Gluten Free'

'Do you believe in signs, Sir?'

'Has this slop you fed me been checked for e-coli?'

Voodoo fish.

Cat shot from mouse hole.

Dog to vet: 'Be honest. How many more flea and tick seasons do I have left?'

The recession was starting to affect everyone.

'It's a hand-me-down.'

'If you insist on feeding your dog table scraps, fine...'

"I never dropped my baby on her head. . . but I did fail to save for college."

'He doesn't smoke around the kids or at home, but he doesn't seem to worry about MY passive smoking!'