Upgrading Pet Equipment Gifts

'I think he wants a larger cage.'

'Don't be embarrassed by your anti-barking collar, implanted tracking chip, and GPS device. Just think of them as fashion accessories.'

"There HAS to be a giant ball at the end of all this string."

'The program is stupid, primitive, embarrassing, and boring. I want to buy a new telly.'

State of the Art Dog.

"Yeah, this many ways to contact her if I'm lost might be overkill."

"Gary! Thank God you're home. The automatic pet feeder seems to be malfunctioning again."

"I don't know who will be obsolete first, me or my computer."

STRIP Hambone: Expensive repair job

'I was walking past the washers and dryers and one of my socks disappeared.'

'Wow, thanks for putting it into context. My 42-inch plasma really is obsolete.'

'Don't you miss the thrill of the chase?'

'Pssst. Go play in your new fun house or you'll hurt daddy's feelings.'

After Hours in the Pet Shop.

I can be upgraded, can you?

"That's its scratching post? I have to see this cat!"

"It's quite alright searching for the perfect phone. But remember there always will be upgrades."

Pet bird on a lead.

'We need a new TV, Dad — it's stupid watching 'Reading Rainbow' in black and white.'

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

'Couldn't you just leave that here until we're sure the new system works?'

'Up to now my water dish was a big bore.'

'I'm sorry Sherman, you're dumped. I could never go out with sombody who uses out of date tech.'

"You were right, Mom. The new leash has really cured her pulling problem."

Dog in basket

"Oh, it's nice, but it's not palazzo living."

'Granny buys wide-screen TV'

"I taught him how to speak, shake hands and, as you can see, fetch information."

'Was that the only balling gun you had with you, Doctor?'

Time Saving Machinery

"I thought I'd go digital this year."