Secret Santa?

[MisssAshby]

Sparks thread got me thinking about Secret Santa. I know times are tough right now for a lot of folks, but is there any interest?

Of course if we have enough something will be organized.

-Ashley

 

[cricketsmygirl]

We used to do secret Santa and secret pal on another forum I went to. We would send something for the human and the pets like some treats and a small toy or a collar, something like that. It's a lot of fun, count me in.

 

[LauraLeigh]

I am in as well, doing it on another forum as well, but could swing it twice... I love SS!!!

 

[JessLough]

you can count me in
ETA: Can you explain how it works?

 

[PoodleMommy]

I think Im in depending on how it is organized.

 

[PoodleMommy]

you can count me in
ETA: Can you explain how it works?

Everyone who wants to do it puts there name in... then one person assigns each person their secret santa... then you buy the persons pets gifts and send them an xmas present.

In the past we have also started a thread where you could say what your dog likes and doesnt like so your secret santa has some ideas.

There is also usually a price point given... like try to spend in the 15 dollar range or something (whatever the amount is!)

 

[Fran101]

Im in I love secret santa

 

[JessLough]

Thanks for clearing that up PM! i figured that was what it was

 

[mrose_s]

I've done it the last couple of years and loved it. Will have to think about it this year though, already signed myself up to one on another forum and don't know if I'll have the cash for both

 

[AllieMackie]

I'm in, providing the price point is on the lower side. (20-30 dollars maybe?)

 

[iwantmypup]

I wish I could afford two SS's. I limit myself to one a year

 

[xpaeanx]

I'm in, providing the price point is on the lower side. (20-30 dollars maybe?)

this.

Also, I think it should be done per dog.

ie, if I enter 1 dog, I am an SS for 1 dog. if I enter 2 dogs I am an SS for 2 dogs.

 

[LauraLeigh]

I have several dogs, but as in the past, I don't expect multiple gifts, my dogs share and I know not too many have 5... LOL

 

[wcladymacbeth]

I'm in!

I think it's simpler to go by family tho. Like last year, I only had Maggie, but the person that I was SS for had 3 dogs. I just bought each dog something small and kept it within the budget. Whereas Maggie got spoiled lol. So if it's a $20 budget, then Maggie and Caesar should get $10 gifts. And if I get someone that has 1 dog, I will buy $20 worth of presents for that dog.

 

[wcladymacbeth]

Oh yeah, for people with 5 or 10 or 20 dogs, they could always just get a big box of treats or something to share. Or a jumbo package of tennis balls.

 

[xpaeanx]

Oh yeah, for people with 5 or 10 or 20 dogs, they could always just get a big box of treats or something to share. Or a jumbo package of tennis balls.

but I feel that this would kinda take away from the fun of SS.

I actually have fun picking out presents... but this would be VERY limiting... If you're spending $25 or so on one dog, you can get them something really cool like PJs or you can split it up and buy 2 neat by cheaper things.

If your spending $25 on a family, you are pretty much limited to buying something that's "bulk." And you can't really get anything that would size specific if the family has multi sized dogs.

 

[darkchild16]

I would like to but cant commit yet obviously, i will know more next week. (if we get to move to tallahassee I can most likely afford it)

 

[JessLough]

I know it was mentioned earlier that it was done last year, but can we start another thread for it so people can let everybody else know of any thing the doggy likes/dislikes/can't have, so we have a better idea?
I'd just hate for somebody's dog to get something that they can't/won't use!

 

[MisssAshby]

I will post up some more details when I get home. I'm glad we have so many who want to play.

 

[PoodleMommy]

I'm in!

I think it's simpler to go by family tho. Like last year, I only had Maggie, but the person that I was SS for had 3 dogs. I just bought each dog something small and kept it within the budget. Whereas Maggie got spoiled lol. So if it's a $20 budget, then Maggie and Caesar should get $10 gifts. And if I get someone that has 1 dog, I will buy $20 worth of presents for that dog.

ditto.

Plus I dont think people with multiple dogs will really be able to participate if they have to spend 20 plus dollars per dog.