Friends Feed Organic Filet Mignon to Their Dogs (1 Viewer)

[cstu]

Over Thanksgiving we stayed in SF with some friends and found out they buy organic filet mignon from Whole Foods and add it to their dogs' regular dog food.

Thought it was a joke at first but they made it clear that they do it and think nothing is wrong with it.

Are these people insane or am I making too big of a deal out of it?

 

[McGarnicle]

Were they good dogs?

 

[Dan Lambskin]

 

[jonessed]

Some people like to burn money and others like to serve filet mignon to their pets. Both are ridiculous, but it's their money. People do all kinds of weird ####.

 

[Hilts]

SF, you say? Sounds about right.

 

[ChainsawU]

That'd be pretty funny if they were feeding you guys Hot Pockets or something.

 

[cstu]

That'd be pretty funny if they were feeding you guys Hot Pockets or something.

We did have an organic turkey from Whole Foods, but frankly I would have preferred the filet mignon.

 

[rockaction]

Over Thanksgiving we stayed in SF with some friends and found out they buy organic filet mignon from Whole Foods and add it to their dogs' regular dog food.

Thought it was a joke at first but they made it clear that they do it and think nothing is wrong with it.

Are these people insane or am I making too big of a deal out of it?

I think you're fine. Seeing rank inequality like that and watching people feed their pets gourmet food is grist for any mill, social or political.

 

[cstu]

Were they good dogs?

Not really, both mutts.

 

[Tom Servo]

Over Thanksgiving we stayed in SF with some friends and found out they buy organic filet mignon from Whole Foods and add it to their dogs' regular dog food.Thought it was a joke at first but they made it clear that they do it and think nothing is wrong with it.Are these people insane or am I making too big of a deal out of it?

Good to know that you know some one percenters besides Chet.

 

[Raider Nation]

Those dogs have it ruff.

 

[Tom Servo]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

 

[johnnycakes]

SF? I'm disappointed their dog isn't vegan.

 

[Raider Nation]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

I'm digging this thread.

 

[mr roboto]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

I'm digging this thread.

Stop slobbering over one another.

 

[rockaction]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

I'm digging this thread.

Stop slobbering over one another.

Pfft. Check the alpha. Don't bite the hand that feeds.

 

[Fennis]

On thanksgiving, we give our dog a thanksgiving dinner, a little turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

I don't make my dog his own steak, but when I make steak, I'll give him a bite or two of mine. When I make eggs, Ill scramble him one.

 

[Fennis]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

I'm digging this thread.

Stop slobbering over one another.

Pfft. Check the alpha. Don't bite the hand that feeds.

someone smell my ###

 

[Tom Servo]

Those dogs have it ruff.

I think the OP is barking up the wrong tree.

No bones about it

I'm digging this thread.

Stop slobbering over one another.

Pfft. Check the alpha. Don't bite the hand that feeds.

someone smell my ###

Pass.

 

[cstu]

On thanksgiving, we give our dog a thanksgiving dinner, a little turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

I don't make my dog his own steak, but when I make steak, I'll give him a bite or two of mine. When I make eggs, Ill scramble him one.

Nothing wrong with feeding your dog food, even steak, but what was most disturbing is that they cook steak specifically for the dogs even when they aren't eating it.

 

[Fennis]

Pass.

 

[Tom Servo]

Pass.

PM Oink Oink the Pig. I'm sure he'd be interested.

 

[Spike]

What's that going for per pound? $20? $25?

 

[Apple Jack]

Picture of the receipt of it didn't happen.

 

[cstu]

Picture of the receipt of it didn't happen.

I didn't see them personally do it but they weren't trying to pull our legs with it. The wife (Japanese and not the joke playing type) was a little bashful about it but thought the dogs deserved a treat once in awhile.

 

[cstu]

What's that going for per pound? $20? $25?

Even more than I thought - $34/lb.

These people aren't crazy wealthy but aren't hurting for money in any way so they must think it's a really nice thing to do for the dogs - not realizing they don't know the difference between a filet and a round steak.

 

[TenTimes]

Was it bone in? If not I bet they would have preferred organic T-Bones (unless that's their regular food?)

 

[xulf]

Are they going to eat the dogs? If so, super smart.

 

[snitwitch]

they should be doing this instead http://www.diynatural.com/raw-food-dog-diet/

 

[Clown Car]

On thanksgiving, we give our dog a thanksgiving dinner, a little turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

I don't make my dog his own steak, but when I make steak, I'll give him a bite or two of mine. When I make eggs, Ill scramble him one.

Nothing wrong with feeding your dog food, even steak, but what was most disturbing is that they cook steak specifically for the dogs even when they aren't eating it.

That's really dumb. They shouldn't cook it. Dogs should get raw meats.

 

[Johnny Rock]

Insane but whatever. They're free to do what they want.

 

[pollardsvision]

I'm solidly in the "who gives a ####" camp.

So many dogs in the world being mistreated, I'm certainly not going to call anybody crazy when they go overboard spoiling the hell out of their dogs. The more people doing that the better (so long as the spoiling doesn't lead to little misbehaving ####heads that bother other people).

My parents' dog is battling kidney disease, and they've always been the type that probably feeds her a little more than they probably could really afford. Telling them the are crazy for it at this moment would be a good way to get punched in the nose.

 

[Henry Ford]

If you eat organic steak at Whole Foods because you disagree with the treatment of animals at huge factory farms, it doesn't matter who it's for - either that steak was "ethically" raised or not. So if that's your reason for organic, free range beef, then you should always buy it no matter who it's for.

If the have the money and that's how they choose to spend it, good on them.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

My mom fed her old dog regular chicken and we're very sure that helped to extend its life for more than 2 years. That is over 15 dog years so we think it's worth it.

 

[mr roboto]

Imagine how many starving young actual human beings could be fed with that money.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Imagine how many starving young actual human beings could be fed with that money.

Americans spent close to $60 billion on their pets this year. They are a significant part of our economy.

 

[joffer]

I'll give a filet to a stranger today to balance it out.

 

[mr roboto]

I'll give a filet to a stranger today to balance it out.

This guy gets it.

 

[cstu]

Latest update - and I swear this isn't BS (wish it was):

One of the dogs is now on a special diet for six weeks to see if he feels better...roasted duck and salmon.

 

[TenTimes]

Latest update - and I swear this isn't BS (wish it was):

One of the dogs is now on a special diet for six weeks to see if he feels better...roasted duck and salmon.

 

[Wingnut]

I bet those dogs are delicious.