All Pets Want For Christmas... Win $250 PayPal Cash In A Huge Holiday Giveaway

12/14/2015

Abyssinian tabby cat Amelia on the 1st of December, with 24 days until Christmas.

Amelia starts the season...

Triton cockatoo Leo observing just eleven days left until Christmas.

... Leo watches the time fly by!

We blinked and the end of the year got closer! The Cascadian Nomads have visited Santa and cut our tree but there are still many things we need to do and buy before Christmas arrives. Yeah, buy. And then there's the regular expenses of life with three dogs, a cat and a cockatoo... and saving for future pet friendly travels. We know that extra money makes the holidays (or any days!) extra special. That is why we are co-hosting the Huge Holiday Giveaway for $250 PayPal Cash with nine other awesome pet bloggers.

Christmas tree farm dogs: miniature dachshund Wilhelm, Cardigan Welsh corgi Brychwyn and rough collie Huxley pose with the Cacadian Nomads 2015 Christmas Tree before it is cut.

Wilhelm, Brychwyn & Huxley with the Cascadian Nomads Christmas tree.

In our giveaway widget, there are ten possible entries for a $250 PayPal cash drawing. Plus, in visiting all of the participating pet blogs linked below, there are even more available chances to win. One grand prize winner will be chosen from the combined entries on each blog.You need only enter on one blog to qualify for the grand prize but be sure to submit an entry on every participating pet blog for the most chances to win. Enter to win before December 21st, good luck and happy holidays!

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Dianne

12/14/2015 04:36:21 am

We enjoy being outside, but our weather has been particularly mild, so we are spending even more time than usual (especially for this time of year) walking, going to different parks, etc. to hike. fun!

Lisa Brown

12/14/2015 05:39:20 am

my chihuahua are enjoying the time together to walk more and enjoyed visitors that come to the house.

Sharon Gilbert

12/14/2015 06:52:48 am

We have been shopping and wrapping present for the grandchildren, grand dogs, and grand cats...plus all of the human relatives and friends.

Betsy Barnes

12/14/2015 07:51:40 am

We all have been enjoying the outdoors this holiday season. It has been unseasonably warm, we usually have snow and cold. :)

Amy A

12/14/2015 09:50:01 am

Nala has been going for long walks supervising the giftwrapping and then stealing her gifts when we are not looking.

Bryn Nowell link

12/14/2015 11:07:59 am

We have been spending as much free time as we can enjoying how warm the holiday season has been and spending lots of time outside playing, hiking, and generally getting dirty :)

John Thuku

12/14/2015 12:52:31 pm

We have been mostly indoors as we have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few weeks. When it doesn't rain, we go walks in the park together and enjoy the time outside exploring

Ruth Epstein link

12/14/2015 01:42:12 pm

I would love a new Vacuum Cleaner and the balance spoil Layla

Brenda Penton

12/14/2015 03:17:06 pm

I've been putting up decorations and the pets have been taking them down haha.

anais

12/14/2015 03:29:01 pm

My maltipoo Mica and i will be watching A Christmas story and cuddling.

Ronald Gagnon

12/14/2015 03:33:44 pm

My bunny and I watch Christmas programs on TV..she lays on my chest and is fascinated for hours

Ellen Pilch link

12/14/2015 03:38:07 pm

We have been writing letters to Santa, decorating and taking lots of photos. They can't wait to help me wrap stuff.

MelodyM link

12/14/2015 03:46:59 pm

Well, my pets have been playing with tree decorations while I have been putting the aforementioned decorations back on the tree. They think this is fun, I do not. ;-)

Lauren Miller link

12/14/2015 04:42:47 pm

We haven't been doing a whole lot! The girls hate the rain and Zoe's got two feet that are infected from the soggy grass. I'm hoping the weather gives us a break and we can get out and do some activities.

deb p

12/14/2015 05:17:53 pm

We are staying dry and warm inside, wet and cold outside.

Steven Weber

12/14/2015 05:23:58 pm

My puppy and I watch all the CHRISTMAS classics.. she loves them!

Lindsay link

12/14/2015 07:08:35 pm

My dog Ace has been "helping" me wrap presents.

jeffrey Massey

12/14/2015 07:39:35 pm

All my Kitty wants is Mouses , Mouses and more Mouses

Jackie link

12/14/2015 07:52:13 pm

We've been enjoying each other's company inside as we hide away from the rains! It's great to get the rain but we prefer to stay snug and dry :)

Rachel N.

12/14/2015 08:29:24 pm

I have been helping my 6.5y old Bernese Mountain dog recover from TPLO surgery from a torn CCL.

Bethany

12/14/2015 10:29:28 pm

That doesn't leave much time for making merry but your dog is so very lucky to have you!

Carol Bryant link

12/14/2015 08:45:59 pm

Dex has been battling kennel cough and we are looking forward to him getting well for the holidays.

Bethany

12/14/2015 10:27:41 pm

Oh poor Dexter! Healthy holidays makes them that much more special.

Michelle L

12/14/2015 09:12:49 pm

I do not have pets.

Bethany

12/14/2015 10:25:43 pm

We have lots of readers without pets, Michelle! Thank you for coming by and entering our giveaway. Are you doing anything special to get ready for the holidays?

jmahurin40

12/14/2015 10:30:41 pm

Your pet pics are so cute:)
My cat and I have been snuggling because I had surgery and was gone from her for a week recouping @ friends and family :(
She missed me:) along with my hubbie :)

Whitley Westie link

12/15/2015 12:59:56 am

We've been doing lotsa decorating!

katklaw777

12/15/2015 01:32:57 am

We have been enjoying the snow!

Rajee

12/15/2015 02:38:18 am

"All Pets Want For Christmas is Pets bed

Petra

12/15/2015 03:06:29 am

We're currently waiting for the snow to get into the feeling. :)

Jodi link

12/15/2015 05:50:14 am

We've had unseasonably WARM weather and I'm ready for some snow! Sampson was helpful in getting the lights set up this year, but Delilah seems to be channeling her inner Scrooge. :-)

Love your Christmas photo and what a great contest!

Natalie

12/15/2015 05:57:29 am

My family and I enjoy decorating the house and baking a million Christmas cookies!

Amy link

12/15/2015 06:17:15 am

Toby and I are taking long walks in the unseasonably warm weather.

Christine Aiello

12/15/2015 07:12:47 am

We have been going shopping to buy presents for our family members and also my dog Coco's boyfriend, Dexter. We decorated the house. We went to take pictures with Santa. We've been baking cookies and making a gingerbread village. Coco has been very busy this holiday season!

McGuffy Ann Morris link

12/15/2015 07:35:28 am

George is enjoying his first Christmas season!

Jordan

12/15/2015 08:16:12 am

We have been enjoying time with family.

Stacie Humphrey

12/15/2015 08:18:53 am

We have been decorating and getting ready for the holidays. Well, I have. She watches and dozzes off regularly. But wakes up to follow me anytime I leave the room for anything,lol.

carol clark

12/15/2015 09:16:16 am

i have been training my two new pups and one is so well behaved sophia and john john is clumsy and so loveable its amazing how fast there growing

Helga

12/15/2015 09:25:42 am

My animals and I are helping each other deal with making a big move out of state. So its a quiet Christmas this year!

Pamela Gurganus

12/15/2015 10:18:09 am

Me and my pets have been doing a lot of playing and then napping as this holiday season flies by!

Mary

12/15/2015 10:22:33 am

We are enjoying baking (and eating) holiday treats!

Kathy

12/15/2015 12:03:09 pm

We have been having fun trying out new holiday treats!

Holly Thomas

12/15/2015 12:03:43 pm

My cat Oskar has been trying to be good so Santa will bring him presents.

sherry butcher

12/15/2015 01:21:15 pm

Blackie is loving the cooler weather so he can play outside and have friends over.

BlackAsphodel

12/15/2015 04:44:59 pm

I'm excited for the first snow & have been doing Christmas shopping.

Ashley S

12/15/2015 04:50:10 pm

Literally have barely been shopping this holiday season...I am going to start this week. Not much funds so I will have to get creative!

Suzanne

12/15/2015 05:39:39 pm

We've been enjoying the warm weather.

Dan Dykstra

12/15/2015 06:00:07 pm

eating lots of goodies

Jonathan Abreus

12/15/2015 06:07:25 pm

Me and my canary have been just chilling and enjoying some valuable time with family. Nothing really planned just chill!

Becky

12/15/2015 08:14:11 pm

We are getting ready to visit Uncle James!

Claudia link

12/16/2015 12:23:28 am

You guys are my heroes! I mostly travel intercontinental and I don't think my cats would appreciate the long haul flights, but what you do is admirable :)

Christy Peeples DuBois

12/16/2015 01:16:42 am

We have been painstakingly trying to decide what to get everyone as gifts then getting them. And since we do not like shopping in stores and prefer online we r down to the wire in getting the gifts in time for Christmas.

Gretchen Luper

12/16/2015 02:29:01 am

my dog Diamond and I have continued a regular routine of lots of play and running with the grandkids. we love our dog.

Shannon M

12/16/2015 03:01:00 am

Your pinterest link isn't working in the bonus entries. :)

Shreya

12/16/2015 03:46:57 am

A cozy dog bed

Mishelle

12/16/2015 04:48:34 am

Me and the cats (2) have been pretty calm - the tree went up and thankfully NO cat has decided to climb the tree or any decoration! Yay!

M

sandra

12/16/2015 05:32:10 am

love and food

Bruce

12/16/2015 05:47:50 am

decorating the house early, so it's done when our kids and grandpuppies visit

Shawna Chapman

12/16/2015 08:46:26 am

We've been trying to get renovations done so that we can relax and enjoy Christmas.

Cathy Oppedisano

12/16/2015 09:31:16 am

My pets have been my rocks during this time of year and I need to give them their attention even though other things might take my time away from them which is why I'd rather spend less time on those things if I can do so and more on my pets.

Lindsey

12/16/2015 10:07:55 am

Sam has been playing outside more than usual as the weather has been so nice!

Missy Frye

12/16/2015 10:43:35 am

I have three dogs and two cats. We've decorated for Christmas and are enjoying the festive atmosphere. I recently obtained a copy of Catify to Satisfy by Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin and the cats and I have been doing little catifications to my office. They seem to be enjoying the area much more. The dogs are doing their usual waiting until I settle in front of the television in the evening and vying for the best spot next to me. ;)

Jennifer Boehme

12/16/2015 11:06:47 am

So far my Sophia has been my taste tester for homemade doggie treats we will be giving to other pups this year. I have her jingle bells outfit ready, and still need to get her yearly ornament for her tree though.

Pamela link

12/16/2015 11:50:57 am

It has been tough to feel Christmassy. This is our first holiday on the boat and we've just spent almost 3 weeks living up on stilts while our engine was repaired.

But we did manage to string some lights on the deck and cut out some pretty snowflakes for the cabin.

Terri Quick

12/16/2015 01:58:16 pm

My little Yorkie Poo was sick recently so I had to take him to the vet to get him "fighting fit" again. Looks like he got an expensive Christmas gift this year...lol!

JoAnn Stancer link

12/16/2015 02:18:55 pm

I've been busy breeding Glory. Hoping for 2016 puppies.

Edmond

12/16/2015 05:21:57 pm

Holy batman, loving the weather & taking it easy. . Wow, prize $250 gc is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. :) Pick me, pick me! Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest. Starving artist here desperately needs the gc to shop and eat. A life changing exp.

Lisa Coomer Queen

12/16/2015 07:14:19 pm

My dogs just love to be outside any time of the year!

Jeanne Melanson link

12/16/2015 08:19:46 pm

We're enjoying this mild weather, that's for sure. We've got the tree up and are spending quiet time in the evenings.

Candace Galan-Calderon

12/16/2015 09:14:37 pm

Taking walks and taking pics of my dog in Christmas outfits!

Gloria Tretiak link

12/16/2015 09:23:04 pm

My kitty and me are decoratng, but we are keeping tinsel out of the way and poinsetta on top of fridge where she dosen't go

shannon fowler

12/16/2015 09:44:47 pm

We just adopted a new dog, so we are introducing our other dog and our cat slowly. Its led to some scuffles, but mainly laughs.

Judy Thomas

12/17/2015 01:50:38 am

I have been making lots of toy mice for my cats :)

Mark Warren

12/17/2015 04:24:44 am

weve been playing day long in the park.

Jenna Hughson link

12/17/2015 07:29:49 am

We have been sooooooo busy holiday shopping, decorating etc! Tons of fun!!!!

Robyn Bellefleur

12/17/2015 07:39:50 am

My 4 dogs like to help with the wrapping of the presents, and by help I mean ripping the cardboard tubes from the wrap, into a million tiny pieces.

Kristin Knudsen

12/17/2015 07:54:20 am

All my cats want for Christmas is a climber, with a hammock (for my 18 year old cat, Jewel), and a lot of scratching areas (for my younger, 10 year old cat, Oreo). They would also love catnip pillows, soft, furry mice, and healthy cat food to eat!!!

Jamie Geroux

12/17/2015 08:17:46 am

my animals and i have been listening to christmas music

Cathy Armato link

12/17/2015 09:52:14 am

I love all these photos, they're so cute! I've been running around like a chicken w/out a head, being pulled in a hundred different directions. That's the chaos of our holidays these days! Looking forward to things calming down by next week. Entering this great contest! I could certainly use the extra help (- :
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

Jessica Justice

12/17/2015 12:09:20 pm

Me and my Lily have been admiring the Christmas tree. :) It's her first Christmas so she's loving the tree lol

Kari link

12/17/2015 03:11:13 pm

What a BIG contest!!

Rasyied link

12/17/2015 03:56:54 pm

well, cause I don't have any pets.
I prefer doing holiday with my GF.
so, please give a chance for Indonesian people. thanks :)

Dana

12/17/2015 04:17:19 pm

We've been enjoying the warm weather

Candra Evans link

12/17/2015 05:34:43 pm

I'very been working and writing books. I wish I had time for a pet.

Emily Endrizzi

12/17/2015 10:31:39 pm

The pups "helped" me decorate and wrap presents.

Bianca Rogoveanu

12/18/2015 01:00:08 am

Hi !
Unfortunately, I live in a rented apartment and I am not allowed with pets. But in the future I see myself living in a beautiful house with a huge yard and two dogs ! Thank you for the chance !

Vanessa Richard

12/18/2015 03:03:44 am

I have spent my holiday time begging for a pet for christmas :) still have my fingers crossed :)

Roxann

12/18/2015 03:56:26 am

My dog Charlie is enjoying the company that we get. He is patiently waiting for Santa to come.

DESIREE REILLY

12/18/2015 09:57:05 am

well i did 8 ft tree an princess relalyf irst hodiay with ornment on tree and we went to city and had santa pic taken fo them then kings bd is xmas so we went to pet c and had them taken again for his bd they are both rescued dogs and they love gift and santa

Ami Humpley

12/18/2015 11:27:14 am

My dogs and I have been trying to stay warm this Christmas as it's been freezing around here! Too cold to even take a walk outside. So we've been chow ing down on some extra Christmas cookies instead!

Julie Waldron

12/18/2015 11:57:18 am

My daughter's cat likes to lay underneath the Christmas tree.

Shannon Irvine

12/18/2015 12:09:33 pm

All pets wants lots of love! A nice walk and some yummy treats are good too!

Molli Vandehey

12/18/2015 01:08:51 pm

me and my furbabies are all homebodies. we havea good time snuggling in bed.

Natasha Kat

12/18/2015 03:21:55 pm

We all have been enjoying the outdoors this holiday season.

Katy

12/18/2015 03:35:36 pm

Our beautiful wire hair terrier mix has a ton of fur, so he's loving the milder temperatures and spending a lot of time outside running around with friends. At night he loves snuggling up to us.

Jaff link

12/19/2015 06:19:00 am

I work my butt off while my jack russell lounges around the house. same old story.

Sandy Weinstein

12/19/2015 11:43:20 am

my 3 gals and i have not been doing too much, i did a little shopping, but the oldest is not well, so i stay at home alot to watch her. i have not been up to par so we all stay home alot. been raining a lot and now the weather has gotten cold. ugh

DebP

12/19/2015 03:39:07 pm

I do the work while my house bunny supervises.

Cindy link

12/19/2015 06:50:14 pm

Millie & Walter have been helping me send out our Christmas cards and put up all the cards they have received.

Sharon

12/19/2015 08:15:55 pm

We have an early Christmas present, a new stray fur baby! Spot the cat is getting acquainted with the dogs Little Bit, and Baby Girl, but is still wary of the owner of the house our cat Bella. Lots of excitement along with getting ready for Christmas with decorating and baking! Merry Christmas!!

MichelleS

12/19/2015 08:49:04 pm

My little pets cozy around the warm fire, treat before bed, warm clothes on them.

Cindy

12/20/2015 05:37:29 am

We have been donating beds, food, and toys to our local shelters. Doodle (my cat) didn't want to share at first, but she changed her mind when I threatened to adopt another kitten. ;)

Linda

12/20/2015 11:27:27 am

We have been enjoying warmer weather this season, lots of outdoor activity!

Lisa F.

12/20/2015 12:45:49 pm

One of my dogs just had surgery, so we're spending this time trying to keep everybody healthy.

Kimberly Spruell link

12/20/2015 01:31:58 pm

My pets and I have been enjoying the nice weather and have been doing much needed yard work.

André Mendes

12/20/2015 04:00:23 pm

Great giveaway! Cheers

Juana Esparza

12/20/2015 06:54:03 pm

My dog Blanca and I have been taking it easy. I always do my Christmas shopping at the very last minute.

Elizabeth H.

12/20/2015 09:33:07 pm

My dog and myself have hung our stockings by the chimney with care!

mary gardner

12/21/2015 03:49:45 am

Our puppies have been playing catch outside with us lots because we have had plenty of warm weather lately.

Kim

12/21/2015 07:45:52 am

My cats have been playing with the ornaments on the Christmas tree!

cyndi br

12/21/2015 09:57:43 am

We are going for more walks and I have more help wrapping presents

Faye Gates link

12/21/2015 01:25:58 pm

I operate a rescue shelter for elderly stray cats. I had 13 up until 3 nights ago, when I rescued one form a supermarket parking lot. They all just want love, a warm place to sleep inside, and a good meal. They get that all from me. And since most of them have no teeth, they have to eat canned cat food.

Amber B

12/21/2015 01:41:06 pm

December has flown by! Wishing there was snow here (currently is raining) in Canada. Presents are wrapped, dog is cuddled up in my lap, cat's asleep in his pet bed, coffee in hand, tree is lit :)

Deborah Cochran

12/21/2015 02:37:37 pm

Our little doggie loves to sit under the Christmas tree while we wrap presents and then as we place a new one under the tree, she goes and lays her head down on that new present.

Daniel Scott

12/21/2015 02:53:56 pm

My dogs both wants treats and interactive games. Artie also wants a new dog bed.

Anna

12/21/2015 03:06:37 pm

We've been walking in the forest and shopping for gifts.

Linda Szymoniak

12/21/2015 03:10:46 pm

Thanks to the warm winter I have been taking three of my dogs for more walks. I've been keeping busy with my senior Coonhound, who isn't doing well and trying to catch some feral kittens who were recently born under the neighbors' shed.

Kim Tanti

12/21/2015 03:30:20 pm

The weather has been so nice. My dog and I have been taking long walkes.

james jenkins

12/21/2015 10:08:41 pm

We have a rescue kitten, so all she wants for Xmas is more play! play! play!

Tosha H

12/21/2015 11:47:19 pm

I've been cuddling with my cats like I always do, though it's especially nice now since it's colder in my house than it is outside!

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