Of course they do - all my animals are part of the family. In fact since my teenagers have gone all "cool" about Christmas the pets will be getting even more attention this year! The dogs have an advent calendar to share(doggy chocolate) and come running for their "choccy calendar" every morning. Dogs, cats and fish all have pressies under the tree. My lovely cob will have his stocking to unwrap at the yard. How do people get their horses to behave if they can't threaten them with Santa not coming if they are bad? Works for me every year!!