There are times I see or hear about something and all I can think is “Who was the genius who thought of that?” Other times, the only thought that goes through my mind is “WTF?” This week, I ran across two items that, I think, fall into the second category.
Neuticles
“What are “neuticles?” you may ask. According to the Web site, neuticals are “testicular implants for pets. Neuticles are available for canines, felines, equine, bulls or any pet which is neutered.”
Apparently, these are artificial “balls” that are implanted in a male animal after sterilization. Why would you need such a thing? Again the Web site has anticipated the natural question.
“Neuticles allows your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with altering.”
And the practice isn’t limited to that family golden retriever.
“While canines and felines have been most popular, other pets have been Neuticled including prairie dogs, water buffalo, monkey’s and even rats!”
I have to this company credit. I think they have created a product to fulfill a market need that no one even knew existed.
Who would have thought that we needed artificial testicles so our pet prairie dogs don’t lose their self esteem? And people actually buy these things! Amazing.
Clowns Without Borders
While I’m normally hesitant to criticize someone trying to do a good thing, I’m not sure whether to laugh with or laugh at this group. I guess their hearts are in the right place. The group sends “clowns” (Cue Frank Sinatra.) around the world to refugee camps, natural disaster scenes and so on. They put on shows for the people there to lighten their day. It sounds like a noble idea. I imagine someone in a refugee camp or who has experienced a natural disaster might easily be in a foul mood. It would be quite understandable. I wonder though; if I were in a refugee camp, and I had the choice between a visitor with food, fresh water and medicine, or a clown with a rubber ball nose, I think I might go with the food and water.
But that’s just me.
Another Beautiful Day in Paradise! 
It actually happens to me. Now, I don’t know who finally thought of making beds the way they are, so fluffy and warm and perfect, but it must have been a genius.
And this… My friend just had her dog sterilized, maybe she’d be interested. 😀
“Neuticles”….I’m still laughing!
I’m a pet lover and all, but it seems like we’re going to extremes with some of the care we provide them. Neuticles! That’s crazy!