>>maybe i should go ahead and bust it out with a new SVS or HSU purchase....

It's not too hard to get your dog a couple of MNBA Mastercards. Let the dog buy the luxuries.

"I don't know what happened... I leave him at home all day, I have to work you know".

Let them try to find a law that says you are responsible for your dog's financial liabilities

M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1
LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8