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Farm News: Puppies & Kitties - Not Great GiftscommentsPosted: 12.08.2011
A puppy is not a perfect present, and in fact, giving one for Christmas might end up being a perfect mess instead.
The same goes for kittens, ferrets, miniature pigs, exotic animals, and any other pet, cautions state humane veterinarian Dr. Yvonne Bellay.
“Getting a pet should be a choice, and a commitment – never a surprise,” she says. “And even if you know the recipient wants a dog or a cat or ferret, and maybe even wants this particular dog or cat or ferret, wait until later. Bringing an animal into a home during the chaos of the holidays is a bad way to start the relationship.”
Adding to the problem is the fact that the holidays are filled with all those cute movie animals that too often result in some species or breed getting to be a fad – and in animals that show up in shelters a few months down the road. And family members might think a dog or cat is just what their elderly or empty-nester parents need, especially during the holidays.
“Resist all those temptations, because you’re not doing either the person or the pet a favor,” Dr. Bellay says. “Talk it over first, and if that person really wants a pet, do the research and get the right pet – in January. Instead of the pet itself, give some supplies for Christmas, or even some reading material to help get ready for the pet’s arrival.”
She offers more advice when choosing a pet:
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