How NOT to get a pet

The retail push is ON, and ads everywhere are enticing people to spend, spend, spend. Though buying gifts for people because we feel we must appears to be the norm at this time of year, one gift that should NOT ever be given to anyone is an animal.

Kids are especially influenced by friends or movies to ask Santa for a pet. In fact, a recent trailer for the movie Santa Buddies features a puppy in a Santa hat, inside of a gift box saying “who doesn’t want a puppy for Christmas?” The answer is “NO ONE.”

DO NOT GIVE AN ANIMAL AS A GIFT!

Choosing a furry companion is as personal as buying underwear or shoes, so if you do decide this is the right time to get a family pet, make sure to take along the entire family. Once a choice is made, this includes introducing existing animals to meet the prospective addition. All humans might adore the selection, but should current pets not agree, another choice should be made. (click to continue)

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