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- Nicolas, selected from petMD
- December 16, 2012
- 5:03 pm
- 270 comments
Bouncing puppies with ribbons tied gaily ’round their necks, fluffy kittens with bright bows atop their heads, twittering birds to join in the holiday chorus and brighten a dull winter day. Companion pets have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years, bringing joy, love, and devotion to their human families while asking for little more than the same in return.
Receiving an animal as a gift is an honor, and speaks much for the giver’s affection toward the human friend, and the regard one holds for the importance of animals in society. But gifting an animal can be precarious, at best. A lot of thought and homework needs to go into it — animals are not disposable, nor can they easily be repackaged, regifted, or returned if the recipient is not pleased.
We at petMD believe that pets are essential to a well-balanced life, and take great satisfaction in sharing the joys of a well-matched companionship between animal and human. And while some of you might be dying to give a new pet to that special someone for the holiday, there are a few considerations to take into account. Now that doesn’t mean you should scrap the idea of gifting a pet. Just gift wisely, with thought and foresight, so that you can be sure your present is both well-received and well cared for. Click onto the next page for a few suggestions:
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+ add your ownNO and NEVER...a person can pick out their own pet and should,always.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Shared on Facebook.
This is absolutely a NO
thanks for sharing
Not a good idea.
Not a good idea.
Only if the party getting the pet wants the pet and it's talked about, or if parent(s) give it to their kids knowing the responsibilities of the pet. Never get pets without knowing exactly what you are in for.
PLEASE PLEASE NEVER GIVE AN ANIMAL TO ANYBODY FOR ANYTHING IT'S A VERY VERY BAD IDEA PLEASE DON'T EVER DO IT NO! NO! O!
of course not, these are the ones that end up in shelters eventually ... getting a pet means that the whole family has to agree upon, they have to be aware that this is a pet-lifelong decision, they have to know that this is a responsiblity ...
every time we go to a zoo, the amount of people who have had their kid's names down as an 'adopter' around christmas/new year is unbelievable! i like that idea and then depending on it, you can get a pet later. a pet is a big commitment and so you should know the person well and the person should have a say in the decision in case there is no immediate bond
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