So it’s Christmas time again and your kids are all excited at the prospect of the many gifts that they are going to receive. And this time, although you had sworn to never give way to their request, you are going to offer your kids the puppy or the kitty of their dreams.
You can already see the joy sparkle in their eyes, and you must admit that you are quite pleased with yourself too. All the more so because of the small red ribbon which you have tied around its neck, as it is softly waiting for the kids to come under the Christmas tree. It’s so cuuute!!!
But then, in the following weeks, things may change. You realize that your children’s new companion has started to grow, and that the clumsy things it used to do, which amused you in the beginning, are now getting more numerous and start to really get on your nerves. And maybe your children are also getting reluctant at the idea of feeding the kitty or walking the puppy. But you can’t just return “the little beast” over the counter and expect to get your money back!Christmas is also traditionally the time when Disney releases its major movies. And it can actually be an indirect cause of the high figures mentioned above. National animal welfare organizations have decided to warn people in advance and discourage people from making the same mistake as their grand-parents or parents. In Scotland, for instance, the SPCA is having a striking photograph of an abandoned kitten placed in 100 highly visible sites across the country, as a means of dissuasion.
- The person you’re offering the animal to may simply not want it, or be in a position to continue caring for it.- An animal needs peace, calm and routine, especially when it is moving into its new home – that definitely is not the most accurate way to describe holiday time or Christmas!- If the person the animal is being offered to does not want one, both the person and the pet will suffer from it.- Having a pet requires at least some planning and knowledge on how to take care of it – this condition will surely not be met if the pet is a surprise gift! And a child needs a bit of time to learn how to.So, you see, getting a pet is a serious decision, you should not just act on a whim. If you want your relationship to last, and have loads of happiness with your companion, you’ll have to plan things in advance. And from a financial point of view, it also represents quite an investment – indeed, even a puppy or kitten will not by any means come cheap.
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