Should You Give a Pet for Christmas?
December 19, 2006If a pet is on your Christmas list, you should go through this list first.
Is the person receiving the pet able to take care of it financially and physically?
Is it age appropriate?
Will the pet come from a reputable and licensed dealer who can give you a written contract guaranteeing the health and breed and spelling out the rights and responsibilities of buyer and seller?
Will you be able to have a veterinarian check out the pet before you purchase it?
And, an often over-looked question, is it legal? Read the full story to get the details.
"The idea of finding a frolicking puppy under the tree on Christmas morning may be appealing, but a pet is not a toy. It’s not a gift you can return the next day," says Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin. "Are you making a wise decision or are you caught up in a holiday gift-buying frenzy? Don’t rush into selecting or buying a pet. When the time is right, consider all the options, including giving an animal from a shelter a home."
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