Pets As Holiday Presents
As the holidays are around the corner, we wanted to send out that gentle reminder that pets as a holiday gift is a MINIMUM of 2 years - 20 years commitment. Why do I start there? See below.
Below you will see the average max life span of each species listed.
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Mice: 2-3 years
Fish: 1-10 years
Dog: 10-13 years
Cat: 12-18 years
Rabbit: 8-12 years
Parakeet: 5-15 years
Puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, hamsters, and so many more lovable creatures are asked for by family members and friends as presents for the holidays. The problem is that many of these pets either end up back in the shelter, pet store, or rehomed. I've seen this first hand when working at the shelters.
Deciding to take on a pet is an enormous responsibility and they require YEARS of commitment.
This decision must be discussed with the potential owner, child or adult, and made sure that they understand this is a huge commitment of time and effort.
They can be the most rewarding gifts if gone about in the right way.
When deciding on what type of pet to get a pet for you or your family, first research what that pet needs in regards to exercise, environment, grooming, attention & feeding. Whether it's a Beta fish or a French Bulldog, each living creature has it's own specific needs. Please make to do research before getting one. You should make sure that the pet's needs fit in with the type of lifestyle that you and your family live.
We hope that you all have the most wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Rachel, CVT
The Visiting Vet Tech
www.TheVisitingVetTech.co
(954) 247-1443
Admin@thevisitingvettech.co
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