Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Pets As Holiday Presents.....

This is an issue that I don't think is brought up enough in the pet world during the holiday season.



As the holidays are fast approaching, I feel that this is a topic that needs to be addressed.

Puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, hamsters, and so many more lovable creatures are asked for by family members and friends as presents for the holidays.

SO MANY OF THESE PETS END UP IN SHELTERS OR BACK AT STORES WEEKS AFTER THEY ARE GIVEN. (I have seen this FIRST HAND by working at shelters myself.)

Deciding to take on a pet is a HUGE responsibility. This is a LIVING CREATURE and not something that is easily returned if it is not liked and/or taken care of. Or if the person gets bored of the initial thrill of the new "toy". They require YEARS of commitment to the potential owner. They are not the type of present to "surprise" on ANYBODY.

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 are the most REWARDING gifts if gone about in the right, responsible way.

At any point in time, when deciding to get a pet for you or your family- research must be done on the type of pet, what it needs in regards to exercise/grooming/feeding schedules/special needs for exotics, etc. Whether it's a turtle or a Great Dane, each living creature has it's own specific needs. Please make sure you 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.


With that said... Happy Holidays Everybody!!

Sincerely,
Rachel, LVT

"The Visiting Vet Tech"TM

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