11/06/2023
‼️ Friendly reminder ‼️ Adopting a pet should be a lifetime commitment, not a DISPOSABLE Christmas gift‼️‼️‼️‼️
According to ASPCA, in the days, weeks, and months following the holidays, animal🐾 shelters all over the world are inundated with animals who were given as a gift. Keep in mind too, not every pet will be brought to a shelter. Some will be rehomed online to a complete stranger. Some will be abandoned in the woods or beside the road and left to fight for themselves. Some will die, starve to death or get hit by a car. Unfortunately, this is just the sad reality of many Christmas pet's fate. 🦮🐶💔😭
We encourage you to consider a few things before gifting your loved ones with a new family member:
🐾 As a gift, a pet is “free,” but there will be ongoing costs throughout the pet’s life
🐾 The recipient might not have the time, energy, or the financial resources to properly care for the new pet
🐾 Everyone should be on board with the adoption. Consider a gift certificate or note promising a future adoption
🐾 Not every dog is not right for every family. That is OK... Please don't give animals as gifts.