11/06/2023
โผ๏ธ Friendly reminder โผ๏ธ Adopting a pet should be a lifetime commitment, not a DISPOSABLE Christmas giftโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
According to ASPCA, in the days, weeks, and months following the holidays, animal๐พ 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. ๐ฆฎ๐ถ๐๐ญ
We encourage you to consider a few things before gifting your loved ones with a new family member:
๐พ As a gift, a pet is โfree,โ but there will be ongoing costs throughout the petโs life
๐พ The recipient might not have the time, energy, or the financial resources to properly care for the new pet
๐พ Everyone should be on board with the adoption. Consider a gift certificate or note promising a future adoption
๐พ Not every dog is not right for every family. That is OK... Please don't give animals as gifts.