Why A Dog Doesn’t Make A Good Christmas Present
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Anyone thinking about buying a dog this Christmas should take the time to think about what exactly they’re letting themselves in for. It is unfortunate that there are so many dogs in the shelters, but this is often because people cant cope after they bought the dog as a Christmas present, thinking it would be ‘fun’ without realising the hard work that goes into owning a dog. The dogs that don’t even get taken to a shelter just end up on the streets and die. Pet lovers find this thought very hard to deal with, but unfortunately it is a sad reality.
It is important to remember that a dog is for life and not just for Christmas. There are boyfriends out there that will be buying their girlfriend a pet for Christmas, but you have to make sure the pet is going to have a long and happy life in the home. If you cant guarantee love, care and affection for your pet, its best not to buy it in the first place. The issue is that break-ups in the home are inevitable and the pet gets dragged into it and often associated with the person who bought it, so naturally they get viewed in a bad light. There are some people that will mistreat the dog and it can be rescued in very bad condition. It is sad that this happens, but pets should never be associated with the person that bought it. The pet is a family member in its own right.
In many respects, what we need is a more pro-active approach to dog health care, so that the dog doesn’t get sent to a shelter or end up on the streets. Learn about what the dog needs and how it needs affection just like everyone else in the family. Regular food, playtimes and walks will help to keep your dog happy and healthy. Spend some time with your dog and swot up on dog health care tips so that the chances of it ending up onto the streets are less likely, as you understand what it takes to care for your pooch. Lets stop the number of homeless, shelterless and mistreated dogs there are, and the first step is understanding basic dog health care so you know how to look after it. Don’t buy a pet at Christmas time, or any other time, unless dog health care really will be top of your priorities.
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Filed under: General Dogs Discussion
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