With the arrival of the Christmas holidays, many people consider giving a puppy to a loved one, which is a mistake. Many of the puppies sold around this time will end up abandoned, either in shelters or, worse, on the street.
To have a pet we must have patience, interest in knowing and understanding it, and also money to keep it. For this and more we explain why not give dogs at christmas.
A dog is for life
The dog It is not a thing, and therefore it is not something you can "use and throw away" when you are tired of it. It is an animal, that has feelings, and that needs a series of attention to be happy.
According to the last Study on Abandonment and Adoption of Companion Animals, in 2016 104.447 dogs were abandoned in kennels and shelters. The motives? Not having money to support them (12,3%) and loss of interest in animals (7,8%).
It is a decision that the family has to make
Having a dog is a very personal decision that the family must make, not relatives or friends. Only the family will know if they can afford to live with an animal and if they can keep it healthy and happy until the end of its days.
In the event that we want to give you the gift, we have to ask you first if you would really be interested in sharing your life with a furry dog and if you have time to attend to them.
Listen to your children, but explain that having a dog is a responsibility
Children tend to be the big demand for pets. They want to have a playmate at home with whom they can bond, but They must be explained that they are not a toy and that they will have to collaborate with the family to educate and care for them correctly.
Don't buy, adopt
If you have finally come to the conclusion that giving a dog is a good idea, before buying it we recommend you adopt it. Go with that loved one to the shelters so they can decide who their new friend will be.. In this way, you will be saving two lives: that of the adopted animal, and that of the one that will take its place in the shelter.
Have a merry Christmas.