The thought of a puppy adorned in a bow under the Christmas tree is a heartwarming one, but is it practical? Gifting a pet has some major strings attached, and we’re not talking about a reliable doggy leash.
Amanda Farah, CPDT-KA, national training and behavior coordinator at Best Friends Animal Society, Stephanie Filer, executive director at Shelter Animals Count, and Kevin Puzycki, DVM, spokesperson for Solid Gold Pet (part of H&H Group) say to ask yourself these 8 questions before gifting a pet this holiday season.
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