When the date starts to approach and we are already less than a fortnight from the big day, we can make some mistakes in the last minute gifts. Many people end up choosing this moment to bring home a new member, a pet. But is this really a good idea? Pet sales are skyrocking right now, but are families properly evaluating what it means to have a new family member? Or is it just a rushed decision at the last minute?
If you have already decided to offer a pet for Christmas in Animal Expert, we want to help you know what to consider when choosing, so that you do not end up making mistakes.
- When it comes to offering pets as a Christmas present.
- You should be aware of this decision.
- Because that doesn’t just mean giving a tender dog to your child or someone who loves it.
- It’s much more than that.
You must choose to live with a pet, regardless of its size, breed or species, as this is one of the most important decisions of our lives. We assume that the person receiving the gift must be responsible and take care of another living being who will depend on its owner until the last days of his life. Depending on the species chosen, there is talk of a greater or lesser number of care, be it hygiene or hygiene, accommodation, food and its proper educational process. You should think about what the person who receives the animal will do if they work hard or have planned trips and can give them the love and affection they will need.
We cannot choose a pet as a gift if we are not sure that the recipient can fulfill everything that is needed. Offering a pet to a person who is not willing to receive it is no longer an act of love. Instead, we can choose a book or an experience that teaches you what it means to have a pet, so that you are then sure of what it means to have an animal.
If you are sure that the person wishes to have an animal by his side and that he or she will also be able to comply with all necessary care, he or she should also consult with other family members. We know that children want to have an animal and that at first they promise to fit everything they say, but it is our responsibility as adults to engage with the newcomer and explain to the little ones what their tasks will be based on age.
The responsibility of caring for an animal involves considering the needs of each species, not treating them as objects, but we must not try too hard to humanize them.
It must be borne in mind that a cat and a dog can live up to 15 years, you have to commit to life, with its good and bad times. Abandoning a pet is an act of selfishness and injustice for the animal. To give you an idea, the number of animal abandonments indicates that about 40% of abandoned dogs were a gift to their owners. Therefore, you must ask yourself what to do if this experience goes wrong and the family or person does not want to continue taking care of the animal you have offered for Christmas.
Putting on a scale the commitments we make when we receive a pet in the family is not as high or as difficult as the benefits of living together. It is a privilege that will give us great personal satisfaction and we will be happier. But if we’re not quite sure of the challenge, it’s better not to try.
It is our responsibility to be well informed about the species we adopt to be very clear about the needs we will have. We can go to the nearest veterinarian to assess what type of family an animal will receive and which animal advises us.
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