Pets

A dog is for life, not just for Christmas

Every year around Christmas time, the RSPCA calls on everyone to think about buying a puppy or any other pet as a Christmas gift. The RSPCA message is “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.” This message is for people to think about and consider the implications of having a pet.

It is a wonderful experience to see your child’s face light up when you introduce him to an adorable puppy. There’s no getting away from it, however it doesn’t last long and it’s only one side of the coin.

Puppies are hard work. They chew, they mess, they can interrupt sleep, they dig and demand a lot of attention, it’s like having another child.

Although puppies grow quickly, their upbringing is a slow process, even if you are a smart breed. During your puppy’s education and socialization, you must remain calm and patient at all times and, above all, you must be consistent, even if you are on the edge. A small slip confuses your puppy and can delay his education.

Puppies tend to take up a lot of time, just like a child. Your puppy would need to walk (rain, snow, or shine), train him, feed him, brush him, clean him afterward, and play with him. Children soon lose interest in all these tasks and inevitably fall into the hands of their parents. Do you have time for all these little jobs every day? If not, your bored and depressed little pup will probably eat your couch.

Of course, puppy farms are applying hard-sell tactics in the run-up to Christmas. They prey on people who are not sure whether to buy a puppy or not. Puppy farms force people to make hasty decisions that are not well thought out. Sellers may say “Well, someone else is interested in this puppy”, of course no one else is there, they just want to force the sale by making buyers think they may miss out on buying the cute little dog they have shown interest in. Puppy breeders don’t care if you are ready and able to have a puppy, they are just thinking of the wonderful Christmas they can have once they get their hands on your money.

Without a doubt, Christmas Day will be a wonderful day with your new puppy and your happy children. Any mishaps of the puppies will be considered minor accidents and mischievous behavior and the mischief of all the puppies will be comforting and laughing.

Six to eight months later, the puppy still has little accidents. Puppy is now a big puppy and is proving to be a bit tricky. The children have lost interest and everything is covered in dog hair.

This is when the RSPCA sees a boom in the puppies that have been placed in its care. The RSPCA may not be able to bring all the adorable puppies that come close to them home. Anyway, who wants their wayward pup in the RSPCA when they can go to the puppy farm and buy a younger, smaller, and cuter pup there?

The fact is that some adorable puppies found in the RSPCA have to be destroyed, through no fault of their own, other than that no one wants them.

Merry Christmas Puppy!

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