A Puppy/Dog Is For Life - Not Just For Christmas

So it's that time of year again when you may start wondering what to buy your loved one/s for a Xmas present and if you haven't got any pets it may seem like a good idea to introduce a puppy or dog to your household particularly if you share your living space with little people or young people - those who are at the "in between age" - pre 5 and teenagers however (a) person/s belonging to either of these age groups may not stay interested in a family pet for very long...

However people of all age's including you and I can be easily distracted by the comings & goings of life and so even if buying a dog for a Xmas present for your partner or child/ren or even youself may seem like a good thing to do, it is very important that you ask yourself if you or they will be able to cope with looking after a puppy/dog - at the best of times a puppy/dog can be extremely demanding in many different ways - can you or they handle cleaning up doggy dribble ? and will you or they be able to commit to walking your dog several times a day - every day, rain or shine ? and are you or they comfortable at the prospect of forever carrying a number of plastic bags to clear up after a doggy do do ? etc...

The Margaret Green Animal Rescue accepts donations
and is always looking out for forever homes for the animals it houses

Click the link above if you'd like to find out about the Margaret Green Animal Rescue

So when entertaining the notion of becoming a dog owner, ask yourself not only if you /& your family members will be (a) loving dog owner/s 100% of the time but also if you'll (all) financially cope with the costs of permanently looking after a puppy/dog, which will include money for food, insurance & or vet fees...so think carefully before buying a puppy/dog for Xmas. If you'd like to make a difference to the life of a dog but you & your family couldn't handle looking after one, you can donate to a local Pet Rescue - or if you're sure being a dog owner's the life for you & your loved ones, then buying a rescue puppy/dog can be a great option...Til I write & You read again...x