Pets for xmas yes or no?

do you think that it is ok to give some one a pet for christmas? Does it depend on something? whats your opinion?

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No as it's a lifetime commitment and you're not going to be paying vet bills etc for them are you?

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No. It doesn't depend on anything. An animal is for life. You can't just "get rid of it" when you get tired of it.

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as long as you don't go to the petstore at the shelter i volunteer at we are encouraging people to take animals home for the holidays because we know they will just go somewhere else for a dog or cat
My opinion is a definite no. If you think the person wants a pet give them some sort of gift certificate so they can choose their own. Choosing a pet for someone is rather like choosing a wife or husband for another person. It is a long term position and a person should choose their own.
no no no no no no NO

giving pets as presents is a BAD idea. when people recieve pets for xmas they usually didnt know that they were going to get a pet and they wouldnt be FULLY prepared for looking after it.

if you want o get one as a gift i would talk it over with the person who will be taking care of the pet FIRST so that they can do their research and tell you what they WOULD and WOULDNT like.
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This would be a big NO

Just like @ Easter when people go out and buy little ducks and chicks and Bunnies and give to people it is a real bad idea as they are unwanted and do not get the proper care they need so I would never ever recommend giving a live animal as a gift

Sincerely

Anne
Yes!!!!!! Just ask their parents if its a kid, if not find some way to make sure they want one.
it depends on what it is. like i would say no to a cat or dog (unless u are giving it to your children) because the family probably doesnt already have a cat/dog for a reason. same with hampsters and anything besides maybe a fish. actually i think one betta or a gold fish would be good, because u dont have to get a big tank with a filter and everything.
The animal shelter where I live is always loaded WIth new arrivals 2-3 weeks after x-mas.

If the pet is for your family wait a few Weeks and save a life.

If the pet is a gift for someone else, make sure it's the right pet or don't take the chance
unless its for your own children, then the answer is no. pets are a big responsibility, and are expensive.. especially cats and dogs... and even if the person mentioned wanting a certain pet, they should still be the one to pick out which one.. my suggestion, buy them a gift card to a pet store, and let them pick it out..
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I'm a yes under certain circumstances and a no under others.

If your entire family wants a kitten, then going to the shelter and bringing home a kitten as a gift to THE FAMILY is fine with me. As long as the parent who brought home the kitten is fine with being the main caregiver for the next 20 years.

However, most other circumstances are a big fat NO. Most responsible breeders will not sell a puppy as a gift. Many adoption places are the same way. Both want to meet the whole family and be sure that the pup interacts with everyone well.

Aside from the big responsibility over the holidays that people have. Family members are visiting. You are running around everywhere. After a few days and a few big poops, the kids are more fascinated with their new iPod or webkinz than the puppy.

A gift certificate "good for one dog" is a much better option.
it depends on the pet and it depends on the person.

generally, no.

giving any kind of pet to someone who isn't expecting it and isn't prepared for it is never a good idea. even if they will take care of it you're putting a lot of unwanted responsibility on them, and that's not a gift at all.

even if you know they are prepared for the responsibility (like if you ask their parents, or the parents themselves are giving the pet) it's marginally better. but then there is still the problem of Christmas. the holidays are and exciting and stressful time, and a very bad time to bring a pet into the family. the best thing to do if you really want to get someone a pet for the hols is to buy a bunch of pet supplies and wrap them up with a note that promises a pet (at a later date).

the only time it is truly okay to get some one a pet is if it's a animal that requires little to no attention and they are already prepared for it. example? say you've got a friend with an established aquarium who has been eying a rare or pricey fish for awhile. in that case a pet fish is a wonderful idea, but that's a unusual circumstance, so no. no pets for Christmas.
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Big no no. First of all Christmas is stressfull enough without having a new pet to think about. Try after Christmas. Also it's not good to give someone a pet they didn't pick out them selves. Most pets, like dogs and cats really pick you out. Best time of year for giving a dog or cat...if you still decided to is when the weather is warm and you can take the animal out for exercise. Other kinds of pets like birds or little caged animals...well you should really think about what the peson wants...or, more to the point, doesn't want.
ive seen it done b4 theres no problem with that...go ahead