Our UPS stand on animals as gifts at Christmas!

 

Rescused animals by UPS owners in 2010

Its that time of year when animals are one of the biggest sale items for gifts at Christmas. UPS owners are devoted animal lovers and hope that others are aware this time of year can be a cruel one as many people do not understand the ramifications of giving a pet as a gift at Christmas time. As a result, many animals are dumped, abandoned and uncared for. Last year alone, the cat protection society had to put down over $250,000 unwanted cats. The Lost Dogs home among many other dog welfare organization, locked their doors, unable to house anymore unwanted and uncared for pets. If you are thinking of giving an animal as a gift to someone, there are a few things to consider.

* Never give an animal as a surprise gift
* Be sure that the person who will be responsible, understands the difference between toys and an animal life
* Ensure the receiver has funds to pay for necessary vaccinations, training, food etc
* Include the receiver in the selection of pet (is is suitable for the home, children, lifestyle)
* Provide the receiver with reading materials on active lifestyle, nutrition for their pet and responsible pet ownership
* Be sure over the holiday season, the new pet is not abandoned due to pre planned trips and find a suitable sitter or business to house the animals safely over the summer season.
* Adopt from one of the many animals shelters around or donate balnkets and food for the orphaned animals that will not be in a warm cozzy home this Christmas

 

Be sure that if you know someone who is interested in becoming a pet owner of any animal, that they are ready to take on the responsibilities required. Animals maybe given as a gift, but the joy comes with a life long relationship of companionship with your pet! Most importantly, this is the time to take a look at all the animals that have already been neglected and have been living in animals shelters. The Lost Dogs Home and the Cat Protection Society, to name a couple have many animals that are just waiting to be taken into a caring and loving home!


If you have any compassion in your heart, you will spare some gold coins and purchase some tinned cat & dog food or blankets and deliver them yourself to any animal shelter before Christmas this year! Together, we can a difference in these animals lives...


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