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“If you do choose to surprise someone with a pet, you need to be prepared for the possibility that the new owner may not be able to care for them. Consider what you would do if this happened and be prepared to take on responsibility for the pet yourself.”
The PDSA said that although the festive period is filled with fun and excitement, this doesn’t necessarily make it the right time to bring a new pet home. Here are a few main reasons why:
- “It’s a very busy time of year: Most of us have time off work for the holidays, so it might seem like the ideal time to bring a new member into the family. But that time is often filled with shopping trips, visiting friends and family, parties, and noise—new pets need your time, a calm environment, and routine to help them settle in.
- Christmas hazards: There are lots of extra hazards for pets at Christmas, including decorations, sparkling lights, festive foods, and poisonous plants.
- Is it just the holiday talking? For many different reasons, the joy and happiness of the festive season often drives people to get new pets. But, if you are considering rehoming or buying a pet at any time of year, it’s important to remember that they are a lifelong commitment—a pet really is for life, not just for Christmas.”
Bored Panda was curious about how all owners could make their pets’ days a bit more festive this holiday season. “Our pets don’t understand Christmas as we do, so they won’t be expecting gifts or anything extra special over the holiday season.” That being said, here are a few things you can do to be more festive, according to PDSA:
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