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Is Giving A Pet A Suitable Gift

Everyone has good intentions when they take that new puppy as a gift to their best friend, best friend’s child or even grandparent. Before making this bold move you need to ask yourself a few questions. The biggest thing to consider is whether the person really wants a pet. If the person you are gifting has vocalized their desire to get a new pet maybe gifting one is a good idea. So think about the first time you saw your puppy. Would you have wanted someone else to pick out your new bundle of joy? In most cases selecting a pet is a very personal decision, and while your gift may be welcome with open arms it has great potential to backfire. An adult who says he or she wants a pet but has not committed to getting one themselves may have a good reason. When you take a pet into your home it needs more than love. You have to provide food, clean water, vaccinations, heartworm prevention and possibly grooming depending on the breed. Things can get expensive. They also need daily attention and care, which the person may realize they cannot commit to at this point in time. If the gift is for someone’s child you need to run it through the parents first for approval. If you decide to gift a pet maybe you could get a gift certificate from a local shelter to allow your recipient to select the right pet for themselves. Just be very careful about making sure they want a pet and are physically and emotionally able to take proper care of it. Otherwise, you may find yourself to be the pup’s warm new home. It is not right, for the pet or the person, to force a pet relationship on anyone who is not ready for the responsibility or simply does not want it.