A package under the Christmas tree for a loved one makes the heart beat faster – but the contents should not be a beast. Every year an important call: dogs, cats & co. are living creatures and totally unsuitable as a Christmas present!
A fluffy hamster, a cuddly soft kitten or a cute puppy: a pet is at the top of many children’s Christmas wish lists. Illegal puppy smugglers are also happy with this every year. Because especially at Christmas time, the criminal machinations with the balls of yarn take off.
Illegal animal trade flourishes around Christmas
Sick and weak animals are offered via the Internet or from the trunk of a car. Aside from the general animal suffering behind the puppy trade, high veterinary costs or even the death of the weak creatures usually result from such purchases.
Not a nice gift for four-legged friends
Yet hundreds of sentient beings are given away every year on Christmas Eve. Statistics say that most of them end up in shelters or are abandoned a short time later. Because once the decorative gift ribbon is removed, the magic of Advent quickly loses its effect. One is quickly overwhelmed by the underestimated responsibility. However, the unwanted gift is not a sweater, but a sentient being.
The responsibility lies with the adults
In short, it is very clear: animals are totally unsuitable as a gift – at least for children! Although young animal lovers form an emotional bond, they are usually unable to take full responsibility for an animal’s care and well-being. And children don’t learn responsibility from pets, no matter how hard you try to tell yourself that as a parent.
If you’re looking for an alternative: A great gift idea for animal lovers could be sponsoring a poor furry friend in a shelter, club or shelter.
Source: Krone
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