If you’re considering the purchase of a new pooch this Christmas, just think about what you’re going to let yourself in for. There are increasing numbers of dogs and puppies that are bought on a whim and then the owners find they cant handle them, so they get sent to a shelter. Worse still, they might just turf it out onto the streets. This is the harsh reality, but thankfully there are many pet lovers that wouldn’t dream of hurting an animal like this.

It is important to remember that a dog is for life and not just for Christmas. There are boyfriends out there that will be buying their girlfriend a pet for Christmas, but you have to make sure the pet is going to have a long and happy life in the home. If you cant guarantee love, care and affection for your pet, its best not to buy it in the first place. The problem is that when boyfriends and girlfriends break up, the dog gets brought into it and often ends up without a home. There are some people that will mistreat the dog and it can be rescued in very bad condition. Naturally, this is very sad, which is why the pet should never be associated with the person that gave it as a gift. The dog should be a loved family member too.

Many people would agree that what we need is a better dog health care advice, so fewer dogs end up in shelters by the New Year. Love your dog and learn about what it needs to stay healthy. If you feed, play and walk it then these are the basic things needed. Just spend a good few months getting to know your pet and how best to look after it, taking into account all good dog health care tips, and this will prevent the influx of dogs at the shelter all year round. Lets stop the number of homeless, shelterless and mistreated dogs there are, and the first step is understanding basic dog health care so you know how to look after it. Don’t buy a pet at Christmas time, or any other time, unless dog health care really will be top of your priorities.

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