Pets for Christmas: Probably Not

Holiday music is in the air, proclaiming peace on Earth and love for all God's creatures, including pets! It is very tempting to rush out and buy your child or your parent or your lonely friend a pet...don't do it!!! Having a pet is a tremendous responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. Having a pet is a serious commitment of both time and money. No one loves all God's creatures more than I do and I sincerely believe that they are worth the effort and that they give back far more than they get from their owners but you cannot just give a puppy or a kitten or a parakeet like you would a stuffed animal. Pets have needs and they have feelings. Unfortunately, many are taken to shelters during January and February when their human's realize that, athough they a cute and lovable, they do not take care of themselves. Don't be swept up by all the cute puppies in the paper this Christmas. Get a pet when you're ready for a serious commitment and then give them all the love and care that you have! Merry Christmas!