Avoid giving
pets as gifts to those not in your immediate family.
The ASPCA recommends the giving of
pets as gifts to those who have expressed a sustained interest, and who have the ability to care for the pet.
In 2013 the ASPCA did a survey of people who had received
pets as gifts to learn more about their attachment and retention of that pet.
Or the person who gives
a pet as a gift to friend or family member who doesn't actually want a pet...
Not exact matches
It was set up in 2006 by billionaire investor
Peter Thiel, who crafts his
gifts to make a point,
as he explains
to Fortune in an interview.
1
Peter 4:10 says, «Based on the
gift each one has received, use it
to serve others,
as good managers of the varied grace of God.»
I don't have a dog but I have friends who will surely love this
as my
gift to their
pets!
The inventors of Golden Rice, Professor Ingo Potrykus and Dr.
Peter Beyer, donated the technology in 2000
as a
gift for resource - poor farmers in developing countries because of its enormous potential
to benefit public health.
Ironically, the scandals that have dogged this mayor largely revolve around donations outside the city's system: already - illegal straw donors
as well
as pay -
to - play issues with legal «
gifts»
to his
pet non-profits and
to de Blasio - backed candidates for state office.
And it is a joy
to see the still - lovely and very game Ann - Margret
as a grocery store clerk with a crush on Al. «SNL's» Kenan Thompson and Siobhan Fallon Hogan are bright spots, but the
gifted Matt Dillon, Christopher Lloyd, Josh Pais, and
Peter Serafinowicz («Spy») are vastly under - used in one - dimensional roles.
Oscar nominees including Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep and Margot Robbie will receive
gift bags containing vouchers for a 12 - night trip
to Tanzania and a trip
to Hawaii,
as well
as beauty products and holistic
pet food.
That so many actors — Quaid and Young, but also Cort, Gordon, Lee Grant, David Carradine,
Peter Sellers, Jack Warden and Bruce Dern, among others — delivered arguably the best performances of their careers in Ashby films is perhaps the finest testament
to his
gifts as an actor's director.
If you have weighed your options when it comes
to pet ownership (check out Anna Holton - Dean's blog about giving
pets as gifts here
«Black Friday is just
as important
to the
pet industry
as it is
to the general
gift industry,» says Clinger.
As well as gifts for the animals themselves, products intended for pet lovers have expanded significantly in recent years as a way to highlight the dog or cat lifestyl
As well
as gifts for the animals themselves, products intended for pet lovers have expanded significantly in recent years as a way to highlight the dog or cat lifestyl
as gifts for the animals themselves, products intended for
pet lovers have expanded significantly in recent years
as a way to highlight the dog or cat lifestyl
as a way
to highlight the dog or cat lifestyle.
As the holidays approach, pet parents want to involve their furry friends in the festivities as much as possible by gifting them themed goodie
As the holidays approach,
pet parents want
to involve their furry friends in the festivities
as much as possible by gifting them themed goodie
as much
as possible by gifting them themed goodie
as possible by
gifting them themed goodies.
Today, the store, which relocated in 2000 and has since expanded
to 11,700 square feet, is focused solely on dog and cat products,
as well
as pet - themed
gift items for people.
«
As spending continues on core services and products
to keep
pets healthy, comfortable, active and well trained, we have also seen big changes in the
gifts for
pet lovers segment of the
pet industry,» says Gila Kurtz, co-owner, founder and vice president of sales at Dog is Good, which makes a wide variety of dog - inspired apparel and
gifts for people and
pets.
However, studies conducted on the return rate of animals obtained
as gifts conclusively show that these
pets are no more likely — and in some cases less likely —
to be relinquished
to shelters.
This is supported by previous studies conducted in the 1990s and 2000, which found that
pets acquired
as gifts are actually less likely
to be relinquished than
pets acquired directly by an individual owner.
I always try
to discourage people from acquiring a
pet on impulse,
as a
gift, or before they are certain their child or other family members are prepared
to make a commitment
to the animal for its lifetime.
But, giving a
pet as a
gift for Christmas really may not be the best thing
to do.
If you are considering adopting a
pet as a
gift, we recommend that you offer
to go with them
to Lakeshore PAWS and pay the adoption fee when they find the
pet that fits them best.
It can be very exciting for a child
to get a
pet as a
gift for Christmas.
A scientific study we published last October found that 96 percent of people who received
pets as gifts reported it either increased or had no negative impact on their attachment
to that
pet.
To share Maximillian with the world, and to honor his incredible devotion, personality, humor, spirit and gifts, we've created Max's Helping Paws Foundation to serve as a financial lifeline for responsible pet parents with pets in a health crisis, as well as Max's Healing Hearts Community Facebook page to help those who have lost their pet
To share Maximillian with the world, and
to honor his incredible devotion, personality, humor, spirit and gifts, we've created Max's Helping Paws Foundation to serve as a financial lifeline for responsible pet parents with pets in a health crisis, as well as Max's Healing Hearts Community Facebook page to help those who have lost their pet
to honor his incredible devotion, personality, humor, spirit and
gifts, we've created Max's Helping Paws Foundation
to serve as a financial lifeline for responsible pet parents with pets in a health crisis, as well as Max's Healing Hearts Community Facebook page to help those who have lost their pet
to serve
as a financial lifeline for responsible
pet parents with
pets in a health crisis,
as well
as Max's Healing Hearts Community Facebook page
to help those who have lost their pet
to help those who have lost their
pets.
Although your intentions may be good, it is important
to consider the following before giving a
pet as a
gift.
Many families unknowingly purchase puppies at
pet stores
as gifts,
to rescue the puppy or mostly on impulse.
Your donations of
pet food, supplies, services and monetary
gifts have enabled us
to care for the Hurricane Harvey dogs and now, in the days and weeks ahead, so many animals that will need our help
as Hurricane Irma subsides.
We also have a great need for
Gift Certificates
to pet - related places such
as Amazon, PetSmart, Petco
to help the foster homes take care of their foster babies.
TAVARES - Animal officials have a helpful shopping tip for anyone looking
to adopt a
pet as an easy
gift this season: Don't do it unless you can provide care long after the holiday spirit wanes.
«Consumers are not only buying
pet toys
as gifts, they are also purchasing them
to help keep their
pets healthy,» he said.
Hurst said whether
to give
pets as gifts isn't a black - and - white issue.
Unfortanately, we get all too many calls from people wanting
to surrender a
pet given
to them
as a
gift for all of the above reasons and we do not have the capacity for an unlimited number of rabbits.
New toys quickly replace the puppy
as the object of attention, leaving the confused
pet to fend for itself amid torn
gift wrapping and holiday bustle.
With fewer and fewer
pet stores selling puppies and kittens, in recent years, many people turn
to breeders
to purchase
pets as Christmas
gifts.
The Ontario SPCA encourages giving
pets as a
gift when the recipient has shown a sustained interest in owning one, and has the ability
to care for the
pet responsibly.
Many people might ask if it's smart
to give
pets as gifts during the Holidays — we're here
to tell you that yes, it can be!
Their research found; «there is no correlation between getting an animal
as a
gift and an owner's love and attachment
to the
pet — even if that
pet was a surprise
gift — and no increased risk of relinquishment for dogs and cats received
as gifts» — ASPCA.
Research conducted by the ASPCA found «there is no correlation between getting an animal
as a
gift and an owner's love and attachment
to the
pet — even if that
pet was a surprise
gift — and no increased risk of relinquishment for dogs and cats received
as gifts.»
This line of
pet products is great
as a
gift to your pooch or for a
pet parent, who will not only appreciate these fun - looking bottles (I mean, who can resist an English Bulldog in a topcoat and tux?!)
As part of the free program,
pet owners nationally can recycle their Wellness Complete Health, Wellness Core and Wellness TruFood dry packaging for dogs and cats, either at participating
pet food retailers or by shipping their empty
pet food bags directly
to TerraCycle in exchange for points that can be redeemed for a variety of charitable
gifts.
Gift Cards
to pet supply stores such
as Petco (http://www.petco.com), Petsmart (http://www.petsmart.com), Ryan's (http://www.ryanspet.com), Choice
Pet Market (http://www.choicepetmarket.com), and
Pet Club (http://www.thepetclub.net)
Gift Certificates for Grooming at Foothills Animal Hospital Monetary donations can be made through our paypal account or you may add money
to our account at Gentle Care Animal Hospital (http://www.gcahvet.com) or Foothills Animal Hospital.
Kathleen Summers, Director of Outreach for the Humane Society of the United States added: «We advise never
to buy a puppy from a
pet store or online, during the holidays
as a
gift, or any other season.
CAAB, Vice President of Shelter Research and Development, ASPCA September 2014 We've been told giving
pets as gifts leads
to bad outcomes — but research doesn't support that belief.
And because she was chosen
as the BOBS from Skechers» featured
pet, she got
to go home with a special
gift basket from BOBS from Skechers, filled with items
to make her feel comfortable in her new home.
The odds of cat relinquishment were higher when acquiring an animal from a shelter, from a friend, from a
pet shop or
as a stray, compared
to receiving an animal
as a
gift.
As a
gift to those that give the
gift of adoption, PetSmart offers its free Adoption Kit, which provides important content on how
to integrate a
pet into the family and true value — with more than $ 400 in real savings —
to the adoption parent.
It's never a good idea
to give a
pet as a
gift (that might be too much of a surprise!)
Today she's sharing some powerful data, old and new,
to help bust the myth that
pets shouldn't be given
as gifts.