Where do you keep the pet until the big day. I wanted to get a dog for my son, but my hubby doesn't want to and I am ok with that. Points were brought to make him not wanting one valid.
Then I said "well kind of glad you don't want one now, because where the heck would be the dog be until Christmas anyhow". How would it be a surprise?
2006-11-07 00:18:21 · 9 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
We are not getting a dog now anyhow, I was just curious about it.
2006-11-07 00:27:27 · update #1
The best idea is to give a stuffed dog or a collar & lead with a certificate about the pup at xmas & going to pick out the dog with the reciever after xmas. If you have a reserve on a particular litter a pic of litter or parents or a pedigree could be included.
Many breeders won't let a pup go till after xmas, and many will not even grant a reserve without talking to the reciepent (exceptions may be made for a parent looking for a minor child)
2006-11-07 01:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by ragapple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't give living breathing animals as Christmas presents and you never buy someone a pet without them
testing" it. There are way too many animals in shelters because someone had good intentions, and we all know the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
But most breeders will let you leave an animal in their care until right before the big day. And some pet stores will do the same thing or you could take it to a kennel and pay the boarding fee until the event occurs.
2006-11-07 11:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problems like these are just one of the reasons why a "surprise" dog is not a good idea. If the dog is for your son, he should have some say in picking out the dog. What if you get a dog and for some reason the dog and your son don't "click"?
If I was getting a dog for a household it wouldn't be as a present for one child and it wouldn't be tied to a holiday. If you decide later to get a dog, make the trip to the shelter a family occasion.
2006-11-07 09:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
While I don't agree with getting a pet for Christmas (because they tend to have the lifestyle of a toy... they get used and are thrown away), perhaps you could find someone who could keep the dog until you are ready (and maybe you could go there). I know of someone that got a horse for Christmas, and her parents went to the barn with her to show her.
Also, you really should come to an agreement with your husband so this doesn't become problematic if you do get a dog.
2006-11-07 08:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by sweet_masquerade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until Christmas Eve to pick the dog up or ask someone else if they could house the animal until then for me. There really is no way to hide an animal (aside from maybe a fish) for very long. They will make themselves known. :)
2006-11-07 08:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raise corgis and my female w/have puppies that will be ready for Christmas presents but I will not allow the puppies to go to their new homes til after the bid day. Its very stressful and to much going on. Too many new people and kids running w/joy for a new puppy to except. Plus people travel and a new puppy doesnt need to be left unattended for hrs in its new surroundings. Any reputable breeder would hold that puppy for you til after the holidays. Plus...we are talking a puppy and all the wrappings, ribbons, decorations, and presents laying around could cause some medical issues if the puppy chews on them and your too busy to keep a watchful on him. If this needs to be a present you could show the registration and some toys or leashes for his future puppy w/a picture and a letter from that puppy to him. :)
2006-11-07 10:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a friend could do you a favor and keep it until christmas, the breeder may allow you to pick it up on christmas or the day before.
but please be careful and determine whether the child really needs the pet now or is it your desire to have a pet? is the child mature enough to provide for it and what about the dog? what type or breed, how old is it, etc.?
2006-11-07 08:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by mike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest giving your son a card with a note that he can go to the shelter with the family and pick out a dog himself.
Then wait a few day's after the holidays, and go pick one out together, that way, you can all find one that you bond to ;)
2006-11-07 14:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by aniravenwing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrapped up on top of the wardrobe. Works for me.
Ignore the pitiful moaning and whimpering coming form the bedroom area though afterwards. Just imagine it is the floor-boards on a windy night.
2006-11-07 08:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by Teacher 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋