do you agree is a bad idea?
animals are not toys, and some times they suffer a lot
you have to consider if the person reciving the animal as a gift is willing to make all the sacrifices that this takes, feed him, love him.
Plus you have to consider where you buy it, if they treat them well.
And all this specially if they are wild animals
2006-12-13 05:24:10 · 13 answers · asked by gone 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I agree with everyone so far.
It can be good if it's planned. One of my friends' family made a family decision to adopt a dog for Christmas and so it wasn't on impulse.
Many people give pets as complete surprises; which is totally wrong. For one, the person might not be able to afford its expenses. Another thing is that many people (me included) like to pick out the animals they buy. To have one chosen for you is like having someone choose your friends for you.
Plus sometimes people think giving puppies or kitties is really cute and don't realize that these animals are very willing and capable to turn your furniture and/or belongings into their playthings. =)
Impulse pet buying = big no-no.
2006-12-13 06:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by StickyBird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a bad idea, I agree with you completely on that! Picking out a pet should be a personal experience, you should find that you bond with the animal BEFORE buying it or rescuing it from the shelter, not after. Not only that, but different people do better with certain types of animals.
Do you know for sure the person you are giving a long haired cat to wants one? What if they are allergic? What if their boyfriend or girlfriend is? Does the owner of the apartment or home they rent allow cats? So many things need to be taken into consideration when buying somebody else a pet.
When it comes to dogs, you have to know the breed a person likes, and if that breed works with their lifestyle and personality. Do they mind doing a lot of grooming? Can they walk the very active dog you bought for them six times a day like it would want them to? There are simply too many variables for this to be a smart idea.
2006-12-13 05:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Rhianna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the animal and the person you are giving it to. A pet is a lifelong commitment and an impulsive acquisition almost always leads to one side being unhappy. My parents got me my first dog when I was 8 as a Christmas present. It was the ONLY thing I wanted. Meatball lived to be 18 and was my best friend. I never tired of him. So, I think it depends on the person.
2006-12-13 05:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok if the person getting the animal had been intending to get one for a while... i wouldnt recomend it for young children and never give one as a surprise., christmas probally isnt a good time cos people are all excited with presents then get tired of them. Whats probally best is getting the things you need for an animal at christmas(e.g.haster cage for hamster,dog bed...) and then get the animal after christmas once thing calm down
2006-12-13 05:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by doomkitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deny people that want to adopt an animal as a gift. Our rule is all adults that live in the home have to agree on getting a new animal and all the adults have to meet it before bringing it home.
2006-12-13 07:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its a bad idea too. The person might not want to take care of the animal or may not have enough time to spend with it.
2006-12-13 05:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anaelise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a very bad idea, some people can't put up with pets, or don't want them. especially if you don't knoiw what the person is suited to, e.g. if you got them a dog they might not have time to take it for walks.
yes especially if it is a wild animal, although i don't really think people would do that.
2006-12-13 07:25:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad idea unless you know the person really well and know that they want that specific animal. You shouldn't give a great dane to someone who really wants a chichihua just because you know they like dogs.
2006-12-13 09:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think an animal is not a gift because i think an animal also have a same live as human , there fore i think animal must be a friends or members of family
2006-12-13 05:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a pretty bad idea, becuz the animal will end up like all other christmas presents, forgotten in a few months...
2006-12-13 07:16:46 · answer #10 · answered by M T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋