It was always hard to come up with an idea for a gift for my husband, an animal lover like the rest of our family. Finally, we came up with a perfect idea with the help of our veterinarian. The vet knows families that would love to have a dog, but can't afford buying one, getting its shots, etc. at one time, but can afford the day to day upkeep.
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What a great thing to do. My only concern is if the dog's personality is suited to the new humans. Like a really high energy dog goes to a couch potato family. Does the vet do some checking about that?
What a wonderful thing to do! (I don't know where I'd be without my little doggie!)
I think you have a beautiful idea and a very thoughtful way of sharing love. I'm disabled and been looking for a small puppy but finances won't allow me to buy one. I've heard that if you don't spend the money to get a dog, you won't take care of it like you would have by spending money. I don't agree with that but that's my opinion. Blessing to you and Merry Christmas :)
I was blown away by you and your family christmas spirit. People get so caught up in their own families and sometimes its really hard to remember others. I think its wonderful what you are doing.
I applaud you for doing what you did however, I do agree with Vic. This gift of love could backfire on a family if the dog doesn't suit them.
I absolutely support pet adoptions but a prospective pet owner should really do their homework about what type of pet would be best for them and their family. If the pet doesn't work out, back to the shelter or rescue it goes and this is detrimental to the dog.
Gotta go with the general consensus here. Adopting pets is the best way to get one, but springing an unknown on to a family isn't good for the dog or the family. They must choose one another. Our latest adoptee is a Boston Terrier and she was purchased for her previous owners who knew nothing about them. They put her outside in the back yard in South Florida. BT's and other dogs like them, such as pugs and bulldogs, have an unusual smooshed nose and they cannot tolerate heat or cold like many dogs. They must live indoors. The end result for her was that she lived for a year and a half in the back yard and was accidentally mated with a stray dog.
Who would know better what a good match is than the new families veterinarian? I say hooray for your thoughtfulness.
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