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5:55AM | posted by Shelley Ng | December 8, 2009 | comments: 0

Tips To Keep In Mind Before Giving A Pet As A Gift

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With the holidays just days away, many people are trying to figure out what to get for their friends and family. But you may want to think twice before giving pets as a holiday gift. Elena Gretch, pet expert and founder of It’s a Dog’s Life New York joined us with some tips:

• For children: parents are responsible for care
• For adults: they have to have enough time in their lifestyle to properly care for the pet.
• Ask the host before bringing your pet to holiday parties; Supervise your pet by keeping on a leash
• The best places to get pets are shelters, rescue organizations and responsible breeders
• Don't buy pets from puppy mills.

For more pet tips for the holidays and information about It’s a Dog’s Life New York, visit www.itsadogslifeny.com.

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