Do you think giving a pet as a gift is a good idea?

@dya80dya (33468)
December 3, 2018 9:45am CST
I think if people decide to give a pet as a gift they should be informed. They should know what animal is preferred. Many people receive pets as gift and they are not satisfied. They abandon or donate the pets. I think this is wrong. And there are people who don't know that a pet needs money and it's like a child. A pet needs time, care, love, patience. Do you think it's a good idea to give pets as gifts?
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
3 Dec 18
No because some people will not care for them.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33468)
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3 Dec 18
Yes. And they abandon pets on the streets.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246613)
• United States
3 Dec 18
It is so wrong. A neighbor gave us a rabbit which we did not want. We had a dog and 3 cats at the time. She took it back, thank goodness.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (305947)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Dec 18
It's not a good idea unless everyone is in agreement with it.
Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
• United States
3 Dec 18
I am with you 100%. I thought about getting my wife a surprise kitten for Christmas since we buried out last furry friend about two months ago. But someone else advised me that first I should make sure she actually WANTS another pet, and of course it is better to take her to the store and let her hold one or two to decide which one touches her heart the most. Surprises are nice. But when it comes to pets, it's more than just buying something. It's making an instant connection that says, "Yeah, this is the one."
Miss S
@Moon24 (22396)
• Serbia
3 Dec 18
I agree, it's not good to give pets as gift and both sides are here. People should to know to don't give pets as gift.
Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
3 Dec 18
It is necessary to know well the people to whom we want to worship animals, because they demand love, but not everyone is offering it.
Jandie
@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
3 Dec 18
Pets as a gift are one of the things that you should think before giving it, You should firstly know the person if he or she really wants to have a pet. If he or she really wants to have a pet then he or she will do something to take care of it.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
3 Dec 18
I think that it is a bad idea.
DEV D
@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
3 Dec 18
I think yes but we should have the knowledge of whether the recipient is pet keen or not
Danna B.
@db20747 (43426)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
3 Dec 18
It's best to let people pick out their own pets!! This is something they are going to have to take care of everyday, especially if it's a dog!! BUt maybe a gold fish or hamster if that is what they want!
Nicole W.
@things4gotten (477)
• United States
3 Dec 18
A pet can be a gift, but I do not think it should ever be a surprise to anyone in the household it is being introduced to. The household needs to be aware of the responsibilities that come with the pet, be committed to the pet's care and health, be able to afford the pet, and make preparations for its introduction to the family beforehand.