buying a dog

Every year thousands of unwanted pets are returned, given away, or abandoned to their fates. Some of these pets were gifts for birthdays, Christmas, or other occasions.

The giver is usually well-meaning. It could be that he believes a single friend or relative could "use some company" ... or that giving a new pet will help to ease the grief of someone mourning the loss of a beloved pet ... or someone who "loves animals" will appreciate a pet ... or simply that he finally gives in to repeated requests from the kids to get a pet.