I too agree, giving gifts is a great act, and should be encouraged. But,
never a live animal.
Before you give a puppy, a horse, a turtle, a snake or another person,
(only in the countries that allow you to gift a person), you need to know if
the recipient even wants the animal/person.
Someone might be delighted to get a puppy, but not consider the burden. I
may be more sensitive about this today because Tedi is going to Arizona
tomorrow, and I will be taking care of the animals.
Always know if the gift is one someone wants. If you give them a toaster,
they can take it back and buy a juicer instead. If you give them a German
shepherd, it is a 12 year commitment that they didn't make.
This is the season to gift. Try to consider the person getting it, rather
than the reason you would give it. A good example is when I decided I had
done too much for Summer, so I gave her brother Adam a set of drums.
I did think of Adam. I also considered his parents, and rejected my
concerns. They still don't talk to me.
This year, I need to top that.
Evan
http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/
http://www.dogshowjuniors.com/GSYRFindex.asp
http://asgardgermanshepherd.com/
In a message dated 12/8/2016 8:41:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
A few years ago on this list the subject of selling a puppy for a
Christmas gift was discussed and if my memory is correct most folks were
against
it! And yes just like almost everything else I disagree with the majority and
I am strongly in favor of it! Growing up poor like many families I didn't
get too many presents and having a birthday close to Christmas my gifts
were counted as both! Christmas 1970 my parents gave me a black AKC Great
Dame! My favorite gift of all time ( had to put him down at 9 months cuz of
hip
dysplasia but that's another story). Christmas is such a special time and
not because of receiving gifts but for showing folks how much they mean to
you, like the holy one the day is all about if you are of the Christian
faith ( no this is NOT a religious post) ... anytime and especially Christmas
is a great time for a loved one to give another loved one a puppy! I think
gifts at Christmas time mean more! ... my second favorite gift was
Christmas 1995, my wonderful wife gave me a 12 year old black Tennessee
Walker...
almost killed me but that again is another story! Iza, Mary Anne and I all
have the same birthday! But I out weigh both of them! lol Merry Christmas FB
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