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So Christmas is just round the corner, its that time of year when you are thinking of presents, but have you forgotten that other member of the family ??
How many of you go that little bit further and treat your pet to a present or three. There are many choices out there depending on your ‘taste’ in pet accessories.
Maybe you go for the easy choice of a squeaky toy or dog treats, at least it will keep them entertained for an hour or 2. Alternatively you may decide that pet clothes are the way forward, a fetching jacket or furry hat are among many ranges you will find. But if you want that something that slightly more ‘special’ then full outfits are available. I managed to find both a superman and darth vader outfit for a dog within minutes of searching for costumes.
So whether it’s a safe or outlandish present along with a Christmas cards that you plump for, just remember;

“A dog’s for life not just for Christmas (but don’t forget their present as they may have one of yours instead !!!)”

Because it’s winter now, people seem to think it’s acceptable not to clear up after their pets. In the summer the pavements are clear, it’s lighter for longer and it’s obvious when people take their dog for a walk and then don’t bag it and bin it. At the moment, the leaves have been falling from the trees, there’s rain falling and people basically run back and forth from their cars to their houses or places of work and don’t take a moment out to appreciate the weather as it’s usually shocking. Because of this irresponsible dog owners are being lazy and just letting their pets mess amongst the leaves. This would not be pleasant for anyone unfortunate enough. Stepping in dog mess would just ruin your day. A friend was late to work the other day due to this kind of incident. She said she went out to the car and realised she had forgotten something, so then went back into the house but on the way in, she had stepped in something nasty and walked it through the living room. Or course you can’t just leave it so she got out the cleaning products and disinfected her house before heading back out. This made her late for work, so please, clean up after your pets!

As we are coming up to Christmas, it is important to remember the age old saying, ‘a dog is for life and not just for Christmas’. This time of year has always been a popular one for considering buying animals to give to your loved ones at Christmas, however please remember that if you do decide to buy an animal, they will need to look after it properly for life. Dogs and cats live for about 15 years (if they are lucky) and there is a surprising amount of responsibility needed to properly love and care for a pet. Dogs require walking every day, all animals require feeding, and all animals require love and attention to ensure they have a happy life. If you are not totally confident that the animal you buy will be looked after properly then please don’t give an animal as a gift. If however you are absolutely sure that the person you buy an animal for will love and be able to care for it properly, then it can be the greatest gift. Be responsible and if there’s any doubt, buy them jewellery instead!