BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — As the holidays approach, pet adoptions often spike. But experts caution that gifting pets may not always be the best idea. Animal shelter workers emphasize that adopting a pet is a long-term commitment, not a spur-of-the-moment decision.  “It’s not just about picking the smallest dog or the cutest kitten,” they explain. “It’s about finding a pet that fits your family’s lifestyle and ensuring you’re ready for the responsib…

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Bradford

West Yorkshire

England

United Kingdom

Charity warns against giving pets as Christmas gifts

Here you can find information on the topic of “animal protection”. Read now “Animal protection organizations: animals are not Christmas presents”.

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Tierschutz“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Tierschutzvereine: Tiere sind keine Weihnachtsgeschenke“.

Tierschutz: Tierschutzvereine: Tiere sind keine Weihnachtsgeschenke

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Germany

Animal welfare: Animal welfare organizations: Animals are not Christmas presents

The Braga, Porto, Matosinhos, Famalicão, Tomar or Viana do Castelo kennels were some of those that have already announced that adoptions will resume in early 2025.

Os canis de Braga, Porto, Matosinhos, Famalicão, Tomar ou Viana do Castelo foram alguns dos que já anunciaram que as adopções retomam no início de 2025.

Porque “os animais não são prendas” há autarquias a suspender adopções durante o Natal

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Sonae

Portugal

Because “animals are not gifts” are municipalities suspending adoptions during Christmas

A Yorkshire-based charity has urged people to think carefully before getting a pet for Christmas.

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With the holidays approaching, State Councillor for Animal Welfare Michael Lindner (SPÖ) and Animal Welfare Ombudsman Cornelia Rouha-Mülleder urge us not to forget about animal welfare during this time. Upper Austria: "The decision to get a pet requires planning and responsibility and not spontaneous and ill-considered purchasing decisions," stresses Lindner. Often, ill-considered purchases after the holidays lead to overwhelm - and for many ani…

Mit den nahenden Feiertagen mahnen Tierschutz-Landesrat Michael Lindner (SPÖ) und Tierschutz-Ombudsfrau Cornelia Rouha-Mülleder eindringlich, in dieser Zeit nicht auf den Tierschutz zu vergessen. OÖ. „Die Entscheidung für ein Haustier erfordert Planung und Verantwortung und keine spontanen und unüberlegten Kaufentscheidungen“, betont  Lindner. Oft führt die unüberlegte Anschaffung nach den Feiertagen zu Überforderung – und für viele Tiere endet …

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At Christmas & New Year: Think about the welfare of animals

As Christmas approaches, many families are looking for unique and memorable gifts for their loved ones. The idea of giving live animals as gifts is increasingly being considered, but it can lead to numerous problems. Péter Ovádi, the government commissioner responsible for the development and implementation of the Animal Protection Action Plan, once again draws attention to the fact that a live animal can never be the result of an impulsive deci…

A karácsony közeledtével sok család keres egyedi és emlékezetes ajándékot szerettei számára. Egyre többször merül fel az élő állatok ajándékozásának gondolata, amely azonban számtalan problémát vonhat maga után. Ovádi Péter állatvédelmi cselekvési terv kidolgozásáért és végrehajtásáért felelős kormánybiztos ismét felhívja a figyelmet arra, hogy egy élő állat soha nem lehet impulzív döntés eredménye.

A társállat nem ajándék, nem tárgy és ne etessük őket az ünnepi asztalról

Magyar Nemzet

Budapest

Hungary

A companion animal is not a gift, not an object, and we should not feed them from the holiday table.

They mean a lifelong responsibility. That is why the Hamburg Animal Welfare Association is warning against giving animals away at Christmas.No animal under the Christmas tree: So that animals do not become gifts thoughtlessly, the Süderstraße animal shelter is once again stopping placement this year from December 21 to January 2. “Animal family members are not gifts and do not belong under a Christmas tree. They are demanding roommates whose mov…

Sie bedeuten eine lebenslange Verantwortung. Deshalb warnt der Hamburger Tierschutzverein davor, Tiere zu Weihnachten zu verschenken.Kein Tier unter dem Weihnachtsbaum: Damit Tiere nicht unüberlegt zu Geschenken werden, stoppt das Tierheim Süderstraße auch in diesem Jahr vom 21. Dezember bis zum 2. Januar die Vermittlung. "Tierische Familienmitglieder sind keine Geschenke und gehören nicht unter einen Weihnachtsbaum. Sie sind anspruchsvolle Mitb…

Tierschutzvereine: Tiere sind keine Weihnachtsgeschenke

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Bertelsmann Stiftung

Animal Welfare Associations: Animals are not Christmas presents

A few days before Christmas and school vacations, the Association Protectrice des Animaux located in Gerzat near Clermont-Ferrand wishes to raise awareness among the general public. Animals are not gifts and adoption should remain a thoughtful act.

A quelques jours de Noël et des vacances scolaires, l'Association protectrice des animaux située à Gerzat près de Clermont-Ferrand souhaite sensibiliser le grand public. Les animaux ne sont pas des cadeaux et l'adoption doit rester un acte réfléchi.

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State of France

Strasbourg

Bas-Rhin

Grand Est

France

CHRISTMAS. “We get a lot of requests to give a gift”: why giving an animal is not a good idea

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North Dakota

United States

Should pets be holiday gifts? Experts say think twice

As Christmas approaches, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) is urging people to reconsider giving pets as gifts during the festive season.   While the holiday spirit often inspires thoughtful gift-giving, the USPCA warns that adopting a pet should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision.  “Pets are not presents, they are lifelong commitments,” said Nora Smith, CEO at USPCA.    “While the excitement of Christmas ca…

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Pets are not presents, warns USPCA this Christmas

The charity campaign OBdaruj živatel continues its mission. Vote and support one of 20 shelters and organizations.

Dobrodelna kampanja OBdaruj živali nadaljuje misijo. Glasujte in podprite eno od 20 zavetišč in organizacij.

Should pets be holiday gifts? Experts say think twice

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