Buying a pet for a Christmas gift might not be a good idea

Craig Thomson
December 15 2017 - 5:02pm
CUTE: The RSPCA says purchasing a pet as a surprise gift for Christmas, whether it is a dog, puppy, cat, kitten, or other animal may not always be the brilliant gift that it was intended to be. Photo: Craig Thomson.
CUTE: The RSPCA says purchasing a pet as a surprise gift for Christmas, whether it is a dog, puppy, cat, kitten, or other animal may not always be the brilliant gift that it was intended to be. Photo: Craig Thomson.

YOU have seen it, it looks cute, you think it will light up the life of your child; you can’t wait to see his or her smiling face on Christmas day when they get their new pet.

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Craig Thomson

I am a media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcasts. I am currently the Editor of Australian Community Media's Launceston Examiner.

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