| Paw Colors | Points |
|---|---|
| Grey | 0-49 |
| Red | 50-149 |
| Orange | 150-299 |
| Green | 300-599 |
| Magenta | 600-1499 |
| Purple | 1500-4999 |
| Blue | 5000-9999 |
| Brown | 10000-24999 |
| Black | 25000+ |
Please remember that kittens are not good gifts at Christmas unless you’re absolutely sure the receiver would welcome a new addition into their home.
The Christmas Kitten-
I once was a cuddly kitten, but now I’m a stray,
` Cause when I was no longer fluffy, they sent me on my way.
They’ve kept their big watchdog, as he can bark and growl,
But I could fly at strangers, if I caught them on the prowl.
I slink around their garbage can; I mew outside their door;
But it’s clear from their behavior, they don’t want me anymore.
Now I’m cold and hungry, and getting very thin,
What have I done to hurt them? Why won’t they let me in?
I crouch in sheds and boxes, in my bedraggled fur,
So shivery and dejected, I cannot even purr.
They have another kitten, their children’s whole delight;
But probably next Christmas, it will share my wretched plight.
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You are so right! I guess, LOL I don’t have a strong opinion on it but those in the know DO, and they agree with you.
Here’s an article from one of my fave sites on this same topic: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=apetforchristmasnoway
A rescuer in my area actually organized a protest at a pet store protesting the sale of cats and dogs during the holidays.
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Oh I definitely agree. Pets are terrible for christmas and birthday gifts. If nothing else it teaches children that living creatures are just objects to toss around like that playstation they got for their birthday and that ugly sweater from aunt marge they got for christmas.
I think it is better if getting a pet is treated like bringing home a new member of the family (which it is!) - researching how to care for the animal, preparing the child for what responsibilities it brings and how to treat the animal respectfully (like not pulling ears and tails, playing gently, etc) and taking the child to the shelter (preferably) or breeder to help choose the pet and make sure that the animal’s temperament and the child’s temperament are compatible.
I’ve seen cases where well-meaning parents brought home a dog or cat (or a rabbit in one case) and it ended up being a complete fiasco which always resulted in the poor animal being dumped at the pound or given away to the first stranger willing to take it off their hands.
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Oh, rabbits at Easter are so upsetting. We have 8 rescued bunnies because the newness wore off and the cute little bunny grew up to be a big rabbit. So sad. And the puppies that end up tied outside. Yes, I agree they should not be used as gifts for any holiday.
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When my mom was young, apparently it was a big thing to give people DYED chicks on easter!!! Eek!
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People still give chicks and ducklings at easter, I see them at the local feed store every year for sale. My brother and I got two ducklings one Easter from my grandmother actually. We were lucky in that they turned out to be pretty good pets and we did not abandon them or mistreat them and they did quite well in our back yard for several years until a weasel or something literally CHEWED through the chicken wire on their nighttime coop and killed them. We cried for days, especially my mother as they used to follow her around the garden like she was their mommy. :( But I still think pets are a terrible idea for presents. That was just one case where things went okay for a while but very often it's a disaster.
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I guess I'm glad we live in NH becasue you can't buy just one or two chicks in our state for that reason. I think you have to buy at least 6.
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Thanks for this great reminder. I suggest to people that want to give a kitten as a Christmas gift buy the kitten that the reciever actually wants. (Going to the animal shelter and letting the reciever pick out a kitten.)
I love the great poem also!!
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I totally agree….We actually tried to buy a hamster from a local pet shop one year as a Christmas gift for our daughter. Ot was their policy for all living creatures to either pick it up before or after Christmas. LOL…it was sort of funny at the time but I get their reasons. So we wrapped the cage, food and accessories and added a note with a gift certificate that a little critter was waiting to be picked up after the hustle and bustle of the big day. It was exciting for her to go in and choose which little hamster she wanted.
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Wow! That's great to hear that the pet store was being so responsible! And I love the idea of getting all of the "stuff" for the pet first... creates such a fun anticipation! If anyone is planning on getting someone an animal (and I agree with the few posters who mentioned actually having that person pick it out), make sure you include a great BOOK on how to care for that animal! :)
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No living creature should be given as a gift unless asked for. Then it should be picked out by the person receiving the gift. Seen to many of them that are unwanted.
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Well, they can be good christmas presents as long as you know if the person can take care of them, if not, (by your experience with the person) then they would just be holding a cat while talking over the phone for days trying to find a shelter…
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