Giving the gift of a pet this holiday season? Animal shelters remind people to do so responsibly

It’s officially the season of giving. As you brainstorm gifts for friends and family, there’s one gift in particular that needs special consideration before purchasing: a pet.

Across the country, animal shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis. Adopting is essential to alleviating the load, but shelters warn that a surprise pet can set the animal up for return to the shelter.

More: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/life/holidays/virginia-animal-shelters-urge-people-to-gift-pets-responsibly-for-christmas/291-13ab26ab-5277-4c02-87ff-9c57cfe99a08

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