We have two dogs (m+f). We don't need another dog. Neither can we care for another dog, but vet, insurance, feed, chipping, care, kennels (when needed) etc costs bigtime. Time needed caring for dogs is also not small. I live near Cork Airport and every January/February my neighbours and I see cars stopping and suddenly a pup/dog/cat is abandoned furtively by the motorist. I've button-holed some such people only to be told the pets are unwanted pets and what was a ball of wool a few weeks before now is dropping loads of poo all over the garden.and house. Worse again I'm often told "Mind Your Own Business."
If you don't want a dog/cat/parrot don't accept one even as a Christmas gift. You have the right to say "No" and let nobody shove peer pressure on you to do something that does not suit you. Accepting an animal you don't want is not good for you and neither is it good for the pet.
Also, if you have pups/kittens don't give one to somebody who doesn't want it.
If you don't want a dog/cat/parrot don't accept one even as a Christmas gift. You have the right to say "No" and let nobody shove peer pressure on you to do something that does not suit you. Accepting an animal you don't want is not good for you and neither is it good for the pet.
Also, if you have pups/kittens don't give one to somebody who doesn't want it.