Gifts with responsibility: pets for Christmas? This is how experts think!

The pre -Christmas period is a reason for many, but giving away pets as a Christmas present carries high risks. In Steyr, animal experts urgently warn of the long -term consequences of this decision. According to Valentin Pfeil, the head of an veterinary clinic in Steyr, many people see the giving of an animal as a spontaneous idea, without taking into account that animals are not objects, but require a sense of responsibility and care. The current changes in the Upper Austrian dog content law make the problem even more explosive, especially for certain dog breeds that are classified as "list dogs". "These races, such as the American Staffordshire Terrier, need experienced owners who have the necessary knowledge and time," emphasizes Pfeil.

The Steyr animal shelter, Monika Stadler, also appeals to people's responsibility: “Giving a pet is often a poorly thought -out idea that leads to animals to end up in the shelter after a short time.” The home does not give up animals before the holidays because parents keep trying to surprise their children with an animal. Instead, potential animal owners should wait until the holidays to enable the new four -legged friend to get used to a stress -free acclimatization. In the Steyr animal shelter there is the possibility to get to know the animals in peace and maybe give a new home to a protégé if the desire for a pet remains.

celebrations with animal companions

In Heilbronn and the surrounding area, Christmas time is also an opportunity to actively involve pets in festive events. Animal owners not only let their four -legged friends take part in celebrations, they also often dress in festive outfits and put on Christmas hats. The request to share sweet Christmas photos of dogs, cats or other pets is of great interest. Pictures in front of the Christmas tree are the hit. A recently on echo24 shows how creative handling of pets in the Christmas season. Sometimes even the unexpected appearance of an animal to the star of an event. When a four -legged friend suddenly became the focus of attention during a Christmas performance, this ensured that it was a resounding laughter in the audience.