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Surprise pet Christmas presents are ill-advised, BC SPCA warns

Pet ownership a decision that should be looked at as a 10 to 20 year commitment

Cats and dogs do not make for good Christmas presents, according to a spokesperson for the BC SPCA

Owning a cat, dog, or even rabbit comes with a lot of responsibility and is a huge undertaking, especially if you are not used to caring for a living animal, Emma Hamill, Animal Centre Manager at BC SPCA’s Victoria branch said.

“Surprise presents are especially advised against doing such a thing,” Hamil said.

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