The MSPCA is very careful about adopting at this time of year, as animals are not suitable gifts.
General Manager Juana Warburton says they don't have a blanket ban on people adopting pets around now, but do massively uphold the mantra of 'a dog is for life, not just for Christmas.'
She explains why gifting a pet is not the best idea:
However, the charity says there are instances where adopting at Christmas is appropriate.
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