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techsavior t1_j0v2f4s wrote

Gifting a pet on a holiday is never a good idea. You have no clue if the recipient is able to support a pet or even wants a pet!

Also, cats need almost as much work as dogs! They need attention, playtime, cleanup, and stimulation!

If you still insist on gifting a pet for Christmas, there are hundreds of cats in shelters across the state right now! Adopt!

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j0woly7 wrote

this is very insightful, but now I guess I have 2 questions.

  1. What's another good unique idea for a work holiday party yankee swap?

  2. How does one get rid of a boa constrictor they don't need anymore?

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RatFink_0123 OP t1_j0wuelt wrote

Thanks Mom /s … and yes I “insist” because it’s for us! And we know we want one. As for the amount of work, we know it’s not our first. We ended up with one from a shelter today so that advice is spot on! Thanks!!

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techsavior t1_j0x1gqe wrote

I’m glad you got a shelter pet. We always have gotten pets from shelters.

Based on your post, I wasn’t sure if you were planning on it as a gift for someone else.

Don’t forget the obligatory kitty pic for tons of karma!

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j0zikgm wrote

ok, so i feel like we were all promised a name and at least 1-2 photos here so you're kinda blowing it with your end of the social contract

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Fine-Loquat t1_j0zmljv wrote

It sounds like OP wants a cat for themselves, not as a gift.

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