Holiday Shopping!

We are the 25th of November already, and can I just say “holly crap time is flying by”! We are exactly one month away from eggnog, gingerbread cookies, Santa and most importantly... gifts! Right?! (Oh don’t deny it, opening gifts on a cold Christmas Morning, in your comfy pjz and sleepers with a warm cup of coffee, sitting besides the ones we love, is pretty awesome!)

With a month away, gifts are on our mind. This is also the time of the year people succumb to the “daddy I want a puppy for Christmas! Pleeeease!”
So mommies and daddies sit together and talk it out: do we, don’t we. Often going to the local pet store to go and find the most adorable furry face there to surprise their child on Christmas morning.
So are you ready? Here goes my rescue Shhhpeel!

As most of you who know Ricardo and I, will already know we are pretty huge supporters of animal shelters and local rescues. We are currently housing our third foster pup who is, well, short of perfect!
If you are considering a dog for Christmas.... please Adopt, don’t Shop!

Here are a few reasons why:
* You are giving a living, breathing, loving creature a second chance.
* Because of foster moms, like moi, you are not bringing an unknown dog into your home. Foster moms will be able to tell you all about character and will be able to place the pup with the perfect home, whether that is with other dogs, cats or children.
* When you adopt, included in your adoption fee are basic shots as well as spaying and neutering
* You are helping stop puppy mills! Pet store puppies are almost always puppy mill dogs.... (Remember that the next time you go and visit you local pet store)
* ... and the list goes on!

Talking from experience, our cats and dogs are all rescues and we couldn’t love them any more than we do. They complete our lives; they are part of our family! And in the meanwhile, when a sad pup is looking for a safe and loving home to crash until his or her for ever home comes along, our doors are open.

For Christmas this year, adopt don’t shop!