I can not imagine purchasing a 'surprise' puppy for a gift for anyone for any reason. I begged for a puppy poodle for two years as a child and at the age of 12 my mother purchased a tiny poodle girl for me for Christmas. She was my comfort,my heart and for many years my only true friend. She weighed less than 3 lbs full grown and she was treated like a baby. She wore clothes before it was the cool thing to do with your doggie,her nails were always done and she is why I learned to groom dogs,I wasnt willing to turn her care over to anyone for any reason. This is the relationship that each of those parents should be hoping for,for their child when they make that purchase. It is sad that all they see is that there will be joy in their kids eyes for a day or week. My prayer is that each of the little puppys that find homes for Christmas,find a home forever with someone that will see them for the special little soul that they are. |