Wow...There are some mean comments in this thread. If someone wants a puppy and they make it aware to the person gifting that they can handle the responsibility I see no problem giving a puppy as a gift. Also, I know a lot of low income people that take care of their animals and even make sure they go to the vets and on a regular basis and are well cared for...It's nobody business what other people's financial situation is, that is a very personal touchy thing and a bit judgemental. I would never not get someone a puppy just because they don't make what my opinion of 'enough money' is.
This is the time of year to be nice to each other, and not be so mean and give some compassion. We can't tell people what they can and can't do, and chances are if someone has their mind set on gifting a puppy they are going to do it knowing full well the responsibilities. Besides, yorkies stay cute forever! My experience has been very positive with puppy gifts, I've yet to meet anyone who got one and just abandoned it or stopped paying attention to it after a few months...Then again most people don't just go giving out puppies to just anybody, especially yorkies. I even know someone that got a Rottweiler puppy worth a good amount in exchange for painting a garage...That guy kept the dog for 12 years until it died from a tumor. |