The Better Business Bureau and animal rescue groups have a warning for families adopting pets over holidays: Scammers may be out to “dog” you!
Many listings could be fake and you could be paying for a pet that doesn’t exist. Next, understand the commitment you are making with both time and cost. Get your new pet’s health checked.
It’s an experience they should have themselves, and it’s important to be sure they are ready for the commitment. If you still want a pet for the holidays, consider fostering a local shelter pet.The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services still need people to take in pets for the annual Silent Night Foster Program.
“This event brings such heartwarming stories every year,” said JHS CEO Denise Deisler. “We are extremely grateful to our community, without them we would not be able to celebrate a decade of Silent Nights! Special thanks to VCA Charities for also sponsoring adoptions on this special occasion.” “At VCA Charities, we are committed to helping pets find and remain in loving homes, not just during December, but all year long,” said Kim Van Syoc, Executive Director of VCA Charities. “We know the joy that pets bring to a home as well as the joy that families bring to pets – and we’re hoping to bring as much joy as we possibly can to Jacksonville this holiday season.”
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