| The Dogs Trust has launched its 34th annual “A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas” festive campaign.
The UK charity aims to educate potential owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership, and also discourages giving pets as presents.
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Clarissa Baldwin, chief executive of the Dogs Trust, said:
| “We see a number of dogs handed into our rehoming centres in the days and weeks following Christmas when the appeal of a cute puppy has worn off. It seems that people are still giving puppies as Christmas presents without considering the long-term ramifications. |
| Dogs can provide a world of happiness and enjoyment, and we urge anyone considering a new addition to the family to think it through properly and remember that the only place a puppy should be is on the outside of the wrapping paper, not inside it.” |
The Dogs Trust has cared for over 16,000 dogs at its 18 centres across the UK in the past 12 months.
