Galway Advertiser 1990/1990_12_20/GA_20121990_E1_017.pdf 

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C R T A P T NE S H SM S E ED I
T h e I S P C A yesterday issued a warning to parents w h o m a y be thinking of g i v i n g pets t o t h e i r c h i l d r e n f o r C h r i s t m a s . 'Don't b u y pets f o r y o u r c h i l d r e n unless they c a n take care of t h e m , " is the message f r o m G a l w a y I S P C A . The Society is concerned "Many are unprepared about t h e increasing for the commitment in number of pets abandoned volved in rearing a pet. We annually by children who would urge parents to receive them as gifts, but think carefully and read who tire of them or are up about it before buying unable to look after them. one." "Buying pets for children at Christmas is HUGE INCREASE not really a good idea," said Peter Walsh, While no figures are Honorary Secretary, available for the number Galway Branch ISPCA. of pets abandoned locally, Mr. Walsh said there is a huge increase after Christmas. "People buy pups but they forget they will grow into dogs. They may have inadequate space for the animal or not enough time to exercise him properly. "The increase in aban doned dogs coincides with the lambing season which causes more trouble." Mr. Walsh outlined the importance of educating children about pets and said the local ISPCA In spector, on request, will visits schools and advise children on pet care. The educational package comprises slides and leaflets and covers the care of dogs, ponies, fish, rabbits and cats. These are the most popular Christmas gifts. The Society hopes the in formation will give young people a deeper understan ding of animals. Yuletide Gifts People coming to Galway Dog Pound in search of pets as Yuletide gifts are advised to return in the New Year. Said Mr. Michael Higgins, Dog Warden: "Christmas is the wrong time to get pups as people are out a lot and unable to take care of them. People have to come back here twice before they get a dog which gives them time to rethink. "In March and April, a lot of people from all over the county come here with dogs they no longer want. They are usually healthy, well cared for animals." Mary O' Connor

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