"They do require a lot of work and a lot ... leading to pets being returned to shelters and rescues. "Coming up in January, [some] Christmas puppies are going to be surrendered back to rescues ...

"Pets require a lot of responsibility ... While getting a surprise puppy on Christmas morning may seem sweet, that feeling can easily sour when the recipient realizes they haven't puppy-proofed ...

Yes, the idea of watching your loved ones’ reaction to seeing a sweet little puppy under the Christmas ... a lot of exotics rescues that have the type of animals you’d see in a pet shop.