December has arrived...

Here it is again.

Doesn’t it seem like only last month the lights and cards were being packed away? While this is an exciting and often trying time for us humans it can also be challenging for pets. Animals, like us, have their own individual personalities and while some warm to the increased activity which occurs around this time others like to wander off for some P & Q - perhaps heading toward their pet door (assuming they have one) and into a more relaxed setting.

As another year draws toward a close we are reminded of all the wonderful pets and owners we’ve had the pleasure to meet and help throughout 2019 and while there are still weeks to go we’d like to pause and thank the pet community of Canberra and beyond for their ongoing support. There are so many kind caring people out there and it is a joy to spend a little time with each of them and their four-legged friends.

Many of the pets we meet have been spared from an uncertain future as a result of the great work carried out by rescue organisations and peoples willingness to take on a pet that in too many cases has had a difficult and sometimes treacherous introduction to the world. We always ask people to carefully consider the implications and potential challenges when offering a pet as a gift on this and any giving occasion. While pet ownership is a very rewarding privilege it can certainly alter the dynamics a household in a way that some are not fully prepared for. The last thing we as pet lovers want to see is a flood of unwanted pets seeking new homes. It’s puts additional pressure on already limited resources - and doesn’t always end well.

On a bright and positive note we look forward to the usual December rush and those challenges that come with it. Good luck for the weeks ahead and remember to give the pets plenty of love.