A ban on giving puppies and cats for Christmas
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Animal sanctuary bosses have put a ban on kittens and puppies being given as Christmas presents to children.
None will be available for rehoming until after the festive season at Animals in Distress, in Silver Street, Irlam say staff.
Refuge worker Brian Donaghy said: "We have had several enquires over the phone about whether we have any cute kittes or puppies and we always say we do not rehome them as Christmas gifts.
"It's just so wrong - the animal is made a fuss of for a while, then the child gets bored and can't be bothered feeding it or taking it for a walk.
"The lucky ones end up being looked after by the parents - the unlucky ones are just abandoned.
"Our message to the public is always the same. Wait until after Christmas and if you still feel the same, then come and see us."
His remarks come as another waif and stray - a young black cat called Puddles - is being cared for by the Silver Street sanctuary after being abandoned one night in the yard.
The cat narrowly escaped drowning after its carrier was left near the cattery shed during a downpour.
Because that area of the yard is prone to flooding, when staff arrived in the morning, the terrified moggy was standing in its cage in four inches of water.
Brian said: "Whoever, left it there knew where the cattery was but was very stupid not to think it through.
"He could clearly have drowned if we had not got there in time.
"He's recovering very well and we have renamed him Puddles. He is a beautifully natured youngster and we will make sure he goes to a good home."
Also looking for a new home is a very nervous stray female cat called Jill, who sanctuary staff think may have been semi-feral before she was rescued.
She will need careful rehoming and lots of patience, say staff, before she becomes more confident.
On a happier note, all the degus have found new homes. Although no young animals will be rehomed over the Christmas period, the public will be able to adopt the more mature animals, but only they have visited them at least three times and been interviewed by staff.
None will be available for rehoming until after the festive season at Animals in Distress, in Silver Street, Irlam say staff.
Refuge worker Brian Donaghy said: "We have had several enquires over the phone about whether we have any cute kittes or puppies and we always say we do not rehome them as Christmas gifts.
"It's just so wrong - the animal is made a fuss of for a while, then the child gets bored and can't be bothered feeding it or taking it for a walk.
"The lucky ones end up being looked after by the parents - the unlucky ones are just abandoned.
"Our message to the public is always the same. Wait until after Christmas and if you still feel the same, then come and see us."
His remarks come as another waif and stray - a young black cat called Puddles - is being cared for by the Silver Street sanctuary after being abandoned one night in the yard.
The cat narrowly escaped drowning after its carrier was left near the cattery shed during a downpour.
Because that area of the yard is prone to flooding, when staff arrived in the morning, the terrified moggy was standing in its cage in four inches of water.
Brian said: "Whoever, left it there knew where the cattery was but was very stupid not to think it through.
"He could clearly have drowned if we had not got there in time.
"He's recovering very well and we have renamed him Puddles. He is a beautifully natured youngster and we will make sure he goes to a good home."
Also looking for a new home is a very nervous stray female cat called Jill, who sanctuary staff think may have been semi-feral before she was rescued.
She will need careful rehoming and lots of patience, say staff, before she becomes more confident.
On a happier note, all the degus have found new homes. Although no young animals will be rehomed over the Christmas period, the public will be able to adopt the more mature animals, but only they have visited them at least three times and been interviewed by staff.
Article provided by kind permission of Salford Advertiser
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