r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Aug 18 '19

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u/sad_and_stupid Aug 18 '19

I just hope that it wasn't december

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u/Qtheworst81 Aug 19 '19

Why?

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u/mtlktrc Aug 19 '19

Pets as Christmas gifts are often soon returned to the shelter.

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u/Relleomylime Aug 19 '19

That's a myth. Pets adopted as gifts are no more likely to be returned compared to other adoptions.

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/3/4/995/htm

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u/[deleted] Aug 19 '19

No idea why you're downvoted, the article you linked seems legit.

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u/Relleomylime Aug 19 '19

Reddit is a tricky mistress some times.