Alternatives to giving a pet as a Christmas Present

OK, so you still want to include pets on your Christmas Present shopping List - but in a pet-friendly way.

Begin by having a pet or animal theme running through Christmas Day - your imagination is your only limit.

Use wrapping paper with animals on it
Play animal related music
Give a collection of small but safe, soft animal toys
Tell the story of the 12 reindeer
or weave a story around the donkey carrying Mary

I’m sure you can think of many more ideas that are appropriate for your own family.

Come back tomorrow for more ideas.