Romantic films delight in scenes that show gifting pets as part of the relationship-building process. While these scenes play well on screen, the real-life equivalent might not play so well. While some research suggests people accept pets as gifts fairly well, it’s tricky, tricky ground. The same goes for holiday films where small children scream in delight as floppy-eared puppies leap from gift boxes. Before you go out and adopt a pet for your spouse, significant other, or child, there are some things you should know. Impulse Adoptions Often Go Poorly Getting a pet for a significant other or child…
