Surprise Your Family With a Puppy on Christmas
No other gift given on Christmas morning is likely to create more happiness than when a puppy is given to the family. Because of this, perhaps you are looking for the perfect way to present your little friend when the time comes. Let’s take a look at a few different ideas of how you can surprise your family with your new bundle of joy.
Before We Begin
Prior to discussing different ways to present your special surprise to your family, let’s take a moment to make sure you and your loved ones are completely ready for this new bundle of joy to arrive into their lives.
First of all, if you are giving this puppy as a gift to your children, keep in mind that as an adult, you are the one who is ultimately going to be responsible for caring for the animal. If you are willing to make this commitment, this is one less thing to worry about.
Financially, the responsibility of taking care of a dog is another thing to consider. To see if owning a dog is affordable for you, check out this dog ownership calculator to see for certain.
Also, be proactive and be aware of any allergies that anyone in your family may have against dog hair and dander. You don’t want to find this out later when it becomes regrettable.
Ways to Make the Big Introduction
Underneath the Tree: Perhaps the most popular way to surprise someone with a puppy on Christmas is to place it inside of a present box and place it underneath the tree. Logically, this is something you would do only minutes before the lid of the present is going to be removed, as you would never want to create any anxiety for the dog.
When your child lifts off the lid that you have wrapped with a pretty red bow, their delight and excitement are sure to be something you will never forget.
Surprise Visitor: In this scenario, the puppy becomes the star of your Christmas gathering! Everyone can be enjoying Christmas dinner together, and a guest stops by to drop off a special delivery. Your friend or neighbor can simply let the puppy inside your home, allowing it to explore the room on its own. Hope you don’t mind the interruption, as your guests are likely to leave their seats to go and cuddle their newfound visitor.
Make it a Game: Why not create a Christmas treasure hunt? Leave clues around the house that lead guests to their presents. This is a fun way to keep things different and interesting. At the end of the game, the winner finds the most memorable present they have ever received.
Final Thought
Resist the urge this Christmas to buy an expensive puppy at your local pet store, that probably came from a puppy mill. When you adopt a dog at your local shelter, you can bask in the good karma you will receive from saving a dog’s life.