Pets don't make a good Christmas surprise

By Georgina Connery
Updated March 2 2017 - 11:48am, first published December 20 2015 - 3:15pm
ACT Domestic Animal Service manager of ranger services Eva Cawthorne encourages dog owners to have their pet microchipped. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
ACT Domestic Animal Service manager of ranger services Eva Cawthorne encourages dog owners to have their pet microchipped. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
ACT Domestic Animal Service manager of ranger services Eva Cawthorne says a large number of pets  are impounded or surrendered over the festive season. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
ACT Domestic Animal Service manager of ranger services Eva Cawthorne says a large number of pets are impounded or surrendered over the festive season. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

The element of surprise is a lovely aspect of a Christmas present, except when it comes to giving domestic pets.

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