giving a pet as a gift.
Corbis If someone on your list is wishing for a pet this holiday season, here are some tips and things to consider to make sure that everyone -- including the new animal -- is jolly. Sherry Woodard is resident animal behavior consultant for Best Friends Animal Society, an animal advocacy group that also runs an animal sanctuary, as featured on the National Geographic show, "Dogtown." She offers some smart advice on making this important decision. Is a pet the right gift? Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things life can offer and it's the start of a friendship that will last for years, but pets also come with serious responsibilities and a commitment to their health and happiness. ...