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cope with the holiday excitement is to present the gift in the form of a stuffed animal dog, giving the youngster a real puppy after the holiday.
A stuffed dog can serve as a good lead-in for real dog ownership, adds Siegal, a consultant to Tonka Toys for Pound Puppies, soft-sculptured stuffed dogs.
The Pets Are Wonderful Council, a national, not-for-profit, public service organization, suggests giving a gift certificate for a puppy or kitten, to be redeemed after the hectic holidays.
“It’s important that family members have time to spend with a pet and properly introduce it to its new environment,” the Council advises.
“Age 6 tends to be the time when kids are most receptive to participating in the care of a dog,” he says.
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