This Can Be Your Christmas Puppy
Imagine it's Christmas morning and there, under the tree, is a little bundle of fur. It's that puppy you promised Santa would bring. Look at his cute little face. And wow, his tail actually wags! Anyway, we're bored with that now, so let's open the selection box and then go out on the new bikes.
Yes, any responsible breeder will tell you that buying a puppy for Christmas is the worst thing you can do. Not only do they get frightened by the frenzied atmosphere of snapping crackers and screaming kids, but they often get neglected when the festive season is over.
But, of course, you know all this.
So here's an alternative, as agreed by the younger members of the Zed family.
We're going to offer virtual shares in Rascal, our own Lhasa Apso pup. Just sign up on this blog and you'll be able to follow his adventures without any of the hassle of vet bills, kennel costs or stains on the carpet.
I might even bring him along to the odd 大象传媒 Radio Scotland outdoor event... if you really feel the need to tickle his tummy.
And that money you were going to spend on the puppy? Why not pledge it to one of Scotland's many animal welfare centres? Click for more information on those or for details on how to rehouse a real dog.
So, if I get more than five sign-ups by this time next week, I'll post the first video clip of RaScAL (Radio Scotland Animal Life-form) scampering in the garden.
Otherwise, you'll never see that dog again!
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