Oh, I know you shouldn't give a dog as a present unless you are sure the person you are giving it to really wants one.

Trust me, my mom REALLY wants one. She always tells me that she wants a dog, but there are no shelters in Lebanon or even breeders to go and get one. We spent all summer long at shelters trying to find her a pup, but only found big dogs. She doesn't care if it is purebred or not.

I plan on telling her before I go out and get one. That way she can be ready for it.