Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
Thank goodness you are all safe, and your guardian angels protected you!

My mum and dad had a couple of breakins - the last one was during the night and they barricaded themselves into their bedroom. I keep telling them that this wouldn't happen if they had a dog - the criminals wouldn't even have gotten into the garden never mind the house, and the barking would have woken them.

I sometimes think I should just take matters into my own hands and get them a dog when I am back there for Christmas - a year old small or medium sized one from the shelter - my folks are too old and too houseproud to cope with a puppy.

But people always say you should never give a pet as a gift
That is the same with my nana! Shes had over 3 breakins in the last year at her house.. I tell her she needs a dog.. She knows but everytime me and my sister visit the shelter , see a dog that might be good for her and tell her about it she suddenly doesnt want it anymore..

It is wrong to give a pet for a present.. I mean thats my opionion but maybe you can just take them to the shelter and let them pick one out?