S8E37 - Holiday Pets, Real Talk On Responsibility

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A bow on a box makes for a heart-melting reveal, but what happens after the wrapping paper is gone? We sit down with longtime adoption coordinator Jerri Clay Hays to unpack the real work of turning a holiday surprise into a lifelong bond. From matching a pet’s age and temperament to your household rhythm to planning around vacation chaos, this conversation offers the practical playbook every adopter needs before they say yes.

We walk through family readiness, especially with young kids and tiny animals, and why “teenager” kittens can be a safer, happie...