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Many kids -- including the grownup kind -- put a puppy a the top of their Christmas gift wishlist. Most organizations actually advise you to hold off getting a pet during this busy time of year.

If you're determined to do the dog with a red bow under the tree route, definitely consider adopting a shelter or rescue dog because it's the right thing to do. These animals need homes, it's better for the planet, and it goes with the giving spirit of the season.

For those of you welcoming a pet, either to stay or just visiting with family or friends, the good folks at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have a great list of holiday animal safety tips to help you pet-proof your home, including:

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