OHS Position Statement: Animals as Prizes or Gifts
The OHS opposes the giving of animals as prizes.
Owning an animal requires planning and preparation prior to acquisition as well as long-term responsibility and commitment. Acquiring an animal as a prize does not allow for such preparation.
The OHS believes that gifting of an animal must involve the informed consent and preparedness of the recipient.
Approved by the OHS Board of Directors June 2008.
