BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the holiday season in full swing, some families may be considering a furry friend as the perfect gift. But local animal shelters are urging people to think about the long-term consequences.
The holidays are a popular time for welcoming a furry friend into your home -- but it may not always be the best gift.
"Sometimes it's an impulse buy for the holidays," said Rachel Hewitt, a foster with Buffalo Underdogs Rescue. "It can be a 10 to 15-year commitment that maybe you bought on impulse...