Our View: Be prepared to take care of pets

In a Facebook post last week, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office shared a seasonal reminder that had a very important message.

The message detailed how pets are not toys and to not give a puppy and kitten as a gift unless prepared to take care of them for years. The message went on to discuss the challenges that both puppies and kittens and to remember to think about the long-term commitment of pets.

This is such a necessary reminder, especially this time of the year. This is also something that is very personal to me with two rescue kittens in my house.

It is very unfortunate that so many p...