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Pets May Not Be Good Christmas Gifts

KETR | By John Mark Dempsey
Published December 18, 2017 at 6:00 AM CST
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Greenville veterinarian Dr. Karri McCreary discusses a recent article explaining why pets may not be good Christmas gifts unless you're very sure the person receiving the pet wants one.  Pets are a major responsibility and may be costly.  Also, Dr. McCreary, co-owner of the Greenville Animal Hospital, recommends some holiday safety tips for pets.

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John Mark Dempsey
John Mark Dempsey is the host of the public interest program The Blacklands Café from KETR News. Dempsey is also the play-by-play announcer for Commerce Tigers Football on 88.9 FM and on ketr.org.
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