VIEWPOINT
Jenni Murray
Thinking of gifting a pet this Christmas? As our columnist knows all too well, caring for animals comes with its hazards
For as long as I can remember I’ve had animals in my life. These days there are four small companions. The dogs are three chihuahuas – Frieda, 17, Madge, eight, and Minnie, seven months – and there’s an eight-year-old super affectionate brown Burmese cat called Soo. I love them all dearly and they are the best company possible. They greet me hysterically each time I come home, never complain and never get angry or argue with me.
I have, though, discovered recently, after all these years of never being without a pet, there are unforeseen risks of living with animals.