It's tempting to surprise someone, especially children, with a fluffy puppy, bunny, hamster, or kitty complete with a bow, but consider how tragic the situation could become. A poor match could mean the animal ends up in a shelter, feels lonely, or even suffers abuse or neglect.
Animal legislation is changing everywhere but in some places it's just strange... Old laws that may have served a purpose long ago remain in the legal books to this day...
The ASPCA Forensic Team is hard at work in the lab and courtroom, to help assure that the perpetrators of animal crimes are convicted for their actions.