By: Sheila Zapata, Social Media Intern, SkyTails.com   If you want to win the “Best Secret Santa” award, gifting a furry animal to someone could win you that title. It started to gain more popularity as the years went on, and the joy on people’s faces makes it worth it. However, there are some downsides to gifting a pet to someone that many people are not aware of.  1. Lifelong Commitment  Pets are like babies; they are a lifelong commitment that takes a lot of responsibility