When someone hears the term “household pet” immediate animals come to mind such as dog, cat, even fish. As a pre-vet pre-med student I know that many also consider more exotic animals to be categorized under this term. Animals such as snakes, lizards, and ferrets are seen but this extends to even more exotic and wild animals such as the lion, tiger, and leopard. I also knew that many of these large cats that were kept as pets were endangered in the wild; however my interest in conservation truly
kept an exotic animal as a pet (“Exotic Pets”). Not only can they harm their owners, the animals often suffer from improper care. While there are owners who believe they properly care for their wildlife pets, wild animals are at their peak health and happiest when they are in their natural habitat. For this, and many other reasons, wild animals such as lions and tigers should not be kept as pets. First of all, wild animals can pose a public safety risk. If an animal escapes, it can
Did You Know? By some estimates, a yearly average of 3.5 of all the people in the world die from exotic animal attacks. Since this number also includes deaths occurring in zoos, this number is not to worry about for all exotic pet owners, considering the statistical negligibility of 3.5 people among an American population of more than 316 million (as of 2013). Everyone (well, most of us) love pets. While most of us limit that love to more conventional animals such as dogs, cats, and fish, there are
ANIMALS AS PET Having an exotic animal as a pet is extremely awesome in so many ways. People should be allowed to keep exotic animal as pets. According to source 3, “Animals are personal property; and we oppose legislation that restricts the private ownership or use of animals, or that inhibits free trade of any animal provided it meets the Ohio Department of Agriculture testing and import requirements”. Private citizens should have the rights of taking any animals as their home pet. Raising
Although some believe that exotic animals could be pets because they thrive in places funded by the wealthy, exotic animals should not be claimed as pets because they have wild instincts and could harm their environment and/or the human near the animal(s), but also, exotic animals belong in their natural habitat. One reason that exotic animals should not be kept as pets is that they belong in their natural habitat. If wealthy humans, or any humans, keep an exotic animal as a pet, it could be detrimental
Exotic pets? Believe it or not many people in this world have actually been determined into having these species as pets. But is it safe? The answer to that question is pretty obvious… No. These type of animals are very dangerous to take care of and require a lot of responsibility. First of all, just like us, animals also mature. In addition, They can cause many dangers and diseases. FInally, many are not responsible enough to take care of another living species. We all know that each of us have
Within the United States, the exotic pet trade is a very popular business. Many people will spend over hundreds of dollars just on the animals alone, not including housing units and food. As a result, business men and women of the pet trade will scour the earth to find populations of interesting, exotic animals to sell. Many hobbyists of the pet trade will make snap decisions to buy these animals before they completely understand the commitment needed to take care of the animal. Once the owner realizes
Exotic Animals Shouldn’t Be An Issue Exotic animal ownership is something that is highly debated by many people today and raises many questions. Should exotic animals such as: monkeys, tigers, lions and other such desert dwelling or jungle dwelling animals be allowed to be kept in captivity by humans. Or should they be able to just roam free in the wild? Many people would be inclined to say roam free because it is not “natural” for wild animals to be kept in captivity. Or they can potentially be
but that’s not your fault. Right now, Alabama is one of the few states yet to establish a law which requires an owner to obtain a license to possess big cats, monkeys, bears or other exotic animals. I believe that this will change as you will all take part in the upcoming poll and vote for the right to exotic pet ownership. As a member of the board of “American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” (ASPCA), I shall provide a comprehensive view of the problem and propose a law that will benefit
Maine coon cats by: Jillian Busch My a topic is about maine coon cats. The reason why I chose Maine coon cats is because I have a six year old crossbreed cat named Rico. I don't know what his other breed of cats are but I do know that he is part maine coon, he is fluffy and nice so that's what inspired me to write about maine coons I hope you like my page(s) about maine coon cats! So here for my first paragraph is… Facts! But first I want you all to know I written the facts down in my notebook
Many studies have shown that having pets can really help improve one’s health and well-being. According to study conducted by Dana Casciotti and Diana Zuckerman (2016) numerous health benefits can be obtain from having a pet, except from the companionship and affection a pet can give, they can also help lower blood pressure and regulate heart rate therefore helps improve one’s cardiovascular health. A pet is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, pet owners quite literally feel the love
Pet Attachment As been mentioned in the beginning, human and animal have significant bonding in our lives.According Santrock (2013), attachment is a term of close emotional bonding between two individual .There is a study shown by (Hill, Gaines, & Wilson, 2012)that pets can act as friends, exhibiting an unconditional and nonjudgmental fondness for their owners and the attachment is an interaction between animal and human which can be described as a friendly, affectionate and companionable. According
be made a commodity for the sake of human interest. Exotic animals, which are unusual or rare species such as lions, tigers, and non-human primates – are nowadays kept within households as pets. However, according to research, 98% of the people believe that exotic animals should not be kept as “pets”. Such opinions are due to several reasons that are sometimes supported and other times opposed. Exotic animals should not be treated as pets because they are not completely tamable, they belong to
felines, nonhuman primates and others, are kept in private possession in the U.S.” (Born Free USA). This topic has caused a court case over a man with exotic animals and the government. People should not be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets because of cost and safety. It has been argued that people should be allowed to have exotic animals for pets. Lauren Slater, a psychologist and writer reported to National Geographic that, “My family… All my life, people have let me down. My animals never have”
Therefore,exotic pets should be banned in the United States because exotic pets mess up the wildlife, exotic pets are dangerous, and exotic pets are not fit be be in a household. The exotic animals are very dangerous to be around in either a home or the wild. They ruin the wildlife by eating the other food, destroying homes, and killing other animals. The animals should not in in homes because they are bad for humans. Topic:They mess up the wild life. Name:Mandi Powell Having exotic animals in
The Exotic Animal Pet Trade And How It Hurts Everyone “The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk? But, Can they suffer?” Jeremy Bethman said this quote, he stated that when we treat animals as if they cannot suffer, we objectify them. When we as people treat living things without dignity, it shows that we don’t care about the fact that they are still living things. People still nonetheless own and treat exotic animals like accessories. People shouldn’t be able to own exotic animals
Why People Should Not Be Allowed to Own Exotic Pets. Thinking about owning a tiger, monkey, or any other exotic pet? Believe it or not, it is not as simple as just buying them, in fact, it is much more dangerous than owning a dog, and it might not be for the reasons that many think. Many people do not really have opinions on the owning of these exotic pets, as it is not very common to do so. People should not be allowed to own exotic pets, period. This is due to the many diseases that they can spread
overpopulate. This is what would happen if exotic pets were banned. Exotic pets benefit both their own species and humans while learning about each other to prevent this from happening. Exotic animals not only improves their quality of life away from natural disasters and poachers, but also the quality of life from their species' in the wild with less competition. They also improve the economy because with them many jobs are made in the exotic pet trade. If exotic animals aren’t banned, endangered or overpopulated
Most likely you all have heard of exotic pets attacking innocent civilians or even their owners. Exotic animals belong in their natural habitat and not in the hands of individuals as pets. Even though we cannot accurately determine how many exotic pets are kept in the United States, the estimated number is quite high. Some 6,000 to 7,00 tiger are purchased and held by private individuals as pets. Those that buy exotic pets often try to change the nature of the animal, with tactic such as beating
a lion cub or a monkey? “Owning an exotic pet is expensive, time consuming, and a huge responsibility. And of course, it can be dangerous”. This was stated in source 1 “ Do You Really Want A Baby Tiger” by Mia Lewis, paragraph 2. People should not be able to own an exotic pets. The reasons for this is you would need the right resources, they are wild animals, even in captivity, and it is cruel inhumane. To begin with, people should not be able to own exotic pets because you need the right resources