As somebody who has actually HAD pet ferrets (de-musked of course) and cats, they don't stink any more than a cat litter box.
Plus, my ferrets were the most entertaining pets ever. They're like oddly shaped kittens that never stop being playful.
You do realize that all domesticated animals were once wild, right? And have been bred over generations to become our 'toys' or 'slaves to our anthropocentric whims'. Why should we favor some over others? Many of these animals may seem dangerous now, but after several generations of domestication, its certainly possible to make them safe and worthwhile pets.
I think the point is beyond the animals that are dangerous or stinky. Wild animals belong to the wild. Even if they have no means to pose a threat to you. They are not toys or slaves to our anthropocentric whims. In many cases –also- the animals are poached from their endangered habitat. Some countries have laws banning the possession of wild animals as “pets”, and for good reasons. Love those animals? Lets them live in nature, push to protect their environment, etc.
I think U haven't heard or read about Slow Loris it uses very sharp canine teeth to extract a foul smelling venom that it excretes from it’s elbows.still Hope that your desire to get slow loris
Maybe my cat has some of that breed in him. I'm certain that he isn't purebred of anything, kinda a mutt I guess. I got this cat when he was a little palm sized kitten. He was in the middle of the highway, in the turning lane median area. I guess his mother must have crossed the road and he got stranded trying to follow her. Not really any houses around for miles from that spot.
Obviously I understand that. So, what is your point? That for the sake of the unlikely possibility of domestication (that takes thousands of years if done in the same old way and with the same tamed results) we play with the wild animals, and in the meanwhile endanger some species and ecosystems that are vulnerable? And all in the name of playing with living toys? There are other ways of show appreciation for those animals. You don’t need to “posses” those that are wild.
They fail to mention almost all of the real reasons it's bad to have a chimp as a pet...
First of all, in order to have a chimp as a pet, you have to cruelly remove it from it's real mother, who has a very deep and profound bond with it. Then at a certain age they are beyond handling by most people, require very secure and large enclosures with social interactions, meaning housing multiple chimpanzees. Then when the owner dies, or can no longer afford their care, they are met with uncertain futures and may end up in biomedical research or other undesirable locations. They are also endangered with extinction in the wild and having them as pets and entertainment animals reinforces the idea that they are not endangered in the minds of the public. Most individuals cannot provide what chimps need to live out healthy happy lives....though Michael Jackson could have afforded to start Bubbles his very own sanctuary if he were truly interested in Bubbles' long term well being.
I had a Maine coon years ago. he was a great cat. He was big, but mostly he was broad and floppy with really big feet. He was a terrific cat, I miss him.
No. It took thousands of years to truly domesticate wild dogs and cats. Not 'several generations.' Look at hybrid cats, such as Bengal Cats or Savanna Cats. They're many generations removed from their wild and exotic predecessors, plus their genes are mixed with that of domestic cats. These cats still have many wild instincts and can still be dangerous to own, even though they've been bred for that purpose.
It can be done, but do we want it done? How much does it cost to feed a great cat? Or even the bigger lesser cats, like cougars? How much time and energy does it take to care for them, keep their enclosure clean? How much does it cost to have room enough for them? How many of these animals would be abandoned when people realized how much it takes just to care for it over its lifetime?
I once had a caiman (dwarf) and wanted to get other exotics until I found out about the poachers and smugglers. And while I gave away my caiman for legal reasons, I lost my desire to own exotics after I read that stuff.
tbttfoxFeb 2, 2012Buried
As somebody who has actually HAD pet ferrets (de-musked of course) and cats, they don't stink any more than a cat litter box.
Plus, my ferrets were the most entertaining pets ever. They're like oddly shaped kittens that never stop being playful.
specimen7Feb 2, 2012Buried
How about a lynx.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbhkXg9iFYA
That growl at the end gives me nightmares.
justatoolFeb 1, 2012Buried
Great, there goes my desire to get a Slow Loris.
drkroman9Feb 2, 2012Buried
You do realize that all domesticated animals were once wild, right? And have been bred over generations to become our 'toys' or 'slaves to our anthropocentric whims'. Why should we favor some over others? Many of these animals may seem dangerous now, but after several generations of domestication, its certainly possible to make them safe and worthwhile pets.
silentspyderFeb 2, 2012Buried
I'll need an old mosquito and a frog
brucealmightyFeb 2, 2012Buried
Aww...but they're so cute....right up until they kill you.....
lexxvsFeb 2, 2012Buried
I think the point is beyond the animals that are dangerous or stinky. Wild animals belong to the wild. Even if they have no means to pose a threat to you. They are not toys or slaves to our anthropocentric whims. In many cases –also- the animals are poached from their endangered habitat. Some countries have laws banning the possession of wild animals as “pets”, and for good reasons. Love those animals? Lets them live in nature, push to protect their environment, etc.
lotusasiacasinoFeb 2, 2012Buried
I think U haven't heard or read about Slow Loris it uses very sharp canine teeth to extract a foul smelling venom that it excretes from it’s elbows.still Hope that your desire to get slow loris
langfordFeb 3, 2012Buried
Maybe my cat has some of that breed in him. I'm certain that he isn't purebred of anything, kinda a mutt I guess. I got this cat when he was a little palm sized kitten. He was in the middle of the highway, in the turning lane median area. I guess his mother must have crossed the road and he got stranded trying to follow her. Not really any houses around for miles from that spot.
lokjawFeb 2, 2012Buried
ty for resurrecting my ferret dream <3
lexxvsFeb 2, 2012Buried
Obviously I understand that. So, what is your point? That for the sake of the unlikely possibility of domestication (that takes thousands of years if done in the same old way and with the same tamed results) we play with the wild animals, and in the meanwhile endanger some species and ecosystems that are vulnerable? And all in the name of playing with living toys? There are other ways of show appreciation for those animals. You don’t need to “posses” those that are wild.
r0g3rFeb 2, 2012Buried
They fail to mention almost all of the real reasons it's bad to have a chimp as a pet...
First of all, in order to have a chimp as a pet, you have to cruelly remove it from it's real mother, who has a very deep and profound bond with it. Then at a certain age they are beyond handling by most people, require very secure and large enclosures with social interactions, meaning housing multiple chimpanzees. Then when the owner dies, or can no longer afford their care, they are met with uncertain futures and may end up in biomedical research or other undesirable locations. They are also endangered with extinction in the wild and having them as pets and entertainment animals reinforces the idea that they are not endangered in the minds of the public. Most individuals cannot provide what chimps need to live out healthy happy lives....though Michael Jackson could have afforded to start Bubbles his very own sanctuary if he were truly interested in Bubbles' long term well being.
gaenyaFeb 2, 2012Buried
Its BJ, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078564/ i feel old.
langfordFeb 2, 2012Buried
I'm not really sure what he is. I think I remember there is supposed to be a breed that are runners, they have the extra skin and they kinda lightning mark on the back legs. He has that and is a runner. He's tall and long.
http://langford.deviantart.com/gallery/4405007#/d134ync
http://langford.deviantart.com/gallery/4405007#/d1h1gr8
I had a Maine coon years ago. he was a great cat. He was big, but mostly he was broad and floppy with really big feet. He was a terrific cat, I miss him.
finitiaFeb 3, 2012Buried
No. It took thousands of years to truly domesticate wild dogs and cats. Not 'several generations.' Look at hybrid cats, such as Bengal Cats or Savanna Cats. They're many generations removed from their wild and exotic predecessors, plus their genes are mixed with that of domestic cats. These cats still have many wild instincts and can still be dangerous to own, even though they've been bred for that purpose.
It can be done, but do we want it done? How much does it cost to feed a great cat? Or even the bigger lesser cats, like cougars? How much time and energy does it take to care for them, keep their enclosure clean? How much does it cost to have room enough for them? How many of these animals would be abandoned when people realized how much it takes just to care for it over its lifetime?
jefffurryFeb 2, 2012Buried
The real idiot is the author of the list. Strange does not equal stupid.
That said, any would-be owner of an exotic pet should do their research first.
sonicomegaFeb 2, 2012Buried
Monkey will rip your face off
silentspyderFeb 2, 2012Buried
ape. though a monkey might do the same
lokjawFeb 2, 2012Buried
So much for my ferret :(...but i think it's MJ not BJ
silentspyderFeb 2, 2012Buried
I once had a caiman (dwarf) and wanted to get other exotics until I found out about the poachers and smugglers. And while I gave away my caiman for legal reasons, I lost my desire to own exotics after I read that stuff.