There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
08-06-2014, 08:46 PM( This post was last modified: 08-07-2014, 09:56 AM by GuateGojira )
Friendship's that can turn in an instant. They are WILD animals. Look what happened to Seigfried and Roy. Raising tiger cubs since birth and one day one of them just attacks them. Do you have the space for a lion/tiger? Do you have the money to PROPERLY feed them? House them? Vet bills? Habitat enrichment?
Want a pet? Get a dog. I seriously can't believe people are so "ignorant" to continue to ask this question. If you get a lion as a pet, you're an "ignorant". Plain and simple. You're subjecting this animal to a cruel life for your own selfish reasons. You "enjoy the thought" of a 400-500lb animal living in a backyard? Eating chicken wings and ground hamburger? Developing health problems that they normally would not have living in the wild or in a zoo? Health problems not only could you not afford to PAY for but would have a nearly impossible time finding a vetranarian who would treat a lion or tiger.
I'm glad that you're "kinda torn" on the moral issue. But not till way, way later in life when the animal is nearly dead and miserbale. But even then you say "maybe."
These trainers and keepers do not keep them AS PETS!! And it's not freindships. These are trained PROFESSIONALS who respect the animals. Jesus Christ, the more I re-read your comments the more pissed off I get. You're staggeringly ignorant.
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