Pets are in millions if not billions of households worldwide. The fundamentals of a pet are to have company when you feel lonely. Although pets can be so precious, they are a lot of responsibility. People are now moving on from typical cats and dogs. More people are getting “exotic” animals as pets. Although having exotic animals may seem like a cool idea to some, these animals are from the wild and owning them can have consequences for all parties. Animals are free beings and when animals are locked up in a small area or are not getting the right nutrients it needs, these animals are not going to be happy or healthy. Children love pets and are a lot of the reason many families adopt animals. When a puppy first comes home, then it might be
Now image if people did that to lion cubs.A good explanation of this very thing can be found in the article titled, “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger? Second thoughts about owning an exotic pet”, written by Mia Lewis. “A cute puppy grows up to be a dog—bigger, but not dangerously so. A lion cub, on the other hand, inevitably turns into, well, a lion. Most people who own exotic pets find them irresistible—and manageable—when they are small. But an adorable cub becomes a powerful adult soon enough.”(Lewis) A lion cub will eventually become something that has the power to maul you to death if it wanted to. Exotic animals are dangerous in many situations. In the article, “REXANO Proves That Politicians and Lobbyists Introducing and Passing Laws Against Exotic Animal Ownership in
In the article, “REXANO Proves That Politicians and Lobbyists Introducing and Passing Laws Against Exotic Animal Ownership in the Name of ‘Public Safety’ Use False and Misleading Claims“, a quote is pulled from from Zuzana Kukol, a REXANO co-founder. “These bills that waste tax money are appeasing the minority of special interest animal rights groups and a few individuals falling for the claims of imaginary threat at the expense of constitutional freedoms for a majority of Americans. Many animal businesses are regulated out of existence as a result of this deception.”(“REXANO Proves That Politicians…”) Viewpoints who disagree, believe the government is putting out bills that tax people for the wrong reason because they have exotic animals. Having an exotic pet can be a public safety issue with humans and the wellbeing of the animals. Not being able to afford the necessities need for these animals can damage the population of exotic animals. Population decrease of such animals can cause ruinous effects to the world overall. In the article , “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger? Second thoughts about owning an exotic pet”, written by Mia Lewis, the author says, “For some, the allure of owning an exotic pet trumps any drawbacks.”(Lewis) There are some who think owning exotic pets are worth the hassle, but experts believe the disadvantages
...ress it causes for the animal not only the captivity, but also in the capture process. There are many health risks for the animal and it rips them away from their family. These animals are so amazing, but as you can see, it is better for them to stay in their environment with family and not be put on display.
Throughout the world, wild cats, reptiles and primates live peacefully in their natural habitats. Despite this, every year more and more of these exotic animals are becoming domestic pets. Keeping exotic animals as pets is unsafe and should therefore be made illegal. They pose a risk of injury, disease and invasion of the natural environment. Some people believe that keeping a pet does not pose a risk if properly kept and trained.
Not only the animals being owned but all the other animals in the wild, 19 species are predicted to go extinct by 2023, 8 of them is because of people owning exotic pets. Exotic pets are dieing because they are escaping from their cages and being killed by authorities. They are also dieing because they are committing suicide on themselves, this can happen when the animal gets so stressed of their daily life in a cage, there has been cases when animals hit themselves on the head using their cages wall. People buying exotic animals are not only affecting the animal (Pet) but are also affecting other animals in the wild. The food chains are collapsing, if an animal eats the animal that are barely in the wild because of people using them as exotic pets that wild animal might die because of the lack of food and and so on, therefore depopulating ecosystems. In the end this is a serious matter of animals going endangered and extinct that needs a
“As the birthrate dropped, pets came to take the place of children in some families.” I think this means that pets are basically replacing children in some people's lives. In his article, Bilger says that a man refused to come back from Europe when his son died of a brain tumor, but he had a vet flown in when his dog got cancer. He cared more about his dog than his child.
First and foremost, it has a large impact on the wild populations. Not all exotic pets are captive bred, meaning they were taken from the wild. This reduces population sizes and genetic variation (Bush et. al 2014). In fact, if the animals are in high enough demand, it can actually cause extinction. For instance, the Great Auk was once a very common species in Iceland and Canada. It was used for everything from meat to down pillows. When populations began to decline due to the
Imagine wanting not a puppy, but a tiger for your birthday, imagine the expenses of owning that tiger and the dangers and hazards of owning that tiger. Do you really think it’s a good idea to get that tiger? No, it’s not a question. It’s a lot of work, and it’s also very dangerous. Exotic animals are not good to buy and have.
You wake up in the hospital, look around, and find a doctor hovering nearby declaring that you have just suffered through a heart attack; affirming that if not for your dog, you would have died. You remember back to earlier that day: sitting on the couch, feeling a little off, hearing your dog barking, sensing him nudging you, going to the phone to call the ambulance, and having your dog by your side until you were safe inside the aluminum walls of the emergency vehicle. Although it sounds abnormal that a dog would be the one to save someone’s life, situations similar to the one above are not uncommon. Dogs and other household pets have been shown to be able to detect medical emergencies, including heart attacks and seizures, in their owners.
The first point of view from this issue is the side that believes humans, zoos and other facilities should be allowed to keep animals. The places that captivate animals believe that they are doing a favor to the creatures. They believe that they are saving them from being killed by humans. They say that if they would not have taken in these animals they would have died in the wild. They say they’re giving them a fresh new start and a place to live without worry. For example, in this article they state that zoos try and h...
Having exotic animals as pets is immoral and dangerous. They endanger the community, become sick, and their owners abandon them. Each State in the USA has a different law against exotic animals; multiple allow exotic pets, some allow restriction, and few do not permit exotic pets. Even if keeping an exotic animal is illegal, some one will go against the law to have what he or she wants. You may think ‘i can take good care of an animal. It will be better off with me,’ but it won't. Every country should have and exotic animal ban and realize the hurt one is causing to these poor
Pets are very common in households or families in the United States and British Columbia. “Over recent decades, companion animals have become increasingly important in the lives of Americans, More than 63% of U.S. households, and over 75% with children, currently have at least one pet. (Walsh, 465).” These statistics show that pets are present in a household or family’s life. It is useful to have pets around children because they teach them responsibility and help enhance their knowledge. For instance, a family owns a dog and their children may leave their favorite pairs of shoes in the middle of a room. The dog may not be trained yet and ends up chewing on the children’s’ shoes. This teaches them a lesson to be more responsible with their belongings and to put it away after using it. Furthermore, dogs are able to provide protection towards families and homes. They are able to sense when a person is approaching a door, causing potential thieves to run or stay away from a barking dog. In addition, The Waltham Book of Human- Animal Interaction states, “In one study, elderly women aged 65-75 years who had a better relationship with their pets were more likely to be closely attached to their spouses and to be happy (Hart, 21).” It is even proven that elderly woman obtain a pleasant life when having pets around them and help build a stronger relationship with their marriage
It is said that in order to protect the wildlife, we need to be educated about the wildlife that inhabits our planet. As humans, and the superior species on Earth, we put exotic animals, aquatic and terrestrial, in zoos or aquariums where people can go to see them to learn more about them in order to protect them. It just so happens that by putting these animals into captivity, we are causing more damage to them, just as damage is occurring in the wild and more species are becoming extinct. Animals should not be held in captivity; it does not save them from going extinct, but helps kill them off.
They say that “[...] responsible private ownership of exotic animals should be legal if animal; welfare is taken care of.” People for this say that death rates from animals are low versus traffic accident death rates, and that if we have the freedom to choose our car, spouse, or even our house, why shouldn’t we be able to choose our own pet? I respond to this statement with this simple quote: “For the greater good.” Sure, having the freedom to choose and care for an exotic animal is something that we all should have, but you have to consider how buying this animal will affect you family, your neighborhood, your city, you state, your country, your continent, or even your world. So we shouldn’t own wild animals, for the greater
Pets are all over the world, and a part of many people's everyday lives. After seeing my grandmas dog close to death about a week ago, it reminded me of how impacted I was when I lost a pet in the past. That’s when I realized that pets leave a very impactful mark on other people's lives. Then, I remembered not everyone has had pets in their lives due to various reasons like allergies and seeing them as dangerous. This led me to my research question; Should kids have pets in their lives? Weighing the options, I can see both sides to the question at hand. I was a child who grew up with pets by my side, but I also had been greatly harmed by one. When I was just a preschooler, I was critically bit by my own dog in the face, just inches away from a fatal vein in my neck. I still have the scar to this day, yet I still surround myself with animals everyday.
Owning a Pet Having a pet is a wonderful idea! Pets bring companionship, personality, and gut wrenching humor to households across the world. Having previously owned both a cat and a dog, and currently being without a pet, I began to think about getting a new furry friend. Born a dog lover, and bred into a cat lover, I had the difficult decision of choosing one of the two. When I was twenty-two years old, I answered an advertisement in the paper for free Labrador puppies.
Apart from that, owning a pet forces one to take on the responsibility of keeping it alive. One’s pet must be fed, watered, and kept healthy. Doing this requires us to move about.