Why you shouldnt release your pets into the wild... - Page 3

BAZ · 02-25-05, 04:31 PM

There should be a licence fee and you could train existing animal control staff so no extra money really would need to be spent hiring staff specifically for people who keep big cats. Most well respected zoos are close to or even in big cities so if the regulations state that the enclosure must be to the level of these zoos then you dont have to worry about a cat escaping.

Im sure there are people with a lot of money out there who would be able to keep their big cats in better and safer conditions than some of the small zoos you find around here. The authorities should make sure that it is only these people who have such funds to build safe and appropriate enclosure and be able to care for their animal that should get them.

White Tiger in Singapore Zoo. U wanna see really good enclosures you should check out this zoo if you ever get a chance. I wish I was living there!

Tim and Julie B · 02-26-05, 01:10 AM

I'm with BAZ 100%, right down to "If I could own one I would". And my goodness, stop posting cat pics

You're making me very jealous! LOL They are so impressive, kinda makes me sad for some reason........anyways.......

I don't believe that anyone would put the life of a tiger over that of a child, as was mentioned before. I do understand why what was done, had to be done. It was entirely the fault of the "owner", I use that term loosely, and I hope they track down the slime-ball and severely punish him/her. Nothing irks me more than irresponsible pet owners that ruin everything for the responsible ones who put thier animals before themselves! Sometimes people really suck.......

Julie

KrokadilyanGuy3 · 02-27-05, 12:58 PM

The inspectors are Game Wardens which are already being paid and trained by the state; our taxes. There are all sorts of fees (Depending on where you are located) which go to the state, including permits. As for training other people who want to work with these animals, it should work the same way as a trainee applies for a venomous permit or the such, in which turns to free labor and experience.

Most keepers are private keepers which learn everything on their own, along with a few ignorant people wanting to ruin it for the rest of us. Just because you only hear negative responses does not mean most of us are irresponsible mongards wanting something cool. If someone wants to keep an animal, properly of course, then let them. I won't subdue my interest because you do not like what I own, as I will not criticize you for keeping an animal that kills more of it's owners here in the states.
So as for buying a house cat like everyone else - No.

Allowing these animals within city limits, most zoning does not allow it. A reason to why this person may not have came forward, due to the fact he's/she's illegal. Zoning does make exceptions for places that help promote animal well being, zoos, nature parks and the such, but as for private keepers. Not likely.

Zane