Exotic Pet Ownership

Many people enjoy the company of a pet, whether it be a cat or a dog; these animals provide a person with companionship and affection. Pet owners become emotionally invested in their pets and treat them as if they are part of the family. Some pet owners will pamper and shower these animals with affection as well as let them have the run of the house. However, a person needs to remember animals do not function as humans or have the capacity to reason. There are people who believe wild or exotic animals can be domesticated as well as become family pets. When taking care of pets such as a lion or primate these animals require more attention and owner responsibility. There are many states within the United States that have laws banning the ownership of wild animals. However, people are still purchasing exotic animals as pets through the black market. Local communities should not allow residents to own wild animals as companions or breed exotic animals for profit because of the domestic environment, health hazards, as well as the additional financial and social responsibilities associated with owning such pets.
Exotic animals belong in their
Residential neighborhoods are not the habitats, wildlife is not meant to live in and it is not the responsibility of the community to support these personal choices. Just as a human would never want to be caged exotic pet owners need to keep in mind this is how an exotic pet would view a domestic environment. We need to support the protection of wild habitats and be a voice that saves these environments so that exotic animals can live out their lives in these places. People need to stop believing in the domestication of wild animals and owned as personal pets. Society needs to find ways in which to help remove these animals from domestic cages and let them be free as no species should be caged for