From rats to dogs, to goldfish, to cats, despite how easy it might seem to care for these animals, there are people who will acquire them and will cause them to have a poor quality of life and/or premature death. Or really anyone who does anything that affects animals negatively. to have anything as a pet, is completely wrong ! Unlike traditional pets like cats and dogs, exotic pets belong to species such as rodents, reptiles, or amphibians. Between 20162019, its numbers grew by. The laws regarding exotic pet ownership vary by state. I can't argue against the negative stuff: disease, environmental problems, bad care from some ownersall of that is true. My ferret chose to stay rather than run away. The point is that you shouldn't be judging me if you're fine with owning cats. "And it's estimated that 80-90% of macaques (even "pet trade" individuals) carry the Herpes B virus, which is fatal to humans.". Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on December 01, 2017: "I'd really love for you to expand on your point as to why owning a domestic animal could ever be the same as owning an exotic one. but when reading the articles you'd swear you can't take a step wtihout stepping on a sake. If we can guess that there are at least thousands of pet macaques owned, why hasn't even ONE person caught the virus in the last 15 years? What such evidence exists that the 'pet trade' involving captive tigers is a significant reason that people go into jungles and shoot wild tigers? The reality is, taking exotic and unusual animals out of their natural habitats can inhibit their health and reduce chances for survival. This doesn't really further the cause of exotic ownership, it just points out the problems with non-exotic pets. thanks for the information i think the same too. My point is why contribute to the selfishness? I know I am some random person on the internet, and this may all be annoying to read since your views are different, but please understand I care for the animals. } 5. My little 6kg dog and my cat would do far more damaged to me or anyone else if they attacked than any of my exotics. Sadly that is unanswerable, although I would wager millions of years of evolution would be hard to overcome. Parrots have their beaks and legs tied so they can be packed together like tuna and shipped. You can't get a license. I'm looking for the provincial regulations related to the Exotic Animals Act. This is a statement, not an argument. so its kinda confusing if we should let them go but they could get captured or something bad happens. Dogs are the only animals with true genetic inclination to be around humans, and even some of those breeds are not house pets. But there arent specific products for exotic pets, which presents a massive issue. You hide behind "free speech" unbelievable ! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It does not take 30,000 years to domesticate animals just because dogs have been around for that long. In the United States where exotic pets are legal the USDA regulates the sale and origin of the exotic pet that is to be sold or adopted. As a result, Charla Nash had the first. Exotic pet statistics show a clear rise in the demand for unusual pets, but what do we truly know about the trade? The term "exotic pet" encompasses a broad range of animals, loosely meaning any pet that is not a dog, cat, or farm animal. i dont ever want to abandon my fox because of poachers, wolves and people who abuse their pets. Generally, the first reaction a typical person has is of course! Volunteer Services for Animals (VSA) is an organization of volunteers dedicated to animal well-being and the promotion of the human-animal bond through programs of education, advocacy and assistance. I told them I didn't know I couldn't bring her and that I we would turn the car around and not enter, but they called the state trooper. 4. I know Sam may never see this, but I wrote it anyway so that people who come across this in the future may see a more logical answer. In Mexico City, a 500-pound lion escaped from a local lawmakers private zoo and attacked a woman and child. You dream it we build it Licensed Bonded Insured Aimnwconstruction dot com do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers I'm fairly confident you can't.". Give it up, and let it live a life where it has everything it needs. } Despite the small number of bad scenarios involving exotics, people still hold exotic pet owners, as a whole, 100% responsible for every incident individual owners cause, but dog owners are never blamed for attacks and fatalities caused by other dog owners (this means that there would have to be zero exotic pet-related incidences in order to ease peoples fears, and sometimes even that isnt enough!). Most people dont understand a great deal about what it takes to own and care for an exotic animal. A human-socialized tiger has a better disposition than a feral cat, but the feral cat is domesticated and the tiger is not, because that word means a change of genes. I don't think there is anything wrong with keeping cats. the picture up the page is of a genet. The quality of the captive situation varies as does the species being subjected to it. .toggle-text { PS is -not- under siege by exotic pets, as statistics show. border: 1px solid gray; So, what can you do to help these animals? You did great. An adult Axolotl requires a 20-gallon aquarium due to the large amount of . Me wishing this would be the one time she would give someone hell but nah she was like 'warm hand'. However, the conclusion that because some animals are endangered, and when removed from their habitat the ecosystem suffers greatly, all exotic animals must be banned is faulty reasoning. Even if I really, really, really want a Pallas' cat. Very nice and well written article. It is rather astounding that owners of bonafide invasive species would become enraged that some exotic pets have also become invasive. Is it just the genet? About 140 non-native reptiles and amphibians have been introduced to Florida. On a side note.. Im not necessarily against exotic pet ownership. If we educate people on the harms these animals can cause to humans, people will most likely stop buying these "pets" which means the smugglers can't sell anything. Are they allowed to exercise? 1. It is becoming crystal clear that many things humans do as mere hobbies and pleasure have negative impacts for our world, but laws seem to be made only when people are wrongfully intimidated by something. Most issues like this are judgement calls - and that makes them arbitrary relative to opinions and experiences upon which they are founded. Many of them couldn't survive in the wild. We are talking about exotic pets. Thats why products like the wireless dog fence exist. At least in my community. They take your money and manipulate you emotionally. margin-bottom: 1.5rem; The term exotic pet encompasses a broad range of animals, loosely meaning any pet that is not a dog, cat, or farm animal. Many myths about exotic pet ownership are perpetuated by animal rights groups and public ignorance. In fact, despite the vivid imagination of law makers, no pet big cat has escaped and attacked a member of the "uninvolved" public (people who aren't the owner, or voluntarily visiting the animal) in the U.S. I lived in California and that was horrible. Owning an exotic pet comes with a whole lot more responsibilities. Exotic Pet Ownership. Of specialty and exotic pets owned in the US in 2016, most households had fish, reptiles, and other mammals. /*-->