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Should People Be Allowed to Own Exotic Animals As Pets? When most people think about pets, they likely think about cats and dogs, perhaps birds or bunnies. In recent years, more exotic animals have been brought into the pet debate, making one consider the possibility of making a monkey or lion cub a pet. People should not own exotic animals as pets because it is cruel to the animal and it can be dangerous to people. One reason people should not own exotic animals as pets is that it can be cruel to the animal. Sadly “many exotic pet owners end up being unable to provide proper living environments for fully grown pets” (Lewis 68-70). This is cruel because not having a suitable habitat for the pet’s innate needs can negatively impact its social and mental state. If an animal is unable to live as it would in its natural habitat, it might suffer emotionally or physically as a result. Though the possibility of inflicting harm on an animal should be reason enough, there are dangers associated with exotic pet ownership as well. Another reason people should not own exotic animals is that is can be dangerous. Exotic animals are unpredictable, and “only specially trained and qualified individuals with the help of a specifically equipped facility are able to meet the needs of exotic animals,” (Lewis 53-55). This can be dangerous because if exotic pet owners are not properly trained, they may get injured or killed. Exotic animals can cause serious injury to people whether they intend to or not. If injury occurs, the animal will pay the ultimate price even though they are being forced to live in an unnatural environment. Though many reasons exist not to own exotic animals as pets, there are still people who think it is a perfectly acceptable practice. Still, some people may argue that “you are more likely to contract E. coli and die than die from being attacked by an exotic animal,” (REXANO 38-41). However, even if death from an exotic animal attack is rare, these types of animals can cause serious injury which makes the

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Many wild animals carry zoonotic diseases (illnesses that can be transferred from animals to humans), such as Brucellosis, Salmonella and Ringworm. They often carry parasites, as well, that can be transmitted to humans or other pets. Any way you look at it, keeping a wild animal as a pet is a dangerous proposition.

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