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I think they are too spoiled and are starting to take advantage of itGosh they are so gorgeous!! They all look so happy and content-oh yeah and spoiled!!
I think they are too spoiled and are starting to take advantage of itGosh they are so gorgeous!! They all look so happy and content-oh yeah and spoiled!!
Originally Posted by HelloEvo
So I just spent the last hour going through every page in this thread. Awesome. I really can't think of another word. Carmelo is something else, he really is. Just going through this page I feel like I have a bond with himYou really know your stuff. And I thought I was going to be hardcore because my upcoming bengal is going to have some asian leopard bloodI don't mean to pry, but what do you do for a living? I can imagine that taking care of ONE exotic can be quite expensive, let alone 4!
Skritches and kisses were givenGive everyone a skritch from me!!
Yes, I would love to have a small rescue facilty. Not overly large, because once you get too big, I feel the animals do not get the good attention they so much deserve. It could also be used as a temporary home, where they could stay until a good responsible loving owner could be found. I am so happy that after you read this forum, that you have changed your thinking on exotic animal ownershipIf you were able to get the land do you think that you would do and exotic rescue?
I also want to say you changed my mind on owning exotics. I can see how much these guys are loved.
I hear ya!! That is why our house looks like a tornado has just gone through it many timesOh what a bunch of cuties they are, I would never get anything done if I had those bigole babies. Well I don't get anything done even with what I have,,,there Beautiful
Well, people should be allowed to own exotics, but not everyone should own them. You must do your homeowrk well before you decide to live with such an animal and you must be 100% dedicated to provide the proper care for such an animal for it's entire life. I know not everyone will agree that the cats I own, should be owned. That is their free opion. However, at no time, should their opinion ever prevent me from owning my cats. It is my right to do so. In other words, if someone feels that people should not own exotics, they push for laws banning such ownership. That is wrong. For instance, I HATE SUV's and feel the majority of people do not know how to handle such a large vehicle. However, I would never push for laws banning such ownership. I feel that people who do own them, should have to pass a special test to get a license to drive one, much in the same way a person who drives a large tractor trailer truck or "semi" needs to get a CDL endorsement. I have a license to own my cats and I also took a course on exotic (wild) feline husbandry. I belong to a few different exotic animal organizations as well. I have owned cats all my life. In the long run, it boils down to this. There will never be a time when people all agree on the same thing. What one person does, others may feel is stupid or wrong. Everyone is free to have that opinion. However, at no time, should their opinion affect or take away anyone's rights as long as, what that person does or is doing, is not a risk of causing great harm to people or the environment. Owning exotics does NOT fall under this category. I hope I made myself clear. I just want you to know, that I am in no way mad or angry at your postOriginally Posted by arcadian girl
i'm still not sure i believe people should own exotics, but you have made me reconsider my position, which was before simply "absolutely not".
any new pics of your furbabies? how's Carmelo doing?
ETA - is Aurora part Maine Coon?
No question is ever stupidOkay, yet another stupid question John. Does the vet visit you or do they visit the vet?
How do you transport them?
Glad to hear you are feeling much better. Of course, there is nothing that kitty love and purrs can't helpHi John!! My back is doing better, thank you. Still some pain, but a couple of Aleve and a purr from a kitty or two helps!
I know, those spots just won't go awayLove all the pics. And you can see Carmelo still has his baby spots.
I see she has also laid claim to the Fire Mountain Gems catalog!Originally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat
For the Aurora fans. Heeeeeere she is
This is MY paper, you don't get to read it
Aurora, the queen