Why Wild Animals Do Not Make Good Pets

Have you ever caught an animal in the wild? It is often forgotten that these animals are born wild. Wild animals have certain predispositions for specific behaviors, special needs that may not be accessible through conventional means, and an inherent fear of human beings. Bringing wild animals into the home is against the law in many different states. Statutes have been passed primarily to protect the animals from inadequate care and unnecessary death.

Ignorance of Proper Care :

Many of the wild animals held in captivity have special needs that are not the same as domesticated animals. Eventually, these animals develop a deficiency in their diet, causing them to become ill.

Lack of Proper Socialization :

Wild animals require an ability to associate with their own kind. If the animal has not learned these skills, it must either stay in captivity or die.

Lack of Fear of Human Beings :

Wild animals are generally scared of human beings, especially if they have never encountered them before. No matter how cute the animal might be, keeping a wild animal is not a good idea, not only for your health, but also for the health of the animal.

Executive Summary by  Joseph Devine

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