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Anonymous
What do you guys think of owning exotic animals?

http://www.juliesjungle.com/

I'm thinking of getting a Genet or Fennec Fox.
>> Anonymous
Blatent advertising is blatent
>> Anonymous
>>117299

Actually I was giving an example of a site that sold exotic animals. But go ahead and continue making your cute remarks.
>> Anonymous
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>>117298
>> Anonymous
>>117298
>>What do you guys think of owning exotic animals?

Pretty lame, to be honest. Why not just get a dog or cat from the shelter that actually needs a home?
>> Bitter Anon !!WJLRQ1cwCyZ
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!! All our babies are sold right now." = "Happy birthday! You have cancer!"

Anyway, don't. Don't get an exotic pet, unless you are willing to invest half your life and enough money to support a small family. If you can't do that, then you are being cruel to both yourself and the animal.

>>117302
Fucking awesome.
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I always wanted to own a Macaw, but they are very expensive, need more room then I have available, and are social animals, so i would have to get more then one.

:(
>> Anonymous
I don't see the problem with it as long as you can take care of them.
>> Anonymous
I don't know about foxes. Foxes are solitary animals. Cats are solitary too, but a genetic mutation makes them tolerate a human presence. All other large companion pets are pack animals for the most part.
>> Anonymous
Every time some fucker comes on /an/ talking about wanting a soooo cuuuute wild animal for a pet, I want to cry.

DON'T. FUCKING. DO IT. Kill yourself instead.
>> Anonymous
>>117328
Listen to this man.
>> Anonymous
>>117328

A lot of people want cats and dogs for the same reason. Why aren't you bitching about them? Fucking hypocrite.

There is nothing wrong with owning an exotic animal, as long as the person owning it knows how to take care of the animal properly. I'm doing a lot of research before I even talk to the breeder.

>>117304

I have 2 cats, both rescued from a shelter.
>> Anonymous
>>117752
I'm sorry dear Anon, but exotics are fucking called exotics for a reason. An uninformed Anonymous is NOT going to know how to care for it.
>> Anonymous
>>117753

It seems you didn't read a word I said.

It's called research, idiot. Many people who get a cat or a dog don't even bother doing research before buying an animal from a pet store, and often put them in the shelter because of a problem they could have fixed but didn't because they were ignorant on how to care for the animal.

Pet shops sell exotic animals like parrots, to people who don't even know how to care for the them. A good breeder, on the other hand, will not sell an animal to someone who is ignorant on how to raise it.

Quit talking out of your ass.
>> Anonymous
>>117755
ITT We mindlessly argue. You think someone asking questions on 4chan would honestly research before buying? Ha.
>> Anonymous
>>117758

Just because you're an ignorant basement dweller, doesn't mean everyone else is.
>> Anonymous
sage for fags
>> Anonymous
I find the novelty of having any animal in the house is enough for me. A cat is fine, too. I want something that purrs when I pet it.
>> Anonymous
>>117298
Why the hell would you even ask about this on 4chan? Well whatever. Too late now.

Personally, I agree that it is ok, as long as you can take care of the animal. This goes for any animal. I would like to see the animals stay wild, but if you can give them a decent life I don't see much of a problem.

Again, do research. Dedicate. And don't come to 4chan as your source of advice.
>> Anonymous !4X8vLLNDE2
I don't think I'd do it. I admit, the prospect of owning an exotic is enticing, but not for the right reasons.

What's the real attraction to owning a lynx over a house cat? A Fennec over a dog?

It's just a matter of which is the cooler looking animal = material issue = lame.

Get a Maine Coon or a Husky.
>> Anonymous
>>117992
Owning an animal is very much about aesthetics. People have preferences for coat colors and face structures, or we wouldn't have the ridiculous diversity in domestic animals we do today.
>> Anonymous
>>117998

Good point. Having ANY animal, domestic or exotic, is unnecessary in the case of the casual pet owner.

Considering the state of our overcrowded animal shelters, however, getting an exotic takes the material aspect of pet ownership to the next level. Like extra-unnecessary.

If you're insistent upon having an animal, I'd definitely go for adoption over purchasing one of these luxury creatures.

I've no intention to flame OP, but I'd genuinely like to hear their reasoning behind wanting to own a Fennec/Genet.
>> Anonymous
>>118002
Adoption is irrelevant to this discussion. Why do you keep bringing it up?
>> Anonymous
>>118012

As a possible alternative to buying Fennec/Genet. Why does OP want said creatures?
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It's not a case of either/or. I have numerous domestic pets, the majority of which were adopted, and I plan to always have animals both domestic and exotic. Eventually, I'd like to get a Fennec. Of course, I would never seriously consider getting one unless I am financially ready to house and take care of one properly. Considering the expense, that won't be for a while.
>> Anonymous
Okay, fair enough.

I assumed it would be understood that I meant "get a domestic animal instead" when I said "adopt" because domestics are far more likely to be on the market for adoption than an exotic creature. Just now caught the ambiguity.
>> Anonymous
>>118021
What kind of cash does fox require and what for?
>> Anonymous
>>118033

To get a kit from a reputable breeder, it can cost between $1000 and $1500 dollars, plus shipping (a method I don't really trust) or travel costs. Depending on the distance between you and the breeder, that can be anywhere from $50 to $400 (or possibly even more). Then they will need some kind of enclosure for the time when they cannot be supervised, preferably as large as possible and costing (depending on the cage manufacturer or building materials if you do it yourself) somewhere between $200 and $900. Then a basic physical exam and vaccinations, preferably with a vet with Fennec experience, somewhere in the realm of $100. Add in various necessities like a harness, dishes, litter box, and food, you're looking at anywhere between $1500 to $3200, just for the initial investment.
>> Anonymous
>>117298
Fennec foxes are the pimps of the desert