2006-09-20 17:06:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i don't think so love.. unless you wanna die
2006-09-23 14:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by sara_s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a serious question? That isn't even legal in most places unless you are qualified and licensed.
I can't even take this question seriously..... are you SERIOUSLY that daft that you don't see why that's a bad idea? Do you live under a rock?
Ok, I'll give you something to think about, just in case you really mean this (yeah right). Find out how much meat a captive tiger eats in a day. You do the footwork, I'm not going to... multiply that by the price per pound of the quality of food a healthy animal would need. If you can afford that, as well as adequate housing for the creature, then email me and I will humor you and give you more reasons why you shouldn't try to keep a tiger as a pet.
Geezzz.
2006-09-20 17:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by Tabikat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wild animals are not pets. especially tigers. sure they are adorable when they are young. only experienced animal handlers liek people who work at zoo's and know the animlas personalities shoudl look after them. tigers are extremely dangerous. there is a place in florida that takes large felines like lions and tigers because there are people out there who have them as pets. they end up getting killed by the animals even though they thought that they were safe. so they have to take and abandoned animals. do you have the money to even support a tiger? they said that each of their 35 cats eat 20 pounds of meat a day. will you be able to buy 20 lbs of raw meet per day to feed the large animal that will be 4 times the size of you? i dont think so.
stick to a dog. or get the smaller nicer version of a tiger.....a cat.
but wild animals should not be kept as pets.
plus if the tiger would escape it would probably have to be killed before it kills someone or something.
2006-09-21 10:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exotics can be fun and wonderful to raise. Don't just assume that because it's not for everyone, that you can't do it. BUT--I agree with some of the other answers that you should learn as much as you possibly can from others who have raised the species you are interested in getting. Some of the animals I have raised I studied for years before getting because 1- they were quite expensive or difficult to find in my part of the United States, so it took awhile. 2- there were housing and feeding requirements that I had to prepare for so I could keep healthy animals.
I suggest that while you are deciding if you will choose to raise your own tigers you check online for licensing requirements in your area, check with others who raise them and find out what kind of cage you will need, and where you can get the materials for a price you can handle. Training- if necessary is something you should learn to do, or find someone who you can afford to pay that is willing to work with you. Find out what requirements for food- how much meat, what other foods are necessary, and can you get a whole beef at a time cut in the size pieces you'll need ( maybe you can keep it in a freezer and thaw a couple of day's worth at a time) It should be less expensive to get it cut that way than the fancy cut and wrap usually done for humans consumption.
It's possible that, after finding all the facts you will decide tigers are not for you after all. Don't be discouraged. There are other fascinating exotics that may be a better choice. I have raised lots of different species, and found some to be interesting, but not for me.
I personally know several people who keep tigers. There is special licensing you will need to have. You can contact me for further information at yahoo.com if you decide you are interested in learning more, and I can put you in contact with others who are experienced at this.
~ Bluebellle
2006-09-20 18:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bluebellle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Do A search on Tiger sanctuaries USA, and look at all of them.
Tiger haven is one such place. They are Chocka block full of tigers that folks wanted to raise as pets...
I work with wildlife and I love tigers and I would love to have one...
BUT
Unless you have acreage to give it about a 4 acre enclosure to roam freely which also means 12 foot high fences designed to keep them in and clearing trees away from fencelines and you have the unreal amount of money to feed them, and pay for VET care
Dont do it.
If you love them nd want to spend time around them.. try volunterring at one of the sanctuaries or visiting one.....
Tigers just dont make good pets.. sorry
Also ..dont know where you live,.. but
Its illegal in most states and even if it is not you must have permits both on a state and federal level and since they are in process of changing these laws on the federal level ,..you could end up having it taken away once they change the federal laws..
No big cat or other wild animal will make a good pet, really....
Sorry if this is not what you wanted to hear.
I really do urge you to volunteer at a local sanctuary, zoo or even with a wildlife rehabber if you have any near you.
If you disclose your state I can provide you with a list of places.
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-09-21 05:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Wismom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not OK to keep a wild animal as a pet. In fact, in most places in the US it is illegal. People of course get them and then they are dumped on animal sanctuaries when humans find out that they are not "suitable" to have around the house.
Do you have any idea what it would cost you to feed a full-grown tiger? Every bit as much weekly as the meat budget is for a family of four monthly. Do you think a tiger would use a litter box?
Would you want to have to clean up after the animal in your house? Do you think you would be able to go in a cage to clean up after and feed a wild tiger without risking your life?
The whole idea is ridiculous and very unfair to any unfortunate animal you would get.
2006-09-20 17:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Wild animals are just that, wild. They do not belong in your home, or in a residential community or even a farm. They are not pets, they have no interest in being your pet. Cats and dogs have been bred to be tractable and relate to humans. Even then if a cat or dog goes feral it can be dangerous to people. If you want a wild animal go to the shelter and adopt the one no one else wants to. This is the feral cat.
My husband brought home a baby possum, we raised it, and released it in a forest preserve. It had no place in my home and was much happier free.
2006-09-21 08:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by nokhada5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea.
If you have enough land and can contain the animal you might be able to provide a reasonable home for a tiger, but very few people have that available, and local laws might prohibit owning exotic animals.
Tigers can never be as predictably tame as a domestic animal. Get a tabby cat, squint your eyes and pretend he's a tiger.
2006-09-20 17:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No. No.
They will always be wild. When they get older, they will be much harder to take care of, and much much more dangerous. If he gets loose by accident or comes in contact with strangers, it could be deadly. Plus, they can turn on you because they are wild and it is just part of their nature. There are so many wild animals that end up in zoos, refuges, or dead because their owners just can't handle them when they become adults and the animals can't survive in the wilderness after being raised as pets.
That is sad & unfair to the animal.
2006-09-20 17:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by lisakay_tx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need proper certification and training before you even think about raising wild animals....and chances are, a tiger would eat you alive if you have to resort to asking a question like this.
2006-09-20 17:14:19 · answer #10 · answered by Shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all wild animals ARE NOT pets no matter if raised from babies or what they will ALWAYS be a wild animal, if given the right circumstances your "pet" tiger will still eat you.....2ndly you have to obtain A LOT of special permits/liscenses/and other legalities to be able to do so you must also be preparred for VERY high regular vet bills as tigers are NOT domesticated animals & prices for thier vacinations(they need speciall ones as they are more susceptable to disease being out of their natural habitats) not to mention the special diet that will be required, did you know that a grown tiger can eat up to 200lbs of meat daily & this has to be fresh meat as tigers are not scavengers.....then you will have to be able to house your tiget, you cant just let it roam free in your house & certainly not in your back yard, they require LARGE enclosed escape proof habitats to keep then happy, well exercised & unable to get out & eat your neighbors pets & children.....very wealthy and/or famous people have had tigers as pets but being as tigers are endangered species I do believe that it isnt allowed w/out being specially trained in animal preservation/husbandry/rearing there is A LOT of responsibility & time entailed to keeping a wild cat not to mention just having one isnt doing their species ANY good as far as continuing the species so unless your some type of conservationist or zoo I doubt you will be able to acquire the legalities required to keep one.....they are not just overgrown house cats they are WILD animals and should be kept that way
2006-09-20 17:18:28 · answer #11 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋