he's only one (1) years old and i love lions and plus he's up for adoption and he's cute...i want a pet that i can love and care for.
2007-01-12 14:36:00 · 20 answers · asked by daisy_momma13 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you mean adoption as in sponser, I would not see why she would mind. If you mean adoption as in allow you to keep at home, I would ask you look at http://www.shambala.org first and see a preserve that many of wild cats people adopt as 'pets' ultimately end up. They are the lucky ones. Many are abandoned entirely when their 'owners' decide they were not prepared for what raising a wild animal domestically would really mean. Before you say it would be different for you, keep in mind that all of those people probably thought the same thing. It is not the same as taking a breed of domestic house cat and saying it is the environment they grow up in that determines how they are. Certainly environments make a difference, but the reality is these are animals that ARE wild and they deserve to be free or in a preserve. If you truly love lions and want to help them, look into sponsoring one of Shambala's wild cats and possibly into becoming a Zoologist or working in wildlife management. I would also encourage you to watch the movie "Born Free." Please, please in your heart you know the best thing you can do to save that cub is anonymously report the people selling him to the authorities and/or to Shambala so they can come and get him.
2007-01-12 14:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by shasser2 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Give it up, you're not getting a lion. How about a kitten they are cute too. Go to your humane shelter, those kittens could really use your love and care. As of the lion, maybe you could try to find it a home, such as a zoo where there will be more room for it. If an adoption fee is stopping a proper facility from adopting the lion, put together a fundraiser for Pharoh.
2007-01-12 15:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to some websites where big cats are rescued. You will find out just how bad an idea it is to have a lion as a pet. They are wild killers that also cost thousands of dollars every few months just to feed, let alone housing and medical needs. Even at places where they know how to care for big cats, the workers have been killed and lost arms because the lion wanted to play with or eat the keepers. You are probably like 11 years old. There is a reason why you have a mom that makes the rules. Listen to your mom and thank her for keeping you safe.
2007-01-12 14:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt theres an actual lion up for adoption anywhere in the United States. You will never, ever convince your mother to get you a lion. A lion eats dozens of pounds of meat in a day. Not only that the cage and security you'd need would cost more than your house. That and it somewhere along the line it will probably maul you to death, if not right away. Sorry.
2007-01-13 10:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by nindash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. BAD IDEA.
DO not get a lion. at all. ever. They are wild animals and will attach even when properly trained. This is why so many lions end up being put to death each year because somone wants a cute adorable cub and then it grows up and kills someone. Unless you are incrediably rich and VERY well trained with this particular animal (and just how you phrased it, it seems not, since I assume you are living at home and have to ask your mom) you should NEVER EVER even think about doing this. Who would even have a lion for adoption?!? Who would adopt one out to anyone with children or teenagers?
Unless you are a trained proffesional zoo technician that has MANY years experiance under your belt you should not attmpt this at all.
Please. Buy a cat. Please please.
2007-01-12 14:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by barbedwirecat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lions ARE NOT PETS ! You can never completely take the "wild" out of a wild animal. I think it's mean to try and make "pets" out of them. Many ppl who do this end up getting hurt and then the animal has to be put down. Are you going to be able to afford all of the meat this lion is going to eat. Do you know the HUGE and STRONG fence you will need for this animal. Do you know how HUGE and STRONG this lion is going to get. Do you have the proper training to handle this animal or the permits to own it? Get a domesticated kitten.
2007-01-12 15:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by anemonecanadensis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a pet you can love and care for. BUT they get dangerous when instinct kicks in. What will you do when he's 7 feet long or however long they get and they knock into furniture wherever they go? Thats one problem, there just really big. All animals can learn bad habits though, and if this cub mouthes at your hand when he's young he might do it when he has sharp teeth. If you want a pet, choose a cat or dog, not a wild animal.
2007-01-13 02:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want a pet u can love and care for, get a cat
Lions may be cute as a cub but they are ment for the wild and can turn on you as the lion gets older
2007-01-12 14:46:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think lions would be good pets because they could turn the tables on you if you do something wrong, Lions were meant for the wild, not to be kept as housepets, it's just not in their nature.
2007-01-12 14:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by Exhibit A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By telling her that you'll assume full responsability if it eats your brother or father.
I want a zebra very badly. I know, ridiculous but it's true. But I can't until I'm well on my way, know a LOT about working with challenging equines, and when I'm the only one liable. Wait until you're old enough to assume responsability for such a dangerous animal.
2007-01-14 06:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋