07-09-2014, 12:42 AM
I am inclined to agree with LPC. People sometimes, have no idea what the animal will be like when it grows up! One very happy ending to a similar tale, was the story of Christian the lion. But in that case, the two men who were caretakers had an acute sense of responsibility, and contacts, to make sure the lion got what he needed, or as close as they could get.
Animals are living things, with feelings and individual needs, and yet the laws about keeping them are nothing like as strong as they are for owning a car! I think an 'exam' would be a good idea for anyone considering adopting/buying a pet! At least a written exam, which would show the potential owner's ability to care for the animal of their choice.
And stiff penalties for treating an animal incorrectly.
Animals are living things, with feelings and individual needs, and yet the laws about keeping them are nothing like as strong as they are for owning a car! I think an 'exam' would be a good idea for anyone considering adopting/buying a pet! At least a written exam, which would show the potential owner's ability to care for the animal of their choice.
And stiff penalties for treating an animal incorrectly.
