This happens often, but circumstances vary. - Decision to have children
- Decision to take a job in another area, transfer
- Promotion; longer work hours
- Can no longer afford food or medical expenses
- Realization as animal matures a lack of experience is present and fear sets in
- Loss of interest
They are wild animals. You cannot make them pets. If you can no longer keep your exotic, there are a few things you can do to safeguard this animals future.
There are approximately 50 exotic cat sanctuaries in the U.S. Some specialize in cats, others will house other types of exotics also. Do some research. You may have made the mistake of not doing all your homework when you purchased this animal. Don’t let history repeat itself. Check into a few different rescue operations. Remember, the best facility may not be the closest. Ask questions, is the facility a non-profit or for profit organization. Is this a last stop sanctuary? This means that the animal will remain at the chosen facility for the rest of his or her life. The animal will not be placed in another home or sold to a dealer or roadside zoo. Tigers For Tomorrow offers exotics in need of a home, a permanent and safe place to live out their lives. We do not transfer our animals to another facility to make room for another more attractive animal. Always look into the breeding policy. Tigers For Tomorrow maintains a strict NO BREEDING policy for animals permanently placed with us. We feel that the problems today begin with the lack of any regulations on breeding. Many non-for-profits who call themselves sanctuaries, will breed to sell the babies to support their cause. What experience and training do the caretakers at that facility possess. What are the facility safety rules? What is the history of the other residents who live at the facility? Unfortunately, the facility which may be the best suited for your animal may not be the least expensive. Always be aware when there are no costs evolved. Ask the faculty how they can financially afford to take your cat. Remember, it’s up to you; the owner to make sure the animal ends up somewhere safe. You’ve seen the pet-free to good home ads in the paper; a young man or woman appears at your front door with two kids looking for the perfect family pet. In reality, unknowingly gave your beloved pooch to a class b animal dealer who supplies research labs with specimens for experiments. No, tigers are not used in research labs. The point is that many organizations who consider themselves a sanctuary will accept animals for alternative plans. Responsibility often continues after the transfer of ownership. These animals cost a lot to transport and care for. Check into each sanctuary's' individual long-term care plan. |
