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Larry Guzman

Ms. Figueroa

Senior English Pd. 3

2 November 2018

Rare Creatures in Need of Help

Across the jungle, forest, desert and sea are animals being tormented by people just for

money. Sooner or later, the animals that we know will end up endanger and children who love

seeing the animals will miss out and seeing them. The wonderful animals that live right now

should be seen by our children to know that everyone is different and have special traits. Some

people believe owning an exotic animal is too dangerous, and would not work well with other

people in your neighborhood. It would only be dangerous if going in the field without knowing

nothing about the importance of keeping an exotic animal happy and safe. People who own an

exotic animal don’t have them in a small house or apartment. It’s not enough room for both the

animal and owner. This is why it’s not a huge problem to begin with, but there have been a few

people that have been traumatized. Some owners didn’t watch over their pet and was able to seek

in the neighbor’s house. This man had a snake as a pet and live in a normal house with a bunch

of neighbors. He had his snake with him and he went to go do something else, leaving the snake

unattended, and the snake went to the neighbor’s house which scared the owner near to death.

That is terrible responsibility and he was not suited to own a snake as a pet. That person got sued

and had to put his snake in a zoo cage which is a confined place for pets like those. People who

own an exotic animal are usually outside of the U.S. because, they find no problem living with

their favorite animal. They have the space the animal needs and the nutrients it will need to be

happy and healthy. If you were to get a lion as a pet then you’ll need lots of meat, fruit and
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vegetables to keep it happy and full. Being prepared for that kind of responsibility is a huge step

because not everyone is suited to own a lion as a pet. If the animal’s need are not met then they

could leave their owner, and find there food somewhere else. Letting the animal roam around

freely can cause people to be scared and other animals as well. If that were to happen then either

the animal will get hurt or it will be the people that will get injured. If the animals don’t attack

you then they could carry some sort of disease that can kill a human being. Some animals are

known to be carrying some sort of disease because they are in the wild and don’t have any

vaccines to make them immune those virus. If we were able to help the animals and getting them

healthy so they can live a long life then it’s a step to making them into great pets. I believe if we

continue to leave the animal in the wild they would be fine but there is a lot of bad situation that

can occur in the wild. Hunters will continue to kill them for their materials and can be hunted

down to almost extinction. If the animal is not killed by hunters then it would be something else

that’s even more dangerous that could kill them all. A new type of virus that evolves from the

other ones that they carry and it could kill each and every animal that is infected with that

disease. Leaving the animals helpless and endanger which will lead to children not be able to see

the animals in person. Our kids will wonder what they were like and only be able to see recorded

versions of them which is not the same as the real deal. Every animal has a heart and a brain that

makes them unique, and very interesting so the way they act is like no other animal in the world.

Taking that away from our children’s is not a smart idea. If we help the animals stay healthy and

happy then each of them won’t be so aggressive to any person they come in contact with. It

would be another step closer to helping the animals on earth and, protecting the creatures around

the world. My way of helping the exotic animals become amazing pets without having too much

trouble to go through is people need to know the basic of animals by going to school, and getting
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a bachelor’s degree in biology. It shows that you know how each creature acts and how to

approach to the animals without being seen as a villain. You won’t have such trouble trying to

get one as a pet, approaching them without any weapons, and mostly with food they won’t attack

you right off the bat. If you get a higher degree in biology then it proves more that you’re suited

to own an exotic animal. Doing this is a great way of spending your free time with something

important that would benefit you and the world. Helping the animals stay safe and help them

continue living a longer life. You have to be prepared to own an exotic animal because it’s a lot

of responsibilities. The people of America, owning an exotic animal as a pet is not a bad idea. If

you were to have one in your house it would benefit you and the animal. Other countries already

own exotic animals and they have no problem keeping them safe and healthy. They have no

problem because they are prepared and have to knowledge to treat the animal’s right.

Owning an exotic animal as a pet is not a bad idea for the people who are willing to make

a commitment with the animals. Each animal is not the same, they don’t all share the same

violent need unless they feel threatened. Understanding how each animal behaves is something

people should learn if they want to approach one. According to Dr. Dan Meakin,” If you are

buying an exotic pet to be cool, you need to take a step back for and really think about the

purchase and make sure it is right for you and for the animal.” Making that commitment with the

animal is important. You need to have time because animals also have feelings because they

have a heart and a brain. Buying an exotic animal just because you want to look cool is not the

best idea because it takes a huge responsibility to keep it happy and safe. Some exotic animals

don’t live as long as a dog or cat because of how dangerous they live. According to M Dolly,”

Dog and cats usually live many years. Some exotic animals have shorter lifespans, which means

they are less of a long term commitment for their owner.” It’s sad to know that amazing animals
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pass away because of how dangerous they live. That’s the way of life but we can help the

animals live a long happy life before they all die. Some people are able to make that commitment

and help the animals live long and not end up endanger. Owning exotic animals are not a bad

idea because any animal is a good pet. Only if the owner is able to make that determination and

has the education to do so.

Each animal can be very easy to live with because of how their traits help them live in the

wild. They could help around the house with the little things that most people can’t do. Every

animal have some sort of amazing features that would benefit around the owner’s house. They

could keep insects, bugs and parasites away from your house, which is why there is no need to

buy chemicals for your house. According to M. Dolly,” there is a great diversity of wild animals

so any owner can find a pet that suits her/his needs.” Insects and bugs will no longer enter your

house because the animal that you choose could help you with keeping them out. You will

always need someone to take care of the bugs so why not have your exotic animal take care of it

for you. Each animal is smart and know what things that can be cleaned or removed. Sometimes

they can be a bother and do things that aren’t supposed to but that’s how they end up learning.

According to M. Dolly,” some exotic pets have other advantages.” Exotic animals are unique

animals that can’t be replace or cloned. Some animals can take care of themselves in they have

the correct materials and easy to use. Animals can be very helpful if one were to own one and

can make both the animal and owner live better.

Exotic animals are being hunted down for their hair, fur, teeth, fangs and claws so they

can sell them for money. Even in their own environment they are being taken down. There are

other things that hurt the animals because we leave them in the wild with no protection. Stopping

the people who cause animals to be abused and make them homeless. According to Dr. Dan
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Meakin,” if the animal has lost their territory because of civilization encroachment… by people

that were not caring for the animal property and you have the expertise and appreciation of the

animal to give it a good home, then the animal is probably better off with you.” People who take

down trees or removes other properties of the animal is very messed up. Forcing the animal to

move and find a new safe place can be very dangerous. Helping them stay in a home where they

won’t have to worry about that is better for the animals. The hunters who take the animals by

force is even worse. Capturing them and taking them away from their family is so cruel that I

don’t understand how someone can do that to a family. According to Dr. Dan Meakin,” many

exotic animals are being taken form the wild, often less than humane ways. This causes the

animal in fear, trauma and extreme stress.” An animal goes through emotional thoughts just like

a mother would because it create a child and would like to raise them. When they are taken away

from that it’s really bad. Having ones child being taken away because they want to sell him/her

for money is not really a very good idea to earn money. Animals who are hunted are one day

going to be endangered if no one stops the hunters. If they do end up endanger then our children

won’t be able to see the animals that we knew.

Each animal can be friendly if you approach it without showing any type of fear or

danger. Some animals can be a threat because of how wild the animal is. Animals are always

trying to find ways to continue living and places to be safe. From the times we took them away

from their home and children is what makes them dangerous. According to The Dangers of

Keeping Exotic Pets,” they also pose safety and health risks to their possessors and any person

coming into contact with.” Wild animals are hard to get near because of the history they have

went though. They also don’t like strangers who trespass their territory because they feel

threatened. Some exotic animals have disease with them and if bringing them here in the U.S.
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would be a problem for the people. According to The Dangers of Keeping Exotic Pets,” exotic

animals pose serious health risk to humans. Many exotic animals are carriers of zoonotic disease

such as herpes B, monkey pox and salmonellosis all of which are communicable to humans.”

Animals don’t live long because they carry those diseases. Helping them by finding cures so they

can live longer. The dangers of owning an exotic animal is not as dangerous as it seems because

not every animal that people own is dangerous or a threat to other people.

Some people around the world already own an exotic pet because they are rich and pay

people that are well educated that know how to take care of them. Getting an exotic animal as a

pet is so cool but if you want one to just look cool then you’re not on the right path. According to

One Green Planet.org,” many exotic pet owners are not prepared to provide full grown tigers,

lions and bears with tens of pounds of raw meat.” The owners who are not ready to provide that

much food is not ready to give them a good home as well. Not being prepared to take care of the

animal will not help you or the animal so having the education is important. Getting an exotic pet

requires time of your own so you can keep it happy, which is very important. According to The

Dangers of Keeping Exotic Pets,” if and when the individual realizes he/she can no longer care

for an exotic pet, he/she usually turns to zoos and other institutions such as sanctuaries to relieve

him/her of the responsibility.” People who say they are ready because they owned a dog or cat

are usually not ready. Keeping the animal happy requires lots of procedures and those are only

able to achieve of the person has the knowledge. In order to be fully prepared you must have the

space, money and education to keep the animal. Getting an animal because it looks cool is not a

great way to start off to own an animal.

While that may be the case, exotic animals could make great companions only if you

know how to treat the animal because each animal love food and taming them with food could be
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a start. Each animal needs something to eat so giving them food on the daily might make them

realize you are there to only help them. If you do get an animal in your house then it will help

you in some things that could have bothered you and wanted to deal with all the time but didn’t

have time. Well some animals each bugs or insects and that can help you with your infestation.

Buying the food for the animal might seem like a lot but if you give them the nutritious it needs

it won’t be as bad as you may think. So being prepared is key to everything for wanting to own

an exotic animal, if you’re not ready then you’ll need more to think it though. The disease that go

around the world are able to be stopped and scientists are being able to cure those illness. That’s

not a huge problem so we could still help the animals be healthier and live a longer life.

Owning an exotic animal as a companion is a good idea because they have amazing traits

and can help you out a smile in your face. Each animal have the need of attacking because they

either feel threatened by the people or other animal, or they could be hungry and are just looking

for a good meal. So having a smart approach to the animal and caring for their needs is a good

way to keep the animal happy and others safe. Some animals can do things that people can’t do

without help from other people or tools. Keeping a place bug free is something they can take care

of. The beautiful that are being hunted down by humans will eventually put them to the point

where they will be endanger. Giving them a home will prevent that from happening and our

children will get the chance to see the amazing animals. Having an exotic animal as a pet is a

great way to keep them safe and live longer. Some of our kids didn’t get to see the animals that

were alive in the past because they went extinct. They were amazing creature with incredible

features and were no longer able to be see for the kids. If they learn this then it helps them have a

better heart and better mind set to what they want to do.
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