Carolyn's Daily Posts: 2011

October 23, 2011

Why Own Lions and Tigers?

CAROLYN’S DAILY POSTS: 2011

WHY OWN LIONS AND TIGERS?

     Collecting exotic pets is considered fascinating by some people.

     Why are they drawn to having these pets?

     There is almost a machismo with guys who want to keep lions and tigers in their backyard for t heir own enjoyment and amusement. They almost feel like it makes them more interesting or more of a real man to say they go home at night and hang out with their tiger.*

 

     Terry Thompson, 62, of Zanesville, Ohio, had a collection of exotic animals, including lions, tigers, black bears, grizzly bears and wolves. His neighbor described him as (more…)