It’s almost midnight. I am sitting here at my window, watching the snowflakes falling. Whenever I see snow, I remember the holidays I used to spend with my grandparents when I was a child. I remember their neighbors had a beautiful dog and I would always stop at their gate and stroke him. I longed for a puppy of my own.
On my eleventh birthday, we were at my grandparents’ house. I woke up early and looked out of my window. It was snowing. I got dressed quickly and ran downstairs. I put on my coat and ran outside. While I was playing in the snow, I heard a strange noise. Suddenly, a little puppy ran out from behind the tree and jumped into my arms. “He’s for you, Danny,” my grandmother called. “Happy birthday!” I was so happy.
Why you mustn't keep wild animals as pets?
First of all, it is against the law to catch and keep wildlife. In many countries it is illegal for you to keep them. These laws exist because wild animals have special needs and it is difficult to keep them healthy and alive in captivity.
Secondly, a wild baby animal cannot eat the same foods you or your pet eat. It must have special foods.
Next, wild animals need to be with their own kind . A baby wild animal raised to be friendly to people and pets may not know what kind of creature it is, or how to behave with others of its own kind.
Furthermore, a wild baby animal raised by people may be cute but it will grow up to be a wild adult, and may become aggressive and dangerous in captivity.
Finally, unlike our pets, wild animals are not vaccinated for diseases, or dewormed, nor do they see a veterinarian regularly. Consequently, wild animals may carry infectious diseases and parasites that may be harmful to you or your pets. So, it is not a good idea to keep wild animals as pets.
