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What a wonderul movie, and

posted 12 years ago by bizzyziggy
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also so tragically sad. I had no idea so many of these type of pets were out there. I was amazed and appalled that places like the exotic "swap meets" even existed. It was disheartening to see the children there, and how they have been raised by their parents to accept this behavior.

I think about my pet house-cats. I love them and they love me, but if they were just double the size that they are, they could seriously hurt me. This could just be from playing, and just like any animal, they have feelings and can get angry, jealous, etc... and act on it. Sure, lions appear to be beautiful creatures, and I'm sure I would love to pet them and love them, but I know better. They are still wild and can't help their actions. Hell, who hasn't been hurt my a person they trust and love.

I will never understand how people are into snakes. I just don't get it. Never, ever.

These people who buy these animals should be forced to watch this movie, to educate them, help them understand. Unfortunately, I think this country of mine has tipped beyond a certain point. It's become all about ME, ME, ME and not hard work or morals, or what you can do to make a better place, only, what can you give me for doing nothing. That people actually elected this current administration is very telling.

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[–] trilbynhiss 10 years ago

I thought it was kind of funny how people were calling 911 in a panic to report mountain lions. They're common where I'm from and people know not to let their small animals out alone. These fruitcakes acted like the cat was going to come through a window to rip their throats out.

[–] amandaef2000-917-397520 11 years ago

I do not know why anyone would want snakes either but I also know there is a difference in someone having a corn snake then say a cobra or burmese python. I am more of a dog person but I like cats and cats are beautiful. It is nice to see a cat owner see their cat for what it is. I think some people get wolves and large cats because they are beautiful creatures. I can understand that because yes they are beautiful animals. Sadly, they are so focused on the animal's beauty and do not see them as animals with insticts nor know orare able to provided for their needs. I remember going to the Cedar Cove Feline Conservation Sanctuary in Lousiburg Kansas (http://kansastravel.org/cavecovecats.htm). For some people seeing them play with a basketball or bat their paw at heavy rope will make them think why they are like a big puddy cat. Or think my cat at home bats at string or plays with those small toy balls. Yes, but your cat at home is not the size of a tiger.

[–] GSmith9072 10 years ago

I will never understand how people are into snakes. I just don't get it. Never, ever.

Isn't it sad how some people aren't just like you? The world is indeed a tragic place!

This movie was made for the same type of idiots that were likely responsible for the Salem Witch trials back in the day.

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[–] wishiwaschriscastile 10 years ago

You own snakes? That's what your post implies. Honestly, you're probably the idiot here.

[–] GSmith9072 10 years ago

I have 7 snakes, not like that matters. What idiot calls someone an idiot for owning pets?

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