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I just want to point out to you that dogs, cats and livestock were domesticated for a certain purpose. People started domesticating livestock for food. They kept dogs to guard the livestock (and their home/family). And they started feeding the cats that kept the rodents away. So for those pets there that you put in the same category as foxes and stuff there was a reason to domesticate them. They were USEFUL. Well what's the use of a fox? Ohh it's so cute and cuddly and omg I'm gonna be so special that I have a freaking fox as a pet! There's a difference between the people back then that needed the animals and started to feed them and eventually they stayed with them or people holding wild animals captive and getting them used to being dependant and caged just because they are so cute. It's just selfish.

Foxes can be used for hunting small game. (rabbits, rats, other small creatures of the like) There. Made the point you were getting at and I am CERTAIN that there are owners that do specifically this. Also, by your logic, current owners should not own pets because they aren't using them as tools for a need? If you own any pet whatsoever, and you don't use it for something, you are a hypocrite. The reason people own a pet is for companionship. It's so they can have a friend that doesn't want or need a reason to be a friend. That is more than enough of a reason to own a pet that suits you and your personality. If it is a fox, snake, or bird so be it. Don't persecute OP for wanting a specific type of partner.

My logic doesn't say that cats and dogs are still needed for their original purpose. I'm only justifying their domestication because many people on here seem to use them as the ultimate argument so that humans should be allowed to domesticate any animal they want. Also, I see your point in owning a pet because you want a companion. I still think it's selfish to pick a wild animal and say "Hey, I want you as my friend. I'm gonna capture you and start breeding you so one day all your decendants will live in captivity, depending on us." I'm not blaming OP personally, I'm blaming the human way of thinking they can own whatever they want. ( --> The people that started domesticating wild animals)

You keep saying this, but I don't exactly understand (not meaning to be offensive, just genuinely confused.) It's been brought up too many times, but it still comes to the dog/cat thing (not RIGHT to it, but something like that.) There are people who can be allergic to all types of animals, but hey - a fox is the perfect thing, and they aren't. Everyone is just so different, which is the thing. It's all just different preference. Though I believe it boils down whether you're a responsible animal owner or not.

Foxes make better pets than most cats and dogs

Well I respect your opinion, but that's all it is. Who's to say such things like this is better then that? Sounds to me like a matter of personal choice.

you hit it on the nose sir!

Thank you for speaking up! :) There are domesticated raccoons and such - just because no one really hears about it, doesn't mean it isn't happening (and most of these animals for several, several years.) I know why people don't speak up about them either - because of the fact that there are others who claim we are being "cruel" and "selfish." If we were seeking attention, wouldn't you hear about this more often? (By the way - the half-dog/half-wolf thing = yes. It all depends on training and where they grow. That is what really factors into anything. If you're dedicated, then there isn't a problem. Well, there may be some but as long as you correct it then you're doing fine.)

exactly this! If foxes and other exotic pets were only being owned because we think they are cute and cuddly, why aren't these ditzy bimbos with tons of money walking around with foxes in their handbags instead of handbags made of foxes with little yippy dogs in them?

Ah, I'm sorry - my comment said half-dog/half-wolf! :) You originally said 75% wolf, and that makes me admire you even more!

Well thank you. Also, your picture reminds me of another wild animal that's proven itself invaluable for many reasons.

DOGS dig. Foxes are a dog. Foxes dig. If you own a dog you shouldn't know it will try to dig at some point.

Or Game of Thrones. I'll start: THAT SHOW SUCKS! There. Thread jacked.

an abortion during the Syrian civil war?

Foxes are dogs? lmao

OP likes exotic animals. Why are you even mentioning a dog??? Do people nor understand!

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