I don't know how all of you feel about someone having a wallaroo for a pet but I don't think it's a good idea.
Here's why:
- Wallaroos live in Australia
- They thrive in a hot, arid environment
- They prefer to live in mountainous pastures
- They can jump horizontally up to 13 feet
- Wallaroos are very agile and athletic; they enjoy rock climbing and digging for water
So why on earth would some guy in the middle of North Dakota (uh, cold and flat) think it's a good idea to have a pet wallaroo?! I HAVE NO IDEA. If you have any experiences or information contrary to my opinions please share...
I think this guy got his wallaroo at a place called Schreiner Farms in Washington. Schreiner Farms says they, "raise approximately 20 species of exotic animals for fun and profit."I am reminded of one of my favorite quotations:
Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals "love" them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives, love them more. ~Edwin Way Teale, Circle of the Seasons, 1953
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I couldn't agree more. This story made it in my local paper this week (in Lewiston, Idaho), and I was absolutely appalled that anyone would keep this creature as a "pet." I'm afraid that some people will see the cute picture that went along with the article and be tempted to go out and get a wallaroo. I can only hope that the high price of obtaining and caring for wallaroos will at least dissuade the average moron from getting one.
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