• Poppa_Mo@lemmy.world
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    22 days ago

    Yeah it’s the same thing some homeless folks do in the United States if they’re sick or the weather is bad.

    Commit a silly non-violent crime and let yourself get caught. Free food, medical, room and board until your court date.

  • Rose Thorne(She/Her)@lemm.ee
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    22 days ago

    This is also a problem rehabbers can face! Some patients just don’t want to go, they had the good life and absolutely refuse to wild back up. This is why minimizing direct handling and human socialization as much as possible is a key step.

    It’s easy to see why people can think of wild animals like pets when you see them act like that. We all want the same basic thing, in the end. To be comfortable.

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      22 days ago

      while my logic knows it’s impossible, highly dangerous to the eco system, dangerous to humans, and dangerous to animals

      can we just go and domesticate all the animals please? 🥺 i want to snuggle with squirrels and give hugs to red pandas, maybe even ride a bear a little, give them all pats and the best treats

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        16 days ago

        I don’t want to domesticate the animals - it’s cruel because we can barely keep the ones we have mentally healthy

        I just want animal friends. I don’t need to own them, they don’t need to live with me, but I want them to come visit for pets and the occasional treat

        And I could do it too… I’m very good at getting the trust of animals. You just have to establish a common language and show yourself to be trustworthy over time. But that requires being able to live somewhere with a healthy ecosystem…