First yes I said he would be a pet, which I don't really know what else you would call him if I will be taking care of this critter, loving feding him etc. But well, I wouldn't actually consider a mink a pet. I never said he was a rescue, I said I have a rescue. Big difference. This animal will be used in educational outings, to educate the public about fur farms.

Mink do not show up in rescue, that's just the way it is. They are not considered exotics so exotic rescues don't take them. Since they are fur bearing creatures they are usually euthanized or let go into the wild, which is an awful thing both for the surrounding ecosystem and the mink, who has no idea how to survive in the wild anyway.


I do not agree with tigers, bears, etc. being bred in captivity for pets. There are people out there who do it for conservations for zoos etc so that certain animals will be around in the future. As far as me breeding servals I have knowledge in animal husbandry, veterinary medicine etc. as anyone who plans to do this needs to. I have always worked with animals. A far as me wanting to breed servals they are not being bred as pets in no way. They are being bred for conservation of the species. To sell to zoos, other breeders for conservation etc. ALthough some people do own them as pets. You are entitled to your opionion, and me mine.

Yes there are MANY laws/licensing needed to breed any exotic or endangered animal. If you read I stated first off you would need a USDA license for anyone who seels/breeds/gives away an exotic pet. For buig game mammals you need a holding and propagating license, for endangered or threatened species you need a CITES permit. There are VERY strict requirements that need to be met but all of the people who issure these licenses. You need to feed the right food, have spacious enclosures, and they come inspect your facility BEFORE they issue the license. You have to meet all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.


As for my tortoise I have a California Desert Tortoise , yes heis endagered and not because of the pet trade. It is illegal to take them from the wild, let them back into the wild after they have been in captivity etc. If I were to breed him, which I am, it is for conservation and all babies become the property of the state and go to a facility where they will be prepped for release back into the wild after several years. These animals are dying in the wild, this is the only way to keep them here on this earth. By studying them, helping to find a cure for their respiratory illness etc. and to prep them for release back into the wild by a qalified biologist and veterinarian who watches their progress for several years. These animals are not endangered because of the pet trade (which it is illegal for them to do that anyway!) they are illegal because of a widespread upper respiratory illness. Also many are drowning in floods while in hybernation. Before you comment on a particular species please do your research.

I own exptic pets and I purchase exotics, however I still do rescue. I know what rescue is, I own one. Don't come here and tell me about my ethics because I know what they are and am bound to them with my heart and soul! Myhedgehog came from a breeder who I know who has very high requirements and most babies are reserved before being bred, which any responsible breeder makes sure to have at least 5 or more (depending on species) reserved before the breeding takes place.

A LOT of my animals were rescues. Like I said, you have your opinion and I have mine and you have heard it. Now stop with the finger pointing and get over it.