Every day I see caracals and other exotic animals on TikTok or Instagram and think about how beautiful they are, how cool it seems to have one living with you--and how I would never want that responsibility. Case in point? An African caracal cat has escaped its home and police have warned citizens to not approach the animal and call them for assistance should they see it.
What's really concerning is that this is one of three cats that escaped--and that they've escaped a few times before! I wouldn't be able to keep an animal like that, given the danger it presents, but I'm also not so sure the owner should, either. Wild animals aren't pets and if you can't protect your neighborhood from your pets, you really shouldn't have them.
What do you think? Have you ever owned an exotic pet or known someone who has? Share your experiences in the chat.