families that create tiger as domestic puppy

You will risk playing with a "kitten" of more than 300 kilograms and three meters in length, and scary, is capable of killing with one kick? For a family of Maringa is not intimidated by these things, and keeps not one, but seven of those pets at home! This is the brave family Borges, who has Bengal tigers as pets.



The saga began in 2005, when Ary - the head of the family and father of three daughters - decided to rescue two tigers belonging to a circus in the region to prevent the animals were still being mistreated. Since then, the number of animals increased as well as the problems of Borges.

court battle

However well intentioned, the truth is that Ary has no experience with these cats, and after being denounced, now faces a battle in court for the right to keep their big cats at home. According to the family, two animals adopted in 2005 - and living loose in the house! - Behave as if it were two domestic kittens, or drink milk in baby bottles, climb on furniture, play and love touring by car.


As explained Ary, there are many animals that die in zoos for lack of supervision. For Paraná, and the tigers are well cared for in your possession and count on the care of a large team of veterinarians, he was also helping with the preservation and conservation of species. However, Ary and his family feel persecuted.

Madness?

Although Borges have a license to keep animals at home, IBAMA recommended that the document be confiscated and the cats are neutered. In addition, the authorities have claimed that the tigers Bengal should not be domesticated, and that in case of leakage, pose a risk to the townspeople.


Ary defends himself by saying that since it adopted the Tigers - who, by the way, are called Dan and Tom - animals never attacked anyone, and ensured that there is no risk that the animals from escaping. On the other hand, big cats behavior experts say it's crazy to have these animals at home, and it's just a matter of time until some terrible accident happens.


In fact, tigers are not the only animals that Borges have at home! The family also creates two lions, a monkey and a chihuahua - poor! And you, the reader, think that Borges should have the right to keep animals? You know someone who has animals of this size at home? Be sure to have your say in the comments.