Discuss the pros and cons of keeping a giraffe as a pet.

[Bunny]

I've always loved giraffes, and I would dearly love to have one, but I already have two dogs and two cats. I'm not sure the landlord would allow me to have a giraffe. Plus, my backyard is kind of small. However, it *is* fenced in, and there are a couple of tall trees he/she could eat from.

So, how 'bout it? Should I get a giraffe, or not? And, are there any rescue organizations for giraffes? I'd rather rescue one than pay a breeder.

[lost-in-nj]

1. I just think the

cleanup would be horrendous...


and I don't think they make poop bags that big!!!


:rofl:


beautiful animals though!!!!


lost

[Bunny]

2. This might work:

:rofl:

[deucemagnet]

3. Pro: neighborhood squirrels will be cleaner.

[Bunny]

4. Thanks! This will be good ammunition if I have to face a zoning board or something.

:thumbsup:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. if it ever gets a sore throat --

that would be a bitch ;)

[Bunny]

8. I'll have to brush on my knitting skills, so I can have a nice scarf at the ready.

[Richardo]

6. They're so NOISY

:dunce:

[Bunny]

7. Yeah, but at night maybe I could throw a pillowcase over its head or something.

Don't they cover bird's cages to keep them quiet at night? :shrug:

:hi: Richie!

[Richardo]

9. You'll need one of these, then.

:hi: Bunny!

[flvegan]

10. There IS a giraffe rescue in Kenya.

I'm sure the downside is going to be in the paperwork.

And the travel accomadations.

And the stepping over your fence to wander the neighborhood.

[Bunny]

13. Gawd, they can step over the fence???

I thought it would be content to stay in my tiny back yard, as compared to the vase emptiness of the African savannah. Damn.

[PeaceNikki]

11. PRO: You can feed your unwieldy neighborhood kids to it

[Bunny]

15. Eep! I thought they were vegetarians!

Does this mean I'll have to supply it with fresh children every 3-4 days??? :scared:

[PeaceNikki]

23. More like 3-4 every day. You have a grade school nearby?

[hiaasenrocks]

12. BAD idea. If you think dogs and cats take over your bed, wait til you see what a giraffe does.

[Bunny]

17. Well, I do have a queen size bed, with 800-thread count sheets, so everything should be okay.

Right? :shrug:

[hiaasenrocks]

20. Oh, well in that case....

No.

;)

[AnneD]

14. Pros...

1) they are quite
2) they will keep your tree branches pruned and your power lines clear.
3) they can be leased to the city for free leaf and branch removal.
4) can be easily fitted with helmet cams for security and crowd control.
5) can supplement goat as energy free, grass remediation crew, saving hundreds of dollars in taxpayer dollars.

[Bunny]

18. This is fantastic! If any of those busy bodies on the zoning commission want to start something,

I'll be glad to present this to Borough Council! Thanks so much!!!

[AnneD]

22. Just think...

Homeland security, Utilities, and Parks and Recreation department all rolled into on.....and he is fuel effecient too. They'll all have the Jonses for him by the time we write up the proposal. Hell, you might even get a Homeland Security grant to pay for him and his upkeep. Now THAT'S how I like to see my tax dollars in action;)

[BigBearJack]

16. Space

you need lots of space.

[Bunny]

19. Well, my backyard is approximately 8' by 25'. Do you think this will be adequate?

:shrug:

[mwooldri]

21. At least you're not in Atlanta.

It's against the law to tie giraffes to telephone poles in Atlanta.