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Step 1
Learn the local, state and federal laws and restrictions surrounding tiger ownership. The Captive Wildlife Safety Act of 2004 prohibits the interstate or foreign trade of exotic cats but it does not specifically outlaw private ownership.
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Step 2
Consider the practical aspects of having a pet tiger. You will need to find a veterinarian who will treat your big cat, have access to large quantities of raw meat, have a cage and space large enough for your tiger and be able to provide physical and intellectual enrichment activities. Plan ahead for these aspects of owning a pet tiger before buying one.
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Step 3
Research the care, feeding and other factors relating to having a pet tiger. Many big cats suffer abuse and neglect because their owners were not prepared to care for them correctly. Make the commitment to care for your pet properly before searching for one to buy.
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Step 4
Search for a reputable breeder online or through an exotic pet show. Contact other tiger owners for information on where they bought their pet tiger from. You can also try contacting exotic pet trainers and handlers for recommendations.
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Step 5
Subscribe to and read the Animal Finder’s Guide, a trade publication for exotic dealers and animal breeders. You may find pet tigers listed for sale.
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Step 6
Meet the tiger for sale in person and decide if he or she is a good match for you. Talk to the breeder or owner about temperament, personality and habits.
Comments
zem2 said
on 1/22/2009 god damn for christ saces buy a mutha funkin tiger and get a hold of me i wanna play with him i love these thing their cuddly mate i have a tiger as a watch cat mate and hes a damn good one and it was worth the mom of the tiger biting off my arm mate but i have owned him for 3 years sence he was 6 months old he loves me mate and hates everyone else and hes the best thing every i love my tiger mate
Sweetleaf said
on 12/12/2008 IF you buy a Tiger for a pet, you might as well be signing their DEATH WARRANT! These animals are wild and are meant to live in the wild. Poachers are already ruining that for them. Don't help destroy the tiger by buying one!
tigercub1 said
on 10/30/2008 If someone does not want to become a veternarian but wants to care for tigers twelve months or younger, under professional supervision, they will not be allowed to. Volunteering to assist at zoos, sanctuaries, or refuges will be turned down unless you want to do construction work without any contact with tigers. In Florida, if you love tigers and want to care for them, the only way to do so is to buy one.
ns2776 said
on 7/5/2008 PLEASE do not purchase a large cat! Besides the incredible cost involved in feeding and maintaining such a huge animal, consider the safety risk. Large cats are NEVER 100% tame, and thus always pose a risk. Why would you want an animal that is capable, with the greatest of ease, of killing you. Moreover, what if this animal escapes. Look at the number of everday pets that manage to escape from their owners.
Moreover, chances are anyone thinking of getting a large cat are doing so to show off. Hence, if you are unfortunate and the cat escapes and claims someones life, finding the owner will not be too hard. Why? Because plenty of people will know that you are the guy or gal who owns a tiger, lion, etc.
Just don't do it. If you do and you find that owning this animal is far more than you bargained for, well the SPCA is not an option. And most sanctuary's are so overloaded with anim