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Culture & Lifestyle ·Friday, August 21, 2026

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Should wild animals ever be kept as household pets?

Raccoons are becoming popular pets thanks to viral videos.

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“Only for animals that cannot be released. Rescued or injured wildlife is a different case from acquiring one deliberately”

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Only for animals that cannot be released. Rescued or injured wildlife is a different case from acquiring one deliberately
50%
No, never. Wild animals belong in the wild regardless of how well-behaved an individual animal seems on camera
25%
Yes, if the animal is well cared for. The line between wild and domestic is more blurred than people assume, dogs were wolves once
17%
Only with proper licensing and expertise. Some people genuinely can provide suitable care, but it should not be casually accessible
8%
Yes, it is the owner's choice. As long as no one is harmed, what people keep at home is their own business
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Country

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🇭🇷Croatia60%🇧🇬Bulgaria100%🇳🇱Netherlands50%

Croatia is most divided — 60% “Only for animals that cannot be released. Rescued or injured wildlife is a different case from acquiring one deliberately” vs 20% “Only with proper licensing and expertise. Some people genuinely can provide suitable care, but it should not be casually accessible”.

Age

67%
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Gender

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Man is most divided — 40% “No, never. Wild animals belong in the wild regardless of how well-behaved an individual animal seems on camera” vs 40% “Only for animals that cannot be released. Rescued or injured wildlife is a different case from acquiring one deliberately”.

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