Is a Caracal cat a good pet? - Page 2

scarlettrose2006 · #21 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 10:58 PM

wouldn't post the other, sweeter pic...so here goes

Lucy
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scarlettrose2006 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 11:05 PM

sorry bout the many posts..but this link here seems the best to me....they are a rescue, that has several
Caracal cats, and if you get in touch with them, they can probably tell you all about keeping a Caracal as a pet....I think they used to breed them.....and now only rescue...
i think its worth a shot to try to get in touch with them about all the Caracal cat ownership aspects...[img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Rescue
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DogVsRaptor · #23 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 11:17 PM

I wouldn't want to be caught in those teeth!! Wow, what an
animal, I'm surprised I hadn't heard of them before, not even on
discovery or animal planet. But very nice looking nontheless.
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Ed_r · #24 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 11:25 PM

Ok Here is the Illinois Dangerous Animals ActIL Dangerous Animals Act
It doesnt mention this particular cat but many similar species. By Similar I mean a Bigger than house cat Species. Just FYI. For the record All my snakes are under 6' [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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scarlettrose2006 · #25 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 11:29 PM

nother......not so fierce looking picture....shows their beauty....

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Boaguy · #26 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 11:44 PM

lol if i were to ever get a cat like that i wouldent let it loose in the house.. showing how much damage my current cats that are under 5 pounds do...
lol... and always trying to get at my snakes... i cant image with something like that,

i would build a outdoor fenced in topped cage i would'nt let something like that loose in the house noooo way

very beautiful cat tho
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scarlettrose2006 · #27 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 12:01 AM

my "wild" cat....LOL, all of his 18 pounds....he is a ragdoll cat, the largest domestic cat breed...quite the sweetheart, see how thrilled he was with this picture taking?
LMAO

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scarlettrose2006 · #28 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 12:05 AM

he was quite cute as a baby.....tho....[img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
sorry for straying from the subject at hand...

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Hibidyjibidy · #29 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 06:46 AM

Great job Lucy. My emails weren't answered so i will try calling tomorrow. Although you put in a mean looking first pic, i am still looking forward to the challenge. I guess it will really just take a place when i get some verbal feedback from these shelters. Thanks again.
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scarlettrose2006 · #30 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 07:28 AM

didn't mean to put a "mean" looking pic in......i kind of think it looks awesome when those cats show attitude...[img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
I guess if your still determined to do this......then I wish you guys good luck ...[img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
And don't forget the pics...the kittens are out of the world cute.
Lucy
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Bry · #31 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 08:40 AM

Hibidyjibidy...sent you a pm...

Bry
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Bry · #32 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 08:57 AM

Aw to heck with it, this is the URL that I sent you in your PM... Kritter-Korner.org

No offense to anyone here, but most of the people here are more reptilian-inclined. Not a whole lot of us know much on exotic mammals, including myself. Kritter-Korner is more of a mammal type site, they cover a whole lot of exotic mammals, including exotic cats. I put up a thread for you over there, but I'm sure somebody there has experience with caracals or knows someone who does. Maybe you'd have better luck over there getting more insight. Or maybe somebody can set you straight? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Bry
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Hibidyjibidy · #33 (**permalink**) 08-08-2002, 08:44 PM

I have spoke to a few rescue shelters and breeders today and am starting to get put off by the breed. It seems that the cat is reverted back to its wild state as soon as it gets to the age of 2 years. I was going to keep it indoors practically all the time but due to preying/spraying fluctuations i feel i am in too deep. Chances are that 90% of all caracals are disasterous and unmanageable (according to a shelter in FL). I feel it's too great a risk.
Thanks to all who have contributed.

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ShakiraFuego · #34 (**permalink**) 08-21-2002, 09:55 PM

http://www.juliesjungle.com/caracals.htm

I don't know if anyone had posted that URL before... but as with any animal, it takes lots of research. I personally have been interested in getting one for awhile (they're my favourite "non-domestic" feline aside from lions), but I'm waiting until I move to have more room for one. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img] I want a happy shabootums! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
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