Controversial topic-pro

Controversial topic-pro

Dear hedgehogs breeders of the United States,

Many are concerned that hedgehogs do not make good pets and therefore should not be bred for this purpose. However, hedgehogs can make very good pets for the responsible owner. When they are young, they must be handled often and given to owners who understand hedgehogs and how to care for them. When this happens, a very strong bond can form between the human and animal. Also, for many people keeping a hedgehog is much easier than caring for a dog or cat; since they have quills, these animals do not need to be bathed more than a few times a week. Also, they are often asleep during the day and active in the evening, making them the ideal pet for someone who has work or school during the day. Even children can benefit from having this creature as a pet since they rarely bite and the quills will quickly teach a child how to handle a hedgehog properly.

Though some are concerned about the welfare of these animals and the diseases they could spread to humans and livestock, a responsible owner has nothing to worry about. Thank you for breeding this wonderful animal, and I hope in the future you will continue to be legally allowed to do so.

Sources:
http://www.pogstarhedgehogs.com/articles/wantahedgehog.html
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-experts/hedgehog/do-hedgehogs-make-good-pets-for-children-0910.aspx