Dogs and cats have been domesticated over thousands of years, only up until fairly recently have dogs or cats been fed out of cans or bags, the first commercial dog food was in 1860, the first canned cat food in the 1930's, considering how long they have been domesticated by humans, that is just a short time ago. Even with cats and dogs much research has been done to create diets well suited to them, to keep them healthy and happy, most owners also add much variety to their diets, and do not feed them dry food alone. We also offer them other activities to be sure that all of their needs are met.

I believe in preservation of the animals natural instincts instead of trying to thwart them through human ingenious. Offer what we can that is natural to them, encourage activities that invite them to do what comes naturally to them, its important for the health of their bodies and mind. I would not hobble my horses, and ask them to never run again, I cant keep an animal and feel that I am doing them justice by not allowing them to do what nature intended them to do.

animal conversationalists at places such as the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal park, go to great lengths to preserve the natural instincts of the animals under their care. Though the majority of these animals were bred in captivity they will more then likely never be released to the wild, but perhaps future generations will be and they need to preserve these instincts to survive. Sure I am not a well know or funded organization, but I feel it is my obligation to try and maintain the integrity of these creatures natural instincts. I care for them enough to allow them to be dragons first and pets second.
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