Can you keep a pet wolf if you have children?

Sure, you can keep a wolf, or a tiger, or a bear with a child... That doesn't mean it's a good idea -- or that it won't end in tragedy for all concerned. > Children are small, they move in jerky, often awkward ways. They are prone to falling. read more

It depends on the person. If you have the expertise, the money, the time, the resources and the space to safely keep an adopted wolf/Wolfdog, and you happen to have older, responsible kids (say, early teens and up). Then maybe. read more

Gently biting one another’s face is a “hello” rather than a form of aggression. Having an animal the size of a wolf grabbing you by the face is enough to freak out even the calmest pet parents. If children are around an animal that displays these behaviors, it can easily make even the most educated parents nervous. read more

Keep in mind cities and municipalities might also have their own rules about pet ownership, particularly regarding such unpopular animals. So check with your local government before deciding a skunk can take up residence in your home. read more