Next time think twice about adopting animals beyond your skill zone

Homeslice · 10-05-2009, 09:22 AM

(CNN) -- A 37-year-old Pennsylvania woman died Sunday after being mauled by her pet black bear, authorities said.

Kelly Ann Walz was attacked when she entered the bear's cage to feed the 350-pound animal and clean its cage, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The bear lived in a 15-by-15-foot steel and concrete enclosure on Walz's property in Ross Township.

The bear wasn't the only unusual animal living on the property, an official with the State Game Commission told CNN affiliate WFMZ-TV. The homeowner had a permit to keep a Bengal tiger and an African lion, and the property routinely passed inspection and had no violations, he said.

A neighbor shot and killed the bear that attacked the owner, state police said.

An investigation continues.

z06boy · 10-05-2009, 11:26 AM

No kidding !! I limited myself in the past to Pit Bulls...Rottweillers...snakes...and a wife.

CrazyKell · 10-05-2009, 11:46 AM

Why people want pets like that I'll never understand.

Homeslice · 10-05-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Why people want pets like that I'll never understand.

status symbols.......gives them something to talk about at cocktail parties

CasterTroy · 10-05-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Why people want pets like that I'll never understand.

They think it makes them more interesting...gets them attention

Think Tony Montana

Rider · 10-05-2009, 02:01 PM

All I have to say is

dumbass?

karl_1052 · 10-05-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Why people want pets like that I'll never understand.

There is a guy in a town near you called Gorrie that had two tigers and a mountain lion.

Long story short, one dead nephew and no more wild animals.

2up · 10-05-2009, 02:22 PM

Yeah, as much as I think wild cats are cute and would love to play "here kitty kitty" with one, its pretty damn obviuos that owning non-domesticated animals rarely works out.

I saw a show last night (or part of while channel surfing) about people who own various kinds of chimps or monkeys. (I never remember which is which.) These people admittedly can't leave their pets home alone because they will get aggresive if left while you go to the store if you're gone too long, can't make any drastic changes, even things like getting a haircut can set their pet off because apparently they don't adjust to change well. WTF? Why would you WANT a pet you KNOW is going to be aggresive. Its not like training them is a guarantee of anything. I know dogs can turn on people too, even if they are well bred and trained, but the odds of that happening are pretty low. But to not be able to make a noticeable change all at once to your hair 'cause your pet might rip your face off?? FUCK that!

Smittie61984 · 10-05-2009, 09:50 PM

Should have got a pit bull.

Amorok · 10-05-2009, 10:42 PM

FTW

10-05-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Next time think twice about adopting animals beyond your skill zone (CNN) -- A 37-year-old Pennsylvania woman died Sunday after being mauled by her pet black bear, authorities said. Kelly Ann Walz was attacked when she entered the bear's cage to feed the 350-pound animal and clean its cage, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The bear lived in a 15-by-15-foot steel and concrete enclosure on Walz's property in Ross Township. The bear wasn't the only unusual animal living on the property, an official with the State Game Commission told CNN affiliate WFMZ-TV. The homeowner had a permit to keep a Bengal tiger and an African lion, and the property routinely passed inspection and had no violations, he said. A neighbor shot and killed the bear that attacked the owner, state police said. An investigation continues.

10-05-2009, 09:50 PM	#9
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Should have got a pit bull. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	FTW __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

10-05-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	No kidding !! I limited myself in the past to Pit Bulls...Rottweillers...snakes...and a wife.

10-05-2009, 11:46 AM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Why people want pets like that I'll never understand.

10-05-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	All I have to say is dumbass?

10-05-2009, 02:22 PM	#8
2up Waiting for Hello Kitty! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Moto: Nothing ATM, which makes me want to cry. Posts: 810	Yeah, as much as I think wild cats are cute and would love to play "here kitty kitty" with one, its pretty damn obviuos that owning non-domesticated animals rarely works out. I saw a show last night (or part of while channel surfing) about people who own various kinds of chimps or monkeys. (I never remember which is which.) These people admittedly can't leave their pets home alone because they will get aggresive if left while you go to the store if you're gone too long, can't make any drastic changes, even things like getting a haircut can set their pet off because apparently they don't adjust to change well. WTF? Why would you WANT a pet you KNOW is going to be aggresive. Its not like training them is a guarantee of anything. I know dogs can turn on people too, even if they are well bred and trained, but the odds of that happening are pretty low. But to not be able to make a noticeable change all at once to your hair 'cause your pet might rip your face off?? FUCK that!