what would happen to your pet in the wild?

We have 2 cats, 2 chihuahuas and a turtle. I'm not sure that any of them would survive in the wild, maybe the cats. Neither of them show much enthusiasm for hunting-type play, although hunger would probably bring that out. Our turtle, a painted that we've had for 17 years is even too tamed. She loves attention and gets excited whenever anyone goes near her tank, she'd probably to to visit some one and end up in soup. The 2 dogs would only survive if they found civilization and people to beg from. Preferably near a McD's or a pizza restaurant

You know rabbit I have absolutely no idea what would happen to Harold if he ever wandered outside but he does face the odd predator inside the house anyway as the doors are wide open every time there's a gleam of sunlight. I have worried about him being eaten by a geko indoors but so far he hasn't been. He gets no special food inside, he catches his own mossies, and when there's been nastier looking spiders around he seems to have stood his ground well. I can't really say why he prefers living inside than out apart from he seems to be quite lazy and never really moves much. You'd probably know more about it than me.

If we use animal rescue shelters as an indication, it would appear not many cats and dogs - and especially kittens and puppies - can fend for themselves on the streets. On the other hand of course, feral cats do very well. I believe the degree to which a pet is domesticated would determine its outcome in the wild. My son's cat never goes outside unless on a leash. It is one of the family and lives in luxury. I'm sure he'd never survive on his own. On the other hand, my neighbour's "pet" cats never seem to go "home" and survive quite well. I would imagine other pets, such as rabbits, rats etc would have more predators and would not fare well on their own.

Most goats I see have no shelter from the rain...mine hate the rain and go under the house. They also get a wheat cake for breakfast and some steam flaked barley for supper. I think they would feel abandoned and unhappy in the wild and would probably be set upon by other goats. My cat is a hunter by night but comes in frequently to fill his belly. His days are spent safe and comfy inside. He would probably be okay in the wild but I don't think he would last too long. My dogs are used to home cooked meals. They woould probably eat wormy diseased road-kill so I don't think they would last long either. None of them are aggressive either and I think that would be required for survival.

I'd never say ick at a rat unless that was their name. my rats, well Willow would probably be okay, because she's very cautious and alert. whearas Alice is too nosy for her own good. which is living up to her name really.

My cat already fancies herself as the great hunter so she would survive just fine in the wild down here. There are lots of lizzards, mice and other small critters for her to eat. My big dog, Dyna, is a hunting breed but she's still young and fairly stupid so she would end up living on bugs, lizzards and frogs when she's actually large enough and strong enough to bring down a wild hog...although probably a small one. My little dog, Sugar, would have the most difficult time. Aside from her size and lack of hunting instinct, she has a seizure disorder that has effected her mentally. If she were in the wild she would spend most of her time hiding...until someone came along to pet her, then she'd bite the he11 out of them and run away.

My Gissi would Struggle defiantly, even my Pets in the past would have, because they are treated like Babies by me lol so there is no way they would survive in the wild, I don't think that many Pets would actually because they are used to being looked after and not hunt for themselves

Well, our dog decided to take a gap-day and go back packing about 18months ago. He stayed out all night but hitched a lift home with the dog warden the following lunchtime. Apart from a slight graze on one of his back legs, he seemed none the worse for his adventure but I wouldn't reckon his chances with the traffic for longer.

It might sound odd but I'm kinda sure that every living being would be able to survive somehow. They might not use the most effective way but if they really had to survive.. they probably would. Call it instinct or whatever you want. But everyone seems to have this instinct to survive.. something that we probably have gotten from our ancestors.. The only other question that would remain is. For how long would they survive?

My dogs are so spoiled they wouldnt last 5 minutes out in the wild. They know they have it good in the family house. They go outside to potty and within 5 minutes they at the back door cryin to come inside. They dont like to get their feet wet or dirty! They want unlimited treats and table leftovers. They are spoiled terrible and they feel they must sleep in my bedroom with me or they get scared if i shut the door and not let them in my room when i sleep.

hi,Pet animals get used to the living as we try to provide them .The comfort and the protection.If they are not pets then they will be in their natural habitat no need for them any sort of protection of giving food.They are used to hunt and protect by their own.Pet animals struggle a lot.My cats are killed by dogs .Everyone said no cats can just do anything to fight a dog .But in my case my pet animals struggled a lot with the street dogs.Many incidents such happend ,Dogs just kill they dont eat cats.Try to just kill and play.

i don't think my dog or even cat would be able to survive the wild, they are too dependent on us. i don't think they find their own food in the wild..

My dog would die in the wild he is a fatty and wouldnt be able to get enough food lol. Another strike would be that he is just so friendly i dont think he could attack or kill anything.

In the animals that live with humans or animals is also a tendency to adapt very small compared to animals that live in the wild. If the pet is alive in the wild are likely to have difficult to live. Just such a tiger in the preserve of men born as adults released in the wild tiger may be able to adapt are likely to die

My cats would probably have a better chance of survival than I do if left in the wilderness. This gives me mixed emotions because first, I would be happy that they will be able to survive. But I'd be so unhappy when my tummy starts to rumble while my kittens are off munching on their own.

I"m pretty sure the goldfish wouldn't appreciate being deposited out in the field behind the house... Probably wouldn't do too good in the creek either.

I have wondered about this sometimes. My Kat faimly has always been inside. I think if not attacked by a dog, fox, badger or a racoon, they may get hit by a car. Then there is always the chance of eating a poisioned mouse or rats. I keep them inside for all thoses reasons.

I have cats and I know they'd have no problems finding something to eat. My female cats seem to understand that there are some animals they need to avoid. My boy cat is not afraid of much of anything, except children.

My dog would definitely struggle in the wild. He's a miniature schnauzer and he's spoiled rotten.

I think my horse is getting a bit old for the big outdoors now, but unlike my last horse he's got the right instincts (seek shelter, find food, stay away from angry mares) and if he kicked a predator, he would probably crush its skull as he has the biggest hooves I've seen. If he had been sent out into the wild when he was young (with a herd of course, horses don't usually survive on their own) I think he would have been quite OK.