Big cats as a pet

First of all I'd like to comment on how lucky you are to be working with animals. . . . . .tigers are awesome. A job where you can bonding with animals sounds like a pretty interesting job indeed. If I had a chance I would love to hug a tame tiger that has gotten attached to me if they really are as sober as a dog or cat. I've heard of Tiger Temple! I saw it in a National Geographic documentary lol. But you'd have to be a Buddhist monk to live there. . .still it would be nice seeing them everyday. .And no I don't think so. Even if they are tame, they wouldn't be used to people they don't know. So instead of them living with you. You'd have to find a way to live with them. .is it possible to build a dwelling near enough to the tigers that it seems like you are practically living with them? I know circus people are allowed to legally keep tigers in cages and stuff but I think they need permits for that.

I disagree with keeping such animals as pets. As you said, they are not tame in any way, they are still wild animals even if they've learned to accept humans to a large degree. This makes them unpredictable and very dangerous to average owners who can't even understand the language of dogs and cats! Since you've worked closely with them perhaps you've learned enough of their language so that it would be a less risky venture for you but what about the people around you? What if it accidently got loose (no one's perfect!)? Could you honestly provide the type of room, super secure fencing, loads of meat and such, and stimulation that they'd require to be fully healthy and as happy and stress-free as possible? Where would you find a vet to do routine medical care and could you afford it as it'd be loads more expensive than the average pet?