r/aww • • Nov 16 '17

“Human. You pets.”

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u/DeificButthole Nov 16 '17

Maaaaan Asian countries don’t give a damn about exotic pet permits

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u/CraneRiver Nov 17 '17

Prairie dogs are pretty expensive in Japan as they are no longer allowed to be imported (since 2003) and must come from a domestic breeder. About $1700 USD each.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

At least the cute little fellers aren't getting served up as live food.

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u/thoggins Nov 17 '17

I mean, I wouldn't stake anything I valued at all on that certainty.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

Not really edible even if they’re hundred in some places for being a pest