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Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators
Scripps News ^ | August 05, 2025 | AP via Scripps News Group

Posted on 08/05/2025 9:18:25 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

A zoo in Denmark is asking for donations of small pets as food for its predators.

The Aalborg Zoo said it is trying to mimic the natural food chain of the animals housed there “for the sake of both animal welfare and professional integrity” and offers assurances the pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff.

The zoo in northern Denmark explained in a Facebook post that “if you have a healthy animal that needs to be given away for various reasons, feel free to donate it to us.”

The zoo points to guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens as possible donations. After being euthanized, the animals will be used as fodder, the zoo said.

“That way, nothing goes to waste — and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being of our predators,” the zoo said.

The online call for pet donations is accompanied by a picture of a wildcat baring its teeth with its mouth wide open and a link to the zoo's website, noting the facility also is interested in receiving horses.

The zoo, which could not immediately be reached for additional details, does not list other pets or animals as possible donations.

(Excerpt) Read more at scrippsnews.com ...


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1 posted on 08/05/2025 9:18:26 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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I posted yesterday on a thread about this, that we will gladly donate some DC politicians...even State or local. We’re not fussy and I’m sure the animals aren’t...


2 posted on 08/05/2025 9:21:21 AM PDT by Thank You Rush
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The Aalborg Zoo can have my tortoise when they pry her from my cold, dead fingers.


3 posted on 08/05/2025 9:21:51 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
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pretty soon the left will ask for people to ‘donate unwanted unborn children’ for zoo food


4 posted on 08/05/2025 9:22:18 AM PDT by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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pets will be “gently euthanized”

I would not be surprised to see videos showing up on Youtube of tigers chasing family dogs. Hey, it's "funny".

5 posted on 08/05/2025 9:23:14 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (The list of things I no longer care about is long. And it's getting longer.)
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more....

 

Denmark zoo asks public to donate unwanted small pets or horses to feed captive predators
cbs ^ | 8-4-25 | Haley Ott

Posted on 8/4/2025, 3:02:29 PM by dynachrome

6 posted on 08/05/2025 9:23:14 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Import the third world. Become the second world.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They’re barking up the wrong tree.

No pet of mine would never be sacrificed for any reason whatsoever. No parrot, cat, dog or goldfish, no matter how old they are


7 posted on 08/05/2025 9:23:49 AM PDT by Veto! (Trump Is Superman)
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Pit bulls and other viscious dogs should be disposed at the zoo.


8 posted on 08/05/2025 9:23:51 AM PDT by Skybird
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The Danes should donate their politicians and officials for the carnivores to dine on.


9 posted on 08/05/2025 9:24:18 AM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.”)
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Next will be small children.


10 posted on 08/05/2025 9:26:57 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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This is another sign of the times we are living in.


11 posted on 08/05/2025 9:29:47 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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That’s a good idea.


12 posted on 08/05/2025 9:30:13 AM PDT by GSWarrior
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13 posted on 08/05/2025 9:31:25 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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Why don’t they forge a link with the assisted-suicide-pod people?

“Do you love animals? Are your folks becoming too much of a hassle to keep in cat food and adult diapers? ...”

I mean, it IS Yurp and all... the meaning and relative value of human vs animal life is different over there...


14 posted on 08/05/2025 9:31:39 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)
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Does it say anything about In-Laws? Asking for a friend.


15 posted on 08/05/2025 9:35:12 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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16 posted on 08/05/2025 9:35:37 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Perhaps they could ask for volunteers from the “Furries”.


17 posted on 08/05/2025 9:36:14 AM PDT by PTBAA
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The people who dump their pets as strays aren’t going to go to the trouble of donating them to the zoo.


18 posted on 08/05/2025 9:36:48 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Veto!

As the loyal servant of a parrot, I like anyone who remembers to mention them. Sincerely, The Birdman.


19 posted on 08/05/2025 9:39:17 AM PDT by AFB-XYZ (( We have two options: 1. Stand up, or 2. Bend over))
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It’s to take potential food sources away from the people.


20 posted on 08/05/2025 9:40:21 AM PDT by vivenne (7Come to think of it. Fact)
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