More Australians open homes to exotic pets

The proud owner of Kimba the dingo, James Bornstein, is part of a new wave of Australian exotic pet lovers whose unconventional companions are growing in popularity.

In a country known for its unusual wildlife, Bornstein said having a subspecies of the gray wolf in his Sydney home is an opportunity to change people's negative perceptions about the native wild dog and predator.

"Dingoes are so intelligent. We want people to see her (Kimba) and realize they are not vicious animals, they are just like normal dogs," he said.