Curious about what exotic pets are legal in New York? Then read on! Please note that this is not an all inclusive list, but only includes animals we personally educate about here at Exotic Pet Wonderland.
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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for New York
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of New York. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify.
Are Pet Foxes Legal In New York?
For the most part, pet foxes are not legal in the state of New York, however Fennec Foxes are legal. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In New York?
No, pet arctic foxes are not legal in New York. You cannot keep an arctic fox as a pet in New York.
Are Red Foxes Legal In New York?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in New York.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In New York?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in New York. You do not need a permit to keep a fennec fox as a pet in the state of New York.
Pet fennec foxes are illegal in New York City.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In New York?
No, pet pale foxes are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a pale fox as a pet in New York.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In New York?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in New York.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In New York?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in New York, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in New York?
No, pet mink are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in New York.
Are Raccoons Legal In New York?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in New York.
Are Coyotes Legal In New York?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in New York.
Are Coydogs Legal In New York?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in New York.
Are Lynx Legal in New York?
No, pet lynx are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in New York.
Are Bobcats Legal In New York?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in New York.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In New York?
No, pet wolfdogs are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a wolfdog as a pet in New York.
Are Servals Legal In New York?
No, pet servals are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a serval as a pet in New York.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In New York?
Pet Savannah cats are legal in New York depending on the circumstances. In order to legally keep a Savannah cat as a pet in New York, they must be “ACFA or TICA registered domestic hybrids without wild parentage for 5 generations.”
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in New York?
No, pet Asian leopard cats are not legal in New York. You cannot keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in New York.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In New York?
Pet Bengal cats are legal in New York depending on the circumstances. In order to legally keep a Bengal cat as a pet in New York, they must be “ACFA or TICA registered domestic hybrids without wild parentage for 5 generations.”
Are Skunks Legal In New York?
No, pet skunks are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in New York.
Are Opossums Legal In New York?
No, pet opossums are not legal in New York. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in New York.
Are Bats Legal In New York?
No, pet bats are not legal in New York. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in New York.
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