Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Washington State? 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 Washington
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Washington. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. For the purpose of this article, we have personally reached out for needed clarification.
Are Pet Foxes Legal In Washington?
No. No species of pet fox is legal in Washington. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Washington?
No, pet arctic foxes are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep an arctic fox as a pet in Washington.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Washington?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Washington.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Washington?
No, pet fennec foxes are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a fennec fox as a pet in Washington.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Washington?
No, pet pale foxes are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a pale fox as a pet in Washington.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Washington?
Are Tanukis/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Washington?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Washington, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Washington?
No, pet mink are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Washington.
Are Raccoons Legal In Washington?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Washington.
Are Coyotes Legal In Washington?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Washington.
Are Coydogs Legal In Washington?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Washington.
Are Lynx Legal in Washington?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Washington.
Are Bobcats Legal In Washington?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Washington.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Washington?
Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Washington. You do not need a permit to keep a wolfdog as a pet in Washington State.
Are Servals Legal In Washington?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Washington state when they are from a USDA licensed breeder and imported with an import permit. More information on import permits for pet servals in Washington can be found here.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Washington?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Washington. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Washington State.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal In Washington?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Washington state when they are from a USDA licensed breeder and imported with an import permit. More information on import permits for pet Asian leopard cats in Washington can be found here.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Washington?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Washington. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Washington State.
Are Skunks Legal In Washington?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Washington.
Are Opossums Legal In Washington?
No, pet opossums are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Washington.
Are Bats Legal In Washington?
No, pet bats are not legal in Washington. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in Washington.
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