Falling in Love...

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by miss_marley

Oh my gosh they're so cute, I've never heard of them before. How are they with other animals like cats and dogs?

I looked them up on Wikipedia. Here's what it said-

The fennec is considered the only species of fox which can properly be kept as a pet. Although it cannot be considered domesticated, they can be kept in a domestic setting similar to dogs or cats. In the United States and Canada there is a relatively established community of fennec owners and breeders.
A pet fennec explores the couch.Pet fennecs, being the most social among foxes, are usually very friendly towards strangers and other household pets. But they are extremely active, and need outlets for their energy; they may exhaust other household pets with their playfulness. Moreover, instinctual behaviors, such as hiding caches of food in case of famine and attempting to burrow into furniture to build a nest, can also add to the difficulty of their care. Fennecs are often not able to be housebroken, although a few owners have reported being able to litter-train their fennecs.

Several factors make it important to ensure that they do not escape. Their speed and agility (they can jump four times their own body length), along with their natural chase instinct, creates the risk of a fennec slipping its harness or collar. Since they are also adept diggers (they can dig up to 20 feet a night in their natural environment), outdoor pens and fences must be extended several feet below ground. Escaped fennec foxes are extremely difficult to recapture.

Any diet in a domestic setting should reflect their diet in the wild. Though omnivorous, a great deal of their diet consists of meat and protein sources like insects. Food sources commonly used include high quality meat-rich dog food, wild canine food brands, cat food, raw meats, insects, mealworms and custom dietary mixtures.

The legality of owning a fennec varies by jurisdiction, as with many exotic pets. Also, being considered an exotic animal, not all veterinarians will treat them, so it is important to find one who will provide vaccinations and any necessary medical care.


How cute would it be to see a yorkie playing with a fox? It also said they weigh 3.3 pounds at the MOST. They're tiny little guys.

[sims822257]

OH my goodness....I am in love. I want one....HUMMMMMM my b-day is coming up, wonder if I could talk hubby into one - ha, ha!!!

[adorame]

They look so cute, I never heard of them till this thread was started. I also like their ears too!

[chachi]

Ive never heard of them but looked at their picture and they are cute.. My Daughter wants a sugar gliider

[KathyinCali]

Originally Posted by love_me_cody

I know, isn't it just the cutest!



Look at this one: http://www.petsads.com/a_28356.html

I love this picture. I can see the attraction to them

[gutu28]

OMG! How cute are they!? Look at this one:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/...03177b0e0f.jpg

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by gutu28

OMG! How cute are they!? Look at this one:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/...03177b0e0f.jpg

Sooo cute!

[love_me_cody]

Originally Posted by gutu28

OMG! How cute are they!? Look at this one:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/...03177b0e0f.jpg

I wanted to have that picture in my background but it wouldn't fit. I ended up putting the one that was about 9weeks old (the puppy)...

[love_me_cody]

Originally Posted by sims822257

OH my goodness....I am in love. I want one....HUMMMMMM my b-day is coming up, wonder if I could talk hubby into one - ha, ha!!!

That would be great!! Their season just came so the babies should now just being born which gives a couple months for people to start selling them.

[love_me_cody]

Originally Posted by chachi

Ive never heard of them but looked at their picture and they are cute.. My Daughter wants a sugar gliider

I don't blame her. I wanted one for 3 years but at the time, wasn't a night person to stay up and play with them. It wouldn't have been fair. But know I stay up to atleast 3am so I have so much time to give.

[ace611]

oooh how adorable! i had to go google pictures of one!

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by love_me_cody

I know, isn't it just the cutest!



Look at this one: http://www.petsads.com/a_28356.html

OMG!! I'm in love with him. $1000 isn't that bad (bwahaha...like I have money).

God...I can't WAIT to get out of this house so I can have pets again! They're probably illegal here though.

[love_me_cody]

http://fennecfoxes.com/content/view/44/44/

Fennec Fox State Laws


Legal Y/N
Needs permit Y/N
Details

Alabama
Yes
Yes


Alaska
No
yes


Arizona
No
?


Arkansas
Yes
No
Import permit required

California
No
Yes
Not allowed for private ownership

Colorado
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Connecticut
No
Yes


Delaware
No
Yes


Florida
Yes
Yes
Class III Permit - go to: floridaconservation.org/permits

Georgia
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Hawaii
No

not allowed as pets

Idaho
No
No
Not allowed to be imported

Illinois
Yes
No
Check for county and city regs and laws

Indiana
Yes
No
Import permit required

Iowa
No No*
*Only wildlife rehabilitation centers and 501c non-profit exhibitors are allowed. No new fox ownership is permitted as of July 2007. $100,000 in liability insurance and a microchip is required for each animal. A seperate 'dangerous animal registration form' is required along with a fee ranging from $50-$500 depending on the animal.
Kansas
Yes
No


Kentucky
Yes
No


Louisiana
Yes
No


Maine
Yes
yes


Maryland
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Massachusetts
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Michigan
Yes
No
Import permit required

Minnesota
Yes
No


Mississippi
yes
No


Missouri
Yes
No
May need to register with local law enforcement

Montana
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Nebraska
Yes
No
most counties and cities have more rigorous laws than the state

Nevada
No
No


New Hampshire
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

New Jersey
No
Yes
Not legal as pets. Hudson county does not allow them even as an exhibitor.

New Mexico
No
Yes


New York
Yes
Yes
not legal in NY City

North Carolina
Yes
No
Legal if bought in state must get permit and USDA liscense if imported

North Dakota
Yes
Yes
Import permit required

Ohio
Yes
No
Import permit required

Oklahoma
Yes
No


Oregon
yes
yes
pet permit required through State Department of Agriculture (Renew every 2 years). seperate import permit also required.

Pennsylvania
Yes
Yes
Possession permit; Import permit required

Rhode Island
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

South Carolina
Yes/No
No
They cannot be sold as pets in state but there is no law preventing on from being brought into the state or given for free.

South Dakota
Yes
Yes
Import permit required

Tennessee
Yes
Yes
Import permit required

Texas
Yes
No
Check local county and city laws and regulations

Utah
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Vermont
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Virginia
No
Yes
not allowed as pets

Washington
No
Yes
Not allowed as pets. Import permit required. Quarantine required post entry.

West Virginia
Yes
No
not regulated by state. Check local laws

Wisconsin
Yes
No
not regulated by state. Check local laws

Wyoming
No
Yes
Import permit required

[love_me_cody]

Originally Posted by MeganS

OMG!! I'm in love with him. $1000 isn't that bad (bwahaha...like I have money).

God...I can't WAIT to get out of this house so I can have pets again! They're probably illegal here though.

Yep. illegal in NJ.

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by love_me_cody

Yep. illegal in NJ.

Not surprising. Everything is illegal in NJ.