I was thinking about getting a fennec fox as a pet and im not sure if it is legal in Houston Texas?

Question

I was thinking about getting a fennec fox as a pet and im not sure if it is legal in Houston Texas?

Answer 1

You may need a permit. Check with the city or county first before you have the animal seized and maybe have to pay a fine.

As one who has worked in wildlife rescue for years, I can tell you foxes make lousy pets. They are solitary, not social animals. The Fennec is also a nocturnal animal which will sleep all day, just like flying squirrels.

Answer 2

Check with your local authorities about the permits, licenses, training, enclosures, and any local exotic animal vets there might be near you. Don't scoff at the vet, either - at some point in the animal's life, you will need a vet, and a regular vet will not be able to treat your animal. Please research everything you'll need to set up a suitable habitat for this animal before you think about getting it. Wild animals can never be pets - they will always be dangerous and unhappy in a human setting.