The final state has officially moved to ban the private ownership of fennec foxes. Seeing these animals finally granted the protection they deserve brings me such peace after watching so many suffer in homes where they could never thrive. We did this together and I am overwhelmed by the kindness …
April 18, 2016
Keep the Fennec Fox Wild. Change the Laws, Make Owning a Fennec Fox Illegal in all 50 States.
Final supporters
These wild, nocturnal animals were not meant to be kept as pets! Currently there are 17 states where it is still legal to own these animals. Fennec foxes are incredibly social creatures that live in large social groups and many are being taken away from their families to live in the care of humans.
Many people do not take into consideration how much different owning a fennec fox is than owning a domesticated animal like a cat or a dog. They are nocturnal animals with a high energy levels and there are many cases of fennec foxes escaping their homes at night. Many times when they are captured they are put down by animal control, who are not trained to deal with this animal on a regular basis.
Owning a wild animal can cause harm to the owner, their family, or the animal itself. Many wild caught animals carry diseases that can be spread to humans. If the animal gets sick, very few veterinarians do not have the knowledge or the means to take care of these creatures.
The following states still allow fennec foxes as pet:
ArkansasFlorida
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Updates
March 21, 2016
I have been spending my nights reading the heartbreaking stories you are sharing about fennec foxes escaping their homes only to face such tragic ends. This silence from the states that still permit this private ownership is unacceptable and I am currently drafting formal requests to push for legislation that protects these wild animals.
March 21, 2016
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me of the first time I saw a fennec fox struggle in a pet carrier and realized how wrong this industry is. Your support proves that people are finally waking up to the cruelty of keeping these wild animals behind bars.
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2016
43 Comments
At a local pet store there is a fox in captivity and up for sale , in my opinion this is so unfair for the animals . they should be put back in their rightful habitat
Fennec Foxes are not taken away from their families in the wild. Most of them are bred in the United States.
Wild means leaving this fox in it's natural habitat.Wild animals should never be kept as pets.It's cruel to do so.
Fennec Fox's need to be able to stay in the wild and be with their families. It is not right to separate these social creatures from their communities.
It is wrong to try and make pets of wild animals. "Exotic" pets are more about the owner's eagle than they are about the animal's welfare. Owning these beautiful animals should be made illegal.
how date they these poor animals!
I AM A JEW WITH TAY SACHS AND I SAY FREE DA ANIMELS!!111!! I LOVE PETA
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The final state has officially moved to ban the private ownership of fennec foxes. Seeing these animals finally granted the protection they deserve brings me such peace after watching so many suffer in homes where they could never thrive. We did this together and I am overwhelmed by the kindness …
April 18, 2016
Keep the Fennec Fox Wild. Change the Laws, Make Owning a Fennec Fox Illegal in all 50 States.
Final supporters
These wild, nocturnal animals were not meant to be kept as pets! Currently there are 17 states where it is still legal to own these animals. Fennec foxes are incredibly social creatures that live in large social groups and many are being taken away from their families to live in the care of humans.
Many people do not take into consideration how much different owning a fennec fox is than owning a domesticated animal like a cat or a dog. They are nocturnal animals with a high energy levels and there are many cases of fennec foxes escaping their homes at night. Many times when they are captured they are put down by animal control, who are not trained to deal with this animal on a regular basis.
Owning a wild animal can cause harm to the owner, their family, or the animal itself. Many wild caught animals carry diseases that can be spread to humans. If the animal gets sick, very few veterinarians do not have the knowledge or the means to take care of these creatures.
The following states still allow fennec foxes as pet:
ArkansasFlorida
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Updates
March 21, 2016
I have been spending my nights reading the heartbreaking stories you are sharing about fennec foxes escaping their homes only to face such tragic ends. This silence from the states that still permit this private ownership is unacceptable and I am currently drafting formal requests to push for legislation that protects these wild animals.
March 21, 2016
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me of the first time I saw a fennec fox struggle in a pet carrier and realized how wrong this industry is. Your support proves that people are finally waking up to the cruelty of keeping these wild animals behind bars.
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2016
43 Comments
GOD-willing, all Fennec Fox species will be safe, happy, and free in their natural habitats.
At a local pet store there is a fox in captivity and up for sale , in my opinion this is so unfair for the animals . they should be put back in their rightful habitat
Fennec Foxes are not taken away from their families in the wild. Most of them are bred in the United States.
Wild means leaving this fox in it's natural habitat.Wild animals should never be kept as pets.It's cruel to do so.
Fennec Fox's need to be able to stay in the wild and be with their families. It is not right to separate these social creatures from their communities.
It is wrong to try and make pets of wild animals. "Exotic" pets are more about the owner's eagle than they are about the animal's welfare. Owning these beautiful animals should be made illegal.
how date they these poor animals!
I AM A JEW WITH TAY SACHS AND I SAY FREE DA ANIMELS!!111!! I LOVE PETA
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GOD-willing, all Fennec Fox species will be safe, happy, and free in their natural habitats.