i want a Fennec Fox.. but i need some advice please!!?

Question

i have 6 dogs and expensive furniture in my house.. is a fennec fox okay to have with all that??

Answer 1

No.

I'll give you the same answer I gave when you asked about foxes as pets before. This time, really pay attention to step #1 on their website. If you are worried about your expensive furniture, a fox is not a good choice for you.

According to: http://www.ehow.com/how_2046504_buy-pet-fox.html

"Fennec foxes are the most popular exotic pet fox. They are the smallest of all foxes and are a creamy white color. The foxes can be easily trained, but they are diggers so they need safe enclosures. Although other types of foxes are sometimes kept as pets, the fennec is usually a better option for those who want a pet fox."

They recommend seven steps in your quest to get a pet fox, including one very important step - find out if it is legal in your state. Many states do not allow fox of any sort to be kept as pets. Some allow it, but require the owner to have a special permit.

Of course, you would get your pet fox from a reputable breeder. It is illegal in all states to capture a wild fox and keep it as a pet.

PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION, also, to step number one in their list - "Consider whether a fox is the right pet for you. Take into consideration your lifestyle, habits, living arrangement and budget. Research pet foxes to see if their personality, needs and care is something that you want to take on."

It is not enough that you think a fox is cute, and it would be cool to have as a pet. You need to realize that a fox has very special housing and feeding needs. You don't just open a can of dog food and then snap on a leash and take it to the local dog park. Also, a fox is primarily a nocturnal animal. Can you and the fox adjust to each other's schedules?

Another consideration is finding a veterinarian in your area that would have the expertise to handle any health problems that would occur. The time to find a good vet, experienced with exotic pets, is NOT after the animal gets sick. You need to make certain that you can find one before you get the fox.

Do a lot more research. Follow the steps outlined on that website. Try to go see someone who has a fox, and see how they house it (inside their house, or in an outside enclosure). If they keep it in the house, see what their furniture looks like. Make sure that a fox is really the right pet for you before you get one. Be a responsible pet owner.

Answer 2

They're an exotic animal and illegal in most cities. You'd have to check with someone in your area about whether they're allowed. They don't make good pets and if you want your expensive furniture to stay ok, I wouldn't recommend a creature that 'digs' like that. Housebreaking could be a problem too.