Exotic Pets - Laws and Legal Issues

A review of the film "The Elephant in the Living Room."

It is sometimes difficult to find out the legal status of a pet in which you are interested because the agencies with jurisdiction over pets vary from location to location. Here is a basic guide to the steps you should take when investigating pet laws as they apply to you.

Why have ferrets been banned in New York City?

Find out about the reasons behind a ban on pet ferrets in New Zealand.

An outbreak of monkeypox linked to pet prairie dogs and Gambian pouched rats in the US led the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a joint order that banned the import of several African rodents and also the transport, sale or release of pet prairie dogs.

Advocating the legalization of ferrets in California - thorough web site, covering the issues and latest news.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - agreement governing import/export of endangered species.

IveGot1 is a great iPhone app for identifying reptiles in South Florida.

Find out what the exotic pet laws for your state are.

Rehoming exotic pets who have been found in the wild or who are no longer being taken care of properly is an increasing concern. Everyone agrees it isn't fair to kill these animals but what do we do with them?

"Fat Cats & Lucky Dogs" book review includes pertinent information to exotic pet owners.

If you are looking for an Indiana exotics vet check out this list.

Following the escape of dozens of exotic animals from an Ohio farm there are many thoughts and emotions going through people's minds.