Fennec Fox as a Pet

Avaelit
3 years ago

The fennec fox is not on the endangered species' list. If it were an endangered species, it would not be legally kept as a pet. Simply because it's considered an exotic pet does not automatically mean that they are rare and few, it simply means that they do no originate in the states. Do us all a favor and research what you're typing an article on before posting something that's going to give people false facts. The fennec is not, and I repeat, NOT on the endangered species list.

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Dorothycookies
3 years ago

I do not have a pet fennec, but I have read extensively on them and found again and again that fennec foxes make wonderful pets. They are smarter and more agile and mischievous than a regular dog or cat. I also know that they are NOT ON THE ENDANGERED LIST and that in the US they are NOT TAKEN FROM THE WILD, as this article implies. Professional licensed breeders in the US have been breeding them years, just like your pedigree dog or cat. They require lots of attention, and many precautions have to be taken to ensure that they have a safe "home" enclosure that they cannot escape from. Ferret cages often work well. They eat a relatively easy mix of premium wet and dry dog and cat food, fresh vegetables, fruit, egg, mealworms, andcrickets. They are nocturnal in the wild, but often adapt to their owner's schedule in captivity. They can be litter trained, but not 100%, and sometimes they leave you little presents around the house. They also have a compulsion to hide and store food around the house, in case of famine. They are virtually odorless. Although they are legal in 26 states, in most of those states you need a special permit in order to have one. I also encourage people to do extensive research on this little guy before getting one, as small and simple things can hurt or kill them. For example, if you give them a litter box with catlitter, it sticks to the fur on their feet, and causes serious digestion complications. They need shots and medical care like dogs, and not all vets will cater to exotics. I am not suggesting that this is a good pet or not, as people/families differ in the time and care they are able to bestow upon a pet. I am simply supplying the information this article lacks, and saying to the author: If you are going to ask people a question, please provide them with accurate and complete information so that readers can make their own educated decisions.

For more extensive info on fennec foxes:
(www.livingdesert.org/animals/fennec_fox.asp)

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