How can I get a fox as a pet?

The reality is they don’t make great pets, and in some states it is illegal to own one. Foxes are wild animals, meaning they have not been domesticated. Unlike other species like dogs and cats, which have been bred to live easily with people, foxes don’t do well as indoor animals.

Can you train a fox to be a house pet?

‘Even the most experienced fox experts have had difficulty in keeping adult foxes successfully in captivity as they have very specific needs. ‘Because foxes are wild animals their needs are very specific and they require specialist care. Therefore, the RSPCA would not advise or condone keeping them as pets. ‘

What do you need to take care of a fox?

Your fox needs to have his own designated space when he/she is left alone. Ideally no smaller than 60 sq. Ft. This space should be provided with a sleeping area/ hide box, toys, food and water, and a litter box if you wish to have your fox litter trained.

How much does a baby red fox cost?

Red foxes are a little cheaper, at $400. That’s cheaper than a skunk ($450) and waaaay cheaper than something more exotic, like a kinkajou, which runs anywhere from $1,200 to $3,000.

Can you raise a fox like a dog?

Several states outright ban people from keeping foxes as pets, including California, New York, Texas and Oregon. “You can easily train and manage behavioral problems in dogs, but there are a lot of behaviors in foxes, regardless of if they’re Russian or U.S., that you will never be able to manage.”

Do foxes use litter boxes?

Foxes do not potty train. There will be a rare fox that uses a litter box most of the time, but the majority do not use one at all or only 50\%. In nature foxes pee and poop on every single thing they claim.

Do foxes like dog toys?

Foxes are both inquisitive and very playful like dogs. This means they are not only scent mark objects that interest them but are also quite likely to play with or chew them. The only recourse is to ensure that you do not leave such items in your garden overnight if foxes frequent the area.

Are foxes hard to care for?

Some foxes are much more difficult to housebreak than others. Some never do learn completely. When dealing with a stubborn fox or very young kit you may try putting several litter boxes throughout the areas of the house he’s allowed to roam to increase your chance for success.

Do people keep foxes as pets?

Fennec foxes can be kept as pets, although they are not very common. They are petite, save for their enormous ears. They behave much like dogs, but since they are not domesticated, they do require careful socialization as well as precautions against escape.

Can a baby fox be domesticated?

It has been proven that fox can be domesticated, at the famous Institute of Cytology and Genetics at Novosibirsk, by Dmitri Belyaev. The basic gist is this: just look for the baby foxes that are most docile and friendly toward humans, and selectively breed them! In just a handful of generations, boom, domestic fox!

Is a red fox a pet?

Although they are not domesticated and have their downsides as pets, many red fox owners argue that they can be as sweet as a house cat. The red fox is usually considered a “native species,” an “exotic animal,” or a “non-domesticated species” in state regulations.

What is a domestic Fox?

Domesticated fox: Any fox that descends from a multi-generational breeding program or from fox populations that evolved around human influence. Russian domesticated fox: A fox that descends from the breeding program that is part of Dmitry Belyaev’s Farm Fox Experiment, that was selected for tameness.