god iv been wanting a fox as a pet iv even looked into everything needed to take care of one but the only thing keeping me from getting one is the laws in my state

oh and the pics youv been posting are making me want one even more

Yeah, they have the power to make us explode from teh cuteness

Yeah, state laws can make things complicated for sure, like this uber sweet foxy! I may not have the means to own a fox, but, seeing her or any fox melts me instantly

yep iv got all the means other then the vet part but iv found many in my area that could possibly be able to take one to

That's a good first step, since many people who want one are unable to do so; I know of only two in the entire state of Utah who cares for exotics

wow i currently take my cat to the one in my city that takes care of exotics we actually have quiet a few vets across the state of Iowa that can handle them

That's pretty awesome actually!

i know if only we could get the laws changed the only reason we cant have them here is because there considered dangerous animals

Dangerous animals my eye There are no reported attacks on humans, government agencies are just ignorant of what they don't comprehend.

yea i know there's actually a petition out there to legalize domesticated foxes legal to own in all 50 states

They're already legal in many US states, but the whole domestication thing is somewhat misconstrued. Foxes aren't actually domesticated in the same level as dogs or cats, a lot of people will spread that myth around. People then buy foxes and end up getting something they don't want, thinking it was domesticated. The foxes become tame, friendly and used to being around humans, but never fully domesticated; that takes thousands of years. What Russia did is selective breeding for the past 50 years and ended up with super friendly foxes, USDA breeders here in the US have the same results. Doesn't mean people can't have them, but people have the false assumption that foxes are easier to take care of, this isn't true in the least. Regardless, I've interacted with tame foxes for quite a while and I can tell you that they're truly super affectionate and so cute!

yea i know and that does help speed up the process of domesticating them and those that got them thinking what they did didn't do there research like i have iv combed through every last bit of info i can find on them and taking care of them

Glad to hear it!

hehe thx and i can link you to that petition if you want

If you want to

https://www.change.org/petitions/do.....x-legalization

Thanks!

yw

The only thing stopping me is my landlord who wont allow anything resembling a dog in the complex.

dang

I need to move to a town where foxes are legal

They are legal in all towns in the state of Ohio

They're legal in Utah as well, but it's not consistent lol, the city I live in now is a big no no, but drive 25 miles south, boom, perfectly legal

Wow

It's worth the drive for sure!

Odd that a town would ban them. Here in Ohio they are not considered exotic pets because they are so common and that they are like only 15 lbs

Well, the city I live in has about 110,000 people, more densely populated and many people would complain about the noises foxes make, and their smell as there isn't much farmland in Provo, Utah. But in a town like Santaquin or Genola (small farm towns 30 miles south) the laws are pretty much free game, you can have pretty much any exotic you want, and it's where the sanctuary is. That, and I don't want neighbors complaining about me having a so-called "wild" and "dangerous" animal

Well you can have the fox descented. The males at least and I know the females don't stink as much which is why so many owners want a vixen.

It's not recommended to de-scent a fox, as they can get very ill from doing so and is unnecessary (as stated from various fox owners/experts I know personally, not to mention considered cruel). Their scent glands are all over their body. I've been around both genders, doesn't really bother me lol.

I would never alter an animal like that.

I know, it's just sad people do it for the sake of making them "better". Foxes to me, mean a lot, they've helped me in so many ways

Same.. For so many years I tried to find a species in the fandom. When I first got into it I was another species but never really fit me well. Only after did I become a fox, did I find my real place and species in this fandom.

And nothing melts a heart faster than having an animal greet you lovingly, much like Skitter; she always throws herself on the ground with ears back, smiling and wagging her tail in excitement. That alone is worth it, working with animals is very satisfying, I highly recommend volunteering if you ever get the chance Definitely feel a connection!

I would love to work with animals. Not many options around the area here though :(

Come to Utah! I can introduce ya to Skitter

Cool! Will let ya know if I come to your state :)

Sounds good!

Does Skitter travel at all?

For birthday parties and other animal-related events, yes, she does it occasionally

Same here, I can't have any pets in my apartment

that fox looks like it is enjoying the best loving in this world I wish i could give it my lovings

I just love her expressions and how varied a fox's face can get when happy!

She just looks so happy

That's what gets me the most, the fact that I can do my part, along with the owners, to make Skitter one content little fox

>.< your so lucky

Definitely a unique experience

Where is this at I want to pet one >///<

In Utah, just 60 miles south of Salt Lake City

NNNNOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in Illinois

Foxes are legal there though

Lucky people

Sorry, shouldn't have said anything about that...

nono its fine

Well, okay

She's got great owners. ^^

That she does, and I know that she's returning the favor by showing love back

Shes super happy and I love her bright vivid orange fur!

She's a very pretty fox, that's for sure! She's just so loving too!

Skitter looks like she needs a good brushing!

It's that time of year! What a puffball she is