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How do I find and attract a fox?

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Foxes are most active at dusk and dawn. So, the best time to lure them is right before dusk or dawn. Also, be cautious and quiet when trying to interact with them, as foxes are crafty and tend to hide to avoid being seen.

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What if someone in the street tells me that they’re not allowed in the area?

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As the Warnings indicate, you should check first to ensure that domesticated foxes are legal within your state, county, and city. Once you've done your research to ensure the fox is legal, you can simply point out the person's error. If they're not legal, then you should contact a wildlife agency in your area to have the fox relocated.

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Fox mama and kits are using my patio as a bathroom. Can they be encouraged to use a litter pan?

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Yes. If you take the droppings in a litter scoop or dog waste bag, and put them in the pan, the foxes will learn that that is where they should go. Keep in mind that this can take a long time to train them though.

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Can you have a pet fox in Canada?

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No, it is illegal in Canada to keep wild foxes under the B.C Wildlife Act.

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Can you own a red fox in Quebec City?

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The import of foxes for personal ownership is illegal nationwide (CFIA, 2013). As such, fox ownership is largely non-existent in Canada.

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Do wolves chase away foxes?

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Yes. It is best to keep foxes supervised when taking them outside. If you have a wolf nearby, consider reporting it to animal control if it becomes at threat to you or your pets.

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Where are you allowed to have a fox?

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There are not many places but in the United States, you can keep them in Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

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Can you own a red fox in Quebec City?

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No, you cannot own a red fox in Quebec City because they are considered an endangered species.

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What does the fox say?

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If you mean in literal context as in "what sounds do foxes make?", they make sounds like chirps, and short barks.

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Are foxes scared of water?

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Foxes can easily be scared away by making loud noises such as yelling or blowing whistles, dousing them with water hoses or squirt guns or throwing objects such as tennis balls toward them.

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Can I have a Fox in Illinois?

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Yes, it is legal to own a fox in Illinois. You'll need to get a "fur-bearing mammal breeder permit" before you have a fox though. No permit is needed to own a fennec fox, however.

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Is it legal to own a fox in Ohio?

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Yes, it is legal in Ohio. You'll need to get a “noncommercial propagating license” first, which costs $25 dollars a year.

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Is it legal to have a pet fox in Lucas County, Sylvania, Ohio?

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Yes, it is legal to own a fox in Ohio. However, one needs an Exotic and Nongame Wildlife permit in order to own one. There are resources online to help you authenticate a license upon application.

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Can you have a pet fox in Hawaii?

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No. You can have a pet dog, cat, or crab. Exotic animals are a no-no. Do some research on animals you can own.

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Can you get a fox in Singapore? I love foxes!

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No, you cannot get a fox in Singapore. Remember, even if you love foxes, they're still wild animals that should not be kept as pets. Most pet foxes live much worse lives in homes than in the wild, so if you really love foxes, consider helping out at a wildlife rehabilitation center near you.

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Can you have a pet fox in Washington?

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No, you can't, it is illegal to own, import, and transport a fox in Washington.

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Can you have a fix in Georgia

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No, it is illegal to have any kind of fox as a pet in Georgia.

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is it legal to own a fox in Kentucky?

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Foxes are technically legal to own in the state of Kentucky, but they are illegal to import into the state. And since there aren't any fox breeders in Kentucky, owning a fox is impossible.

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Is it legal to buy or own a fox in Manitoba, Canada?

Hope Foultner

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Yes, but in order to possess a domestic fox in Manitoba, you would require a permit.

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Is it legal to befriend a fox in the UK?

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Legally, there is no restriction on keeping foxes as pets in England and Wales, but foxes have not been domesticated, and a fox in captivity would have the same needs as in the wild. If a fox is taken into captivity, then it will be protected under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

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Can I have a pet fox in Oregon?

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Sadly, no. Oregon stopped issuing exotic animal permits in 2011. That means you cannot get a permit for a non-native fox like a Fennec or a silver. You cannot get a permit for a native red or gray fox as a pet under any circumstances.

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Is it legal to own a fox as a pet in the US?

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In some states it is, though city and county ordinances within allowed states may prohibit ownership. Even in regions where it's legal, it's only so if the fox is purchased from a licensed breeder and you obtain a state permit. Keep in mind that foxes are significantly more time- and energy-intensive than a dog, and many are seized by animal control because the owners underestimated the amount of care required.

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Are pet foxes legal in Louisiana?

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You must have a permit to own a fox in Louisiana. This permit is available only for wildlife rehabbers.

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How can I tell if fox are domesticated?

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It's rather easy to tell; their behavior is much like a dog's, whereby they come up to you and aren't afraid.

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