Can you have a fox as a pet?

Each state has its own laws on what animals a resident may own as a pet, according to About.com, and some states do specifically restrict foxes as pets. Alabama says "no" to foxes at pets. Arkansas limits ownership to six red foxes or gray foxes. California also restricts nondomestic canines.

Colorado and Hawaii are among the states that restrict ownership of exotic pets, which a fox is typically considered to be, according to About.com. For people who can own foxes, the fennec fox is a popular choice because of its playfulness, reports Fox News. Kentucky and Georgia only restrict animals considered inherently dangerous. Indiana allows ownership of exotic animals with the proper permits.