Pet Caracal Legal and Illegal States 2023

The Pet Zealot ^ | March 17, 2023 | James Alain L.

[allen592]

Admired for its large black tufted ears, long legs, distinct facial markings, and reddish-tan coats, the caracal is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa and Central Asia and therefore is considered exotic in the United States. As such, keeping one as a pet in each state will have different rules for pet lovers that want to own a special cat. As of January 2023, only a few American States have no laws that regulate the ownership of Caracals.

[upchuck]

"In South Carolina, you need to obtain a permit to own a pet Caracal."

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[Rockingham]

No, thank you. Over the course of a year and a half, I fed and then took in a stray cat that had become semi-feral and settled in my front yard after its owner died. That is quite enough cat for me.

[M1903A1]

Impressive, but in videos they seem universally hostile....