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I have been told by my veterinarian that it is illegal to have a pet raccoon in PA. I also live in PA and have a baby raccoon that comes around every night to eat. If it is discovered that you have one, the DEC will come, take the animal and kill it to test for rabies. I think this is a stupid law as it is legal to have a pet skunk in PA but not a pet raccoon.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoRaccoons are not on the endangered species list however, many municipalities have zoning and/or health laws that address the "harboring' of wild animals. Check with your local authorities.
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∙ 7y agoNope. Squirrels are wildlife. Wild animals cannot be kept as pets without a special license.
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∙ 6y agoWildlife cannot be kept as a pet without a permit from the game commission.
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∙ 10y agoYes, all you need is a permit.
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Is it legal to have a raccoon as a pet in Canada?
I don't think so.
Is it legal to keep a Raccoon as a pet in the UK?
If you live in the forest or in a treehouse it is fully legal, but in a household it is not.
Can box turtles be kept as a pet in Pennsylvania?
Yes, it is fully legal to keep box turtles in Pennsylvania.
Are ferrets legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes they are they are sold in pet stores and I myself own two
Are fennec foxes legal in pennsylvania?
Yes, it is legal to have a fennec fox as a pet in Pennsylvania. However, several things are needed to be done in order to have one such as getting a letter of approval from your township.
What kind of raccoons live in Pennsylvania?
There is only one "kind" of raccoon on Pennsylvania. That would be the common, or northern, raccoon - Procyon lotor.
What type of raccoon lives in Pennsylvania?
The northern (common) raccoon lives in Pennsylvania as well as all other states except Hawaii and Alaska.
Is it legal for raccoon to be a pet?
Some states allow raccoons to be kept as pets, others do not. You need to check with local authorities, such as a game warden.
Did Walt Disney have a pet raccoon?
No
Is it legal to have a pet sugar glider in Pennsylvania?
Check with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Did Calvin have a raccoon?
President Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon while he was in the White House
Is it legal to have a pet raccoon in Tennessee?
Yes, however, you MUST name it "Fred" and have it neutered. Also, you are encouraged to paint a white stripe down its back , so people think it's only a skunk. Just kidding. No, it's not only not legal, it's not smart. Racoons are wild animals, they often carry rabies, and will bite the hell out of you. Get a rabbit instead.
