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Bobcat photograph by PD Ryan on Flickr

Are bobcats legal pets in California?

PoC avatarPosted on July 1, 2022 by Macey WeaverJuly 1, 2022

Bobcats are NOT legal pets in California unless you have a ‘special permit’. All cats species other than the domestic cat are classified as “not normally domesticated in this state” and for that reason the state has decided that “it … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged american bobcat, animal law, Animal laws, bobcat, cat ownership, USA animal laws | Leave a reply
Satellite-dish ears of the serval. Photo: Pinterest and in public domain.

Are servals legal to own in Wisconsin?

PoC avatarPosted on June 24, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2022

You will need a licence to own a serval in the US state of Wisconsin. Furthermore, the serval must have been “legally obtained” (169.04. Possession of live wild animals). The law as stated below: 169.04. Possession of live wild animals … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged african serval, animal law, serval, USA animal laws | Leave a reply
Serval in an enclosure looking out forlornly

Are servals legal in the UK?

PoC avatarPosted on June 17, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2022

It is legal for a UK citizen to own a serval PROVIDED they have a licence to do so. The law on individual citizens of the UK (as opposed to organisations) owning wild cat species including the serval is governed … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, serval, serval cat, uk, uk legislation | Leave a reply
Cheetah in car in Dubai

Are exotic cats like a cheetahs and caracals legal in Dubai?

PoC avatarPosted on June 6, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 6, 2022

This is an interesting question because I’ve seen photographs of a wealthy Dubai resident in an expensive car with a cheetah on the front seat which gave me the impression that exotic animals as pets including cheetahs and caracals were … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, caracal, cheetah, Dubai, exotic pets | Leave a reply
Spotted street stray cats of Cyprus

Is it legal to own a wild cat in Cyprus?

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

This is about individual residents owning wild cats of any species. It is not about businesses and enterprises for which there are different regulations. As usual, when it comes to searching for legislation about the possession of exotic animals such … continue reading…

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Young domesticated serval

Is it legal to own a serval in Washington state?

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2022

It is legal to own a serval in Washington state which is somewhat surprising but I’ll explain why I have come to that conclusion. There is a mishmash of laws governing the ownership of wildlife in this state. Note: for … continue reading…

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Male lion

Are lions legal in Texas?

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2021

The answer depends upon which legal entity has custody of, or owns the lion or lions. There are different rules for individual people and organisations either for profit or non-profit. I would recommend that you read the law on this … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged animal law, bad cat ownership, big cat rescue, captive lions, private zoo, Texas, USA animal laws
Stacy Elliot

Serval owner faces 21 criminal charges after cat escapes and attacks dog

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 1, 2020

This is another example of failed serval cat ownership. A complete disaster. Ezekiel Elliott is an American football star and his father, Stacy Elliott, allegedly bought a serval without a permit. Servals have to be confined with the owner’s property … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged african serval, animal law, serval cat escapes, USA animal laws | Leave a reply
Oleg Zubkov with one of his many lions

Crimean private zookeeper said he will shoot his own bears and the lions and tigers will be next

PoC avatarPosted on November 18, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2019

Oleg Zubkov is the owner of a safari park and zoo in CrimeaA. It appears to be a private zoo on a gargantuan scale. A scale at which Oleg Zubkov is incapable of coping because, for example, he says that … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged animal welfare, animal welfare laws, private zoo, Russia | Leave a reply

Cat Confinement in Marion County, FL, USA

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2014

Can domestic cats go outside the home in Marion County, FL, USA? The answer is yes but under tight restrictions which more or less state in a roundabout way that cats should be on a leash when outside and under … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws, keeping wild cat species | Tagged leash laws, USA animal laws | 39 Replies

Patriotic Russian Cat. Discussion About Feline Observational Learning

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2014 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2014

There is no description available for this video. The cat, whose name is Margot (I believe), stands to attention when the Russian national anthem is played. Margot has either learned to do this through observing human behaviour such as the … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species, Video | Tagged cat learning from observation, cat video | 14 Replies

New Jersey Lady Can Keep Her Bobcat

PoC avatarPosted on May 18, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 18, 2014

I am not sure how this situation started but what we do have is a lady, Ginny Fine, who is looking after, what appears to be, a purebred bobcat named “Rocky” (update: Rocky escaped – animal control stepped in). And, … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws, keeping wild cat species | Tagged american bobcat, Laws keeping wild cat hybrids, New Jersey animal laws, USA animal laws, wild cat hybrids, wild cat pets | 1 Reply
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