15 Animals You Can Technically Keep as Pets in the U.S. (But Probably Shouldn't)

If I were to keep a rare pet, it’d definitely be a fox, particularly for their bushy tails and mesmerizing eyes. Some people ...
Discover Magazine on MSN

Humans are likely the only animals that keep pets — here’s why it’s so rare in the wild

Learn more about cross-species adoption and why there are so few recorded cases of it.

Thinking about a pet monkey in Vermont? State law says no

Maybe you've seen the "Friends" episode where Ross adopts a pet monkey named Marcel – only to eventually give him to a zoo ...
The Olympian

Can I keep a pet squirrel or python in WA? State rules for wild, exotic animals

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...
Burlington Free Press on MSN

Is it legal to have a pet fox in Vermont?

Although they kind of look like dogs, foxes cannot be kept as pets in Vermont. Here's why.

Thinking about a pet monkey in Rhode Island? State law says no

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Rhode Island, but you can have a domestic water buffalo.
Worcester Telegram on MSN

Thinking about a pet monkey in Massachusetts? State law says no

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Massachusetts, but you can have a domestic water buffalo.
Norwich Bulletin

Thinking about a pet monkey in Connecticut? State law says no – usually

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Connecticut unless you got one before Oct. 1, 2010, according to state law.