Can you keep a rescued fox as a pet?

Despite being legal, keeping wild foxes—those bred and sold by the pet trade are a different case—as pets should be strongly discouraged. Raising a rescued wild fox is not the same as caring for a domestic dog. Foxes can be very boisterous and destructive as they grow.

Has anyone ever had a pet fox?

A spokesperson said: ‘Foxes have not been domesticated and a fox in captivity would have the same needs as in the wild. If a fox is taken into captivity, then it will be protected under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Is a pet fox a good idea?

Foxes require a lot of time, energy, money and expertise that most people simply don’t have. Most animal advocacy groups strongly advise against keeping a fox as a pet. Although they’re fun to look at, foxes should usually be left to live non-domesticated lives in their natural habitat.

Which is stronger fox or dog?

The dog will tend to emerge the winner in this fight, the fox is not as large as the dog. They will tend to avoid any challenge from the dog by running hiding. Foxes most likely will attack smaller animals such as cats but not as large as the dogs.

Do pet foxes stink?

The most common pet fox species, red foxes, are notorious among exotic pet owners for their pungent, skunk-like odor. Foxes have a musky aroma that helps convey their status and mark their territory, but the smell of their urine is especially strong.

Will a fox beat a dog?

It is very unusual for foxes to attack dogs. Overall though, a fox would rarely approach a dog, but they could act in defence if a dog approached and cornered them. The bottom line is, it’s very unlikely for a fox to attack a dog, even a small dog unless it has been cornered and is ill.

Can foxes mate with cats?

No, foxes and cats can not breed. Foxes are not from the same family as cats, and do not possess the chromosomes to breed with felines.