How Do You Check If A Particular Pet Is Legal Where You Live?
The first step when selecting a pet is to determine if the pet is legal where you live. This can be complicated as there are a variety of levels of government involved in animal regulation. Do not rely what you hear from others, including on the internet. Difficulty: AverageTime Required: variableHere’s How: • Call the appropriate government agencies in person. Using the internet for research is a good place to start, but for current and complete information on the status of your chosen species, check with the proper agencies. • Start with your local government – call city hall or your town or county office, and ask if there are any relevant laws against your pet. • Your local officials may be able to tell you the status of your pet locally as well as state, province, or country wide status. • If there are no local laws, and local officials are not sure about the status on a wider scale, they may be able to direct you to the appropriate agency to check with. • Before going to the state
