Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of wildlife that is illegally possessed. A.R.S. §17-306 restricts the transport, sale and possession of non-domesticated animals. People who break the law can be charged with a Class 4 crime. Animals subject to restrictions covered by the law are listed in state regulations. R12-4-406 contains a fairly complete list of prohibited pets. The restricted fauna includes many different species, including tigers, jaguars, lions and other big cats. There are no limits to hunting bobcats. Although Arizona has strict laws on pet ownership, hybrid cats are legal. Bobcats and lynx are listed as fur carriers.
The state issues a permit for fur farming, but makes an exception. If the animal is not bred for its fur or body parts, no permit is required. Importing feral cats into the state requires an import permit. Exotic wild animals are divided into forbidden, controlled and uncontrolled animals. Servals and jungle cats are not controlled and can be owned and sold as pets without permission. All other cats are automatically prohibited and are on zoo or street menagerie permits, AZA facility, USDA Class C exhibitor for less than 90 days, college, university, or government agency for scientific or public health research, scientific institution, USDA nonprofit that exhibits wildlife for educational or scientific purposes, a service animal and a national or state agency affiliated with national or state agencies Limited Rescue Facility. Exotic wild animals are divided into forbidden, controlled and uncontrolled animals. Servals and jungle cats are not controlled and can be owned and sold as pets without permission. Roadside Menagerie is used to exhibit or use wild animals to attract trade.
Must keep detailed records of acquisition, birth, death and transmission. There are also regulations on housing, food, treatment and care. Menagerie road licences require proof of personal injury liability insurance up to a maximum of $25,000 per person up to a maximum of $100,000 for each event, as well as property damage of up to $5,000 per event. Insurance must be with a reputable operation and cover all injuries to the public, whether negligent operation, maintenance care, accommodation or supervision cause an accident. The permit fee is $10.00 for less than 6 animals, and more than 6 animals cost $25.00. No more than 10 animals can be owned with a wildlife menagerie permit. Has requirements for cage, registration, feeding, treatment and hygiene. In the animal menagerie, up to 10 big cats are kept for purposes other than exhibition.
Tigers and mountain lions should be tattooed on the left thigh. All generations of savannah cats are legal. Issues permits for the ownership of wild animals. Permits are only valid for one year, must be renewed annually. Class III applies to feral cats. Bobcats are endangered native species, but can be legally possessed if proof of legal birth papers in captivity is provided. Must provide a health certificate for the animal possessed, provide an evacuation plan for recapture, pay a fee of $10.00, have cages inspected by the preservative. Provides cage requirements that include: concrete floors should be covered with natural substrate, tilting platforms, 14-foot walls with a 45-degree slope can be used if no roof is provided, etc. Persons authorized by the USDA as commercial exhibitors, zoos, or distributors are exempt from this state permit and its requirements.
In Indiana, a person can own almost any pet, from skunks or raccoons to foxes, pumas, and even lions. All you need is the right permit. Class I cats (inherently dangerous) are lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and pumas and can only belong to zoos, circuses and commercial propagators. Two years of experience or a score of at least 70% on a test is required. The test focuses on manipulation, habits, health care and housing. Have a cage, plumbing and standard of living. Cages must be inspected by the TWRA before animals are approved. One hectare is required for personal ownership or 3 hectares for commercial propagators. Cats under 25 pounds and between 8 weeks and 3 months are allowed to come into contact with the public every 8 hours for one hour. Bobcats are considered a native species and require a Class II (native) permit. Nature centers may have bobcats for educational purposes.
An import permit is required before bobcats are introduced into the state. All other cats, Bobcat hybrids and domestic hybrids are in Class III, for which no licence is required. Nature centers, rehabilitation centers and educational exhibits are not allowed to own Class III cats other than real zoos. Bobcats are hunted and captured. Savannah cats are legal. BANS Sale, purchase, exchange, exchange, exchange, export or shipment, transfer and/or relocation of native reptiles and amphibians. PERMITS (export permits) required for the export of legal permits. Issues a temporary for education, rehabilitation and conservation when the animals return to the state. PERMIT for endangered or threatened and plant-dependent species. If an animal is not banned or requires a permit, it can be kept as a pet. However, no one can own more than 6 animals of any kind and no more than 25 wild animals without game at any given time.