Note: While it should be self-evident simply because it`s legal (or rather, not illegal) to own an exotic animal, that doesn`t mean it`s a good idea for you and the animal. Pets demand that you devote time, energy and money to their health, well-being and safety and that of others. For more information, see Are you ready to have an exotic pet? Looking for a larger-than-life furry friend? Capybaras are basically oversized hamsters! They are native to South America and can weigh up to 170 pounds, more than a medium-sized dog. While they can make a great Canadian pet, they need a lot of attention, as well as a few specialized items, to meet their needs. You will need a swimming pool for swimming and non-toxic grass. If you have small pets, you may want to wait before adding this exotic animal to the family, as they can also become aggressive and have sharp teeth. “He fills my life, I love him very much, but he is not Darwin and will never be Darwin,” says the 47-year-old real estate lawyer in tears as she kisses the monkey on the lips before giving him a raisin. They look as cute as they look! As members of the marsupial family (along with koalas and kangaroos), they get their name “sugar gliders” thanks to a membrane that allows them to stretch from their wrists to their ankles, essentially causing them to glide through the air. They are also very intelligent and can be trained like a dog by remembering their name and performing tricks and the like. If you live in the countryside or have a nice large garden, consider adding a mini donkey to your family.

These animals need an open field for grazing and exercising, as well as licking salt and hay for care. It`s also important to note that they can live between 25 and 35 years, so choosing this pet as a pet can really be a lifelong commitment. 1) Importers should recognise the importance of other zoonoses such as measles, hepatitis A, monkeypox, Marburg disease or Ebola, etc., for public health. The detection of a serious communicable or zoonotic disease in an imported shipment of non-human primates may result in control measures if deemed appropriate by the CFIA and/or Health Canada. For animals housed in approved zoological facilities in the United States and under veterinary supervision, medical documentation may be submitted to consider changing the required pre-export conditions if the tests described in (1) to (5) were part of a routine screening program. The images of the little monkey wearing a beige shearling coat sparked a social media frenzy and a legal battle that Nakhuda eventually lost against an animal shelter Darwin now calls home. This province has strict regulations for the possession of exotic animals and, in most cases, a permit is required for most of these animal species. While no specific species are off-limits, the province has specific rules for certain animals, and there may also be municipal guidelines that apply when it comes to your pet. Before you fully decide to welcome an exotic animal, it is recommended that you contact your local fish and wildlife office to determine if a permit is required and the steps surrounding this process. It varies from province to province, and some cities have their own even stricter regulations. “They`re like us, they want to feel that touch, that love.

People should have the right to own these amazing animals and create these amazing bonds. Exotic animals must be licensed unless they are listed in Schedule A of the province`s Fish and Wildlife Act, which excludes just over 40 species. For more information or specific questions, contact the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government. Like Quebec, Saskatchewan provides an overview of some animals that require a licence to own in the province and those that do not. While no animals are prohibited in Saskatchewan, the government has not issued permits for some species for some time. It is also important to note that local governments in the province also have ordinances regarding exotic animals, control and regulation. Two other monkeys – Caesar and Diva – took Darwin`s place. Caesar, also a Japanese macaque, stays close to Nakhuda and avoids foreigners. For the purposes of the assessment for import, this document links the risk of transmission of a zoonosis to the taxonomic situation and region of origin of the species concerned.