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New Jersey Bans Exotic Pets, Sparks Nationwide Debate

3/13/2025

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New Jersey has taken a bold step by banning prairie dogs, monkeys, and even tigers as exotic pets, setting the bar high for pet ownership regulations. While neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Delaware have their own rules, New York surprisingly permits kangaroos. The Humane Society is pushing for federal laws to create uniformity in exotic pet ownership across the nation.

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New Jersey has taken a bold step by banning prairie dogs, monkeys, and even tigers as exotic pets, setting the bar high for pet ownership regulations. While neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Delaware have their own rules, New York surprisingly permits kangaroos. The Humane Society is pushing for federal laws to create uniformity in exotic pet ownership across the nation.