A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person’s company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock or a laboratory animal.
Find below are the list of Legal Pets In South Africa
Family Pet Centre – Silver Lakes
Address: Shop 47, Hazeldean Square, 1 Silverlakes Rd, Tyger Valley, 0084
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 010 013 2232
Family Pet Centre – Fourways
Address: Fourways Crossing Retail Centre Shop G9 William Nicol Dr &, Sunrise Blvd, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2068
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 011 033 4600
Alexander Forbes
Address: Block A The Boulevard, Searle Street, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 021 401 9300
Is it legal to own a fox in South Africa?
It is also illegal to be in possession of a Fennec Fox in certain provinces in SA without a permit but breeders will obviously manipulate the system as they have done for most Exotic species they choose to exploit for profit.
How many pets are you allowed to own in South Africa?
As with dogs, there are similar restrictions on the number of cats you can own: No more than 2 cats over 6 months old in a “dwelling unit” (aka, apartment) No more than 6 cats over 6 months old on an “agricultural property” (aka, farm) No more than 4 cats over 6 months old on any other kind of premises.
Are racoons legal in South Africa?
There is currently no legal definition for a pet animal in any of South Africa’s legislation. It is however, incorrect to assume that should a wild animal have been classified as a pet in any other country, that it is automatically the same in South Africa.
Is it legal to own a tiger in South Africa?
Despite welfare issues, cruelty, illegality and violation of conservation principles, South Africa has turned a blind eye to tiger farming. According to the NSPCA, owning a pet tiger is legal in Gauteng and animal welfare groups can do nothing about it.
Is it legal to have a hedgehog as a pet in South Africa?
In Gauteng and Limpopo hedgehogs are legal to keep as pets without a permit, whilst in Kwazulu Natal, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and North West a permit is required. In Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State it is illegal to own a hedgehog as a pet.
How much does a tiger cost in South Africa?
A white lion cub bought on the black market could set you back R50 000, according to sources in the booming industry, while a Bengal tiger can cost R20 000.
Do you need a Licence to own dogs?
No person shall keep or permit to be kept on any premises or property, any canine without a valid license.” The by-laws state further that all canine owners including government, business and private shall apply for a dog licence at the local SPCA and that the owner shall apply for one licence per dog.