This page details the Hybrid cat law across the united states. Hybrid cats are crosses of domestic cats to exotic cats not pure exotic cats. This information is not for pure exotic cats, only for hybrid cats that are a cross of domestic cat to exotic cat.
However do not assume this information is correct laws change weekly. Please check you state laws and local laws before assuming this is correct information. As of October,2010 this information is thought to be correct. Hybrid cats include: Savannah cats, Bengal cats, Chausie cats, the fake Ashura cat, Safari cats and more. IMPORTANT: Quick list of states that have restrictions on hybrids cats.Some states has deferred all jurisdiction over hybrid regulation within the state to counties. Some of the counties have made hybrids completely illegal. Some allow them with requirements attached.
Alaska – In July 2010 the new law is that 4th generation and higher are legal.
Canada – F1-F4 require CITES to be shipped to CA from USA. Some places in Canada ban higher generations.
California – Serval cats have many restriction almost impossible to own. Savannah cats are not restricted at this time.
Colorado – Denver only allows Bengal F4 or lower hybrid cats of any breed. Check local laws for more information.
Connecticut – No hybrid animals are allowed to be brought into the state due to their antiquated Rabies laws. Any hybrid cats brought in from outside of the state will be confiscated and put to sleep for rabies testing.
Georgia – 4th Generation and lower Bengals allowed only.
Hawaii – All hybrid cats & dogs banned.
Indiana – 3rd Generation hybrid cats and lower allowed.
Iowa – No hybrids of any kind allowed.
Massachusetts – 4th Generation hybrid cats and lower allowed.
New York – New york state hybrid cats under the F5 generation are allowed. However no hybrids of any kind in new york city.
Texas – Some counties require permits to own hybrids some ban hybrids in Texas.
International shipping from the USA: Please visit the international shipping page for more details. Other requirements will be required per where ever you are shipping.
Please see details below of shipping savannah cats international from United states. Shipping international of F1-F4 generations going out of the Unoted states does require CITES paperwork. This includes shipping to Canada. Every country has its own set of rules per the import of live animals, it is your responsibility to figure these out. Savannahs [...]
In the state of Texas the state has deferred all jurisdiction over hybrid regulation to the counties within Texas. Some of the counties have made hybrids completely illegal. Some allow them with stringent requirements attached. Texas counties where hybrids are allowed with permits: El Paso Harris Kaufman Mason Ward Texas counties that ban hybrids (That [...]
Alaska In July 2010 the new law is that 4th generation and higher are legal. Do not assume this information about Alaska savannah cats is correct laws change weekly. Please check you state laws and local laws before assuming this is correct information. Please do not email us asking for us to find you a [...]
As of 2008, Savannah cats illegal in Australia. The hybrid breed may introduce hunting skills into feral cats and put native species at risk. The Australian Federal government is investigating whether to ban the Savannah cat as it could potentially threaten the country’s native wildlife. A government report into the proposed importation of the cats [...]
New York Exotic Savannah Cat Laws. Note that laws change all the time, please check you state laws and local laws before assuming this is correct information. As of April,2010 this information is thought to be correct. This information is not for pure exotic cats, only for hybrid cats that are a cross of domestic [...]
Connecticut Exotic Savannah Cat Laws. Note that laws change all the time, please check you state laws and local laws before assuming this is correct information. As of April,2010 this information is thought to be correct. “Grandfather’s Rights” prevail for owning a hybrid cat, but no hybrid cats can be sold into the state due [...]