It is of crucial importance that before you purchase a savannah cat you must check if your state has laws that restrict or ban ownership of savannahs.
Do not take the word of someone who is eager to sell you a Savannah cat, always check yourself what your state of residence allows.
There are currently 18 states that have partial or complete restrictions/bans on savannah cats.
States with restrictions/bans on savannah cats
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Nebraska (only banned in Las Vegas)
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Texas
- Vermont
- Washington
You can find out more detailed information and any changes/updates of this information at Hybrid Law.