Mayor De Blasio may lift the ban on ferrets as pets that’s been around since 1999. Here are some other pets that should also be allowed.
Ferrets
As previously mentioned, these furry angels have been illegal in New York since 1999 because of a ban made by Mayor Giuliani. But ferrets are quiet (perfect for the city, compared to a dog), affectionate, and intelligent enough to be litter-trained. And you can keep them on a little leash. So what's the problem?
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Hedgehogs
Hedgies are quite possibly the "it" pet of our generation, yet the five boroughs of NYC prohibit them as pets. But they are tiny, domesticated, and nocturnal, making them ideal pets for people who aren't home until the evening (aka half of New York.) So long as you give them a big enough tank, don't have any other pets, and play with them (why wouldn't you??), they are perfect.
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Pigs
Pigs are super smart and can be trained like dogs, on top of, you know, being the absolute cutest. They just need a big open space which, sure, only a very elite handful of New Yorkers can provide, but they should still be able to have the option of getting one of these darling babes for a backyard companion.
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Ball Pythons
Surprisingly, ball pythons don't require much space so long as they have branches and things to climb on (so an unconventional interior design would probably be called for.) They're also nocturnal (perfect for those who work late), live for a long time (up to 50 years!) and are beautifully badass, so c'moooooon, New York!
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