The Health Code of the City of New York prohibits any animals in the City that are naturally inclined and capable of inflicting harm upon human beings. This code currently includes hedgehogs, and therefore, residents of New York City are not allowed to own hedgehogs as pets.

African Pygmy Hedgehogs are not dangerous, not aggressive and quiet. They are domestic animals that will not survive in the wild and could not tolerate winter temperatures. They will not pose a threat to wildlife or fauna. In my opinion, not allowing them to be kept as pets is unfair. They make wonderful pets.

I'm sure I'm not the only person whose hopes of owning one have been destroyed, and am certainly not the last.

Please sign this petition so we can legalize these wonderful creatures for pet ownership in New York! You can help us by sharing with friends through social media. I appreciate your help.