The care and maintenance of these magnificent animals is best left to professionals and experts with considerable resources. So yes, caracals can make good pets for some people who can properly house, feed, and care for these big cats.

Is it safe to own a caracal?

Still, you need to have a license to own one of these cats legally. However, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Georgia all have a ban on large exotic cats.

Do caracals like being pet?

However, caracals are similarly, or perhaps more, well-mannered than servals. This means that they have a somewhat traditional cat-like attitude. They play and interact with their owners on their terms. They are not a pet where you can initiate affection at any moment.