This species is sometimes kept as an exotic pet in the U.S.A. and Asia.
Common genets are often kept around because they aid in keeping vermin populations in check, especially in areas where crops can be negatively affected by pests.[3] Common genets sometimes eat poultry and game birds; however, most humans do not consider genets to be a threat.[3] Common genets are also currently in no danger of becoming endangered, as they are listed under least concern on the Red List