2006-07-20 14:17:38 · 12 answers · asked by amanda i 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2006-07-20 14:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by b_bananaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirrels make terrible pets. Please don't take them out of the wild.
If you find babies, leave them where they are. Most "orphaned" babies aren't orphaned at all, and taking them away from their natural habitat is the worst thing you can do for them. Many of these babies die, and often even the best professional care can't keep them alive.
If you find injured wild animals, or babies that you know are orphaned (when you've actually seen the dead parents), please contact a local wildlife rehabilitation center immediately, or find a vet who deals with wildlife.
At the very least, please do some research. I'm not encouraging you to keep squirrels or any other kind of wild animals as pets, but the least you can do for the ones you have is get them to a vet and learn how to properly care for them. Better yet, get them to a certified wildlife rehabber as soon as possible.
2006-07-20 21:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by Spooky Wan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a good idea to raise squirrels in captivity unless you are a trained professional cause if he or she gets sick there are not many vets who can help you out.
2006-07-20 21:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A squirrel? Those are animals with short lives....thats why
2006-07-20 21:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by deadly_nightshade5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirrels are very very hard to raise. Babies need 24/7 attention and their chances of survival are 50/50. You need to take them to a place that accepts those types of animals, because they are trained to care for them and they stand a tad bit better of a chance. I know you prob. dont want to get rid of them. But, I didnt either..and later realized it was my own selfishness that killed the baby squirell.
2006-07-20 21:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by angelikness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop trying to keep squirrels. They'll thank you for it. P.S. Squirrels are not meant for captivity.
2006-07-20 21:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by DakkonA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop getting new ones! thanks to you the population of squirrels is close to extinct!!
2006-07-21 13:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit buyin them if u kno there ganna die my addy is kayla_coop@hotmail.com also my msn messenger addy
2006-07-20 21:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by kayla~N~mykel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont get another
2006-07-20 21:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop stepping on them
2006-07-20 21:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by jbhunter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can own squirllels?
2006-07-21 21:01:56 · answer #11 · answered by I Sexy Little Alien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋