I would love to have a pet squirrel. Are there any states where that is legal (I know it's not in PA unless brought in from another state and not captured here)?
2006-08-29 15:06:31 · 4 answers · asked by CrazdSquirel 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I absolutely love squirrels. The whole rabies thing- They have shots for that!
2006-08-29 15:14:39 · update #1
A squirrel is a rodent and rodents can't carry rabies, they are sweet little critter's I saved a baby one once that had lost it's mom. I kept if for a pet in Illinois, but I don't think it's legal there either.
It's extremely rare for a squirrel to have rabies. They are as safe as any other animal.
(directly from CDC's website)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/Animals/rodents.htm
this is from Florida, so I'm assuming it's ok there
http://www.thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=121
2006-08-29 15:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by DeAnna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Not in Ontario either. Maybe it is ok if you trap them and leave them in the trap outdoors. Althoughm I have no idea why you would want a pet squirrel. Get a rat and tape some feathers to its tail.
2006-08-29 15:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Penelope's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
they are wild animals and not suited for pets...also, they may carry rabies.
2006-08-29 15:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
why would you want a pet squirrel....they freak me out!
2006-08-29 15:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by leslie__christine 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋