I know it sounds weird, but my husband really wants a pet Squirrel, and not some wild one. We have heard of people having them as pets, and even on movies. Is it legal to have a pet Squirrel, and where do people get them?
2006-11-23 01:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Illegal in most states. Plus they will tear up everything in your house, and it would be cruel to make it stay confined in a cage for long period of time. They are a highly active animal.
Why don't you try sugar gliders? They are a legal version of a squirrel (they are flying squirrel like marsupials). Just google for them and I heard that as long as they are socialized, they make good pets. I have worked with some non-tame ones, and I think with enough time, they would be easy to socialize.
2006-11-23 02:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirrels are wild animals, and generally it is frowned upon to take a wild animal out of it's habitat to have it live within your house. You have to remember that you can't just go to any old pet store and buy a squirrel, so there is some issue with it. I don't know if it is legal where you live, however. You'd have to ask the animal control officer in your area. However, they'll probably tell you is isn't allowed.. And it's nearly impossible to find someone who breeds them domestically.
2006-11-23 01:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Rialee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live people can have a pet Squirrel. Check with your local "Game and Fish Commission" to be sure it OK where you live. They may know where you can find one. Be warned, I have had friends with pet Squirrels. They really fun at first. As they age they may become more aggressive, not always, but, they can get mean.
2006-11-23 01:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
er, yeah - I think there are a lot of good reasons to NOT have a pet squirrel - most homes are not set up to withstand the damage that they can inflict! I don't believe I'd want a problem-solving escape artist, however cute, in my home.....
2006-11-23 03:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it particularly is not very nicely to undertake a squirrel. in fact, it particularly is unlawful. you have grew to become a wild animal right into a companion and childrens puppy. are you going to shield it its entire life? i'm hoping not. you have finished sufficient injury. i'm hoping you have the common-sense to discover a vegetation and fauna rehabber on your section which could precise look after this squirrel so it particularly is decrease back to the wild. DO NO injury!
2016-12-29 09:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may regret that. They look cute but they don't make good pets. They are aggressive and destructive. I'd do a lot more research into them before making a decision.
2006-11-23 01:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea wild animals
2006-11-23 01:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Dirk Diggler(the one and only) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the shelter where you can go to...
2006-11-23 01:37:14 · answer #8 · answered by bananaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋