Or where can I find laws by state regarding squirrels as pets or other wildlife?
2007-08-30 14:10:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If the squirrel was captive bred and you purchased from a reputable breeder, you can keep him in some states, but it is illegal to capture and keep a wild animal as a pet..
2007-08-30 16:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local fish & game dept. Most times
keeping a wild animal, like a squirrel, requires a permit.
I know you wont like this but squirrels don't make good
pets. They just aren't domistacated.
Try Sugar Gliders which do make good pets.
Sometimes called Australian Flying Squirrels,
there actually not a squirrel. Sugar gliders are
small marsupials. They look like squirrels so maybe
check them out & see what you think.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-30 21:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ski Freedom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most squirrel species are not endangered, and it is legal to keep them. They do not, however, make good pets. They need huge areas to excercise in or they develop behavioral disorders. They pee and poop on everything, can chew threw most materials, and can inflict severe bites. It doesn't matter how sweet and loving that little baby you've hand raised seems, he/she WILL change--have no doubt! Release humanely when the time is right.
2007-08-30 21:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check. different, states, countries and provinces have different laws. I don't know where you are! They can carry the plague, Hantiviirus, rabies and a list of things. Unless you gave them shots, kept them indoors and collars I wouldn't even think of it.... But please check
2007-08-30 21:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Robert Miller 95670 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can own one in texas
2007-08-30 21:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by horsekrazy74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let them stay wild. peace!
2007-08-30 21:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋