Can you own a squirrel

Answer 1

It really depends on what state you live in because different us states, have different laws. Here are states that allow monkey ownership. Please dont run get a monkey as soon as you see if you are allowed becaus in some places various counties have bans, and all though it is legal for the state, it is illegal for the county you may live in. States with various counties with bans include North Carolina and Texas probably more. Some places require permits so call your local division of wildlife to find out if your county is okay and if it requires a permit, i have included the contact info. Any state not listed has a ban on monkey ownership. If you get a monkey in an illegal state, the monkey will be confiscated, most likely euthanized and you will get a trip to jail. ONLY GET A MONKEY IF YOU CAN MEET ALL IT'S NEEDS!!!!The only states allowing exotic pets are:

Alabama (334) 243-3465 Division of Fish and game contact number

Arizona (602) 942-3000 or 942-4006 Game and Fish Dept.

Arkansas (501) 223-6300 or 223-6359 Dept. of Fish and Game

Delaware (302) 739-5295 or 739-5297 Division of Fish and Wildlife

Florida (904) 488-3641 or 488-6253 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision

Idaho (208) 334-3736 or 327-7025 Fish and Game Dept.

Illinois pending ban (unknown ownership allowance) (217) 782-7305 or 782-2965

Indiana (317) 232-4080 or 232-4040 Division of Fish and Wildlife

Kansas (316) 671-5911 Dept. of Wildlife and Parks

Maine (207) 287-2571 or 289-3651 Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Michigan Pending Ban (unknown ownership allowance)(517) 373-1263

Missouri- Illegal in St. Louis, Kansas City, Branson

Mississippi (601) 364-2214 or 364-2022 Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

Montana Unknown (406) 444-2950 or 444-2535 Dept. of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Nebraska (402) 471-5462 or 464-0641 Game and Parks Commision

Nevada (702) 688-1500 or 688-1549 Dept. of Wildlfe

North Carolina 733-7291 Wildlife Resources Commission

North Dakota (701) 221-6335 Game and Fish Dept.

Ohio (614) 265-6300 or 265-7027 Dept. of Natural Resources

Oklahoma (405) 521-3851 or 521-2739 Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

Pennsylvania (717) 782-4250 or 787-5740 Game Commission

Rhode Island (401) 227-3576 or 789-3094 Division of Fish and Wildlife

South Carolina (803) 734-3833 or 734-3888 Wildlife and Marine Resources

South Dakota (605) 773-3485 or 773-3381 Dept. of Game Fish and Parks

Tennessee (615) 781-6585 or 781-6610 Wildlife Resources Agency

Texas (512) 389-4419 or 389-4822

Please be responsible if you get a monkey, they are wild animals that require a lot of care. If it is legal for you to own one and you need a website to get information on caring for one go to petmonkeyinfo.com

Answer 2

In most places, it is not legal to own a squirrel as a pet. Squirrels are considered wildlife and are protected by laws that prevent them from being kept as domestic pets. It is also important to consider whether it is ethical to keep a wild animal in captivity.

Answer 3

Almost all states have laws concerning the possession and keeping of 'wild animals' or 'wildlife'; the way the states define wild animals and wild life is diffierent state to state.

The laws have come into existence as we have become more urban and less rural, in the sense of the loss of open space,and considerable habitat for wildlife.

Almost all laws provide for a system of trained, experienced people to care for or to rescue or rehabilitate animals taken from the wild.

Iowa state laws can be found at the following links. You need to check out the web for more information about wildlife rehabilitation in Iowa.

At first glance, on keeping a squirrel in Iowa, don't.

This answer is not a substitute for legal advice from within your state (or Iowa).

A local junior college, a regional college, even the local high school's 4-H advisor, the county extention agent, probably can help you.

As a rule, all you really have to do is call up the state capitol, and ask for wildlife managment. It's almost inconceivable that you wont get help with your specific question.

If you do become a wildlife rehibilitator under state supervision, it will be something imprortant to you and the rest of us who are concerned with our vanishing wild world. Wildlife rehibilitation is addictive; it's forever once you get into it.

Answer 4

It depends on what state you live in, I'm in Texas and though I've heard you cannot own them, my veterinarian said there's no problem with it. The only problem is that a lot of adult squirrels, and babies, can sometimes be too much for one to handle. They can turn aggressive once they reach sexual maturity. The squirrel I have had a vitamin deficiency when I got him from someone who thought it'd be "cool" to have squirrels as pets. he was only fed sunflower seeds and peanuts. Even 2 years later he still does not have full use of his back legs. He does bite sometimes, usually only when scared by one of the dogs or when you have food for him in your hand. Because of his limited mobility, we can never released him to the wild, he'd never survive. Google pet laws in your State and ask a vet in your area. They are a big responsibility.

Answer 5

yes you can, i have had a squirrel for a pet. it will sometimes mess up your Christmas tree and if you have dogs don't let the squirrel out when he or she is around.

Answer 6

Yes, but you have to take good care of it and feed it nuts or seeds.

Answer 7

Yes but you need permits from Wyoming Game and Fish department. Permit applications can be found at www.gf.state.wy.us on the forms and applications link.

Answer 8

I know Flying Squirrels can, I don't know about others.

Answer 9

Yes, it is legal to own a squirrel in Georgia.

Answer 10

If you get a permit I guarantee you can.