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Wyoming is one of the few states in the country where squirrel ownership is not a flat-out prohibition — but that does not mean you can simply bring one home without doing your homework first.
Nevada has a reputation for unusually relaxed exotic pet laws, and that reputation is largely earned.
Idaho sits in a genuinely favorable position when it comes to pet squirrel ownership.
Mississippi is home to dense hardwood forests, sprawling river bottomlands, and a rich tradition of wildlife appreciation — so it is no surprise that some residents wonder whether a squirrel could make a legal household companion.
West Virginia sits in a genuinely interesting position when it comes to pet squirrels.
Vermont is home to a handful of squirrel species that are hard not to admire — quick, resourceful animals that seem to thrive in both deep forest and backyard bird feeders alike.
New Mexico sits in a rare position among U.S.
Squirrels are clever, curious animals that have caught the attention of many Connecticut residents who wonder whether one could make a good pet.
If you have ever watched a squirrel dart across a Maryland backyard and wondered whether you could keep one as a pet, you are not alone.
If you’ve spotted a bushy-tailed squirrel darting through an Oregon park and wondered whether you could keep one as a pet, you’re not alone.
Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the country, and that abundance comes with some of the strictest animal ownership laws in the United States.
Iowa is home to a surprising variety of wildlife, and if you’ve ever watched a fox squirrel dart across a park or spotted a gray squirrel raiding a bird feeder, you may have wondered whether you could keep one as a pet.
South Dakota sits in an unusual position when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Alabama is home to some of the most active, charismatic squirrels in the South, and it is easy to understand why some residents are drawn to the idea of keeping one as a pet.
Owning a pet squirrel in Nebraska is legal — but only under a specific set of conditions that the state enforces through its captive wildlife permit system.
Maine is home to dense forests, abundant wildlife, and some of the strictest animal possession laws in the United States.
Louisiana sits in an unusual position when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Kansas has a reputation for relatively liberal exotic pet laws, but squirrels sit in a different legal category than most people expect.
Delaware sits in an unusual middle ground when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Montana is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the country, and it’s easy to understand why a curious resident might wonder whether one of those bushy-tailed squirrels darting through the pines could become a house companion.
