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New Hampshire is home to dense forests, rocky hillsides, and a rich variety of wildlife — including several squirrel species that residents encounter every day.
Oklahoma is one of a small number of states where owning a pet squirrel is genuinely possible under state law — but that does not mean you can simply pick one up from your backyard and call it a pet.
Squirrels are everywhere in South Carolina — darting through live oaks, raiding bird feeders, and scampering across backyard fences.
Massachusetts has some of the strictest wildlife ownership laws in the United States, and squirrels sit right at the center of that legal landscape.
Arkansas is one of a small number of states in the US where owning a squirrel is genuinely permitted under state law.
North Dakota is one of the few states in the country where owning a pet squirrel is genuinely permitted under state law.
Utah sits in an unusual position when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Squirrels are surprisingly popular as pets across the United States, and Kentucky residents are no exception when it comes to curiosity about keeping one.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its wildlife laws are anything but simple.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can own a squirrel in Hawaii, the short answer is no — and the prohibition is among the strictest of any state in the country.
North Carolina is home to several squirrel species, and it’s easy to understand why these quick, curious animals catch people’s attention.
If you’ve ever watched a gray squirrel dart across a New York City park or raid a bird feeder upstate, you may have wondered whether one of these quick, curious animals could make a good pet.
Michigan is one of a small number of states where owning a squirrel is actually on the table — but that does not mean you can simply bring one home without preparation.
Washington State is home to a remarkable variety of squirrel species, from the nimble Douglas squirrel darting through old-growth forests to the familiar Eastern gray squirrel foraging in city parks.
Missouri is home to a surprising variety of squirrel species, and it is easy to understand why someone might want to keep one as a companion animal.
Georgia is home to several squirrel species, and it is easy to understand why someone who spots a lively gray squirrel or a gliding southern flying squirrel might wonder whether one could make a good pet.
Wisconsin sits in an interesting position when it comes to exotic pet ownership — it is widely regarded as one of the more permissive states in the country, yet that permissiveness comes with a framework of licenses, sourcing rules, and local ordinances that every prospective owner needs to understand before bringing a squirrel home.
Pennsylvania has some of the most layered wildlife ownership laws in the country, and squirrels sit right in the middle of that complexity.
Indiana is one of a small number of states where owning a pet squirrel is genuinely possible for everyday residents — not just zoos, research institutions, or wildlife sanctuaries.
California is home to more squirrel species than almost any other state, yet it is one of the strictest places in the country when it comes to keeping them as pets.
