Is it legal to keep squirrels and other wildlife as pets? It is illegal to keep squirrels as pets in many states. In some states, like Idaho, certain species of squirrels are allowed to be kept as pets, but only if you follow a strict permitting process.

Though most people are content with having normal animals like dogs and cats, some Americans love the company of squirrels and even keep them as pets. However, with squirrels considered exotic animals,