Flying squirrels can be good pets, but they can also be challenging animals to live with. If you want one, look into ethical rehabilitation sites where you can rescue them.

Flying squirrels. They don’t actually fly, but flaps of skin that extend between their legs allow them to glide through the air as they leap from tree to tree. Considerations for Getting a Pet ...

The last set of states that require a permit if you're looking to own a squirrel as a pet is the following in alphabetical order: Delaware, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and ...

Those types are ground, tree and flying squirrels. While they may be cute as they scurry around on the ground or in a tree, California wildlife is not allowed to be taken in as pets.