Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.

"Pet squirrels are never a good idea," Tindal said. "They're very destructive. They're aggressive. They're very difficult to care for in captivity." But in those rare cases, she said squirrels can ...

Social media star Peanut the squirrel was recently euthanized after being confiscated by New York State authorities due to concerns about rabies. This action has sparked significant public outrage ...

Fans have been in an uproar since internet sensation Peanut the squirrel was seized from his owner's home and euthanized by New York ... unsafe housing of wildlife that could carry rabies and the ...