Can/should you keep a chipmunk as a pet?

Can? If you live in the US, the answer is an absolute no. It is illegal to keep any native North American animal as a pet, even if you are legally allowed to hunt them. Should? Absolutely not. Not only are they illegal to have as pets, but their instincts make them unsuited to being pets. read more

If you consider getting a chipmunk PLEASE don’t get it from its habitat, like if you see a baby squirrel on the ground or in a tree I insist to leave it alone or to wait a few hours to see if the mother it’s coming back. read more

Don't want to keep your pet chipmunk in its cage all the time, it'll get bored. But before you open the cage door, make sure the room which houses the cage is 'chipmunk-proof, i.e., the room should have plenty of open space, with minimum furniture. read more

It should be noted that chipmunks do enjoy a very varied diet and different, appropriate foods, should be given often although only in small amounts. To keep your pet’s teeth in tip-top condition, dry wholemeal pasta can be given as it makes a perfect gnaw. read more