What is it like to have a pet groundhog?

Can You have a Groundhog as a Pet? We know they are utterly adorable but, before you choose to adopt a groundhog as a pet, there are a few things that you should seriously consider. Groundhogs belong to the wild, getting them home means that you remove them from their natural surroundings. read more

Wild animals make very poor pets. It is illegal in most states to have Native North American animals as pets. If it is legal in your state, you must have a permit that you will pay for every year. Before you even consider any exotic animal, you need to ask the following questions. read more

Only if you are absolutely willing to adopt a groundhog, have prior experience with many other animals, and have the proper infrastructure to house the animal, should you get it home. Just like other animals, if groundhogs are trained well, they can turn out to be extremely affectionate and playful little companions. read more

Because marmots are burrowers, your pet may hide in some strange dark spots in your home, and it might be a challenge to find or extract it from its chosen home. Dogs don't generally like groundhogs, and the feeling is mutual. An adult groundhog can hold its own against most dogs, but one or both may be seriously injured or killed in the fray. read more