51 Sugar Gliders From Puerto Rico Coming To MA For Adoption

METHUEN, MA — Dozens of sugar gliders rescued from Puerto Rico are on their way to Massachusetts and will soon be in search of new homes.

This week, MSPCA-Angell's Nevins Farm's adoption center is taking in 51 sugar gliders from a breeder in Puerto Rico, where it's illegal to keep them as pets, the organization said on X Monday.

The gliders were first transferred to the Humane Society, which is caring for them until St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center brings them to Methuen on Wednesday, according to the organization.

They are expected to arrive in Methuen on Wednesday and will be made available for adoption as soon as they're ready.

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"Wondering if you should adopt? Sugar gliders are omnivores that need to eat a combination of insects, fruits, vegetables, nectar-based food, and commercial diet," the MSPCA-Angell said. "We’re looking for adopters committed to maintaining this complex diet and the specialty care sugar gliders need. Because of gliders' highly social nature, we're also seeking adopters willing to rehome multiple gliders or those who already have the animals in their homes."

In the meantime, the organization updated its wishlist for donations as it wants to make sure the gliders are "as comfortable as possible" during their stay.