I rescued an orphan baby red squirrel (Episode 1)

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[@leeliberation]

Dani, My partner adored squirrels; he passed away, but before he did, I had introduced him to your channel and we would watch together, squealing over the squirrels...I bought your calendar for the first time last year as a gift to him, but he passed before we got the chance to put it up. Every month when I turned a new page, I would show him and tell him about my visits to our local park to visit "our squirrels". I just received my calendar for 2024 and I will do the same and show him each month's photo as I turn the pages. I hope to buy your calendar for as long as you create them--as a gift to him. Thank you for all that you do. This video has me sobbing, but I feel so connected to him and honoured to watch the beautiful and heartwarming efforts you are making/creating. Thank you and much love, from Lee-Anne (and Eddie) in Toronto, Canada

[@DaniConnorWild]

I’m so so sorry you lost your partner but I’m so happy you were able to share your love for squirrels together! They’re very endearing and easy to love 🐿️🫶🏻

[@francineh.7825]

❤❤❤

[@leeliberation]

@@DaniConnorWild

[@isaa3203]

I'm sorry for your loss Lee-Anne. I'm watching from Toronto as well.

[@m.a.zahr.]

❤

[@pauloprocha]

Currently, the world needs more images like these. You are a wonderful person. You deserve all the good things life can give you.

[@Cucndnsgdhjffmddj]

Couldn't say it better myself. ❤

[@dubbdadubb]

Agree😊

[@fidenemini111]

The world needs more people like Dani. And her channel is the best way for this to happen.

[@woczykij3838]

dobro zawsze wraca do dobrych ludzi ❤🐿

[@benjaminwagnon2756]

1:07 he is so cute

[@algentry1]

I was a Land Surveyor for 27 years. My wife and I raised and released a male and then a female. The male came back a lot. Then he bit me and made himself independent. A few months later when we released the female, she came back until mating season, she built a nest in a hollow tree, had a family, and went wild and free. Ruined my squirrel hunting. Forever. What amazing animals. He used to sleep between us on his back. Thank God for that experience. It led us to rescuing and keeping abandoned starving dogs. I had 6 of them for 7 years. Squirrels and Dogs actually love you. I wear tiger stripes and sit with a big camera in the back yard. Thank you for this video. Grace to you, friend.

[@robertfazio387]

I rescued a baby grey squirrel in New York state USA. It's eyes were even closed, it was so young. Fed it warm cow's milk from a toy baby doll bottle till it could then eat soft cereal, and then nuts and bird seeds. What acrobatic little people! and Such High Energy levels! Let it free with an alternative food and water shelter, outdoors. It almost immediately found it's home in the wild. Love it Forever ♥

[@domurtag1978]

DC, you are an absolute legend. This squirrel was very lucky that he lived near the internet's squirrel queen.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Haha thank you 😆

[@hannahan3440]

@@DaniConnorWild why do you remove my comments that its against the law to keep wild animals locked in your home in Sweden???you MUST contact a wildlife rehabilitator!

[@rekamarginean4594]

@@hannahan3440 Wildlife is "LIFE" and the orphaned ones are SAVED and released back when they are ready

[@nonyabusiness6084]

​​@@hannahan3440 Oh shut up you miserable busy body. Mind your own damn business. Go get a life. It's literally hard to believe there are human beings on this earth as miserable & disgusting as you.

[@Jaristandbeeld]

@@hannahan3440 Get a life Karen.

[@thomasrathmann8886]

His mother couldn't have wished for a more caring creature to raise her baby. Thank you Dani, Jill and Juan for giving him the best possible start into life, for telling your common story, so happy for you that you got the chance to come so close to your favourite species. Feeling attached too, now excited to learn how the little one first makes a mess of your home and then conquers the wild ☺💚

[@harryfahrtdenwagenvor5202]

Nothing more to add ❤

[@Captain_chaos010]

I get tears in my eyes when I see the little baby squirrel. Five years ago, when I was walking here at home, a little squirrel came running to me, it climbed up on top of me and sat on my shoulder and refused to go away. It sat on my shoulder for several hours as we walked around looking for its mother. We contacted vets in different places, all said the same thing: let nature take its course... I took care of him 24/7, fed him around the clock and he grew and felt good, he is the nicest animal I have ever seen.When he was full-grown, we brought him back to nature. We visited him a few times afterwards and he came when we called him. Hope he's still alive Love him with all my heart hes name is Pelle

[@user-hj6zi8sn5e]

The vets told you to let it die? tf

[@YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech]

beautiful. thank you for sharing this.

[@Frostie3672]

​@@user-hj6zi8sn5emost vets don't give a shit about wildlife, no owner to charge! Even though they are supposed to have a duty of care to wildlife in need but that usually means just to put to sleep!

[@lightningandodinify]

that’s so cute! 🥰

[@frostflower5555]

I am always afraid that going to the vet means "putting the suffering animal down". And never giving the animal a chance to recover with a bit of love and care. Sadly, time is money in this world today. I remember seeing some kids bringing some baby squirrels to a vet because they fell off a tree. I knew in my heart of hearts what their destinies would be. I wish I could have just taken them from the kids and nursed them.

[@keithblundell]

You are a beautiful young lady, inside and out, I love it when the KZbin algorithm gets it right and I get to see wonderful people like you. xx

[@jacektylkowski6842]

This baby couldn't have come to a better place. She has the best care.

[@mohabbatein1986]

Hello from Austria....After raising over 300 squirrels in the last few years, I can only say that it is probably the most beautiful experience. I wish you all the love that my squirrels give every time to me.

[@Iceguide]

Tut es dir nicht weh, wenn man die aus seiner Obhut entlässt, die kommen euch doch bestimmt besuchen, oder?

[@i_can_c_u_2295]

@@Iceguideda kann ich auch zu antworten. Hab auch schon 2 Eichhörnchen ü, die aus dem Nest gefallen sind, versorgt und erzogen. Klar ist es schade, aber es ist ein besseres Gefühl, sie dort leben zu lassen, wo es für sie vorgesehen ist. Ich kann dem Eichhörnchen viel geben, aber nicht ansatzweise das, was es eigentlich braucht. Außerdem hätte es bei mir nicht die Möglichkeit, eine Familie zu gründen. Zum Besuchen: Ein Eichhörnchen kam über einige Wochen jeden Tag vorbei und hat sich was zu Essen geschnappt und ist für einige Zeit da geblieben und wieder gegangen. Irgendwann aber nicht mehr. Man hat es allerdings oft in dem Bäumen gesehen.

[@mohabbatein1986]

Hi….. ich dachte am Anfang über Wochen hinweg das es verdammt schwer wird sie Auszuwildern, man beobachtet sie einige Tage in einer Voliere (dort wo sie Ausgewilderd werden) dann öffnet man die Türe und ich sah bei meinen ersten Eichhörnchen wie es innerhalb von Sekunden 10 Meter hoch am Baum saß und mich anschaute….das war einer der schönsten Momente überhaupt und das motiviert mich seit Jahren Eichhörnchen Gesund zu pflegen und Aufzuziehen….

[@drubber007]

You're a legend Dani. Leaving London having only just arrived to go back to care for this little guy. I'm a photographer as well and also have a calendar in which I'm raising money by donating a pound from each calendar to help the reds here in the Lake District. If we all do a little bit it makes a big difference. 😊🐿🥰

[@Alexandra_Hill]

It was meant to be. You're a squirrel mum now - what a blessing. He's adorable 🥰

[@blucat4]

This⬆⬆

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Animals are great. The closer we are with nature, the happier we are.

[@michaelnewell6385]

I really enjoy your channel. Very well done. As a Photographer myself I can appreciate and admire your work. More humans need to realize we are not above nature, but a part of it.

[@user-oc4hy8wv1i]

the story of rescuing animals are like rag to riches stories. well done. its an emotional story

[@grahamwalker3819]

Very sad for the mother… but absolutely brilliant for you and the youngster 👍🏻

[@zinstonehead]

I wish all people cared about animals as much as you do.

[@geremychubbuck3730]

By far and away, your best video ever. God bless you for all that you do to support and protect animals. 🙏 🐿

[@storm369shadow]

Not going to lie but your video brought a tear in my eye and I’m a grown man . The world needs more people like you , thanks for being so kind hearted and for the great video !

[@frogpalpeeper4249]

Here's news: Adult men can, do and should cry now and then. It's not a sign of weakness. It's a sign you're human.

[@woodstoney]

You've a good and caring heart Dani. Wishing you well with your little Red Friend!

[@mynameismarlys]

Everyone should treat nature with the same gentle thoughtfulness as you do.

[@cindystechschulte1487]

It's no surprise...into your life came this opportunity to rear a baby squirrel. What dedication 👏 Your inspirational experiences w the red squirrels continue to fuel your work. Makes total sense. Perhaps the red squirrels are your spirit animal

[@BantonOrg]

If there is one person on the planet who should be blessed with the opportunity to help this little squiggle, it's you Dani. I haven't been by for a while but I am still seeing some of what you do. Peace. Stan

[@macphotonatura2274]

A beautiful story, your little squirrel is very cute. Thanks for taking care of him.

[@macphotonatura2274]

It will be the most beautiful winter of his life, full of care and love.

[@greggblackstock4059]

I'm glad that there are people like you in the world, you give me hope.

[@juansuarezgonzalez934]

GOOD DAY Dani. Being a mother is not easy. Thank you for this wonderful CHRISTMAS STORY. You are a very SWEET MOTHER. 🐿🌲💝

[@juansuarezgonzalez934]

THANK YOU

[@Petoj87]

Thanks for taking care of this beautiful animal!!!

[@squirrel-1969]

It must have been difficult letting him back into the wild. You did an absolutely amazing job caring for this little one and getting him back to where he should be. Well done Dani!

[@Am-graphix]

There is nothing in the world like this gift of trust! About 15 years ago I had the gift of this myself with a baby black squirrel.

[@plotwhisperer5502]

Hello from Northern California. Thank you, Dani for sharing this video and for taking care of this sweet squirrel; squirrels are one of many favorite animals of mine, personally. I am going to share this video with my students, who are always curious about the squirrels that like to show up at our classroom door during lunch time, which I instruct them not to feed the squirrel cheddar bunnies, strawberry yogurt and so on. Just watching you take care and nurture this little one, will be a delight for my students to watch. Thank you, I wish you all the best, lots of love and abundance in life.

[@Plan-C]

You are clearly a nice person. The world needs more people like you. Merry Christmas.

[@Hippida]

Thank you Dani. You are a great example of how humans should be as custodians of this world. Ever since I befriended a squirrel 12 years ago, I had visits from his descendants every year. His offspring take their children to our porch just outside my kitchen, showing them where their humans put their food. The older squirrels travel deeper into the forest as new one comes into the world, but every year, we're lucky enough to get to know their babies. We also have a large variety of birds who discovered the same feeding ground. I can sit at my kitchen table watching these animals all day, roaming around outside my kitchen window. Thanks btw, for some tips on what other snacks I can offer my little friends, beside the nuts and seeds they are served every day.

[@pomskylifenova7344]

So true

[@rockshelter]

Just beautiful... ❤ Red squirrels are amazing and lovely creatures. What an experience, Dani....

[@hwinoree2257]

It's very hard to find things to hold my attention even for 2 minutes these days. I was totally immersed and invested in this story. I don't know who is more lucky, the squirrel or DC. A perfect parring. I cannot wait for the next video. Watching this video renews my confidence in the potential of human goodness.

[@rodstinson537]

I remember seeing your videos of you taking photos of the beautiful squirrels, so this is really awesome you got to take care of him 💕

[@andreaschudzinski-buchholz4221]

Hi Dani , Queen of the squirrels 🤗 What a great and adorable new video, wonderful scenes with the little baby squirrel, thank you so much for sharing Dani, I'm looking forward to the next chapter 🐿❤❤

[@beverleydanziger4099]

This is so beautiful! Thank you.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Hi Dani: I received your Red Squirrel Calendar in the mail a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the photos. Your rescued baby red squirrel is so sweet and adorable! I hope that you will create a 2025 calendar documenting your baby squirrel's rehabilitation, including stills from this week's episode of the both of you. 👩📸🐿 (chipmunk emoji subbing for baby red squirrel). Jenny USA

[@levidaisyyoung220]

what a beautiful experience for you. I couldn't think of anyone better to raise the squirrel than you....

[@annetteu.7226]

What a cliffhanger at the end 😉. Thank you so much Dani for sharing this adorable baby with us 🐿😍! I‘m so happy this little guy found you (and Jill). Can‘t wait for the next episode. Lots of love to you and all my fellow squirrel lovers out there 💫.

[@dweamy1]

Oh my is he just gorgeous! Thank you for looking after him!

[@MH-di5ur]

What a privilege to rescue a baby squirrel sent to the ground in a storm. So adorable, fun and affectionate.

[@LowkeySwedishVlog]

You had us at "The Squirrel Who Lived". Definitely a wizard 💖

[@MuntyScruntFundle]

You are a beautiful person. I love your love for nature.

[@olafwiese6728]

Hello Dani, what a great story. This is an adventure. Simply become a squirrel mother overnight. A big “thank you” to your neighbor Jill (I hope I got the name right). Every mother has to learn what to do. That is normal. Especially when the baby is so different. I'm already looking forward to the next episodes. I hope everything turns out well. We often have squirrels in our garden. They go to the bird feeder and also to the squirrel feeder that we bought especially for them. The birds also use both feeders.😊😍 We also have a water point, which is also well used by everyone. I wish you a nice Advent season. Kind regards from Germany

[@BlackHermit]

Thank you so much for rescuing an orphan baby red squirrel!

[@Buxtonchappy1]

My heart just melted when I saw you feeding the squirrel. ❤

[@sharylkriete]

Wow! I’m speechless. You have a heart of gold. Such kindness. This is why I joined your Patreon; to help you help them. What a great and heart warming video.

[@the.ellemars]

Thank you for doing this and for sharing. I am all in on this story ❤

[@extremeXmetal666]

You are doing an amazing job caring for little Roo, I feel sad he lost his mum. May she rest peacefully

[@burimsaliji23]

I've seen these little guys all the time where I live,they are just the best 🥰♥️ and thank you for helping him 😊❤❤

[@MAC-op5fc]

Cuteness overload! Thank you for helping this little one.

[@StuartsTRAVELvideos]

Beautiful story and shots! 👍

[@ispy3836]

Much needed story in these terrible times, thank you.

[@bpregont]

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring for this baby. You're truly a treasure. People like you make the world a better place. That's so rare. Thank you again.

[@ValMartinIreland]

You will never suffer from mental health issues. He was a very lucky squirrel indeed. You have a calming effect of the audience.

[@staffaneriksson81]

Thanks Dani for a new great show. I am so happy my 2024 squirrel calendar just arrived in the mail. I am so looking forward to putting it up on the wall and enjoy the photos. This is such a great channel! My hat of for your genuine enthusiasm and your awesome wildlife photography. I encourage every subscriber to support your fantastic work you share with us . Personally I will buy your merch.

[@DaniConnorWild]

That’s very kind Staffan. Thank you for the support and comment!

[@MyHumanWreckage]

You’ve restored my faith in humanity. Thank you so much for your devotion to these beautiful animals.

[@krisdoe]

I wish there were more good people like you!

[@L_T86]

I hope he keeps coming back after you release him. What I have learned from living with wild animals is that for them freedom is not always a goal, as it is for us humans. Interest and convenience, as well as the availability of food, are often preferred over surviving alone in the wild.

[@Indiskret1]

So many bad things going on in the world, and this made me cry in its stark contrast to the desperation I feel deep inside, but at the same time gave me some well needed hope for mankind. Thanks for rescuing such an innocent little soul. ❤

[@PoplarboyE14]

You are an amazing person and so caring the world needs more people like you Dani to make it a better place for us all to live and bring up our children to respect nature.

[@almosthuman4457]

Thank you for giving him a chance. ❤

[@XSemperIdem5]

I know the feeling of a tiny fragile animal suddenly relying entirely on you. I've raised fallen nestlings and you do get attached but also want the best for them. This little squirrel is lucky to have you raising him and he will always have your house as a safe place to go for snacks. And a thank you to your neighbor for helping him as well. So many things had to work out perfectly for this little squirrel to make it to safety.

[@piepush]

Pure *love* is all around me! ❤❤❤ Absolut adorable cutie squirrel. Thank you so much for your help and sharing, Dani. ❤❤❤

[@blucat4]

"Love Is All (Shine Your Light On Me)" by Roxette. Love is all Love is all around you Love is there in your laughter In your hair Love flows everywhere. Love is old Love is older than you But the light shining through Makes me see Your love is all new. Hey Sha la la Shine a light Shine on me Shine your light on me Sha la la Shine your light on me. Love is all Love will always be The Law And higher love radiates On us all On us all 💙💙💙

[@robertcronin6603]

Fabulous....the universe has allowed you to have this amazing experience for reasons that are obvious to anyone who watches your channel...as a kid, my mom raised 2 red-breasted robins that feel from their nests and it was an amazing thing to be a part of...earning the love and trust of a wild creature is a uniquely rewarding experience....best of luck to you and your squirrel ❤

[@smokenjoe4022]

How cute is this! Things are about to get really squirrelly for a while around this kind lady’s home!

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Dani, you're a great mom! Your little squirrelly dude is very fortunate.

[@livingart2576]

The world needs more people like you ❤️

[@silkeneumann3554]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story ❤❤❤

[@winifredjanevowler8360]

This is just so heartwarming. Thank you so much for all your dedication to helping little creatures. Just the sweetest thing I've seen all year. Bless you both ❤

[@darrenhopping5217]

What a beautiful creature and you are a most wonderful human being-if only we were all like this ❤

[@Trish12303]

This is so amazing and heart warming Dani. Thank you for taking care of the little fella!! Bless you!

[@Lightpoetry.]

That was adorable Dani!🤗🥰🐿️ thank you for having taken such good care of this sweet little furry friend. Thank’s to be so dedicated for animals and to showing the beauty of this World.😊

[@user-mo6qx1ed3e]

Fantastic! You did the right thing. I live in Solna, Sweden and every weekday when I go to the Ulriksdals commuter train station towards my work I come across two red squirrels. They are like greeting me in the morning. When I go home they are not there. But the next morning they are back.

[@thumper1747]

Beautiful story, lovely person and strong too. Huge respect Geoff

[@animaloftides4739]

Firstly, this was a very well made episode! And second, you're awesome for going back to Sweden to take care of this little fella. Looking forward to see the next one and see him grow!

[@PaulGibbings01]

Oh wow, he has so much spirit. I hope he makes it back into the wild, and look forward to seeing his journey.

[@LavenderHazelwood]

You are a woman after my own heart. I would have done the same. This had me sobbing. Thank you for your care

[@matthews.corner]

Dani, this has been crafted so beautifully, truly a narrative poem!

[@youtube_UNAGEDRDKR]

I think I am in love 💕 with you ! Thank you for saving abandoned and helpless. 💐🙏

[@george-vlachos]

That was truly a heartwarming story, can’t wait for the next chapter !!!! This past year I have really enjoyed the 2023 calendar ! I now have the 2024 edition and I am really looking forward to more beautiful pictures ! I love also how on the new calendar you have a little story on each page !

[@jspohl]

So funny. My son’s names are Danny and Conor and I’ve been taking studies of squirrels for paintings. I always see them as a sign to be playful. 🐿️💖✨ One day I asked the universe to help lift my spirit and I walked out to see a tiny baby squirrel on a line at sunset. I could hear its mom nearby I think. They are so sweet. The last young squirrel I saw was in the process of burying an apple in my mom’s flower bed so I have to wonder how many trees they have planted.

[@iastorgaphotos]

What the world needs now…is more humans like you. Thank you to you and Jill! The wee squirrel couldn’t have found a better foster mum!🙏🏽🫶🏼🥰

[@alexhale2696]

You have to be invested in loving the animals you care for. That's what keeps them alive. It is hard when they do leave you. But it's worth it when you know you've given them the chance to live. 🙏❤️

[@appalachianwoman561]

Love this video and so grateful you got the opportunity to become a Red Squirrel mommy and raise this precious little gift to the world up. Thank you for being so kind, doing this when I know how much time it takes and for filming and sharing with us. Happy Holidays 💙

[@peterragneback1870]

This was really wonderful to watch! Thank you, Dani! It was both heartwarming and very interesting to see his behaviour in your house. I hope we get to follow the little guy as he progresses in life also in the wild.

[@elsbells8545]

Very brave, thanks to save and see Squirrel growing ❤

[@waynesmith1971]

This is so beautiful to see, my heart is bursting watchng this little fella make a full recovery. How can you not be emotionally invested in this sweet little boy - you should be really proud of yourself for everything you have done to give him the life he deserves.

[@marja1112]

Very beautiful, so much love and patience. Love your video's, music is very well. Thank you Dani for sharing 🙏❤

[@sammyalabamy111]

Thanks for taking us along with you, Dani and for saving/helping cute squirrels.

[@andriesmaritz2055]

Soooo cute !!! Thanks for looking after him. Bless you.

[@jagman1953]

This is the best story I’ve seen all year! I did a similar thing with a kitten and she lived with me for almost 19 years. You’re awesome to devote so much to animals. Thank you !

[@Laulau73s]

Your videos are so touching, squirrels are so cute, thanks for share 😍

[@freedomzvision]

You have such good energy ! I love your videos ! Amazing how you saved the baby red squirrel :) You are amazing !!!! I grew up in England and from elementary school they taught me to feed the birds in winter. Now in Canada I think I'm the only person in my neighborhood to continue feeding birds and squirrels with sunflower seeds at this time of the year :) I wish there were more people like you in this world.

[@theaverageoracle9287]

You are a kind soul. You’re teaching the world to be a better place. Please continue the amazing work that you do.

[@natasha_kalina_bohemian_dream]

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for being here on this planet and thank you for sharing your loveliness with the world.

[@stevedolesch9241]

You're amazing Dani. I'm always amazed of people who are gentle caring of animals especially wild ones. They really need us and we them.

[@SquirrelTheater]

So sad about the mom, but the fact that you rescued this beautiful little one is amazing! I am a subscriber and I love your photography. Well done, Dani. 😊❤️🐿

[@mikoro88]

Red squirrels are so adorable. I live in Norway, so I've seen my fair share of them. Amazing creatures! You're so blessed to get to be this one's mum! =) Probably going to make a nest close by when mature😅

[@simonhodgetts6530]

You did such a good thing. What a beautiful little creature!