Orphaned baby squirrel rescued and raised in a cabin: the adventures of Chester, my pet squirrel.

Raised as an orphaned baby squirrel, Chester is now a happy adult pet squirrel . He was raised on Fox Valley baby squirrel formula (every two hours). After two months inside, we gradually transitioned him to a "halfway house" outside to give him outdoor tree time during the day and a safe inside bed at night.
Little Chester was found at 5 weeks old and saved with huge help and advice from Julie the Squirrel Lady in Austin TX. She taught me all the key details on how to save an orphan squirrel, how to feed him and most of all, how to raise a happy little squirrel buddy!

[@SquirrelTheater]

Thanks so much for rescuing Chester! He seems happy 😊🐿

[@lyleschull6516]

Great story from all of us squirrel lovers ❤️ thanks for helping this cute little guy out

[@Mister_H.]

It’s a little known fact that squirrels are officially f**king awesome 👍🏻

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

try clicking on my name... 😁👍

[@Mister_H.]

Lelynn Miller thank you. I have done 👍🏻 I love the little buggers. I just wish they’d let me cuddle ‘em 😂 I’ve tried bribing ‘em with hazelnuts in shells. I spend quite a bit of money on nuts, seeds and fat balls/blocks for the garden birds and squirrels every week but to me it’s money well spent 👍🏻 my garden is like a Disney movie, with a pair of foxes I feed every day too!!

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

@@Mister_H. tell me about it 💸💸💸 - I look at it this way tho... Atleast it ain't sumthin bad. There's far worse things that a person can b addicted to wasting their money on. & I know what u mean with the Disney bit too. I gotta rabbit & a couple BlueJays & a couple Cardinals. I luv the window to my squirrely world. Come check it out.

[@user-ow3qu5kq6m]

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[@robert-ef8qv]

Omg so beautiful & precious & adorable, cuteness overload. I’m crying watching & listening to the music . Thank you so much for your kindness & love ❤️ for this precious cutie Chester . ❤️❤️👍🙏😢

[@patriafernandez6924]

The music matches so well with baby Chester story...🐿️🌳🏡🌳

[@Frank1Moreno]

Absolutely adorable! It always warms my heart when I see someone who takes the time and effort to raise a helpless animal. It's so rewarding to see how much they appreciate and bond with the people who rescued them. Great job!

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

ever heard of "The Peanut Butter House"?

[@apollonia6656]

Innocence personified. Bless those who care and look after animals 💘💘💘

[@drammengrunalf4160]

Raised a squirrel as a kid with the help of my mom. Chipper was a very cool squirrel.

[@i1366]

I have two baby squirrels in India and it was heartwarming to watch chester play! Love how all animals understand affection and reciprocate to our ❤

[@snowballs442]

He does look happy

[@abidababida7096]

he looks very happy n he totally loves u!!

[@jeffkiper8199]

What a little sweetheart Chester is. I'm envious of you. I wish I could have one myself.

[@KimLostCatFinder]

+JEFF KIPER I understand the feeling, as I wanted a friendly squirrel buddy ever since I was ten years old and met a squirrel who would eat out of my hand on a family vacation. I LOVE them. What a life to be a squirrel, right? Playing in trees, delicious nuts, sleeping all winter. YES! Anyway, Chester was like a gift from heaven after my horse died, and raising him was literally a dream come true. Thank you for your note, and me on the lookout after windy days. You may one day save an orphan squirrel, and when you do, write me for info on the important details of what to deed, how often, etc. I hope a squirrel naturally comes into your life soon. BTW you might let the local wildlife rescue folks know you are willing to "foster" a baby squirrel :-)

[@jeffkiper8199]

+Kimberley Freeman Thanks for your nice reply. I do have encounters with them. I live in Chicago and every so often see them on the sidewalk. I like to make that clicking sound that they seem to respond to. I've feed them but I haven't had one brave enough to actually let me touch or pet it. Are you able to give Chester a kiss on the forehead or nose? I recently heard that baby squirrels can imprint onto humans. Is that true?

[@KatandzR]

+Kimberley Freeman That is what I did..let them know I wanted one. So true about getting the right information from truly successful rehabilitators.. Squirrels are sooo much fun...

[@hamsterlord8848]

+Kimberley Freeman I am friends with four squirrels and I so want a pet squirrel.

[@JustMeELC]

MC 20152 maybe save one not grab one

[@Aisha-721]

I love the watching the lady hold, feed and play with the squirrel and the squirrel eat and groom.

[@conniethompson2033]

That's one luckily squirrel to find someone who cared enough to raise it

[@muj369]

Thank you for taking care of him. Your good karma will take care of you every moment in your every lives. He is so adorable

[@e.b.6230]

LOL. It's funny how squirrels always have the same expression on their faces. I'm always feeding them at my local park, mornings and evenings. Chester looks very happy. Great job!

[@HighlanderNorth1]

E. B. Squirrels do seem to always have a similar expression on their face most of the time, just like Capybaras(look up 'Lap Capy' video here). But in these videos you get an up close view of these animals during their different moods, so even though the expression is the same, you can tell what mood they're in.

[@rahultn6625]

Except when they are yawning. Buhahahaha. 😆

[@fogbound420]

I have a grey squirrel myself. They are so adorable and the best friend I could ever of hoped for. My best wishes to y'all.

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

i got abuncha unique 1s over here too. i've gave names to the 1s that i see daily & that come to my door & to my hand, for their peanut. . . . ever heard of "The Peanut Butter House"? 🌲🏡🌲

[@johnalmaguer7118]

Chester's like " aaaahhhh i got a super mommy and a great life" 😊

[@cutiepawsa876]

Love the music. looks like he is break dancing for a min with his hands. Lol

[@LostCatFindersDrippingSprings]

Yes! I agree! He does. Or conducting a squirrel symphony

[@cutiepawsa876]

@@LostCatFindersDrippingSprings lol

[@rhuechantal1240]

Thank you so much for saving him, and loving him. Chester is a very beautiful, healthy and happy little fella! He melts my heart.

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

i get so jelly, when i see that OTHER PPL r able to pet THEIR squirrels 🥺

[@Expatriate1977]

So cute! I've got tons to feed in my yard. For 20 years we feed them like part of the family

[@Moonie95]

That's so nice of you

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

so do i 😄👍 💗💗💗

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

i even record it & post it (the saga continues...) ever heard of "The Peanut Butter House"? 🥜 🌲🏡🌲 ... try clicking on my name

[@zeldabloom3582]

My family had a baby squirrel (also named Chester) adopt us for a while over thirty years ago, & we STILL enjoy recollecting his antics! What unexpectedly charming creatures they are.

[@johnwest194]

thank you for great music and great adventure - me and my son have about 20-25 squirrel friends and we love them

[@patriciawallace511]

So precious--glad you saved him. I really love squirrels.

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

ever heard of 🥜 "The Peanut Butter House" ? 🌲🏡🌲

[@if6was929]

That's one happy little critter! Thank's for posting, it made my day!

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

try clicking on my name...

[@rizzotnr]

Had one for 14 years and she was so much fun!

[@Moonie95]

Tell me about her!! :O

[@inkbold8511]

They don't live that long.

[@AH-fl4lx]

@@inkbold8511 humans dont live to 125 but one did.

[@mollycoffman8478]

Ink Bold they can live for 15 years in captivity.

[@noezrider6361]

@@inkbold8511 Really? You're so smart. How about do some research before you say something else you dont know anything about. How about..... they can live up to 20 years, in captivity. Thanks to you, I learned that.

[@dean8842]

Oh, don't get all caught up and squishy about how adorable and cute squirrels are. I mean, when you pull back the curtain and all the smoke and mirrors run out, a squirrel ain't nothin' but a rat with good PR.

[@chriskorol4568]

that thing is adorable! i love how hes just like a regular pet.

[@JustMeELC]

chris korol He is not a thing anymore than you are

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

my kid is always trying to let our in the house too

[@shattertheirsilence]

I have one also. He does the same. He gets to play outside in the day and comes home at evening 💖💖

[@cherylmoore6907]

OMG!! Kim, that was the best squirrel video ever. He is so cute!! You did a great job!!!!

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

wanna see more? 👀

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

try clicking on my name

[@animallivesmatter7852]

Lelynn Miller I just subscribed too you

[@xdwindywindxd2922]

What q beautiful squirrel!!!!

[@terrystrahl6006]

He looks to be very happy, nice to see he survived..

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Those kisses on Your nose he gave at the end-- too cute

[@douglasharley2440]

i love squirrels! their intelligent eyes and face are just irresistible. 🐿

[@FlattsMcsquirrel]

What a sweet little story! I love how the music gets more upbeat as Chester grows up and becomes more rambunctious! ❤️🐿❤️

[@richgg2]

I don't think I've ever seen anything as adorable as this?

[@craigharrison4070]

This is a beautiful story! Please keep him forever and ever ❤️❤️❤️ Thankyou for rescuing him! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ he’s popcorning around so much happiness in his hooman home ! ✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love Chester hard forever and ever. ✨🤗✨✨🤗

[@josephjackson5330]

"Iv come hear because the name chester is very cute for this squirrel. "He popcorns because hes happy.

[@schmim1]

What a sweet little munchkin. He is adorable

[@schmim1]

Oh what a little angel 👼. He likes his snacks and toys

[@reaganrodrigues7451]

Chester is so cute and clumsy.

[@Rallow]

We humans are at our best when we help our fellow creatures.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Chester,I wish you a long and happy life !❤

[@sadigov]

So jelly! Chester is such a cutie.

[@zegoncalves1363]

I had a squirrel which I nursed back to health. He was blindsided by a vehicle & in the street and I picked him up and he just looked at me. Animals know when you're helping the. It was a lot to care for. He was an adult & I was committed to help him. I also have a cat parakeet cockatoo blue front Amazon & Catalina macow. My cat I also rescued her she was stray. She's an indoor cat. They roam the house and got along. The squirrel turns was blind on the injured side and his head also tilt to that same side but he was a trooper. I had him 4 two years. He's living out his years in a rehab enclosure and had more than I could give him. I named him Angel because it had to be a miracle that he survived at all. People keep helping animals because they need us as much as we need the.

[@samellis5861]

i glad you care for little chester ,I found a baby squirrel and he changed my life

[@Mega12AX7]

Sometimes the most common things can be the most valuable🐿️🐿️🐿️🐿️🐿️

[@ahhitskatie9094]

This video brings me so much joy!

[@KimLostCatFinder]

I'm so happy to spead the joy of squirrels! THank you for your kind note

Was having a genuinly bad day. Still unemployed, bill collectors blowing up my phone, sue threats, family friction ...but something about watching folks nurture and adopt into the family a little critter just makes me smile and forget the world even exists for a little while

[@AjayJetty]

It's like Jazz music is made for these squirrels haha

[@nancywilkerson7957]

LOVED IT !! I HAVE ONE OF MY OWN NAMED CRITTER !! THE FUR LOVE OF MY LIFE ! NEVER A DULL MINUTE WITH HIM AROUND & NOT TO MENTION HOW MUCH HE LOVES ME AND NO ONE ELSE ! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@VickiB585]

What a sweet pea...hope is is healthy and thriving.

[@sharonwhite2364]

This reminds me of 3 I took in 2yrs ago. One stayed with me for 3 months. Then one day he said its time for me to go. He still comes by but not as friendly as before. He doesn't run from me as the others do. He sits on the porch and looks at me thru the glass storm door. They are the cutest and funniest little critters.

[@AH-fl4lx]

They have such unique personalities, Chester loves to do the quick hops which is adorable. They all are different, mine sticks his tongue 😜 out at me before yawning.i love him, hes has the longest little tongue too.

[@robert-ef8qv]

Such a beautiful video , precious Chester , love the music ❤️👍👍Thank you for your kindness , Chester is so adorable.

[@JK-dj1zj]

I like the guitar solo that was playing, very nice.

[@kd0duj]

a squirrel living the good life that is CHESTER

[@paradoxicalenigma1733]

I love the person who cared for this guy. Just saying....

[@johnc3601]

Agreed ✔

[@jessereiter328]

squirrels are smarter than many other animals. especially cat's and other domesticated animals. and the love there human friends.

[@cwb0051]

Absolutely Adorable!

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

want MORE? ... try clicking on my name...

[@flotinaway7]

Just seeing a squirrel in my garden brightens up the day

[@jfitz3133]

I can’t stop looking at his little weener at 2:25.

[@RicardoDon1]

great video, he's lucky you found him

[@ritagreen5224]

How precious is that !!! Mam you have a good soul !!!

[@jhrtjones2]

HE'S SOOOOO PRECIOUS!!!💖😃

[@KimLostCatFinder]

I love little Chesters!

[@ChickpeatheTortie]

He looks very happy :-)

[@seanreardigan2013]

Such a CUTIE I absolutely love squirrels they are smart caring animals and I'm happy you found him and are giving him a good life people say u shouldn't help wild animals well they can F off CAUS I THINK IF ANIMALS COULD TALK AND THE ONES THAT WERE SAVED BY PEOPLE IF THEY HAD A CHOICE THEY WOULD STAY WITH THERE PEOPLE THAT THEY ADORE

[@lostcatfinderpetdetectives2284]

ME TOO!!! Thanks for watching and commenting and loving the animals!

[@AlPootis]

Super thanks for rescuing them!

[@bear1568]

Chester is sooo handsome

[@andreaurbach2032]

You're perfect mother!

[@charlotteboustead6186]

He’s adorable 😊

[@wittybritgirl]

What a sweetie pie. Thank-you for saving him!

[@organic3280]

Chester is the perfect name for this squirrel! What a wonderful life you've given him. Very nice video, thanks.

[@sharrongray1837]

Thank you for sharing with us all 👍🏻😊❤️

[@isupportthecurrentthing5225]

gotta be careful letting them outdoors, they are prime targets for hawks and owls

[@LelynnsSquirrels]

ikr... mine r always coming back with more markings on them... poor Pauly is a mess over here..

[@mikmar6904]

Totally agree! He won’t be able to defend himself since he is protected by humans and living inside .

[@lukamilas8648]

Extremely careful...predators are always on the lookout

[@heartscontent]

Just a funny addendum to my previous comment. So I had gotten in the habit of feeding peanuts to two squirrels who came to my balcony every day.. Of course, this was heavily frowned upon by my neighbors so I had to be careful not to be seen. Anyway, I am exiting my apartment one day, go about 10 feet and this squirrel comes running up to me on the sidewalk. I’m saying, go away, go away, you’re blowing my cover! My squirrels recognized me even away from my balcony. Funny little creatures! 🐿🐿🐿

[@SirRobRN]

What a really beautiful video.I also totally love squirrels,and it's really nice to see,how well they have adapted to being around people.Chester,the pet squirrel is so cute,adorable,and he definitely is very happy living in that house,with a very caring, and loving family.It's a real shame,that other people can't do the same,and help to rescue them,and take them to an animal shelter,or also adopt a beautiful squirrel like that, instead of allowing them to being abused,killed,or mistreated in the worst ways.They are also intelligent animals,and also deserve to live,as well playing an important role in our environment.Thanks for sharing this great, and positive video,and hope other people out there will also start treating them with alot of love,and respect.Well done, and please continue to share more videos of Chester,and if possible,find him a nice squirrel girlfriend.

[@tamiconnell9613]

What a precious baby you have there. I bet him and Luna would have a great time playing and having babies together. I'm going to post some of her videos on here soon. So be sure to check her's out too. Love that boy Chester.

[@rellik8746]

Squirrels are my favorite! Yours seems amazing!!

[@sallydeeperry138]

I just love this little fella!!!

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

The squirrel is very cute.

[@aztecworrior79]

Love that country squirrel music!...

[@massfatloss6622]

I have been feeding squirrels for many years. I love to train them to come out from their trees for breakfast and dinner. At my old house five years ago I could call the Squirrels and the whole tribe would come a running. I could sit on my deck and they would take peanuts out of my hand. However, at my new house I can get them to come but after 4+ years they are still not trusting me. So, I love all these squirrel stories. I would love one but I am too busy to give one adequate care and attention They would require. Keep the stories coming. Thank You! Ray

[@emygilbert4002]

Beautiful baby give pleasur. Love

[@TwinJalanugraha]

I can tell that you are a kind person.

[@michaelschmidt5702]

you are great that you saved him!!! excellent! Chester is so sweet!

[@johnc3601]

You're a nice lady ☺️

[@sherryshore9185]

Love that little squirrel... Soooooo cute, thanks fur sharing. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@Db-bu1ks]

This was fun to watch ! Thanks for uploading....and more importantly thanks for rescuing him !! 😃

[@Worldvigilante]

You are a good person! What an amazing strory! All the best to both of you!

[@fatbowe]

Chester says Come On….where are the really GOOD NUTS…LIKE MACADAMIAS…🐿

[@kentbeery8653]

He's precious

[@wendyhope6410]

Awe! So sweet! We have some squirrel yard pets. They are really sweet! Maybe I should get them a stuffed duck.

[@tolzenr.823]

Thank u for taking care of these squirrel, they are so cute and playable Kim. 👍🏻😍

[@seanroche2358]

Bless you for your kindness .Adore squirrels!

[@hikmatjamil3745]

My squirrel make me happy.

[@heartscontent]

Love Chester. Love squirrels. I had some who visited my balcony and got fed very well by hand. Miss them now that I moved. They had wonderful personalities.

[@nelson8794]

That little fuzzy kid is so cute! As one animal lover to another, thanks for what you did for that kid. And thanks for sharing such a nicely done video.