Wild Squirrel Decides To Live Next To The Guy Who Rescued Him | The Dodo Wild Hearts

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Wild Squirrel Decides To Live Next To The Guy Who Rescued Him
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[@daimeepier]

He set such a good example for his kids: empathy without selfishness.

[@Jag10789]

His children are going to be better placed in life than those who unfortunately didn’t get a Dad like him.

[@dannydowd9768]

@@Jessica-to8um Amen 🙏 I couldn’t have said it better, but I feel the same way. I’ve learned more from the internet than I ever did from my family. But they did give me a great start. 👍🏻 as in how to show kindness to everyone.

[@mydogsioux]

Well said and perfectly phrased! What a great human!

[@TheGoldenOtty]

❤️❤️

[@ksh319]

Can't agree more

[@jaystef1627]

You know he still slips his boy a few cashews every now and then.

[@pear.820]

this comment is so underrated

[@The_Beast_666]

@@pear.820 Yes it is!

[@The_Beast_666]

@Jay Stef Dude why the hell doesn't your comment have like a million likes and a thousand replies? I'll never understand!!!!

[@rainbowthrustars]

@@The_Beast_666 It will come in a few yrs when youtube starts suggesting this video to all users on youtube.

[@fridgeman111]

such a good comment

[@lisaaltman9363]

There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a big, burly man show his sensitive side by rescuing a sweet, innocent, little animal. God bless.

[@Jillybeancupccake2]

Man rescues any animal...Me, Suddenly smitten😉

[@ThetaTrolling]

Shut up you social stereotype pusher. This is a human being not the big burly men standard u expect when seeing someone like this

[@cristinhopkins2748]

I was going to say the SAME thing! Here is this big dude with piercings and such and a deep voice...but he is caring and gentle with this little creature. Well...I guess our mothers were right! You know??The book? and cover?!

[@ThetaTrolling]

@@cristinhopkins2748 wtf crack are you smoking. He's just a human and all humans have emotions. Get ur head straight

[@tiyonbaret6914]

“I’m going to work” (Acorn goes into shirt) Acorn: Then work we shall go

[@figgynewton5664]

Michelin Star Restaurant here we come and a Disney based off our story

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

So sweet❤😍🐿

[@karlwashere123]

"The goal is to rehabilitate him and not make him a pet” Squirrel: eats Ritz cracker.

[@wunnell]

I'm sure that it was a wild cracker that he hunted and killed himself.

[@thatdudnum67potatoe45]

@@wunnell yes like any good squirrel would

[@YhelloWish]

@@wunnell Hunt wild cracker WAIT WHAAAT!?

[@ciaraan]

Very interesting comments...

[@SDStudiosAnimations]

666 likes

[@swozzlesticks3068]

"The goal wasn't to make him a pet, it was to rehabilitate him." I like this guy

[@gocedimoski728]

Straight outta compton😂

[@thealmighty5629]

Omg I was the 299 like And I was just reading the replies and suddenly it changed to 300 rights before my eyes. I am soo happy

[@14Yubia]

But I am worried about the cars. Where his mother is gone...

[@vapingfury4460]

it's a shame because wild animals that grow up with humans being their caregiver actually associate themselves with being a human given their upbringing so releasing them into the wild means that they don't know how to associate with animals of their same species or breed with them.

[@syria4free737]

Cats and dogs are also Not make from Nature to become pets.

[@detecampos3683]

Chris is raising their kids by teaching them to respect animals. What a Nice guy!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gemmag.2988]

This man has a heart of gold but also wants to send his squirrel back into the wild. Congrats all round!

[@B30pt87]

This guy did everything right.

[@SomeDude047]

Yup.

[@aliciamesa5382]

Yees!!!!

[@testosterone912]

facts i’m glad he just wanted him to be a wild squirrel instead of a pet bc they are wild animals.

[@jamiew1664]

he did. youre right

[@jjsundra3310]

This video should be used to educate the young in school.., as what to do when rescuing a wild creature...!! WELL DONE..! 👍

[@slw04]

He built his nest on the property. Awww how independent of him to move out on his own. He’s grown but not really😂😂

[@TheLondonLass]

He's like the kid that brings his laundry home each weekend!

[@Solkard]

Umm.... what are those lines running through the tree, right above his nest?

[@alien4053]

@@TheLondonLass Or those tiny house couples that build on their parent's property.

[@ywgmb35]

Check out the HornetKing channel. That guy has two adopted pet squirrels and features them lots in his wasp and hornet education videos

[@missg.5940]

At least he isn’t in the basement eating Doritos and gaming😷🇨🇦

[@doenermitallem]

"You're a wild guy now. You go do your thing."

[@dunnlean9041]

As a grown man, you can beat me to a bloody pulp and I won't shed a tear. But something wholesome always breaks me down. It's a strange feeling.

[@doenermitallem]

Same here, buddy!

[@brianaburns9155]

My favorite part is that he wanted the squirrel to flourish and grow in his own habitat. He didn’t force it to live as a pet:)

[@edeshmont84]

Dude did that perfectly. Way to go man. Didnt have it as a pet but her trust u enough to still live around u. Good win!!!!

[@TheGoldenOtty]

❤️

[@ksh319]

Yes, it's win-win!

[@animeaunty]

@@sharonr2121 AMEN! I get it Sweetie, I spread the Word as well but there r Words that will have MUCH greater impact for ur Burden of Souls. Pray for them & discernment & win many more for the Glory 🙏 ☺️ Humanity has been so abused by "religion" that we have a GREAT responsibility to choose the Words with the best chances of preventing more from being separated FOREVER & NOT pushed further n2 the arms of the deceiver.

[@Toopa88]

@@sharonr2121 Who are you to write a missionary comment without any context? Freak.

[@kasperaglen2701]

@@sharonr2121 Nothing in that sentence makes sense

[@jenniferharden2258]

This big tough looking guy so gently handles and nurtures a baby squirrel. Can never judge a book by it's cover. 😊

[@joshkeeley1984]

Speaking what was on most of our minds. And to add to that...Chris went about it the right way. To not rehab it to eventually become a pet, but to eventually release it back into the wild. I Guarantee it was damn tough on Chris to say no to Acorn wanting more family time and staying inside their home. But hey, the outdoors are his home, and little Acorn learned that. You know that Chris missed him once he didn't really see ol' Acorn outside. But seeing that nest made his fricken day. Like a Walt Disney ending that Acorn built his little squirrel house inside of Chris's property. Writing a story here, sorry.

[@jengable4888]

I would agree ! 👍

[@markorollo.]

i knew a couple of guys like that when i was at college, huge guys, both had mohican haircuts, tats, & wore like military stuff, big boots & camo stuff, two of the nicest people ive ever known.

[@mydogsioux]

Well said!

[@gailblue6803]

I know!! I LOVE a big guy gently holding a baby!! Heart-melt!!

[@nicholasmiller5146]

I have a friend outside of Ocala, FL who did the same thing. Found an abandoned baby squirreled...rehabilitated him...and released him to the "wild" again. The squirrel hung around his yard for a while...then moved further away with other squirrels...but still comes back occasionally to visit him. LUV all you Animal Lovers ! I live in Mex. and rescue street dogs. Can't live without them!

[@laurafeher9694]

May you flourish and begin a sanctuary for the orphans

[@binaraghu846]

Bless you

[@skk1711]

Bless you 🙏💞

[@kristab321]

Much love and respect for rescuing the street dogs. I'd be right there with you if I lived there ❤

[@betsyroberts9704]

Bless you!!❤

[@stephenwedderburn9307]

He is a good man and his kindness to that baby squirrel shows his character and morality. What a great example of a human being. Well done buddy you are the best 😊

[@FATillery]

Indeed...

[@True_BabaYaga]

His kids will grow up to be good people seeing their father example.

[@johnakaoldguy3158]

This man is a great example for his children. The world could use a lot more parents like him. 👍👏

[@dontcare3]

@JoybuzzahzTV found the lonely, sad guy.

[@dontcare3]

@Caden Souvannasane you're right, he's doing something worse that is insufferably annoying. People who have to butt in with the "well actually". Furthermore he's wrong in the stupid point he was trying to make. Thanks though.

[@dontcare3]

@TheUltimateGamer245 Thank you lol

[@andreawilliams2386]

That's awsome.

[@sammccloud3395]

They grow up so quick and move next door...

[@persephonespomegranate]

Better than moving into your basement 😂

[@viciouslady1340]

just like greek families

[@bemusedbandersnatch2069]

He did build his own nest though so youve got to respect the labor he put in to making his own place.

[@TheGoldenOtty]

❤️❤️❤️

[@DazedMMJ87]

Lol

[@dyenastyboy]

Tells you that this guy is probably also a good father. Patient and gentle.

[@OnTheFritz602]

So touching, squirrels are very intelligent.

[@dinamirm.9290]

To Chris: Im very proud of you and your children. You treat nature with respect and passed it on to your kids. That's something everyone should do. I am going to do this aswell. you should be a role model of every human being of this earth

[@daisyhoward5472]

Well said Dina and well done Chris.

[@PaulBilton]

Absolutely!!!

[@silverbells4732]

beautiful comment

[@fergoka]

Real men are kind to animals.

[@zodrac516]

@@casualwithballs there's nothing wrong with that though

[@verbalkint4258]

@@casualwithballs hunting and eating is fine, hunting for sport and taking a dead animal home with you to display its remains is sick.

[@edgemaxxer1573]

@@verbalkint4258 it's hard to argue with his assesment

[@je.m3320]

@@verbalkint4258 that iswhat we call circle of life respecting the prey

[@spongmongler6760]

@Darren Smith no you don't, that's just something horrible people say to make themselves feel less guilty. you have to understand cruelty, not to be cruel. by your logic I should go out and make humans extinct to feel how great they really were.

[@lynndee5289]

Really great thing you did taking care of him and releasing him back to the wild. God bless your heart.

[@ellietobe]

We rescued three baby squirrels one year. What a group of characters they were! We had seen an adult squirrel dead in the road and then a couple of days later found little baby squirrels that had gotten so hungry that they climbed out of the nest. We gathered them up and fed them in our enclosed back porch for a couple of weeks and then they were ready to go off into the world and live the squirrel life. It was great fun caring for them.

[@vertigatari]

the “Thats my boy!” killed me 🥺

[@niecyfields3325]

Omg, same.

[@avalonjustin]

That's what a kind man does!

[@sheik124]

lol, hearing/seeing "that's ma boi" comin from this guy to a squirrel is so wholesome. be proud squirrel papa

[@Holy0X]

excuse me..... why?????

[@PharcydeGaming]

except he said that in front of his real son .... and now his son is moving out and hates his dad...

[@Sweetnsour2023]

So sweet! Thank you for saving Acorn!

[@mjareacts2731]

That was such a touching story. I love the fact that he was willing to nurture this orphan squirrel, yet he knew that it was mandatory that the squirrel be returned back to nature. Me and my family have done stuff like this over the years for some birds, and it's one of the most rewarding feelings to watch them as they return back to nature. I've never actually gone to school for anything dealing with animals, but I've watched programs, read thousands of books, and I've intently listened for over 45 plus years to some of the best in the business as it pertains to a multitude of animals on land and in the sea. I may not hold a doctorate in any of these fields, but that doesn't lessen my own love and dedication to the preservation of nature.

[@Coletje]

Fun fact, 'Acorn' is pronounced almost exactly the same as the Dutch word 'Eekhoorn', which means squirrel.

[@gilgamesh7055]

In Swedish its "Ekorre" which is pretty close aswell.

[@MrKfadrat]

yea, and its really close to polish 'wiewiórka' too ;)

[@Akantor5]

@@MrKfadrat that's pretty close to the German word Eichhörnchen. 🐿😉

[@MrKfadrat]

they are like exactly same words! damn world is weird ;)

[@gilgamesh7055]

@@MrKfadrat Not really. English, Dutch, Swedish and German are all languages descended from the same old Germanic tribe-system (although i consider English these days more of an illegitimate phonetic and grammatical mish-mash of different languages and language-groups that its hard to even call it Germanic anymore) Your language, Polish, is a Saxon one, so its not strange that it would not have some similarities, especially when you factor in geography. *Oh, i almost forgot the obligatory "KURWA-MATCZ" whenever your talking to a slavic dude*

[@Mynervas]

Fun and useless fact: ‘acorn’ sounds like the Dutch word ‘eekhoorn’ which means... squirrel. So a very fitting name, me thinks.

[@QuirkyShiny]

The German word is 'eichhörnchen' which is a compound word 'tree croissant'!

[@Eclipse1369]

@@QuirkyShiny - haha I’m dead. That’s great.

[@nikitanair6566]

These are all very entertaining facts. Loving this thread. XD

[@Toopa88]

@@QuirkyShiny I'm Austrian and never heard of "Hörnchen = croissant" before. I guess it only works for Germany.

[@Toopa88]

Also, "oak croissant" should be correct. "tree" means Baum in German. "Eiche" means oak.

[@saraheschweiler4939]

Great job saving the life of that little fellow, Acorn.😊 Glad you were able to help him re-wild, & how sweet he chose to live near you! A few weeks ago, during our ferociously bitter sub-zero cold spell, we discovered a squirrel had built a nest on top of our car's engine, under the hood...started chewing through various car cables & wires...$450 in car repairs.😔 Good thing your squirrel-friend prefers to build his home in a tree!😉

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

There’s nothing more adorable than a tough guy who respects and goes the extra mile for a baby animal! Thanks for being you!!

[@titanmma101]

My family had a squirrel family member too. His name was fuzzy nuts, or fuzzy for short. Only he didn't build a nest in our tree when we let him go, he took over our mini shed. He knocked on the kitchen window when he was hungry, but if the window was open, he would open the peanut jar and help himself.

[@wosborne5535]

Adorable 😂🥰

[@somarramos9567]

omg 😂💕that's too cute and funny he is such a mood

[@YouTubeUzername]

😂😂😂

[@ksh319]

That's what we do 🙂🙂🐿🐿

[@sharonr2121]

Hi! Jesus loves you! He’s coming soon, so turn to and obey Him 100%, to escape hell and the tribulation! The safest place you can be is in obedience! Have a good day!

[@evergreen3037]

Doesn't this guy look so NOT like the type who would care for a squirrel? Shows why a book should not be judged by its cover. Dude you rock!! 😘 ❤ 🐿

[@sweetdaisy9918]

I totally agree with you. Well said Miss!

[@mydogsioux]

Absolutely! We all need to remind ourselves that appearances are nothing more than a costume. We all choose our costume for different reasons....

[@Toopa88]

The ironic/funny thing is that even thinking that makes you quite judgemental.

[@jovanleon7]

Many tough looking guys actually really have a soft spot for little animals. Most of them even are I'm pretty sure cus I'm a guy.

[@__eganista6372]

You'd be surprised, those types of guys & the big biker guys too, are the softest with animals ;-)

[@ColRusSer]

I don’t know what it is about seeing such gentleness, sensitivity and kindness coming out of a big tough guy that is so heartwarming. And, it’s clear that he’s doing a wonderful job with his children, too!💛

[@veraf6924]

He is really proud of his boy!! I love raising video ND like to watch it after a long day. It always make me feel happy and see the nice interaction between animals and humans. Hopefully acorn is still around and brings his children ti meet their grandpa.

[@JRotten]

If more people acted like you, the world would be a better place.

[@kaetestuart7110]

I totally agree with u

[@NH-hq7ly]

Please don't ask people to be the person you wanted. Ask yourself instead, be that person.

[@v-town1980]

Except his clothes.

[@lindafetterolf4301]

@@v-town1980 moo

[@robertmartin7102]

There is a place. Irs called HEAVEN.

[@Joel-bj8om]

He's a proud father, seeing his boy is now settled comfortably in his home.

[@rohin614]

they grow up so fast

[@EnvieSage]

@@rohin614 vro i hate stinky farts

[@josieericabroncho1462]

They grow fast when someone found it

[@rohin614]

@@EnvieSage lol what

[@user-br8xr9bf2v]

@@rohin614 كممم

[@adacasas511]

It's very Beautiful to see him grow to maturity and set up his own nest close enough to watch over his Dad and human family. 😇🕊

[@CarolSueRios]

God Bless this man and his family.🙏❤️

[@gadnukbreakerofworlds3460]

Big guy, bigger heart. "That's mah boi!" Every father's celebratory words of successful parenting.

[@Nonyah123]

@@rohanchivukula2809 aww sad comment

[@nitanice]

I've raised one of them. That's what they do. He may still come in the house for a bite of your peanut butter sandwich, hang out with you a bit. But he's a man now. He'll go back to his own place and it might be months till he comes back to hang with you again. Great job! Proud of you guys!

[@thomasblnb495]

Are you talking about humans or squirrels?

[@frang2023]

A man?

[@bluecat1993]

I think she meant the jonas brothers..

[@stacyhoneycutt606]

Squirrels are intelligent and affectionate creatures. Thank you for saving him, God bless you!

[@JadetheGoober]

“Thats my boy” MY EYES ARE OCEANS

[@peterrollins881]

This dude's kids will grow up being GOOD people with a clear understanding of how to behave on this planet. Phenomenal example sir!

[@excelsior8682]

I would laugh so hard if they started a fur farm

[@peterrollins881]

@@LiLsCo0tZ How in God's name did my comment trigger you so much you decided to leave a grumpy ass reply? JFC man, leave your basement, go outside, and smile at someone.......

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Mashallah tbark Allah alhamudillah inshallah better astgfrallah

[@NH-hq7ly]

@@LiLsCo0tZ They won't become the exact copies, but they will get influenced from their parents' action. I can see it in you as well, buddy

[@CamilleGG451]

@@peterrollins881 Love your response about the basement!😆😆 (Yes, here on the ol' internet you can say, "hope you have a good day buddy!" and someone will say "go to hell" 🤣🤯). It's mind-boggling. In any case, your original comment is really awesome and a man with this much compassion and sensitivity is major husband material IMO! So caring and secure in showing it!! 💗💗💗

[@RudeMcNasty]

It is a bittersweet moment when your Adult kids leave the house.

[@0ChildStar]

😂😭😂

[@FurnitureFan]

This man knows that adult squirrel is happy now in his own place. I hope Acorn finds a mate.

[@michellejolly7325]

So very heartwarming ❤️🙏

[@heatherbonin2477]

Awww! What a good soul this man is! 👍💗👏😎

[@thrillhous6407]

Who else here just wants to hug every squirrel they ever see??

[@jocelynjones4940]

They're all so busy all of the time. 🌰 is very cute!

[@thrillhous6407]

And they are a bit squirmy lol

[@thrillhous6407]

Ty for the likes 😊

[@thrillhous6407]

@Jennifer Coleman your a squirrel hero :0

[@FurnitureFan]

Not hugging any creature with those sharp pointy claws! It makes them amazing climbers tho.

[@lyndilee2955]

How sweet! I had found a baby squirrel years ago, nursed him with an eyedropper as you did, named him Rusty. Anyway, he used to sit by the door and wait for my husband to get off work, he knew the exact timing! He would run up his pantleg and crawl up to his shoulder and sit! I let him go finally but I still used to call his name, after so long, I never heard from him. But one day I called his name and I heard a noise on my neighbors roof, looked up and there was Rusty wagging his tail and chattering to me, I was so happy and then out of the blue another squirrel showed up at the top of the roof and they both slid down together to the gutter, just like a chip n dale cartoon! It was sooo cool! Rusty found his Love and came back to show me! Your story brought me back such a fond n lovely memory, thank you! Had to share mine!

[@derpaderpy4931]

Y'know, I will say that I believe this is a real story, but even if it isn't I'm still gonna keep that imagery in my head because realistic wholesome stories give me a reason to live.

[@lyndilee2955]

@@derpaderpy4931 yes, this is all true! My husband and I lived in denison tx at the time near lake texoma. That baby squirrel fell out of a nest, I kept him in one of my furry houseshoes at first which was adorable to me! Rusty was so smart, he woyld climb up on my kitchen table and lift the lid off my sugar bowl and help himself! Loved that little guy but knew I had to eventually let him go. He really did come back n slide down the neighbors roof along with his girlfriend, just like a walt disney movie ! Just like chip n dale! Im so happy you liked one of my favorite memories! Thank you cuz now I got to be reminded of Rusty being a part of my life!

[@derpaderpy4931]

@@lyndilee2955 Knowing it's a real story just makes it a hundred times better, really. I do hope Rusty is still doing well out there, and really, any reminder of happy memories is always welcome.

[@potadorable5810]

I found a squirrel a month ago...and I did everything you did.he was just 4 weeks old ,he didn't open his eye.i named him batman . Batman passed away a week before ,he had bleeding in the anus .I'm so traumatized. He was just a month old ... My aunt said that he died because I closed his home ( a box) too tightly.... I guess I killed him unintentionally.... I killed my own baby . 😖😖😖 He was so cute ,I had a lot of future plans to do with him when he opened his eyes😖 everything goes in vain.

[@lincolncolt3183]

Thank you for sharing what a joyous story that is bless you!

[@suzannebaxter2888]

What a great father he is, why do news station report stories like this instead of the constant doom and gloom

[@matthewlegrande6119]

Thanks for helping that squirrel. It speaks well of you (that you would do such a thing,).

[@joanneweiss3864]

Dad of the year...to adorable squirrels & beautiful children ♥️ what a lesson for your kids!!!

[@ewaf4733]

Well said, the dad of the year! He created the perfect family with respect to all living creatures

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

"I was so proud [of his independence, while wanting to stay close]." This man over being a better Dad to his wild squirrel than most parents are to their adult kids.

[@paulinarittscher215]

You're such a big guy and to watch all that tenderness, kindness and love putting out towards that tiny little one just tear me up big time. They say that with men their kindness, goodness, tenderness and love is proportionate to their size, in your case, absolutely correct! I'm sure that with this, you've brought joy to many hearts, mine for sure. Thank you for saving this precious baby.

[@danipayne231]

We need more men like you in this world. Absolutely lovely rescue! 🙏🏻 namaste

[@rammytheramanimtez]

I'm so proud of Acorn Sure he got farther away but he's always gonna be Chris' best friend

[@sharonr2121]

Hi! Jesus loves you! He’s coming soon, so turn to and obey Him 100%, to escape hell and the tribulation! The safest place you can be is in obedience! Have a good day!

[@rammytheramanimtez]

@@sharonr2121 aaw Same to you :3

[@sharonr2121]

@@rammytheramanimtez, thank you! Please change your profile picture, don’t love the evil pleasures of the world more than God! Have a great day!

[@rammytheramanimtez]

@@sharonr2121 oki

[@mechanicowl7086]

@@sharonr2121 anime is not evil lol

[@JustinY.]

This squirrel looks absolutely adorable! what a cute critter!

[@AxxLAfriku]

HELP!!! Everybody at my school cyberbullies me because they say my videos are extremely BAD!!! Please help me, dear justin y

[@crazykoalayeah]

Oh gosh!

[@swilson5320]

Gosh darn it, a cute ninja recognizes another cute ninja

[@barackobama331]

Darn you Justin before I bring out the 14 inch punisher

[@squirrelchipmunkgopherbeaver]

Hmm something's wrong here. The reply section isn't blown up and there's very few replies. Hmm

[@yumba-uz4dn]

this kind of video gives great hope for humanity , such wonderful people , the kind we need for a better world.

[@s-p-man5271]

I’m so excited by the fact that he fed the baby squirrel-like anyone of his kids. There was a tie of love there, an interaction that many has lost with animals. May God always bless him

[@zigi3575]

I hate when People say animals have no feelings Here is proof they have

[@patsylvest]

You are so right. When Cheska, a Chihuahua, came to us, she had been abused and you could see the fear in her eyes. It took some time but now all you see is trust and love. Eyes are the windows of the soul.

[@valeriebumblebee7607]

@Beavis Mcbeavis exactly!

[@avidadolares]

You just trying to get some likes to make your life have value? I dont remember anyone ever saying that. They say animals dont show humans feelings the same way...but I have never heard someone say that animals dont have feelings. Thats just idiotic to even comment saying that.

[@felixf4378]

@@avidadolares actually a lot of people say that. They think that all the emotions and feelings that animals shows are just "programmed." Like they are robots and they show emotions not because they can feel them but because it's beneficial to them.

[@luminous6969]

SOME animals have no feelings, like sharks and crocodiles.

[@Nugget-39]

He so proud, you can hear it when he says “that’s my boy”😭😭

[@Fitgirlkate]

Why did I burst into tears when he said "thats my boy" 🥺😢🥺😢

[@joylong8897]

You saved this baby!! Growing up my dad found a baby squirrel and we raised! In the house. Called him Petey. Mother nature called him. Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@pinschrunner]

You rock Chris! Thanks to u and your lids, Acorn was successfully rehabilitated. Just goes to show you it doesn't take professionals it just takes love kindness and willingness to rehabilitate animals. Less government fewer regulations More Love

[@hugs2003]

🐿❤☮✌

[@garynorthtruro]

I fostered a young squirrel ,. Once it grew strong, he joined his fellows.

[@bobdillaber1195]

@John Smith Huh?

[@Crunkz21]

The restraint it takes, to just nurse up an animal, to release it to the wild, as the ultimate goal, is very admireable, and selfless. Because you bond with the animal, more than it does with you, since animals have the natural instinct to live in the wild, humans dont. So I really respect the sentence "The goal wasnt to make him a pet, it was to rehabilitate him".

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

These little stories are what we need every single day to keep our sanity and to warm our hearts. Act decently and you get it back tenfold. ⭐💛

[@anthonychihuahua]

I've easily saved over a dozen squirrels in my life. Even though they're a nuisance sometimes, I would never harm them. ❤️🐿️🤗

[@mydogsioux]

Do you have any pictures?

[@anthonychihuahua]

@@mydogsioux I wish I did! I don't even have any videos posted of my pup like I want to document her growin' up, and that should be easy enough..?

[@damnright4]

I have a squirrel friend as well. I call him Peanut. His mother, that I use to feed by hand, introduced him and his brother to me when they were very little...His brother got hit by a car and the mother disappeared maybe a hawk or something...Peanut checks in every other day and sits on my lap and eats peanuts, almonds and walnuts .. Im going to try giving him avocado soon...Theres something very relaxing about watching them while they sit and eat and not be scared of you...I too could never harm them and would come down hard on any one that would.

[@nightponyinrface6009]

Can already tell viewers will go NUTS for this adorable squirrel video~ I wouldn't be able to let Acorn go...

[@daryeusford9696]

Cringe😂😂

[@daniello9155]

Chris your kids will be so proud of you when they are older, you have taught them so many good values. You may look a toughie but your soft heart shines through. Good on you brother.

[@michaelsmith9308]

I would like to thank you sir for helping that squirrel.

[@Chuchu-ji5yi]

They’re both lucky to have each other.

[@brendajones347]

Love a guy who believes animals should be protected and respected and not hunted....love the name ACORN omg so adorable....

[@brendajones347]

I dont eat meat and i am fine...it can be done...its just your choice to cause pain and suffering on others and enjoying it!!!

[@ardour1587]

Thats just funny :)

[@Watchmewatch5752]

Big dude with huge heart! In my language ‘eekhoorn’ (Dutch; pronounced: acorn) means squirrel!

[@galaxyride4944]

Acorn is the Dutch translation of squirrel

[@j.c.1902]

It's a filthy rodent which creates holes in walls and destroys property. I am so sick of you animal worshipping vegans. You should be deported to your own tofu island.

[@jason7459]

As a man with five children and cut trees for 13 years of their lives I was constantly bringing them things home I want to say I probably saved around 50 to 60 squirrels babies before their eyes were even open I always started with puppy moment of course every few hours blah blah blah the good stuff fun fun but it's an awesome feeling to know that you're not stepping on a bug or you're not hunting when you don't need to or taking life unnecessarily it's an awesome feeling to give something another chance

[@theresapappas5490]

What a amazing man she saved that angels life 🐿

[@thedivinemrsjones]

I loved it. In my old house we had a squirrel that adopted us. We called her Mrs Battersby....lol She would sit on the window sill and knock, waiting for peanuts...She would sunbathe on the roof of the house and she would often come into the kitchen when the door was open and just hang out....I could whistle and she would charge up the garden...I miss Mrs B....she was awesome. Lovely video...thank you for posting...

[@danjordan1979]

Now THIS I'm looking forward to! 👍

[@BreezyCanadian]

i recently rescued a baby squirrel as well. hes about 6-7 weeks now and i got him to climb my tree for the first time. I was so proud of him!

[@akat32928]

I have a friend who rescued a squirrel. His name is cooper. Hes full grown, been with him 3 yrs now. Loves playing with stuffed animals.

[@NoName-kb9kn]

This guy looks so big and terrifying but yet he's so gentle and cool.

[@user-yh8jr8tk9z]

Ouch... that's not very nice

[@Tikolico]

As a big guy myself, this is something we deal with all the time, people thinking we look "mean" and jumping to conclusions.

[@mandypreston6447]

Real men are kind to animals.

[@deannataylor6638]

Now this is an example of a REAL man of compassion....ty for taking time to rescue this tiny life...god bless

[@martiniyo2943]

If only all mankind could behave in such manner. This man has a heart of gold. What a prime example for his kids. Thank you.

[@vroquejordan7952]

This is the love every body need's in this world 🌎

[@jengable4888]

I think kittens, puppies, squirrels, otters, groundhogs are adorable ! This man is a good human being, and the fact that he cares about animals is priceless. 👍👍

[@Ake-TL]

Waiting for someone to list f-d facts about otters, ferrets and meerkats

[@wunnell]

I bet he brings his laundry home on weekends too.

[@theunlimitedsimmer5001]

💀💀

[@mariacperez-fondon543]

There is no bigger privilege that when a wild animal chooses to be your friend..

[@jacksonfive197]

Now that's what I call a strong man...he's a great dad to his kids too and probably a great husband too nice!!!!

[@paulina9077]

This man is such a gentle giant!! Acorn couldn't have had a better adoptive daddy

[@rubywilson569]

Real men are kind to animals.

[@monmixer]

I little kindness can go a long way to some one else's life.

[@jacehawkins6013]

I love how the biggest, meanest looking guys are the most gentle. Bless you for saving this life.

[@s.archuleta3570]

😉He did a GREAT job raising him and releasing him so he could live a WILD life!! 👏👏

[@ryandannenhauer]

I’m glad to see that Fred Durst is doing good things with his life

[@D-money813]

lmaooooo

[@justgjt]

Way to go big guy ! Hooray for Acorn !

[@barbr2170]

I've raised 2 baby squirrels that imprinted on me as mommy. Both times as the got older their inherent "Squirrelness" would bubble up and even though they loved playing with me as I routinely took them outside I would put them on tree trunks and let them skitter around. Then one day each of them went a little further up the tree, looked back at me and just kept going :) happy/sad

[@infotech5162]

This super manly rough looking guy has the most empathetic heart

[@gingerspain423]

That would have been so hard on me having to let him go. But knowing that he should be in the wild is what's best for him. He's a great Daddy for doing what was best for Acorn and not what was best for his heart. Such a sweet story and I'm glad that he decided to build his nest in the backyard!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ My whole mood just lifted😁🇨🇦✌

[@veronicagordillo9544]

I feel the same!!!! 😌🐿️💗☺️

[@paulinarittscher215]

As parents we're just the bow that shoots the arrow. My non used to say: Are children are on loan with us but they don't belong to us. They need to go into the world, find their own way, build their own life....

[@ronnettawade3591]

Yup same

[@indy_go_blue6048]

We rescued a baby girl squirrel several years ago; we named her Sammi. By about 4 months she was "wilding." We hated to let her go but nature was both more powerful and important than us. She'd come onto the porch for a handout but she wouldn't let us touch her. She lived in a little wooded area nearby for the next 3 years then we never saw her again and assumed she'd lived out her life.

[@dsb7925]

This gets my fevered brow to move on from our gory USA takeover by pure idiots and evil doers and on to a sweet story about a dad with a huge heart just doing his best to help a helpless baby squirrel...Thankyou🤗

[@OpalineAndTheBean]

I hope little Acorn and his families always stay there in his yard ❤️

[@vj-if2cp]

How lovely is that video, what a great family xxx

[@Merbella]

I love how this big tough guy rescues squirrels 😉💗