Wild squirrel forms unusual relationship with a human

[@TheRealGSmith]

Wow, 11 years. That's quite a lifespan for an animal this little. She seems great :)

[@annachristina6539]

Your RESPONSIBLE co existence with her has led to her living years longer than normal! & they show us, that they enjoy the relationship with us, as much as we do with them. I'm a firm believer in the scripture that says God gave us the animals as a gift. Everyone who interacts with them feels it, believer or not... But I'm not trying to evangelize, I'm only here to thank you for your beautiful story.

[@jangirard2525]

This is utterly amazing! Lady Bonita is truly magical! The relationship you have with her is magnificent!! Also, I feel she loves hearing your gentle voice to be very calm and soothing! You are both blessed to have each other! 😊❤

[@goldenretriever6261]

The squirrels in my backyard are new every year. I assume they don't live more than a year or two.

[@jimmyorr3811]

God bless you for taking care of the squirrel I live in Cape coral Florida right next to Bonita springs

[@jimmyorr3811]

God bless you for taking care of the squirrel I live in Cape coral Florida right next to Bonita springs and take care of six spayed and neutered cats for 14 years everyday

[@gaylaroof612]

Thank you geobeats, for featuring this sweet, kind lady. It's a great privilege to have wildlife as your friend.

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

What an honour to have her in your life xx

[@Esso11]

When you leave that corporate life… you begin life. This was such a beautiful story. ❤

[@Ellada0427]

Well we can’t say she’s not well fed 😂

[@hth54]

😂

[@earlthepearl6414]

Ms. Bonita is chonky!

[@joycemansfield1108]

Haha I love squirrels

[@Catlady77777]

That's all you took away from this vid?

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@linda-louiseanthony1979]

I didn’t know there were such things as ‘ground squirrels’🐿️ Thank you for telling us all about the beautiful Ms. Bonita and her partner Sledge! This Aussie enjoyed the tale very much. Thanks for providing the wildlife around your home with such a safe and welcoming space ❤🇦🇺

[@bird2112]

groundhogs/marmots and prairie dogs are also related to ground squirrels

[@irenemarano8241]

😊 I enjoyed this very much.❤

[@linda-louiseanthony1979]

@@bird2112 Cool thanks for that ☺️ We don’t have any of those species here. We actually don’t even have squirrels. Always nice to learn about new animals.

[@anniegarcia828]

@@TheAstroflightTo destroy these animals without knowing their proper place in nature could be disruptive for people to, we don’t know what keeps or how certain animals maintain more potential predators at bay, by one keeping population down of a more dangerous future threat, I hope one day people don’t regret the killing off of these animals who can potentially be beneficial to us. God created all people and creatures, I hope someday they don’t decide to fight back.

[@chezmoi42]

@@anniegarcia828 You need to stop and think about the meaning of 'introduced pest' or as Americans call them, 'invasive species'.

[@claymac7895]

I haven’t smiled this much all week. Well done ma’am, well done.

[@bonnieforman9700]

I have been studying squirrels, possums, you name it, in Massachusetts for years. I have never heard of ground squirrels. What a remarkable array of animals you have. I can't believe you have taken ticks off a wild squirrel and are brushing her. Wow! It is a wonderful world when you start looking closely at nature. I never tire of it.

[@dangergurl4045]

Hey Massachusetts 😊. I found this story so sweet and heartwarming🥰. I never heard of ground squirrel before this video. In Western MA, there are black squirrels, which I find fascinating. None in my yard, but I've seen them in little clusters around town🙏.

[@francineherron1940]

@@dangergurl4045 I grew up in Massachusetts... Eastlongmeadow and Hampden

[@susannabonke8552]

Like marmots.

[@7728abbott]

To some just a backyard, but to you a world unto itself. And you're right, and wise, that many different worlds exist within inches if we are willing to see them. Wonderful video.

[@deliawright8626]

Good on you lady!

[@sarahloughlin3724]

I love this response!

[@kathleenaltherr6430]

This is one of the most beautiful human and animal stories I have every seen and I have been around for several decades. Thank you for sharing this amazing relationship.

[@mariag.8242]

I love this woman’s humble and thoughtful approach to being a friend to a wild animal. She took the time to identify what species Miss Bonita is, and what foods she needs. She made sure that feeding her wouldn’t cause her harm by encouraging comfort with other humans. She lets Miss Bonita guide their relationship and choose the activities they share. And she feels that she’s the one who’s received so much from their friendship ❤

[@MeRia035]

Thank you for joining us ❤️ As horrible as the lockdowns were, alot of people then had the opportunity to slow down & reflect, and as this woman here, learn just how loving & beautiful our wild animal friends are ❤

[@oxford17]

There are always gifts in trauma.

[@kayscarpetta5502]

What a lovely message this lady gave!

[@don2deliver]

I'm sure this was long before Covid lockdowns if she knew the squirrel was 11 years old.

[@closer02001]

Yes. I noticed there were quite a few people, of all walks of life and financial situations, could not accept any change that wasn't their choice first.

[@midnightmadness5307]

Your comment is loving and beautiful.💗

[@matlew1960]

If you hadn't lost your job, for whatever reason, you would never have discovered this beautiful world just a few yards from where you live. I envy you and your life.

[@OnwardsUpwards410]

I envy your window into nature. My sympathies on losing your job if it was precious to you.

[@marvinrosenthal6158]

Magical. A friend, is a friend, is a friend. Ms. Bonita and you are very lucky to have found one another.

[@surfwriter8461]

Thanks for this story that contains a person's insights and observations. It's very detailed and thoughtful in a way that most of the wildlife videos are not, with the learning experience of a woman who has been able to gain so much from her close relationship with a particular ground squirrel and other wildlife she's come to see with more understanding and appreciation. This lady has a wonderful attitude.

[@carriebradley7634]

I love this one. It's wonderful to have her share these life lessons with us...

[@ChocklatKim]

What a lovely relationship!❤

[@katjaanderson769]

Absolutely fascinating! And I'd never heard of California ground squirrels before! I'm so impressed by your kindness and your humility. ❤🐿

[@edralphy]

I agree! I’ll have to google. Fascinating ❤

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@keeper6458]

Agreed!

[@2FreshBuns]

#2FreshBuns agrees, this was very interesting!

[@niamtxiv]

I'm from California. I used to jog along the river pathway. Ground squirrels will scatter into dens and tree squirrels running up the trees. It's interesting to see different species co existing together.

[@ΑικατερίνηΜιχαηλίδου-τ5μ]

Λατρευω τους ανθρωπους που το κανουν αυτο για αυτα τα υπεροχα πλασματακια!!! Ειναι οι καλυτεροι ανθρωποι!!! Υπεροχο βιντεο!!!❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MeRia035]

Yes! ❤❤❤

[@ΑικατερίνηΜιχαηλίδου-τ5μ]

​@@MeRia035Να εισαι παντα καλα!!!🙋‍♀️🫶🫶💞💞🙏🙏

[@josephinastover5785]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful friendship with Ms Bonita! I love when people open their eyes to the wonders of nature in their own backyard; it's magical. And thank you for showing us how special ground squirrels are ❤ interesting!

[@dustinh4175]

Helped her have a safe place and enough food to raise 11 generations is pretty cool.

[@saltycat662]

Rodents are so cute. I love how they eat with their little hands. I didn't even know a squirrel could live up to 11 yrs. Google says 3-4 and in captivity around 6 yrs. Miss Bonita is blessed with a long life, a loving bf and a caring neighbor.

[@funwithFred]

Precious. What a precious story, and yes, it's magical, isn't it? Another "wavelength".

[@Trund27]

Wild animals lead far, far more complex lives than we realize. That is until we watch them carefully, like this sweet lady! Wonderful video about living with nature harmoniously. Bless her.

[@jroysims44]

A clinic in how to appreciate nature.

[@anamelikeothers]

You are so right about just watching and paying attention!!! Watching animals ( pets) and wildlife is a continuous learning experience and very enriching to our lives. Maybe if we did that more, we would be more appreciative and gained more respect for the world we live in instead of only using its resources and acting like pests.

[@anandsharma7430]

Well said!

[@DogsCatsSnacks]

Very cool! I love the ground squirrels in Colorado. They just bring good vibes when they show up. Never mean. ❤❤❤

[@bettysmith2142]

Sledge😂 love that name and really fits him😊

[@lindasargent4771]

Thank you for sharing your relationship with this amazing animal. You should write a book. I’m looking at my squirrels differently today!

[@alainr2765]

What a lovely relationship between a squirrel and a human - and also very informative - the first time I've heard of ground squirrels. Long live Ms Bonita!

[@venusinwhite3932]

That was a really beautiful narrative, Ms Bonita is very sweet, I hope she has even more years to come.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Ms Bonita is magnificent. I like the "flowing river of energy we never notice" analogy. Very apt. Some people pay attention to nature more than others, for some it took a pandemic to stop and notice. Many folk have returned to their former oblivion. It's great to know the wonderful Ms Bonita (and fellow garden tenants) are noticed amd appreciated all year round.

[@kathysanchez5945]

It's Amazing that you have had a Special opportunity to get to know Ms. Bonita...Thank you for taking great care of her...Such an inner Spiritual relationship that is Priceless!!!

[@DrummerGrl001]

Lovely video! What a special gift to have formed such an extraordinary animal/human bond. I love Ms Bonita! 🐿 🍏🥬💕💕❤😊

[@mddell58]

ALL of this video was wonderful! Learning, too.

[@juliej5917]

I’m (animal) crazy, and love this type of story. Politics, weather, crime.. sucks the life out of me. Thank you, Ms Bonita and LuAnn, and GEOBEATS. 🐿️🐿️🐿️

[@maureenobrien9815]

Me too julie!🙂it can be soul sucking😞

[@anncain2432]

Amen, they suck the life out of me, too! Animals are such a gift!

[@AngieJames4172]

@@maureenobrien9815 100% I will take anything beautiful about animals anyday.

[@vegancolleen]

Me too! Happy to see so many other vegans here, those who respect and have compassion for animals! 💚

[@mazie7952]

Ahhh. Love her♥️♥️♥️😘 Beautiful story Nature is so beautiful and peaceful.

[@andersrkeness2721]

This is Wholesome & Adorable 🥰🥰🥰

[@avahightower4685]

Oh how i loved watching and learning from this... thank you!!

[@PhyllisRoestenberg]

Oh, the joy I got from this story! Thank you. 💜

[@bluepurple1971]

Very Educational video. what a precious relationship connecting with nature is priceless. her name says it all.

[@BB-nz5sk]

This is so beautiful!

[@lordbacon4972]

I did the same--I started noticing and feeding the animals in my backyard, and I noticed it had the side-effect of reducing my daily rat race anxiety and stress levels tremendously. My backyard is my everyday sanctuary now. Nature heals. 🙏

[@shiloallard9790]

Such a beautiful relationship they have 🥺😍❤️

[@veganforlife1203]

Thank you so much 🙏💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛👍🪴🌳🍀🌿🌱🌲🥦🥗🥬🫒🫘🥜🍇🫐🐿️🐿️🐿️

[@shiloallard9790]

Ms Bonita is so adorable 🥺😍❤️

[@kiyakisses8438]

Sledge is the baby daddy 😂 too cute. I love this ❤

[@squirrelgirl1853]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿 I've formed a friendship w some squirrels and chipmunks and birds in my backyard and now from spending so much time w them I can tell what they're "talking" about by their chips, squeaks, chirps and so on and the squirrels tail flicking lol......I feel extremely fortunate for this experience! I love them all so much......

[@terredee]

I love this story! The lady is so right about watching wildlife and nature - it is like a river of energy, always flowing. Thank you! This is such a sweet and interesting video with Miss Bonita.

[@chelisue]

Thank you for loving the vulture❣️

[@mattsoca1]

Such a wonderful and priceless relationship.

[@dmcfarlane4976]

Beautiful heartwarming story.

[@onlyme219]

Wonderful and fascinating, my day always feels better after watching this channel :)

[@karijordan4930]

Thank u for your words on slowing down and watching nature I used to do that B4 my grandson was born now he's 4 so it's time to share nature with him so thx for that pause! Thank u for sharing Ms. Bonita too. I'll be sharing this video with my grandson!!!

[@Quill._]

A beautiful story so eloquently shared.

[@Pam-hw3gz]

This is so interesting. Thank you for sharing your curiosity and kindness with us. ❤

[@reeree6682]

Delightful!❤

[@glenissansom7990]

So beautiful to see. ❤

[@tothelighthouse9843]

What an amazing journey this woman & Ms Bonita are sharing! No matter where we live, we are almost always surrounded by nature if we look closely enough. A simple act like putting out water for the wildlife around you can be the beginning of an incredible journey of discovery.💖💖💖

[@shirleyandrews1152]

She’s such a cute chubby little thing. ❤. We had ground squirrels in our corral & Grey squirrels in the back yard. They teased & tormented each other all the time.😂🤣

[@eileensimpson3725]

Thank you for taking the time to get to know her, in turn you have made a friend and enriched her life.

[@dianewallace6064]

Thank you, Luann, for helping Ms. Bonita- so cute.

[@jenniferw1956]

Beautifully narrated. Thank you. ❤

[@LidiaMoura-jf2hl]

What a lovely story....it's so nice how people treat with kindness, caring, and loving to these AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS. 2 thumbs up all the way!

[@margaretszuky7065]

**OH HOW WONDERFUL THIS LOVING STORY IS!! THANK YOU, MY FRIEND!!**

[@IonTheSkyy]

When Sledge flashed his smile at the camera I just about lost it!

[@divinemischief4655]

Well this was just so beautiful 😊

[@lyra2282]

I know we love and admire the animals featured in these videos, but how many truly wonderful humans are featured, as well. So many compassionate, aware people just like the woman in this video. It warms my heart.

[@zuzu5175]

This was fascinating and educational!! Thank you for sharing! My favorite part was seeing Ms. Bonita stretching her cute little arms out, it looked very dramatic to me

[@cattailer1077]

I love squirrels. They are my favorite backyard pets!!!🥰

[@earlthepearl6414]

Ms. Bonita is a very special creature! I'm so envious right now. I want a special squirrel to like me as much as Ms. Bonita likes you!

[@maryloewen7362]

TY for posting this delightful video. Ms. Bonita is a bit of a character. I love her little stretches. Long may you enjoy her company.🐿

[@sharongibson1161]

This is the coolest story 😊❤

[@JenTibbi7023]

A heartwarming story 🥬🌿 An example of people respecting the natural world, and the gifts which come from those relationships 🤗 Hugs to Ms Bonita 🍎🐿️🥬💞

[@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends]

Truly incredible

[@man-kitli1572]

You are just so kind-hearted. That squirrel is the cutest creature I have ever seen under the sun. Blessing from Hong Kong.

[@donnasauer5462]

This was so lovely. So few people share with nature-heart and soul knowing we are all one.

[@maureendrozda9960]

What A Sweet🐿️Squirrel Family! 🐿️Sledge Must Be A Really Great, Protective Dad! And Miss🐿️Bonita Is So Trusting & Adorable💞...& I Love How You Don't Intervene With The Babies So They Can Follow Their Natural Instincts! GOOD Squirrel Research!👍 Gorgeous Vulture!

[@victoriakraft6055]

I also have been blessed to enter this beautiful experience that I had not noticed before. It’s a magical place that is blessed. I ask myself, was this always there?🙏🌈🎈

[@betholson5763]

Amazing relationship and critter 😻💓

[@blaise2628]

I learned a lot from this video, thank you for sharing!

[@jodyariewitz7349]

What a lovely experience you were able to have with this unique friendship!!❤❤❤

[@sarahcece]

This has been the most entertaining, heartwarming and informative video that I have seen in a while! Thank you for taking time to stop and listen to the flow of energy and caring so deeply for the wildlife that you encounter. ❤

[@jordanzazulak4375]

She is wonderful at telling stories

[@willdelarosa9440]

Utterly amazing!

[@TheWriterNW]

Now that is just the cutest and chonkiest squirrel I've ever seen!

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

This person should become an ethologist! This was one of the most interesting videos I've ever seen.

[@krisniznik3953]

. . . .or a children's story book writer. Beautiful narration!

[@sheribraun1993]

She was amazing! I wish they mentioned who she is, I would love to connect with her! ❤

[@janiejones6789]

The reaching and the yawning........... Ohhhhhhhhh! I LOVE this woman, I hope she has a blessed life! ❤❤💕💕❤❤

[@barbaracurtis1398]

She is adorable and I'm sure it's the "friendship" you share with her that is helping her to live longer :-) Bless you for understanding All Life Matters.

[@samtkralle6650]

When you understand each other. When you watch and understand nature ❤ thanks for showing. So wonderful 🙏🏻

[@mj6962]

Wow what a beautiful story. And a gorgeous big squirrel!!

[@AD-yk7mf]

That blackberry shot is really the best, she and her family are really something. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@seamusp5991]

Beautiful.

[@WorldCitizen0000]

That is a precious animal to learn from in this mad world of ours.

[@carolyncoley754]

We had a pet squirrel named notch, because of her ear. Notch came to our house one winter and stayed. I deemed it a great honor when she let me rub her after we had her awhile. We kept her well fed, but once she got impatient and pushed a screen in to come in our home. You have a beautiful relationship with Bonita. If everyone took in nature each day our planet wouldn't be in the shape it's in . I am blessed to live in the woods. Much happiness to you and Bonita.

[@Supercell725]

Remarkable relationship, you go girl, enjoyed every second

[@nathansocool0829]

This was such a kind and gentle story. I really enjoyed learning about different squirrels and how ground squirrels live under ground and like fruits and vegetables. Thank you for sharing your beautiful friendship with Ms. Bonita ❤🐿️

[@shalacarter6658]

She is so freaking adorable! She is like a Groundhog. I love her!

[@gabelily1]

Oh my gosh...SO, SO SWEET! Love that momma squirrel & her entire family!❤️

[@theresaprice1365]

I love squirrels 🐿️ their personalities 😊