Woman Saves An Orphaned Baby Squirrel | The Dodo

[@anakatsukifangirl2944]

We've raised a couple hundred of these little ones. Naturally, we lost some along the way but the successful ones have gone on to make plenty of cute babies just like this little guy. Some of our girls would even bring their babies to show them off.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

Seems like these 2 babies may have been released with no visible shelter to use, unless they provided them with a small home that just wasn't shown in the video. Do they know how to forage for food and building materials to craft a home with?

[@zexnynex777]

When people say we shouldnt mess with nature and help these creatures i think they might not have noticed the 100yrs of urban sprawl we live in now. Nature has been "messed with" for years, follow your heart ❤

[@tothelighthouse9843]

@@HighlanderNorth1 Many people release squirrels with a home, but it's not necessary. They may quickly leave the area where you released them anyway if it's the territory of more dominant squirrels. Their nest-building skill is instinctual, as is foraging. WHEN they're released is important tho--not too early, not too late, haha! 4 months or older is an optimal age, but if it's already late Sept you may want to wait & release them the following spring/summer. Releasing too late in the year means they don't have time to build shelter or store food reserves.

[@sharonsolana]

Sweet!

[@anakatsukifangirl2944]

@@HighlanderNorth1 I'm not sure. But we gave our squirrels hammocks and handmade wooden boxes to practice nesting, and they were transferred from indoor tanks to outdoor release cages to get them use to the sounds and the weather patterns. We usually released them at nearby parks, where they and their descendants have flourished for years.

[@saragrant9749]

That little squirrel was saying “nope, you’re mama now- deal with it!” Lol cute little stinker.

[@Lady-Kanerasoka]

Squirrels are such adorable animals, and can be very friendly too. There used to be a blonde squirrel who came up to my house every day and would take nuts very gently out of my hand and she made her way into the hearts of nearly everyone in the neighborhood. Sadly she died a few years ago from a huge abscess on her mouth. RIP Blondie

[@cinthiajames4073]

Your are so sweet women to help out with the baby squell that is so nice God bless you cj

[@Interesting.Factor]

An absolutely beautiful video to start off the morning. My grandma found a baby squirrel that fell out of the tree and broke his leg and nursed him back to health! He kept coming in through the dog door every now and then so she made a whole house for him inside 😂😂 it was so great seeing him laying inside his little space when we came over..great times

[@thenightporter]

What a great lady. ❤

[@oldhunterraziel5327]

I have rescued two baby squirrels. They are some of the most affectionate animals ever. So sweet and never a dull moment.

[@brentmason6782]

Good people doing good deeds…makes the world a better place! You are all proof that ANGELS WALK THE EARTH

[@Hongaars1969]

How cute little baby creature darling. Poor baby. It’s been rescued now. Bless you.

[@Nan-1017]

Wildlife and all of nature deserve our respect and protection 🐿️💙🥰🐿️

[@Nature_Narratives_with_Dan]

Such a heartwarming rescue! Who else can't resist the charm of these tiny creatures? 💕

[@leesquirrel3550]

Dodo videos are ALWAYS the best! ❤ Thank you!

[@harryrupertus2075]

My wife and I saved 2 baby squirrels two summers in a row. Both times my dog found them and was adamant for us to follow her and both times we were surprised to find the babies. Both made it back to the wild in a few weeks 😉👍🏻🐿

[@cassjane3]

Oh, that’s so sweet! My husband had a big, dopey lab mix that would find little field mice and lick them, tend to them, etc. We’d rescue the spit-covered mice while profusely complementing the dog for his gentle, caring nature. 😅

[@Echo_the_half_glitch]

There are two types of labs, this is one of them

[@КотовВадим-ж1я]

Вы что? Я только белке пригрозил пальцем и белка оказалась на моей груди. Вот так ничего не боятся

[@Shawnsatisfiedwife]

It's wonderful that you're son is exposed to the animals you rescue, it teaches him empathy

[@PatriciaTennery]

Been there and have done that. My kids all learned how to rescue and not to abuse animals. We have rescued squirrels so young they were just “pinkies”. Thank you.

[@nattywho]

OMG…if this wasn’t the cutest thing! So happy they were able to save this tiny little munchkin and give her a family to bond with ❤❤❤❤

[@yolandahebert2350]

Thank you for giving them back to their natural habitat! They are so happy to do what they naturally need to do. You're a very kind, nurturing and selfless person. 🐿 ❤️

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Squirrels are so adorable ❤

[@tcbcmoto4895]

Thank you God bless you for your kindness saving this beautiful precious squirrell 🙏❤️

[@giff-masteroriginals8824]

I have a couple of squirrel friends. I've fed them for over a year...and spent a few hundred dollars on peanuts. Such a beautiful baby...I love it! Best Wishes Giff-Master

[@mazie7952]

Beautiful angel ♥️🤗

[@JamesSmith-tl5zy]

Thank you for saving this little baby ❤️❤️❤️

[@babylilacs]

Love how he kept running back to them lmao

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

Before social media, I used to love watching squirrels, and I didn't see anyone else do that. Now it seems they're popular.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, The Dodo..!! The heartwarming story of a woman's kindness and care towards a tiny, helpless creature truly warms the soul and serves as a reminder of the power of compassion. ♥

[@187rocketman]

After a hurricane in 1979 when I was 7 we found a baby squirrel in a milk carton and another was given to us. They went everywhere I went and until we sent them on ther way. Took a while but it was worth it. Recently took care of a baby racoon now he and friends come to eat every night.

[@patriciacatino3891]

So sweet. Thank you❤

[@skehleben7699]

I love how squirrels have built in scarves!

[@cassjane3]

Aaagh! They DO, don’t they?! 😃

[@steve_rogers_usmc1990]

Thank God for people as good as this!

[@donscott6431]

I’m a squirrel-buddy with an albino squirrel, on Vanderbilt University campus. Love seeing videos like this one.

[@Janicenewlan]

People like u are a real blessing the precious animal population!!

[@davewilson9738]

Simply brilliant! Wonderful work you do!

[@Freitaslima-x1m]

So cuteness ❤Thanks 😊

[@THEvagabond29]

This has to be documented and funded. Such a successful rehabilitation.

[@indigowolf556]

Thank you for helping these little squirrels.❤ 😊

[@payelmandal6733]

Idk I will ever be able to let these cuties go back 😢😢😢I know nature is their place, but my heart

[@aniraz90s]

They are so precious 🥺❤️

[@marcusbingham1625]

So lovely

[@vickisawyer7405]

This is so cool. I'm just glad a cat didn't find them first. My cats used to bring me trophies until a coyote tried to take my cat as a trophy. They are all indoor kitties now and the squirrels and rabbits are very happy!! Thank you for the video!!😺

[@candidaprout560]

Thanks very much for saving this precious life ❤️

[@lisanidog8178]

I’m amazed seeing the variety of squirrels on Dodo. Our squirrels are a dark copper brown. Tail included. No stripes no tufts on ears no other color but copper brown.

[@twicecookedporkins3235]

Young squirrel just moved into my backyard a few weeks ago. I don't let him get too close (don't want him too comfortable with people), but he loves to just hang with me. Especially under the awning when it's raining.

[@JasikaChannel]

Amazing baby squirrel.. It was so cute!

[@Nan-1017]

I love this, thank you! 😊

[@rhondablake]

Absolutely beautiful baby, and your story is precious!

[@elainereynolds7701]

Beautiful...

[@marleyex2695]

Once they unfortunately lose their mother while still young the first living thing they set their eyes on, they imprint onto you. I had two squirrels do this. As soon as they seen my little brother Julian (Who passed away a week ago RIP❤) then me, they became very attached. If we tried to leave they would cry with that high pitched screeching or they would chase us then attach themselves to us. They were so cute.

[@Moshmosh134]

My brother in law found a baby squirrel in Canada it was so cute

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

❤Awe, she loves you❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🕊️

[@the-trustees]

It was already too late. They bond quickly. 🙂

[@King_TuTT]

so cute. you have a new buddy

[@morganmom194]

Imprinting. Works great on all types of animals. We imprinted our horses. Awesome relationships! Such a blessing from our Creator!❤

[@americanme3239]

There was one just a little bigger than that one who followed me the other day. It walked to me. I picked it up. Looked it over. Said hi.. than set it down. It wandered off.😅😂

[@deneen8120]

OMG! Just too cute! 😍

[@DrawAndColorr]

Soft little cutie pie ☺️💖🌈

[@antoniusrono]

Thank you for your effort 🙏🙏🙏

[@daphneloose5880]

we have a birdhouse in our backyard that the squirrels took over. they have their babies in that house and use it in the winter to keep warm. my dog always barks at them and chases them but doesn't hurt them. the squirrels also tease him. LOL.

[@Chulitatr]

I want it, I want it, I want it. So cute.

[@QueenSquirrelicorn]

I LOVE SQUIRRELS YOU CAN CINDA TELL❤❤❤❤

[@jasoncarrick5461]

Awesome job guys!

[@DanielWillems1995]

Little floofer!

[@3dp_edc]

taking care of two right now!

[@w1975b]

Squirrels are fine as long as they don't get in your attic and cause damage, as I experienced. Had to pay thousands of dollars for sealing.

[@Oklahoma-Dreaming]

The squirrel's saying, "You can run but you can't hide."

[@mrredfairy1]

Cuties!!.

[@WarriorMigs24]

Oh my goodness so cute and adorable

[@melissarooney8618]

So cute

[@jackiecastillo2484]

Awe bby 🐿️😍❤️

[@janetmarshall7171]

This woman did the right thing!! She saved this baby squirrel from a horrible fate!! But she knew that he had to go back to the wild, around other squirrel's and other species!! It was the best idea!! That's where he belongs!! Now?? Everyone is happy!!❤😊

[@youdontknowme5969]

_Placing squirrel in different spots to see if mama finds it_ squirrel: *but you're my mommy!*

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

I’m just curious if someone could tell me how they can be cared for and hand fed for so long by a human and then released into the wild. How do they know where and how to find food and shelter by themselves all of a sudden?

[@alishademmery3581]

Sweetheart

[@berlindaarmijo9251]

Squirrels choose you. You don't choose them. This baby lost its mamma. What a precious little squirrel so affectionate 🥰

[@tothelighthouse9843]

If you see a young squirrel on the ground, it's very likely the mother will come get him/her. T. Leave the baby where it is, keep pets away, & just keep an eye on the little one from a safe distance. If it's particularly cold or wet weather you can provide little one with a warm blanket or box (with blanket). A gently warm--not hot!--hot water bottle with a blanket on top will help them retain body heat. Best not to handle little one, but if you absolutely have to, that's ok--it's not true that a Mama will not take in her baby again if it smells like humans. NOT TRUE. Generally the only reason a Mama will abandon her baby is if it's injured or sick. There are situations where baby squirrels will need extra help: if it's particularly young (esp eyes closed) & Mom isn't showing up; if it approaches you, which is often a sign the mother has abandoned it; or if you can see it appears sick or injured. If over time the mother doesn't return, the most important steps are to get little one warm, & call a wildlife rehabber asap. Hopefully they can take the young squirrel for rehab, & give you instructions in the meantime. Don't try to give them food or water right away, especially if they're cold.

[@PetSupplies23]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@irena7777777]

Squirrel bites can cause wet bat fever. Be careful

[@berlindaarmijo9251]

TY for the info

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jonah-kp3vz]

I rented a room from a woman who has a rescue squirrel that refused to leave for a time..talk about love..she made the entire MASTER bedroom a squirrel enclosure with a run thru a hole in the wall to an outdoor enclosure. She slept in a guest room w her 2 adult dogs🤣 Squirrel ppl ❤️

[@barnowlwatcher]

OK, that made me laugh! I also did that for my cats, had a contractor cut a door through the sheet rock, set up a cat pole for them to drop down into an enclosed room on the back deck. They could then go outside 24/7 and be safe. All the litter boxes got out of the house too, a bonus!!

[@tanja6614]

🐿️❤

[@shadowhund]

Baby squirrels know when they need help

[@darlenegreen8618]

ABSOLUTELY..!!! ♥️ 🐿️♥️ 🇨🇦

[@JulieHannah-lg7fy]

I feed several squirrels that live in my trees in the yard and im patiently trying to get there to trust me and come get peanuts from me. Reading the comments here are really encouraging me that maybe one day they'll get used to me 😅 I just love them so much ❤

[@editeoliveira6852]

❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dabanyaseen96]

May Allah bless you all”,

[@brianagarcia7415]

❤❤ beautiful 😍😍

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

Lovely ❤️

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

PROVERBS 12; 10 The righteous care for the needs of the animals But even the kindness acts of the wicked are cruel " Humans are the caregivers of all the animals especially when these animals need our help and care 💕💕🐾🐾 and these precious 🐿️ 🐿️ squirrel are adorable 💕

[@kimlatta4053]

🙏🙏🙏

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Do these poor critters know how to find food and water in the wild? Obviously they were provided for when they were with humans, but do they know how to forage on their own?

[@ramonapetrina5551]

❤

[@PetSupplies23]

♥♥♥♥♥

[@ElysetheEevee]

I'm actually surprised they didn't allow them some practice in a tree or similar environment before releasing them into the wild. They would've naturally had some of that practice if they'd grown up with their mom in the wild, right? It just seems like an odd choice, I guess. Squirrels are definitely cute, though, lol.

[@PetSupplies23]

♥♥♥♥

[@パララパララ]

可愛い😍

[@Lillboo2022]

❤❤❤❤❤❤💋👌🏽

[@PetCareCentral]

I used to raise it and when it died I was very sad😢😢

[@bam2922]

Just a sweet little cinnamon roll ❤

[@d012k-n5t]

Keep it away from power lines LOL

[@AndrewBlacker-t1d]

Who "lols" their own comment?

[@d012k-n5t]

@@AndrewBlacker-t1d I guess I apparently do

[@PetSupplies23]

♥♥♥♥

[@thenightporter]

​@@AndrewBlacker-t1dhow can you tell?

[@johnb9394]

it's going to need therapy due to abandonment issues

[@vivianelabelle3992]

🥰🐿❤

[@PetSupplies23]

♥♥♥♥♥

[@simoneantunes1626]

E esse sambinha de fundo 😊

[@Raphalou]

When I lived in NYC, I would go to Central Park every day for lunch. I always had trail mix, grapes, and an apple with different sandwiches. Well, I noticed that my grapes especially would come up missing, and I thought at first that I was eating them too fast. After about the fourth time at the same location. I noticed that one squirrel kept sneaking grapes. One I noticed, I brought extras. He or she became my little friend.

[@SuperOcelot_]

The silly scriggler!!

[@Lisa-z6p]

Cute

[@cmikesmith664]

Thank goodness that a hawk didn’t get it.

[@MisterG-s5t]

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