Tuesday, August 30, 2022

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BABY SQUIRREL

 This page appeared in my local neighborhood app today.  There are a lot of helpful people who will point us to a wildlife rehabilitator if we should need one.  I have not so far but keep a list on such things just in case, especially with all the squirrels that are around, and other wildlife.  







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36 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerAugust 30, 2022 at 12:01 AM

    It is wonderful that they published this! So many people consider squirrels as troublesome rodents, but they are one of God's creaures.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:16 PM

      The neighborhood app publishes very useful information at times, and I check it daily. I am very fond of squirrels, always have been and always will be. You get the same ones coming in and their personalities are very apparent :) They have a place in our world for sure.

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  2. Elephant's ChildAugust 30, 2022 at 2:02 AM

    I am endlessly grateful to wildlife rehabilitators. A necessary job that I would struggle to do.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:17 PM

      Me too Sue, but you are a volunteer in a field I much admire :) Thank you!

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  3. BreathtakingAugust 30, 2022 at 3:51 AM

    Kindness to animals in distress is a duty, but we sometimes don't know the best way to help. This publication is such a good idea.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:17 PM

      Thank you Breathtaking, I couldn't agree more :)

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  4. Angie's RecipesAugust 30, 2022 at 4:52 AM

    This is GOOD to know!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:18 PM

      Yea indeed Angie :) Always grateful for such information.

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  5. AnnAugust 30, 2022 at 4:58 AM

    Useful information.

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  6. Hootin AnniAugust 30, 2022 at 5:12 AM

    I forwarded this to our son....he feeds the squirrels!!!

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 30, 2022 at 6:40 AM

    Hello,
    I am thankful for the wildlife rehabilitators. I have not seen many baby squirrels.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:20 PM

      Me too Eileen :) I have seen many young squirrels that are just out of the nest this year. Darling little things! Thank you, I wish you the same :)

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  8. MadSnapperAugust 30, 2022 at 6:58 AM

    the reporter is safe, he has a bushy tail and we know he can feed himself from past photos

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  9. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenAugust 30, 2022 at 10:11 AM

    We love our squirrels and they appreciate your article about their care, Denise. Sadly we had an expired one on our walkway to our compost last week. I don't know if he fell from the tree or what. All I could do at that point was to dig a hole and give the poor fellow a proper burial. Wildlife rehabilitators are wonderful, caring humans. Thank you for publishing this information.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:22 PM

      I am so glad Martha Ellen and how sad about the little squirrel. My son saw a squirrel crossing a telephone line and it met a similar fate :( I agree about wildlife rehabilitators and admire them greatly. You are very welcome for this info :)

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  10. Anne Hagman-NiilolaAugust 30, 2022 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely photo.

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  11. ChristineAugust 30, 2022 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing

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  12. Jenn JilksAugust 30, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    These are good reminders. OFten people do not know what to do!

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  13. Jenn JilksAugust 30, 2022 at 3:21 PM

    P.S. We've a tree frog in the bathroom. It is singing, but I cannot find it to put it out!

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  14. ellen b.August 30, 2022 at 3:26 PM

    You know, I have never seen a baby squirrel. Good info to have.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks Ellen, maybe you will start seeing them now :)

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  15. Lowcarb team memberAugust 30, 2022 at 4:39 PM

    Many thanks for sharing this.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:24 PM

      You are very welcome Jan :) All the best to you too!

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  16. William KendallAugust 30, 2022 at 5:53 PM

    That is good.

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  17. Beatrice P. BoydAugust 31, 2022 at 7:48 AM

    There is little chance that we would find a baby animal living in an apt now. But, we have seen baby rabbits on walks earlier this year and they seemed quite self sufficient and hopped away quickly. But years ago, Grenville did rescue several baby squirrels and raised them until they could be released. He contacted a rehabilitator for advice on feeding.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2022 at 12:26 PM

      Yes, they learn quickly. How wonderful that Grenville has taken care of them in the past. Well done Grenville! :)

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  18. JeanieSeptember 1, 2022 at 3:07 PM

    It's never happened to me but this is good info to know!

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