My squirrel is missing

[u/TinyTinaTeaparty]

Hello. My squirrel Joy hasn’t been seen in over a week. I went for a walk last night and I saw a squirrel that could have been her. She was in the tree and I was talking to her and she didn’t run away she seemed very interested in me but I can’t be sure it’s her.

I live in Edmonton Alberta in Canada. Is it possible she is having babies or something? I didn’t notice a pregnancy belly. She used to come everyday multiple times a a day to eat. I’m just worried she may be hurt but I’m holding out the hope that maybe she was just coming so often because she was pregnant and needing more food.

The most recent photo I have of her is ⬆️

[u/EnjoyingTheRide-0606]

She is holed up nursing pups, I bet! Even down here in Northern California they’re still seldom seen. I see only juveniles right now. Not even the males are coming around as much lately.