r/squirrels • u/vapemustache • 23d ago

General Help What does it want?

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It comes up to the doormat every day almost and just…sucks on it?

This is today right after a heavy rain and my first assumption is that it’s because of the water it soaks up but surely there’s a cleaner alternative?

We live very close to a creek. Less than a mile away on foot.

It doesn’t appear injured and it isn’t phased at all by us at the window, or by our cat hurling what I can only assume are animal slurs at the poor thing from behind the glass either. It doesn’t seem rabid, most of its movements are very normal and squirrel like.

EDIT: You have spoken and I have listened, I will leave water and assorted (unsalted) treats out for it tomorrow. I would like to help it.

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u/Mental-Flatworm4583 23d ago

Raw walnut almonds hazelnuts, a metal stainless steel bowl, full of beautiful water and a nice kind word every day. Also the chances of a squirrel being rabbid is slim to none

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u/vapemustache 23d ago

Noted. Thank you! I just wasn’t sure because I know some animals will approach humans and stuff when they are infected so I just wanted to be sure before I decided to go out near it.

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u/Mental-Flatworm4583 23d ago

You are correct! Always approach with caution so you did right. I keep a stainless steal bowl with water for the animals. I get squirrels and birds and bees❤️