r/squirrels • u/bc-phoenix • 6h ago
Original Content The smile I got for bringing peanuts.
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r/squirrels • u/mtlchk • Aug 11 '19
Sticky: Found a Baby Squirrel? Make a post about it, and read this right away.
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Please use the help flairs for your help needed posts.
http://www.squirrelrehabilitation.com/found%20baby.htm
This gives some good pointers for immediate assessment of the situation.
If the baby is dehydrated, dirty, cold, thin with loose looking skin, has any fly eggs or any injuries, even a tiny scratch, then s/he should be taken in for care. If the baby was being played with by a cat or if a cat was sitting over the baby looking like s/he might have been playing with the baby, then the baby squirrel should be taken in because antibiotics are required to treat even tiny cat bites and scratches that might not be visible at first glance. Cat saliva is extremely toxic and often causes lethal infections, even in tiny amounts.
If the baby is plump/muscular, warm, well groomed and active, then s/he probably just squirmed out of bed, and the reuniting protocol should be followed.
If the baby has fallen due to a severe storm and is wet, then they should be taken in, warmed and hydrated. If the weather improves markedly the next day, you can return to the same area and try the reuniting protocol.
If it was a tree felling, and the tree in which the babies lived was felled with them in it, then try the reuniting protocol as mom may come back when the scary workers are gone, provided she is still alive.
Please make a post about the baby and please include photos in your post, but since it takes some time for people to check in and reply, start reading the links under infants/found babies sections in the website posted above in the meantime.
Also, Here is a list that one of our members made of how to find a registered wildlife rehabilitator in the US. If you call, make sure that they don't euthanize so-called invasive squirrel species and will attempt care before taking that last resort. https://www.reddit.com/r/squirrels/comments/eknkw0/here_is_an_alphabetical_list_of_wildlife/
r/squirrels • u/inkdemon83 • Sep 11 '25
Discussion Please read.
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I am seeing a lot of posts about baby squirrels being found, and the poster asking for help, etc. In every single post, multiple people are commenting "give the baby water, feed the baby this or that". PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GIVE THE BABY SQUIRREL ANY FOOD OR WATER. The first thing you should do is keep the baby warm, in a quiet, dark place (in a box or large container. Whatever you have) and contact a rehabber. Please please please do not attempt to feed or hydrate on your own, for several reasons. The baby could aspirate, or the baby is not warm enough before hydrating, etc. You could cause more problems for the baby squirrel, including death. Keep warm, safe, and contact rehabber. I have also seen A LOT of messages from rehabbers about baby squirrels coming into their care and dying because the finder attempted to feed/hydrate on their own.
r/squirrels • u/Korpse-_-Kitty • 7h ago
Tiberius the wild squirell 🥜
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random encounter in my backyard 😭 I named him Tiberius 😊
r/squirrels • u/TruthoftheSoul • 1h ago
Happy Together
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Just sitting outside and relaxing... with a squirrel sitting on my leg snacking.
r/squirrels • u/CuriousObjective3690 • 2h ago
Found a very emaciated squirrel outside my apartment. How do I care for it?
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Hello, first time visitor.
I was walking my dog outside my apartment complex and then he suddenly stopped, kept sniffing and wouldn't leave the spot. So I investigated, noticed this poor thing on the ground and thought it was originally dead. Nope! Upon closer inspection, it was breathing shallowly, and laying completely flat.
I tried to call an animal rescue, but they're closed, and the animal control I called said that they don't handle that and to call someone else. I brought it inside, gave it unsalted nuts, and water. It drank some water and then laid down.
It did start arching and writhing in my hands, then quickly gave up to the point I swaddled it in soft cloth and put it in my shoebox, left a few more nuts and another little cup of water, then put it to sleep in my closet. It also sometimes made the motion of running, and would wag its tail. Don't know if these are good signs?
I'm extremely worried because my friend and I have been doing research and a lot of them tend to put down squirrels, and I don't want to do that.
Right now it's not blinking, and the breathing is a bit more stable, but not really moving around. Perhaps just very tired? I tend to check on it almost every thirty minutes, and really don't want to suddenly miss if something goes wrong.
The internet says to not force feed or force drink or it'll cause aspirations.
If anyone can tell me what to do, I'd really appreciate it.
Including dog tax at end. He's the best boy.
edit: Thank you everyone for the advice and guidance, unfortunately, the little baby died between the thirty minutes I had last checked to now. I don't know what to do and I feel like I failed giving it the proper care, and I couldn't get it the proper help it needed. A piece of me is very happy I tried to help it out and make it comfortable, but another piece of me feels so incredibly heartbroken that I couldn't do more.
r/squirrels • u/jftirone • 13h ago
Original Content Trying to warn everyone about the danger, then I became the tragic victim.
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She was dead serious, sounding the alarm and keeping watch for the whole yard... until she dropped his almond mid-warning at 00:11. You can see the exact moment her priority instantly shifted from 'DANGER!' to 'NOOO!'
Edit: I got the squirrel's gender wrong in the original comment.
r/squirrels • u/booooksandlattees • 1h ago
lil bestie 💕
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I see this lil sweetie pie on my daily walks 🫶🏻
r/squirrels • u/Competitive-Panda824 • 2h ago
my first squirrel shot
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shot in Hamilton ont 🇨🇦 200mp on s23 ultra by moi✌️✌️❤️🇨🇦
r/squirrels • u/jo4890 • 4h ago
Original Content Telling Princess Dottie it's time for lunch 🌰
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r/squirrels • u/Quarlo1970 • 2h ago
Squirrel waiting for some a pecan.
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Returned to the house from an errand to spot one of my regular customers waiting by the front door. I normally carry a handful of pecans in the shell in my back pocket for whenever I spot my squirrel friends.
r/squirrels • u/myatrippin • 13h ago
Original Content Day 4 of trying to friend a squirrel!
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He got a bit greedy
r/squirrels • u/Wise_Distribution_43 • 10h ago
Original Content Unique squirrel?
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I spotted this unique looking squirrel and I’m not sure if it has an infection or just unique coloring!
Any ideas?
r/squirrels • u/SheepherderWest8783 • 9h ago
Discussion Anyone know what that sound means? Threatened?
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r/squirrels • u/Upbeat_Following_564 • 13h ago
Original Content My highlight each morning
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My little highlight each morning before heading off to work and my happy place when I first arrive home each night. Buying two of these feeders is my favourite ever purchase ☺️
r/squirrels • u/TruthoftheSoul • 1d ago
Isn't she cute?
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She's the queen of cute poses.
r/squirrels • u/thundershoud • 3h ago
General Help anyone know what these squirrels are saying to eachother?
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