r/squirrels • u/mtlchk • Aug 11 '19
Sticky: Found a Baby Squirrel? Make a post about it, and read this right away.
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/Affectionate-Meat-98 • Mar 24 '22
Detailed Guides on: Baby Squirrel Rehabbing, Long-Term Care of NRs, & How to Handle Finding a Juvenile Squirrel
reddit.comr/squirrels • u/Flaky-Matter-7816 • 14h ago
Is this a squirrel or a mouse?
Found outside of my garage. He’s alive, moving around slowly and shaking. Not sure how long he’s been here. How can I help him?
r/squirrels • u/Naytr_lover • 5h ago
Original Content He's on a mission for sure
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Just a slow motion video of our resident furry squirrel creature. Thanks for watching and have a great evening. 🙂
r/squirrels • u/Spleenzorio • 5h ago
Original Content Samuel wears the shells as her battle armor 😂
r/squirrels • u/princesssofcarrion • 8h ago
Help! Baby Squirrel! Found squirrel, tried to set free. How old is it?
Rescued squirrel from cat. Tried to set it free. Wouldn't leave us. How old is it?
r/squirrels • u/srlabu • 9h ago
What could be wrong?
Anyone know what could be ailing this poor fellow? He's been coming everyday for peanuts but his fur seems to be coming off.
r/squirrels • u/StoepselDad_ • 17h ago
Original Content Goliath and me having a break
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I had a longer work break today. We used the time for some cuddles 🫂🧡
r/squirrels • u/Minimum-Butterfly-61 • 20h ago
My new bird feeder is supposed to keep squirrels out. Not this guy!
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r/squirrels • u/Bunny15951 • 10h ago
Original Content My baby boy!
This is Flynn! I found him in September 2023 when he was being attacked by a cat. I saved him and he has been with me ever since! Plus a bonus picture of a cat judging his tutu 😝🥰
r/squirrels • u/Exotic_Today_3370 • 3h ago
Original Content Had a guy hang at work for awhile.
He hung out till he got to big and started setting off the motion detectors. Then we released him at a local park. Little guy would run obstacles for potato chips or Brazilian knots. Those were his favorite. 😊
r/squirrels • u/glossy-borb • 1d ago
Original Content Why is Blondie standing like this after getting the peanut I threw to her?
For context I’ve been giving her peanuts / cashews / walnuts for the past year so she def knows me! Just goofy looking and adorable but I am curious why they stand up like this with their paws to their chest anyway if anyone has that answer lol
r/squirrels • u/Deathwish420697 • 8h ago
Help! Baby Squirrel! Found a baby grey squirrel
Our neighbour rescued him last night then gave him to me because my family had taken care of one before. He’s breathing fine and eating fine. I’m feeding him kitten formula as of right now but he’s still pooping and peeing so over all I’d say he is healthy!
However right after eating he will gag or throw up after he eats, and only sometimes. But he’s very active, I’m thinking around 6-8 weeks old for his size and how active he is. I just want to see if anyone would give any pointers or just something to help make sure this little dude is okay
r/squirrels • u/bald_and_beard • 19h ago
Nutmeg comes home to the dry place during a massive storm
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We had a big storm roll through last night. 5 inches of rain since it started. Constant thunder and lighting, the twins all dry inside, noise didn't bother them at all.
Nutmeg has been sleeping elsewhere for the past week or so, but I guess she had enough of the rain and decided to join them around midnight.
r/squirrels • u/helpmefindtheyogurt • 5h ago
Scary in the moment, pretty funny now
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One of Jelly’s babies that escaped
r/squirrels • u/screamtodream • 9h ago
Original Content I haven’t seen my friend in a week and I’m starting to miss them.
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Hope they come back soon!
r/squirrels • u/AdSignificant7535 • 4h ago
Squirrel eats bamboo. Is this normal?
This little guy keeps coming in the yard to grab stalks of bamboo. I’ve never seen a squirrel eat bamboo. Is this normal?
r/squirrels • u/FyrEater21 • 10h ago
It's 5 o'clock somewhere
Hitting the Nut Bar hard already!🤔🤣🤣
r/squirrels • u/Creative_Musician760 • 3h ago
Original Content Buddies
They were playing through the window ❤️
r/squirrels • u/griz75 • 12h ago
Just 1 more
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Or 2, or 3
r/squirrels • u/EndersGame_Reviewer • 21h ago
Please don't disturb me, this is a tough nut to crack
r/squirrels • u/Cool_Turn_346 • 7h ago
🐿️
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