I doubt many follow anything i say but for the past 2 years i have been befriending the squirrels. Started out them taking a few nuts from the bird feeders, then progressed to them eating around me. It progressed to the point i had a Mum squirrel who would take out my hand and sit on the fence getting stroked. It Then became 6 squirrels that would take from my hand and sit around being stroked. They then all had babies and now i have around 9 squirrels who frequent my garden all day.

It got to a point i could open my back door and shout "Come on squirrels" and i would see them run down the garden fences and out the trees to get to me. We have since put a bell on the back door and now they hear that when it opens and they come running. The new babies are getting really friendly with me also.

However 2 years of trying i could never get one to sit on my leg, jump on me or anything like that they were happy to sit next to me and get a stroke but they would never climb on me.

Today that changed, i walked out because the original Mum was staring at me through the back door while on the bin. Sometimes i just offer the tub and let her pick her own nut, but today i decided to hold it further away and extend my hand like a stepping stone... She did it. She has also done it every time after that.

I felt like a little child again lol.

I would like to add that while all the squirrels are friendly with me and show no fear, they are scared of other humans. They are ok with my wife and daughter but if the neighbours come out or if i have relatives or friends round they are very weary. So i dont think i have made them trust all humans.

Super excited that my first squirrel house is finished. Any tips on how to coax a resident in? I’ve pole-mounted it since this pic about 3.5m high.

Both found orphaned in different areas. Raised together and so happy.

It is one of my greatest life gifts that I rescue squirrels. Both boys love to zip around the cabin (they are not caged) and wrestle all throughout the day. I am their tree, their friend, their proud adopted mom. I have to spend a lot of time cleaning up from their slippery noodle parties, but my lord- they are so worth it. Squirrels love at such a phenomenal level. I love it that both like to have a meal with me- sitting so sweetly on my arm. They are such beautiful little beings.

I grabbed a squirrel from the middle of the road when I realized it was still alive. I'm not sure what happened it it. It ran to the other side of the road, but let me grab it after that.

I found a sanctuary, but will only be able to bring it at 8am, and it's currently 6pm. I want to keep it alive and comfortable until then. It's got a heated blanket beneath the towel and some water. I've also got a heater running in the room. The girl on the phone told me not to worry about food.

Is it better to stay in the room with the lights on and keep an eye on it, or to leave the room with the lights off? I don't want to cause extra stress by being in the room.

Is there anything else I can do?

Jerry is starting to get closer to me. He’s mischievous but I love him.

I am a squirrel rescue in the woods of Oregon. This sweet little juvenile squirrel is living his best life- from barely alive to having big treats! Happy squirrels are the best little beings on this planet. Happy to have found this page!

Old video of one of the squirrel babies I found.

A new buddy. He seemed confused why I kept giving him nuts. 😄

Full Video: https://youtu.be/JJ0HwNLMfUU

Mellie's unpermitted home renovation was going great until the HOA inspector showed up to check the fake grass... 🤫🛑

Cute chubby bear face squirrel 😍

I was having a pretty average day until I spotted this little buddy standing right up on his hind legs in the leaves. That goofy little smile on his face instantly made my whole day better! Just wanted to share some wholesome fall vibes with everyone.

The day his beautiful hand built home was finished…he hasn’t been back. Almost like it was bad juju. It’s been 3 days now. He spent 2 weeks in an outdoor enclosure, then 2 weeks open door come & go. Since he’s been released he would came back daily. So definitely a little worried. He knows my ex bc he raised him since 8 weeks old. He’s 4.5 months now. I know it’s normal but do they eventually come back? We’re so worried that other squirrels are rejecting him bc all the squirrels are from the same generations. He brought so much joy.

He was really special 🩷 how do you not get attached & deal with when they leave?

Sharing some videos below of his home that was built.
My ex was so excited to show him the next day & hopefully stuff it with him full of leaves & nuts. He loved that activity. He would hand him leaves & they’d build nests together. He never came the next day 😔

The sun shining through the leaves behaving like a paid actor.

Hope y’all have a beautiful day 🥜🌲

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZoZwJKID-Y

Rudolph is just chillin' in the tree after eating his lunch of walnuts.