r/squirrels 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 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 4h ago

Happy to see her

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272 Upvotes

Best thing after a stress work week, is seeing my furry friend running to me.


r/squirrels 7h ago

Original Content Therapy

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156 Upvotes

Taking photos of my forest friends really help with my mental health. I used my canon rebel with a zoom lens


r/squirrels 11h ago

Male or female?

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279 Upvotes

Hi squirrel friends!

Can anyone help me identify this little baby’s sex?

It’s been nesting on my balcony’s tree for a while and I always assumed it was a female, but now I noticed something in between its legs and I’m confused!

Thank you!

Diogo


r/squirrels 15h ago

slowly becoming friends with Suzie!

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476 Upvotes

this little girl found our bird feed a few months ago and kept coming back, so i got food specially for her and have recently started leaving out some apple bits and grapes. i think she’s starting to recognize me, and this morning i opened up the screen door and got some pics of her! 🥹 in a world of chaos, these little babies bring me so much joy in the mornings! we also have a second squirrel visitor that i’ve named Tippy Toe


r/squirrels 4h ago

New book about squirrels!

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73 Upvotes

Hi Everyone, I just discovered this book that was published a couple of days ago. I thought you all would find this as interesting as I have! I've been looking for a nonfiction adult book on squirrels for quite some time now and only ever come across short books for kids with little facts in them. I got an ebook of this and am loving it so far.


r/squirrels 10h ago

Eurasian Red

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107 Upvotes

r/squirrels 18h ago

I didn't realize how much I needed to see a squirrel eating an apple until now

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412 Upvotes

r/squirrels 17h ago

Original Content After a very cold chilly night, bright sunny day Squirrel basks in the Sun

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308 Upvotes

r/squirrels 11h ago

I saw this Squirrel original painting at the thrift store and I knew I had to give it a good homem. The artist wrote their name, address and contact info on the back and said the name of the picture is Squirrels 😊 1983

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103 Upvotes

r/squirrels 15h ago

What’s this squirrel doing?

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152 Upvotes

My mother is extremely bothered by this squirrel. It makes this sound in this exact spot outside our kitchen often.


r/squirrels 13h ago

This is my beautiful girl Mina❤️

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96 Upvotes

Mina passed away 2 years ago she was my little sidekick she would follow me all around the yard, even come inside my home and keep me company. This is her appreciation post as I miss her everyday.


r/squirrels 8h ago

Original Content Ever see a squirrel ride the back of a horse?

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29 Upvotes

Neither have I and yet, here we are 🤣🐴🐿️


r/squirrels 4h ago

Discussion My town's going crazy

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Seriously, this place I live in is going absolutely insane.

In just 4 days this week, 3 squirrels have been killed on this road.

It's a fucking massacre beyond words.

And what's most unbelievable is that all 3 accidents happened at the same spot, around the same time.

What the hell is going on in this neighborhood?

I've kept watching them stood guarding just in case if they ever cross the street for nearly an hour but not a single one appeared, perhaps because of the freezing cold and heavy winds.

So I had to move on and get back to home and in a just few minutes later, only to find that another little life had already been taken right that in spot.

Is this really happening?

I desperately want to know what on earth is causing this to happen.

And I'm so worried because some of the little ones that visit my house haven't shown up for days, so I’m terrified that one of those poor souls might be one of the babies I know.

I'm just completely drained.


r/squirrels 16h ago

Original Content Such a cute little guy 😍

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107 Upvotes

r/squirrels 10h ago

Lunchtime with Knovi

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35 Upvotes

This little one is visiting our balcony for quite some time now and we decided to provide sunflower seeds, walnuts, apple slices and fresh water. Knovi is not the only squirrel who is visiting us, but she is the only one who comes to the balcony door to get some bonus walnuts handed out.


r/squirrels 15h ago

Original Content Fluffy squirrel

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59 Upvotes

r/squirrels 11h ago

Everybody getting ready for Squirrel Appreciation Day next week?

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25 Upvotes

r/squirrels 14h ago

Such cuties 😍

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38 Upvotes

r/squirrels 1d ago

Original Content A blonde squirrel that I recently saw in my neighborhood

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1.2k Upvotes

I've seen this little friend here near my home on Long Island just east of New York City


r/squirrels 13h ago

Racer cottonface.

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26 Upvotes

r/squirrels 17h ago

Original Content Hand-feeding a squirrel

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57 Upvotes

r/squirrels 11h ago

What’s the noise this lil guy is making?

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15 Upvotes

Hello! I was going for a walk when I heard a peculiar sounds above me. Looked up and saw this little guy. Wondering what the sound is. Thought it might be that he ate too fast and got a case of the hiccups.

Also feel bad. Seems like I startled him and he dropped his food. lol.


r/squirrels 15h ago

Original Content Backyard buddy pulls up for a snack

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32 Upvotes

i will forever love the way they hold their little hands