When I arrived home yesterday I noticed a very cute and tiny squirrel. Soon I noticed that he wasn't running away and kept tipping over. I opened the door, threw my purse to the floor and called to Caleb- "Action Stations! Action Stations! A baby animal needs our help!!!"
We carefully placed him in my gerbil's old cage as he faded in and out of consciousness.
I don't actually know if it is a boy or a girl.
Young squirrels eat vegetables and some nuts. this little guy was not very interested in the carrot that I offered.
They are not good at maintaining body heat. I set him up with a heating pad on under the tank. I've done this before for my gerbils in the winter. He was totally into it.
In many places in the US it is illegal to adopt a wild squirrel. So I knew it was a priority to get him back to his family.
After a few hours he perked up and was attentive and fiesty! It was time for him to go home!
