I've got a Squirrel in my pocket!

[MyLilPintoBean]

No Seriously! I do!! I'm fostering a baby squirrel for the next 6 weeks! We named him Rocky and he's such a bundle of energy!
Here's a pic we took when i got him home last night!

 

[Tulula]

awwww I love him. He looks all cozy.

 

[Airyn]

A friend of mine just finished up his 6 weeks and is about to release his. Too cute!

 

[Jenn]

aw, he certainly looks quite comfy! He is cute and should be a lot of fun to foster!

 

[Jazicat]

He's adorable!

 

[Tanya]

Can I come and help you?
I love squirrels! Rocky is so cute :hearts:

 

[ChinnyMom]

now you just need to foster a moose too! lol.

Rocky is sure a cutie pie )

 

[Pikaia]

Awww! Rocky is just precious!

 

[Laurie]

What a cutie!

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

Oh, man, HOW can I foster a baby squirrel??? I LOVE them!!!

He is absolutely adorable!!! :hearts: Snuggle him for me!!!

 

[Essentia]

Contact your local wildlife alliance. Spring is baby squirrel season. I'm sure they need help with fostering. I usually take in a couple around this time of year.

 

[Mikayla]

Awwwwww! I love him! <3 I don't think I could foster one- I'd get to attached and wouldn't let it go! I fostered a dog once though...

 

[MyLilPintoBean]

He's such a love. Hasn't fussed about getting formula or anything. He likes to fall asleep in my warm, cozy pocket before I transfer him back to his cage. I got in contact with a local vet office and got my name on a list to foster them! I got another super cute shot of him today!

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

Is it OK to have a baby squirrrel with chinchillas??? Does he live in a little cage??? How often does he need to be fed???

I'm thinking like Mikayla -- I would fall in love and want to keep him.

Do they keep them at a wildlife center or release them back to the wild???

Is it possible to keep them for pets???

Just wondering...

 

[MyLilPintoBean]

He's in a cat carrier well away from the chins. We are diligently washing our hands before we come near the chins as well because are unsure if there is potential germ/illness crossing. He gets fed every 3 or 4 hours but is able to go through the night without being fed. I'm head over heels in love with him, but I know he's not always gonna stay little and sweet! I'm not sure if you can keep them as pets. I mean "technically" you could, but in my state it's against the law to keep wild squirrels as pets.

 

[Mikayla]

Lynn- you can't own squirrels or any native animals I BELIEVE in CO, BUT you can own ostriches, wallabies, wallaroos, and kangaroos >.< I find that strange...I think it's all rabies.