Frightened baby squirrel won't leave when her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in
By daisydoll
Squirrels are a familiar sight in our neighborhoods and parks, often overlooked. However, it's crucial to recognize that we coexist with them, and our actions impact their lives.
Recently, during the removal of a tree, a baby squirrel faced the threat of losing her home and became distressed. It was only through the intervention of a rescue organization that she found a new beginning.
Halfway Home Wildlife Rehab, located in Wayne County, Michigan, is a nonprofit committed to aiding injured and orphaned wildlife. They received a call last month about a young black eastern grey squirrel whose tree home was being removed.
The brave little squirrel refused to budge, standing her ground despite the circumstances. Halfway Home shared the story on Facebook, highlighting her determination.
Facebook/Halfway Home Wildlife Rehab
They also realized that the squirrel’s mom was nowhere to be found, and she was likely an orphan. So, the wildlife rehab took her in.
In a follow-up post, the rescue said that losing her home was “traumatic” for the young squirrel, but she was making progress.
“She is finally starting to assert herself and come out of her shell,” the wildlife center wrote.
Facebook/Halfway Home Wildlife Rehab
Though Halfway Home gave her a much-needed temporary home after her tree was cut down, the ultimate goal is to release her back into the wild where she belongs — hopefully, to find another tree to call her own.
“She will go back to the wild in a month and will be released here on our property,” the facility’s owner Theresa Carroll told The Dodo.
It’s heartbreaking that this baby squirrel lost her home, but we’re glad she’s in good hands and will be released back into the wild soon. Thank you to the kind people who took her in.
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