Squirrel Rescue Guide!
Updated: Apr 11
Step (1)
Is the squirrel an adult?
Yes, it's an adult!
Is the squirrel injured in any way?
Yes!
If you know for sure that a cat has had it in it's mouth,
it needs medical attention right away
as cat saliva is highly toxic and will kill it slowly,
and very painfully!
Use your jacket to pick it up,
do NOT use your hands
as they can crush your finger bones!
Go home and follow from step (7)
Step (2)
No, the squirrel is a baby!
Don't approach it, don't touch it
and don't pick it up!
Look around you.
Do you see an adult squirrel nearby?
Step (3)
Yes, I see one!:
Back off! Walk away
and let the mother squirrel collect her baby!
Do NOT intervene!
Step (4)
No, there are no other squirrels around:
Do you see a squirrel nest nearby?
Step (5)
Yes, I see a nest!:
Collect the baby Squirrel,
put it in your jacket pocket
with your hand
wrapped around it for warmth
and go home.
Find a small cardboard box
and put a towel or t-shirt in there.
Cut off all the sides and leave one, like this:
Step (6)
Return to the location you found the nest
and place the cardboard box
at the bottom of the tree
where the nest is located.
Good job!
You're done and you saved a Squirrel!
Step (7)
No, I don't see any nests!
Again, pick up the squirrel or squirrels
place it/them in your jacket pocket.
Go home and make a cardboard box
as shown in step (5).
Do NOT feed it/them!
No water, no cows milk,
as both of these will kill it/them.
Use Google to locate
your local wildlife center.
If in Denmark, dial: 1812
Follow their instructions carefully!
Step (8)
Finally, if all else fails,
even the wildlife center.
Use Google again and search
for a squirrel rehabber
in your area or even country.
Follow their instructions carefully!
Step (9)
Do NOT get yourself attached,
no matter how cute and adorable they are!
For more information, read the article:
Why are Squirrels bad pets.
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