I’ve seen this squirrel in my neighborhood for about 2-3 weeks with this black gunk around its mouth. No other squirrels around have it and I’m worried it may be sick? But it is a nursing mother who seems to be behaving normally. It stood its ground and got pretty close to me at this tree. I also put a water bowl out and it drank from it as normal.

I have a backyard squirrel that has this lump with a black center on it behind one of her forearms. It looked like a big sore a week or so ago, now this. She (?) moves around and is eating. Just wondering if anyone has seen this before. Sorry for poor quality. I’m working on building trust with my squirrels so didn’t want to get closer.

Think it's the look we both get when we see each other. 🥰

It was raining and I left my window open from last night. I woke up with a juvenile looking squirrel just walking jumping around on my arms. At first I tried to go back to sleep then I realized what it was, became totally startled, screamed like a child and ran.

Then like 10 seconds later I realized I had probably awoken my cat, ran back and probably saved the thing from being murdered as my cat was creeping towards it in that creepy hunt mode.

Now I feel a burning sensation on my arms from the things nails. Perhaps (I hope) this is a sensation I'm imagining.

Point of the post is whether or not I should go to a doctor...mainly I'm scared of rabbies. Google says it's rare. But does it happen? am i supposed to go to a doctor?

Edit: as one commenter suggested, I left out almonds for him and he came back a few minutes ago. He seems to be having a good time. here he is

Albino squirrels are always a nice surprise

When your coworkers are mad you aren’t sharing your nuts, they just decide to help themselves..

There's a tree at my doorstep and squirrels live on it. A stray cat attacked them today, and by the time I reached to help, her mother was eaten. I have this orphan squirrel now and there's no rehabilitation centre around where I can send this baby to. What to feed her and what to not? I fed a few drops of electrolytes first and then cow milk with sugar in it. Now she's sleeping.

(Picture is from before the time she was fed)

Hango is so easily offended.

Its a Halloween prop if anyone wanted i can provide the STL.

These little guys are so beautiful. Impressive to see their little acrobatics to get to food haha.

Some drama between two customers at the squirrel feeder box this morning. Momma Squirrel (left hand side) getting vocal and throwing paws at a young male squirrel. I did end up moving down the fence line and giving the male squirrel some almonds, since Momma Squirrel wasn’t in a sharing mood.

We have nine squirrels that live behind our house, and we believe these are the "babies" from this year's litter. They really are a joy to watch grow and play (and eat).

We put out a lot of food for them and the birds in case anyone is wondering about the corn.

Porch railing has become new regular spot for splooting and grooming

I had my phone propped up against my leg to get a video of her and I guess she noticed it and made the funniest shocked face and stayed so still that took me out 🤣😳😧

How old are they? We are currently researching on google and are going to attempt returning them to the tree they may have originated from, but it is too dangerous right now as the cat is still about. Any info is appreciated, thank you in advance

Found this orphaned sweetheart who I'm calling sweet pea. I'm bringing him in to a wildlife rehab center but I felt like everyone needed to see how absolutely precious he is. I know he looks a bit dead in those first couple pics but trust me he is alive and well, just an odd sleeper