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[jerseyjunker1]

this may be the wrong place to post this but i thought some of you might like to see my chief restorers baby pictures.i was at the local deli a couple of years ago and when i got out of my car this tiny squirrel just ran up my leg and it was love at first site.i took him home and gave him a bath to get rid of the fleas. i had an old bird cage and that became his home untill he had little room to play so i got him a small dog cage and filled it with toys and wood chips. he had a favorite corner to hide nuts i would give him.i would let him play outside and when he was ready he would jump on my shoulder and want to go back to his cage.untill one day he went outside and decided he liked it better there and went on his own.

this was a few days after i brought him home




he loved to look out the window


he loved to climb the trees


he helped me build models in the shed




his interest in cars started early


here he is a little older




at play with his favorite toy

[COOLBERG]

just 2 cute.........................

[SuperStockAndy]

You must have been tired if you posted it here. Look cool, maybe I should get one..

[Dr. Cranky]

Last year a baby squirrel fell out of one of the trees near the Lab-RAT-ory and I thought about keeping it but it looked to frail and dehydrated so I too it in to the wildlife refuge center here in town.

I think they make great pets because they are pretty smart.

Edited by Dr. Cranky, 12 February 2012 - 05:42 AM.

[JamesW]

I had a squirrel when I was younger. She used to sit on my shoulder and dig in my pockets for peanuts. She would even come inside and play with the cats and dogs.

Edited by JamesW, 12 February 2012 - 05:47 AM.

[Chris guthro]

id like to get one now haha, give the cat someone to play with hahaha

[krazyglu]

I went to someones house to replace there geothermal pumps and in the room with the electric panel sat a cage. I heard something moving around and to my surprise it was a squirrel. He was really fun and very interested in me. I like Rupert, he looks cool. I have grey ones and some solid black ones behind my house I watch play in the woods.

[jerseyjunker1]

id like to get one now haha, give the cat someone to play with hahaha

not a good idea. a cat will kill a young squirrel but they don't dare try it on an adult.

[JamesW]

I'm ALWAYS feeding the squirrels around here hoping that they get used to me and will start coming up to me.

[plowboy]

this may be the wrong place to post this but i thought some of you might like to see my chief restorers baby pictures.

You're right. This is the wrong place. This section is for finished models,not squirrels.

[Dragline]

We have several wild squirrels that we hand feed where I work. When they want a peanut they come to the door and stand up to peer through the glass.

They are so comical and very smart.




Bob

[impcon]

It may be the wrong place to post the pictures, but I know that I really enjoy them. He's a cute little rascal and I don;t think that I am alone in saying thanks for posting them. Pets are a true gift and I, for one tend to think that you must really miss the little guy. I know that I would. Thanks for posting the pictures. Not exactl;y on topic but neat as all get out and kind of a surprise and a welcome change.

[antonesv]

Does he come back around ever?

[sjordan2]

You're right. This is the wrong place. This section is for finished models,not squirrels.

How about a plastic squirrel model kit? Putting on the fur flocking was a major pain. But this probably belongs in Kit Reviews or General.

Edited by sjordan2, 12 February 2012 - 08:55 AM.

[Big Daddy]

They don't stand a chance around my place not since 3 years ago they made there way into my attic chewed electrical wires and caused 68,000.00 dollars in damage caused by a fire

[Rob McKee]

Great story Manny,

I would never have thought one could have a squirrel as a pet.

[moparmagiclives]

I can't say I've ever heard a story quite like that one..... Thanks for sharing.


Who do you think they will cast in your part for the movie ??? I could totally see that !

[hotrod59f100]

I had a red for 2yrs . But he was as mean as a bear.

[Dr. Cranky]

Down here in the South people have been known to get Skunks and other animals de-scented and then they keep them as pets. Squirrels are a bit more delicate as babies, and most people fear them because of the rabies, although you can have them tested for it.

[kenb]

Did somebody say squirrel?



All kidding aside, it's hard to part with an animal you've known, let alone raised. Lost one of my Pekingese 2 weeks ago. Wife is still devestated. Had him 14 years. The female is still moping around, she's hurting as well. Ken