Monday, April 7, 2014

A Watchful Mother

I've had many experiences with baby squirrels and their mothers and a few other wildlife animals.  I remember taking care of a baby bird with my dad when I was a young girl.  I've passed the caring and respect of animals on to my son.  
One year on July 4th, Kyle was 3 or 4 yrs old, there was a bunny with a broken leg, we scooped her up and Kyle held her all the way to the wildlife center.  He named it Firecracker.  Well, turns out it was a she and she was pregnant.  Her leg healed and her babies lived. :)  Kyle will never forget holding her and saving her.  
Hope you enjoy this short video. :)

http://www.godvine.com/Mama-Squirrel-Saves-Her-Babies-with-Some-Human-Help-2109.html#.Uz8yu9AYepQ.gmail

19 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

smart to use that re-lo temporary box!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

So wonderful that Kyle was able to experience saving an animal like this :)

DeniseinVA said...

I think that is wonderful for Kyle and a lovely story. I enjoyed the video also. Thank you so much!

Ms. A said...

Awwwwww... awesome video!

MadSnapper said...

amazing video..the way she held it just like a human holds a baby, to carry it out of the box. love it love it and the bunny story to

Beth said...

The video is great!

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

It's very nice of the homeowner to do that. Golden Thanks for sharing, Golden Woofs

Chatty Crone said...

I have to saw we have had squirrels in the attic about 5 times - it did not go as smooth as that! lol

betty said...

That video was so cute, Marie. I didn't realize that baby squirrels didn't have much fur or hair! She must carry them real delicately in her mouth like that! Thanks for sharing!

betty

Unknown said...

That video was so cute. I was wondering what she had in her mouth first then I realised it was one of her babies. Made me smile this morning, thank you for sharing :)

SquirrelQueen said...

What a sweet video. I'm so happy that Kyle got to have such a great experience when he was so young. He has inherited some great traits from his mom.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Love it. I have no problem scooping up injured animals and taking care of them.

Michaele said...

I am so glad your story had a happy ending and you had somewhere to take an injured animal. Compassion is so important in this world.

Anonymous said...

You are true. Kyle will never forget this experience. Wonderful time to take care of animals!

Anonymous said...

You are true. Kyle will never forget this experience. Wonderful time to take care of animals!

Catherine said...

Awesome!!
xo Catherine

Betsy Banks Adams said...

When you love animals, you just love them all. Right??? Sometimes those little critters need our help... It's wonderful when we can take time to help them....

Hope you can have some Tulips in your new home next year!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

The Purple Assassin. said...

amazing video!
Thanks for sharing :)

Lynn Proctor said...

wow amazing video---animals are so much smarter than we think sometimes!