WCB: Squirrel Nation

You wouldn't believe what's been going on around here.  We've got wall to wall squirrels (well, it seems like that sometimes).  So far, there are six squirrels here--and who knows how many more?  Apparently this is the time of the year when they are dropping out of trees.  So, people find them and give them to my mom, because she's a wildlife rehabber. 

This year, she's taking care of some California Grey squirrels.  Usually, she does Fox squirrels.  But, this is her first year doing the Grays. And she sure must like them, because she is always using baby talk with them.  This picture shows three of them.  Starting from the left, it's Cary, then G'normous, and on the right is Taboo, waving her hand.  Mom and G'normous, who is twice the size of the others, even though he's about the same age, are really tight.  I think she might try to adopt him.  They are still babies, so I guess they will be around a long time.

The fourth squirrel, Glenna Marie, is smaller and only has play dates with the other three, because they kindsa maul her when they all wrestle.

And there are two Fox squirrels. The first is named Mr. Velvet. He is about 4 weeks old. 

Mom just got this Fox squirrel, Newton, a couple days ago.  She fell out of a tall redwood tree and still has her umbilicus. 

You know, sometimes mom squirts formula in my mouth after she finishes feeding the squirrels. I like that.  The squirrels are a lot of work, but it keeps our minds off of Sundance.

This week Ahriman and Port are hosting Weekend Cat Blogging at Belly Timber, so check out the Roundup there, starting tomorrow.  Also, don't forget The Friday Ark and The Carnival Of Cats.

Comments

[Jenn]

I want baby squirrels!!! So you think Upsie would eat them if she had the chance? Also- I was wondering if you ever brush Upsie backwards, so her fur's all in the wrong direction. I was wondering that as I was styling Kamikaze today. He doesn't like it, but tolerates me drushing him all weird. I imagine that maybe it feels good when his dur is brushed back into it's normal format.

[Katoe]

oh my goodness! these little guys are adorable :)

[Jenn]

Oh - and those little tiny squirrels are cute, but a little bit scary.
I rarely see squirrels here. I wonder why? I'm going to find out!

[Glenna]

Oh, you're so sweet! I love having a squirrel named after me. Makes me feel very mama-ish. And you said she's "smaller". Weelllll, you know how much I like hearing that. :-)

[aria]

hahahha awww upsie, wall to wall squirrels bust drive you batty! that picture of taboo waving is hilarious. VERY cute.

[CatSynth]

Nice closeup!

The squirrels are cute, too ;-)

[whaleshaman]

dear upsie,

i am really struck today by your noble bearing, even in the face of baby squirrel chaos [heretofore known as BSC].

then this thought popped into my mind, such as it is: yes, she's the empress of squirrel haven.

and she sure has a lucky mom with you to reign over all you command.

we bow down to you, oh great kitty and have mercy on your mom. ;-)

[Sophia]

I think I've OD'ed on cute squirrel... I need to go buy some almonds...

[Belinda]

What a beautiful kitty cat! And the little sqirrels are so cute! You got really grat photos of them. :-)

[Belinda]

Yikes...so sorry about the typos...I don't know how I managed to mangle up a mere two sentences so badly! Squirrels and great! lol

[Rosa]

Oooooooohhhhhhh, I am totally losing my marbles in front of those pictures! Those babies all look very sweet and the fox squirrels are damn cute!!! How lucky you are to have such an exciting activity...

Upsie is also a real sweetheart!

[Rosa]

Oooooooohhhhhhh, I am totally losing my marbles in front of those pictures! Those babies all look very sweet and the fox squirrels are damn cute!!! How lucky you are to have such an exciting activity...

Upsie is also a real sweetheart!

[Karen Jo]

The baby squirrels are all very cute. You are amazing to put up with all this, Upsie.

[boo_licious]

Upsie, it's sweet of you to share yr Mum with the squirrels who need her.

[kate]

I am glad that there is something to help keep your minds off Sundance. Those squirrels are pretty cute! I did love the photo of Taboo waving....so sweet!!

Be helpful to your Mom now Upsie; she looks like she might need it with all those new mouths to feed.

[Nupur]

These squirrels are the cutest ever! The Fox squirrels look more like fetuses...so tiny. Wishing them all a long and happy life.

[The Cooking Ninja]

Your kitty and the squirrels are so cute.

[Pia K]

Too adorable for words!

[John]

Aww! What a bunch of cute little fellas! The pic of Upsie is priceless. That expression says, "Is this frickin' Weekend Squirrel Blogging? No! Isn't this supposed to be about me?? I'm being starved, and now this humiliation."

: )

[Barbara]

They're so cute.

[Katie]

Your mum is a wonderful person to help out these squirrels and allow them life. I'm sure Sundance will be looking down from over the Bridge, and will be very happy that you guys are helping these squirrels. They are adorable! :)

[Zazzy]

Awwwww lookit that face! My Stasia would play with the baby squirrels until they stopped playing. Poor little squirrels are very cute.

[Julie]

Sure, kitties are cute. But it's hard to compete with the cuteness of baby squirrels. (OK, the baby squirrels with hair. The baby squirrels without hair have not yet achieved true cuteness.)

[MizD]

Poor Upsie. Cute squirrels.

I'm back on line and I've got an epic round-up adventure up (so so late!) for last week's WCB. Next time I won't be so silly as to think I can fix a computer in one day!

[kearstyn]

i just got 2 baby squirrels on friday,aug.1,2007. they look like they arre about 4 weeks old and their eyes are still closed. i get worried about thier temperature. can someone help me by telling me the correct way to check their temperature?