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.
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.
Posted by: Jenn | August 25, 2007 at 07:30 AM
oh my goodness! these little guys are adorable :)
Posted by: Katoe | August 25, 2007 at 07:30 AM
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!
Posted by: Jenn | August 25, 2007 at 07:32 AM
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. :-)
Posted by: Glenna | August 25, 2007 at 08:28 AM
hahahha awww upsie, wall to wall squirrels bust drive you batty! that picture of taboo waving is hilarious. VERY cute.
Posted by: aria | August 25, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Nice closeup!
The squirrels are cute, too ;-)
Posted by: CatSynth | August 25, 2007 at 09:08 AM
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. ;-)
Posted by: whaleshaman | August 25, 2007 at 11:02 AM
I think I've OD'ed on cute squirrel... I need to go buy some almonds...
Posted by: Sophia | August 25, 2007 at 12:09 PM
What a beautiful kitty cat! And the little sqirrels are so cute! You got really grat photos of them. :-)
Posted by: Belinda | August 25, 2007 at 03:47 PM
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
Posted by: Belinda | August 25, 2007 at 03:55 PM
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!
Posted by: Rosa | August 25, 2007 at 05:24 PM
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!
Posted by: Rosa | August 25, 2007 at 05:24 PM
The baby squirrels are all very cute. You are amazing to put up with all this, Upsie.
Posted by: Karen Jo | August 25, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Upsie, it's sweet of you to share yr Mum with the squirrels who need her.
Posted by: boo_licious | August 25, 2007 at 11:31 PM
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.
Posted by: kate | August 26, 2007 at 06:15 AM
These squirrels are the cutest ever! The Fox squirrels look more like fetuses...so tiny. Wishing them all a long and happy life.
Posted by: Nupur | August 26, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Your kitty and the squirrels are so cute.
Posted by: The Cooking Ninja | August 26, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Too adorable for words!
Posted by: Pia K | August 26, 2007 at 11:18 AM
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."
: )
Posted by: John | August 26, 2007 at 04:54 PM
They're so cute.
Posted by: Barbara | August 27, 2007 at 05:58 PM
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! :)
Posted by: Katie | August 28, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Awwwww lookit that face! My Stasia would play with the baby squirrels until they stopped playing. Poor little squirrels are very cute.
Posted by: Zazzy | August 28, 2007 at 10:36 PM
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.)
Posted by: Julie | August 31, 2007 at 10:07 AM
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!
Posted by: MizD | August 31, 2007 at 09:01 PM
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?
Posted by: kearstyn | September 02, 2007 at 10:58 AM
we just came home and found two baby squirrels on our drive way. They are very young. I'm worried they are hungry. Do you have suggestions on what to feed them?
Thanks!
Terri
Posted by: Terri | March 12, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Are you sure he's just not checking out the size? After all I do see the bnenngiig of a bear.... I can hear the chatter now... "Hey I've got nuts! How about you?"...... And of course the bears answer would be:... "Does a bear S_ _ _ in the woods?"... Oh those weekly readers!.. Gotta Love em! Love and Light, Nina P
Posted by: Sumiie | April 13, 2012 at 01:35 AM
Oh too funny! We were shopping in Target (around Christmas) when the twins were auornd 4. The boys both spotted those fancy nut cracker guys and they yelled "Mama,mama nuts cracker!"
Posted by: Pia | April 13, 2012 at 01:35 AM
Hi I have a question, I found a two day old pinkie grey squirrel, I've been in contact with a wild life rehaber who is giving me permission to nurture him till he can be released, but in the mean time..he was doing really good till about a week ago he's been constipated, I've been doing everything I've been told to do,warm baths, watered down apple juice...3-1 ratio for his formula which is esbilac with alittle cream in it. I've backed off the formula a feeding and giving the diluted apple juice one feeding, he had diarrhea, then gave him pediolite for 24 hrs, then he had one firmer movement but now hasn't gone again. I know if he doesn't go he can die from toxic buildup in his system...so my question to anyone is....what eles can I do to help him go potty?? He's urinating well, acting fine..active when awake...just don't know what eles I can do...any help would be sooooo appreciated ! I love this little guy! Spent a lot of hours for the past 4 weeks to keep him healthy...now I'm frustrated and worried sick! HELP, !!
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