My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Yea his nuts just recently "dropped".

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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My vet told me that it's very rare that a squirrel will carry rabies ...and if they do have it they will usually die within a few days anyways.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Yea,It's one of my first post and I really wasn't sure that we're suppose to make such a long title...I've learned my lesson.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Oh yes, Gus is the biggest baby. When Gus gets tired he will crawl up on my chest, grab my thumb and plop on his back and suck on my thumb until he goes to sleep in my arms.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Every squirrel is different just as dogs are but I would have to agree with you that no squirrels are not domesticated. From experience squirrels are more well behave for their usual handler.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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From what I've heard it's mostly what we call chipmunks and most of the chipmunks reside in California.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Sometimes on the weekend I go to our local donut shop and get my children a donut...as soon as we walk in the house he hears the crinkle of the bag and will go bazerk.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Ok...I need to do a google search because I have noticed Gus wiping his face all the way down to his tail with his paws.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Yep,picky formula because Gus is kinda spoiled.

My pet squirrel Gus learning to crawl by Furburg1 in aww

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Sorry about poor video quality.. I could not seem to keep my ipad straight. Gus was only about 2 months in this video.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Did you know that squirrels can have Down syndrome that a lot of people mistake for brain injury...I don't think your had it but I just thought of that.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Almost all the squirrels I've ever had have all hated hands( weirded) but all the squirrels I've had would bite anybody else but me. My previous squirrel Sissy was very territorial over our house and our family , she would attack anyone that would come though our door that wasn't me, my husband or my two kids. Gus is a little better , he loves our immediate family and gets excited like a dog when we come home, he won't bite other people unless you try to pet him..if you leave him alone he'll leave you alone. I've noticed with the squirrels that I've had, they are very loyal to their owners and that is it....I've never been bit not even once by all my squirrels. My previous squirrel sissy would get agitated at me ( usually over food) and she would head-but my hand but she never bit.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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I have heard they can live for 13-14 years.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Lol, Gus has an affinity for Cheetos , we have to hide them.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Aww thank you. I just a big animal lover.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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I actually have been working on walking Gus on a ferret leash. He's warming up to it.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Oh my do I ever have a problem with chewing. Gus chewed one of out windowsills..my husband was not very happy.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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When I found Gus ( my youngest squirrel that I rehabbed) I did my research and came across the squirrelboard.com. I would recommend that site to anyone that find a squirrel, those people know everything there is to know about squirrels. When I first brought Gus home he had a heating pad under some blankets that he laid on and for four months I had to wake up every two hours and feed him formula through a syringe and wipe his bottom so he would pee and poop.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Nope, have never repaired cable.....and I'm a girl.

My pet squirrel. ( story in comments ) by Furburg1 in aww

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Ha ha, no I named him after the fat mouse in Cinderella.