One day driving to work I had a road rage incident that got me so heated. One of my co-workers brought her dogs that day and I was playing with them and I swear I instantly felt better and forgot about the incident. They're love and affection is therapeutic. From that day on I decided animals are a gift to us and decided to go vegan.
MyOwnDesign he's doing good. He has developed a cataract on one eye, I hope he doesn't get one in the other eye. I don't think there's cataract surgery for ducks.
Yes indeed, it does! The channel is a reminder that in a world that seems to have gone completely mad, there is still some beauty and joy left in the world. Which is why i come here:)
Sean: You are absolutely right. You see these vids and you realize not everyone in the world is mean or violent or selfish. Reaffirms my faith in humanity every day.
Plenty of kindness in this world. There are definitely some real jerks out there. For instance, I tell someone I support trump, they become a real jerk to me. It’s like, I can’t like the president? What has happened to society, to where you get attacked for supporting the president. If you eradicated most of the trump haters, it would probably be a much more polite world.
We had a friend wild squirrel. She'd have a litter of babies every year so we nicknamed her "Mama". She'd eat out of our hands, and knock on our windows asking for food, or hang on our screen door. She was so cute. We believe she died because we never saw her again.
@@susannaCdonovan23 I feed the squirrels daily. Have for yrs. Every now and then I will get one that comes to me and eat out of my fingers. I had one once that would follow me then stand up on my leg I could feel his little claws. He would even get up and sit on my mother's knee. I have one now that takes notice when he hears my voice in the house. He waits for me to come out then runs up to me to get fed. It always amazes me how gently they take the food out of my fingers. It's always sad when they disappear. I always miss them. At least we've had the pleasure to take care of them while their here and I'm sure it added a little something to their lives .
I love the husband's comment, "It's been a whole awakening of something I didn't know I needed." I love that. Animals transform your life and "awaken" you to what's important. I love squirrels too and very few people understand that.
I just made friends with a wild black squirrel . She comes running to see me as I feed her peanuts . I do not touch her though ,because sadly,not everybody is kind to these little creatures . i do not want her to trust too much in case she runs across the wrong human . Of which there are plenty, unfortunately.
I had a similar experience except it was with a raccoon. Found 2 lb pup paralyzed after being hit by a car. You have to be a little more knowledgeable for their care, they have special needs, but I couldn’t have said it better “It’s been a whole awakening of something I didn’t know I needed”. I was always a bit afraid of raccoons. Raccoons are smarter than dogs and almost as smart a rhesus monkey. After having a chance to experience their really very sweet gentle character, I love raccoons and even fewer people understand that.
@@janwarner5127 ...one of the boys I went to school with had many unusual pets... a raccoon, a crow, a couple of rats, rabbits and guinea pigs. We loved going to his place!
This lady is so fortunate, having found a partner like this man. He loves animals, he is so loving. She is his match, though. God bless your beautiful family. I get you 100 per cent.
I was thinking the same. What a wonderful couple. Their neighbors, family and friends are fortunate to know them. Who builds three story squirrel condo in their house? This guy! Beautiful.
And neither is allergic! I knew that I might have children with pet allergies when I married my husband who is allergic to most anything with fur. We have gone 12 years with a Havanese dog, as long as my son and husband don’t get all up close. Every single one of them are allergic to cats, but the four daughters loved having a dog growing up! And now I’ve rescued two guinea pigs and keep them in an area away from those who are allergic. It works because the piggies are in one space, away from everyone. If I didn’t have a family with allergies, I have no idea how many pets I would have!
Squirrel hugs are the cutest thing. He knew when he adopted his human parents that he was not squirrel adept and he would need them . I have to hand it to him, he picked really great parents.
Neural networks with only a handful of cells are already able to LEARN. And a pond snail has 11,000. A frog has around 16 million. A hamster around 90 million. A rat around 200 million. And then we quickly get into the billions with animals like racoons or dogs. We humans come in at around 86 billion neurons. The relations are crazy. Our brains compared to something like a snail, but also the fact that a snail brain already has 11k neurons and is more than capable of learning...
@MultiTardedIts more of an understatement not exaggeration, you share over 50% of the same DNA with a fly... we are all basically the same thing, humans share 99.9% of the same DNA with each other, we are all basically clones of the same thing with 0.1 error rate, ALL life is related, ALL life is sentient, id even argue all matter is also albeit on a lower level.
When I was 11 years old and playing jump rope, I sat down next to a hedge for a few minutes. Out of the hedges jumped a baby squirrel into my arms. I was shocked he wasn't afraid. I couldn't find a parent or nest. I took him home and our family raised him. When he was 6 months we began introducing him to living outside. He kept coming back. One day we saw him with a girlfriend. He withdrew from us and was able to return to the wild.
Ya know, I just heard something so HORRIBLE!! Couldn't get the sound outta my head. I BEGGED ' Plz GOD" Take me somewhere that I can't hear this anymore. 😁❤💛💚🧡 Awesome God 🌞🐿
Not just for a moment. We are surrounded by good caring people, it just that bad news sells. It is unfortunate, but we can learn to surround us with the good people around us. Love to all.
This is so sweet. My daughter and I raised 2 baby squirrels from age 5 weeks. Buddy is normal, and we released him and he still comes to us for walnuts. Malenky has a bad sabertooth (malocclusion) so cannot eat much in the wild. So he now lives outside, but comes in the window each day to eat the food we´ve fixed for him. Thank you for this story!!!
I think you just committed a racism & that makes you/me/them/they feel awful. U should be a good kindhearted person always & to everyone who breathes oxygen, including bees cuz they're awesome & I love their honey in my frenchtoast & on my poptarts but only the ones that are cinnamon. Thanks bye! None & never racists to big racism or little ones ever again. Bye!
As others have said, this is a different Peanut than the one in the news the last few days. The more famous peanut is a lot darker fur, and his human parents are different.
Blood doesn’t always make a family, but LOVE, KINDNESS and RESPECT makes a family every time!! As a fellow animal rescuer, our family says a great big, THANK YOU 😊!!
I had a pet squirrel as a pre-teen, and had him for eight years until he died of old age. He was the best pet I have ever had, and I loved him dearly. He was truly a big part of our family.
@@broodyraccoon1 now your nit picking I despise it when human beings, who display shocking behavior, are described as animals. No animal ever acted in the way that humans do. It would be a kinder world, if people did act like animals.
This just made me indescribably happy. I watched it twice. ❤️ when I was in college and feeling homesick I decided that every time I saw a squirrel I was going to smile and tell myself that I was going to be fine. Suddenly I saw squirrels all the time. Everywhere. Pretty sure my grandma in heaven was part of that one. They are just little conduits of joy. 😊
What a sweet story. I love all animals and feel like it is a privilege to have nature trust you. This means you have a caring heart and wildlife can feel that coming from you. So happy for you.
I had a cat named Green Eyes who just showed up . She was a late kitten about 10 months , very very deep brown , almost black , but not quite . She stayed for about a year and a half . One day , she just left .
This is amazing for me to hear! A squirrel chose me once also, I almost hit him with my car and when I got out to see if he was ok he jumped right onto my hands and refused to leave my side. He was young and scared I think. The forest was on fire and I think it has run him out into the open. I kept him for 5 years after that.
@@nautilon9705 air rifle colby and it was a grey squirrel who was introduced from the USA and as decimated our native reds so we exterminate them and are known as tree rats here and you Google red squirrels they beautiful and you will change your mind anyway at moment a squirrel just today started to build a nest I watching with joy till its done
So, I rescued a baby squirrel that my dog found. He was so tiny and helpless. I thought "I'll never be able to take care of him". That was almost 2 months ago. He brings joy and laughter to my life. I have an undescribable love for him. It saddens me to know that he will soon be ready to be out on his own. If you could see him you would fall in love as well. ❤
What I really love is that all these squirrel videos are teaching people that these aren't just flying pests. For the longest time I've always heard people refer to them as pesky rodents as if they're miserable creatures. And even rats we know are incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, feeling creatures. I look forward to a day sometime in the future when animals are not viewed as things to use but rather sentient creatures to share this planet with, with respect and love.
@@rellykz2175 Thanks for highlighting that. I know it's a rodent. I should have been more clear in my use of the term. I've edited my post accordingly.
Aria G. Squirrels are rodents, but rodent is not a dirty word. Rodents are intelligent, sociable, resourceful, playful and adorable. I find them to be pleasant company. :)
I agree! I have always loved rodents. There is much misunderstanding about their cleanliness, intelligence and sociability. I rescued a squirrel once who returned to the wild, and I have pet rats today. I accept that there will always be people who call me crazy.
What an incredible little guy peanut is. I can’t believe he jumped right into their hands. Such a sweet little guy. And so affectionate too. He’s so lucky he found them.
There's a squirrel in my backyard that teases my dog by wagging his tail. Suddenly not mad at the squirrel being a dog bully. Thanks, Peanut. You just brainwashed me.
Squirrels are really playful. My boy cat loved to play with this one squirrel in particular. They had a friendship. Love knows no boundaries! Sqirrels love to tease pets I think because they want to play.
Squirrels wag their tails to their predators as a way to signal to the predator, "I see you watching me. So don't bother trying to take me by surprise. I'm onto you bub."
I had a similar experience when I developed a bond with a amazing little farrett many years ago. I was shocked to learn what capacity for joy and the full range of emotions these little creatures possess. It changed my perspective on the value of all life. Never hunted again after that.
I still have 1 relative and one friend who want me to go hunting, fishing with them . They dont understand why I don't want to hurt animals. And I don't understand why they think they are not hurting them.
@Jenny clark I don't understand what the necessity of (using) hunting animals for food thousands of years before grocery stores and resterants has to do with calling torturing them to death a sport. I do comend you for quitting the consumption of meat knowing some marketing will stop at nothing unethical in this fallen world. It is still "in the grip of the liar". Have you tried to count Judeo/Christian mens clubs lately?
@Jenny clarkI admire your candor. In this disgusting male dominated fallen world, their called Protestant (protesting) churches. They don't believe God created man in His/Her image, male and female equally, despite His/Her insistance on the matter. Rather, in the Apostle Paul's inherent Hebrew invention of chauvinsm. So bloody kind of them to ; "let women in on special days" eh? Quoting the brilliant Dame Marina Warner here.
See again? Some wildlife like this squirrel and PNut and other squirrels and other wild animals rescued by people are not releasable into the wild because they are different. This should not be the reason to not allow them to live.
@@ijustwanttosleepnow you never "lose" that instinct, if you can look your child in the eye and tell them that they are a disgrace and they regret giving birth to you then they never had it to begin with, the entire time was just them "pretending" to care
Bone Train no it’s not that simple. It’s really not. It’s years of either emotional, verbal or physical abuse or a combination that contributes to people losing their ability to show love for one another, especially family members. We really don’t know what others have experienced growing up, but it’s well documented that lack of love is formed from previous abuse and not to say that treating people like that is acceptable, they do have a duty to get help, but it’s their own pain coming through. You can read more about it online if you yourself are recovering from an abusive parent. Best of luck ❤️
@@ijustwanttosleepnow also im not saying abuse doesnt take place in some cases, im just saying it isnt always abuse that causes it, some people are just mentally unwell all their life.
Shannon Higdon....That without a doubt is the best way I've ever heard to describe nature...i will always remember your words....thank you for being you
@@Q.Q. Your disparaging of humanity is just another form of ego reinforcement. You tear others down in your own mind so you can pretend that you're better than the average person. You aren't.
@@Q.Q. "WE are the most selfish ... species on the planet." Well that's blatantly false to literally anyone that actually knows anything about animals. Spend some time researching the mating habits of lions and dolphins and then come back and reassess that. Your lack of self awareness is actually quite sad. You accuse me of putting words in your mouth right after you try to do that exact thing. Unlike you, I don't need to put down humanity in order to actually have a sense of self worth. The human brain is easily the most compassionate thing in the known universe. Pretending otherwise is not only denying reason, but reality itself.
That was beautiful. Made me smile and cry. It's like Peanut knew you two were the ones for him...like God whispered in his little ear:"Those two," And you've gone on to help other squirrels. Every life is precious.When you said you watched the sunset together...I lost it.🙏😪❤❤
I’m reminded of the saying “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear”... I’m grateful that when Peanut was in need and communicated that in the only way he could, you recognized his need and responded with such open hearts and unconditional love. The blessings this precious creature brings are clearly not lost on you. Thank you for taking the time to share this life changing experience and it’s message which for me has been truly heartwarming.
Dodo channel is so therapeutic. I find myself watching before bedtime because it makes me feel good about the world. This one in particular is such a sweet family!
I have an indoor/outdoor squirrel named Penelope. She used to be more friendly, but can and will bite if you do something to upset her. They can bite to the bone, no problem. We know this personally. You never know how much "wild" you will get in your squirrel, but on average the boys are friendlier. I love my squirrel, but definitely have learned what you can and cannot do around her. If you do get one, just know that they all start out sweet and cuddly, but can change when they get older. Some want to be homebodies, some absolutely have to leave. Some are super sweet like this one, others will literally put you in the hospital. It is a luck of the draw, more or less.
@@michaelrockwell9691 I get more than a bit nervous when I watch videos like this, and see people feeding them by hand, or play-wrestling with them and putting their finger near the squirrels mouth. My dad was a hunter, and came damn close to losing a finger when he went to pick up one he thought was dead, and it bit clean through his finger, gloves and all. That said, I’d still LOVE to have one as a pet!
OH GOD PRECIOUS! PRECIOUS! PRECIOUS!! THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED IN MY LIFE TODAY! SOME BEAUTIFUL LOVE OF SQUIRREL LOVE AND HIS HUMAN ANGEL PARENTS! GOD BLESS YALL!!! YOU FILLED ME WITH JOY TODAY!!!!
Stories like this is so heart warming it changes the entire feeling reg the crazy world seems to be. Thank you for this wonderful story of Peanut and his amazing sweet parents. Loved this.
@@masacatior Just because you and I hate humans, doesn't mean other species aren't as smart as we are when need be. Try to use your brain instead of your feelz.
Because this little guy will never reproduce, so it's not an evolutionary advantage. No matter how well fed and happy and cared for he is, no matter how long he lives, no matter any other factors in a happy life, if he doesn't breed then the traits are an evolutionary dead end.
AWESOME! So cool to be chosen, huh?! He's adorable! Tear worthy, for sure!!! It makes my heart swell with joy to see people actually helping animals. You're blessed!
After saving a fawn 2 years ago from a coyote attack, the fawn hobbled off on his weal legs. 20 minutes later as I left my workshop, the fawn and the mother deer startled me by standing by the door waiting for me to come out. It was as if they both were thanking me! That has never happened before or since. Thanks for seeing God's creature where others see only a nuisance.
@@northerniltree so the the squirrel and faun are God's creatures, but the coyote isn't? Kind of ironic, you thanking them for seeing the squirrel as something other than a nuisance, then turn around and comment that you gunned down a coyote.
The coyote had red eyes and evil intent. Haven't you ever watched a Disney movie where not all the forest creatures are cute and huggable? That coyote was coming after your designer dog next.
@@northerniltree I don't have a *designer* dog, but I do know enough that living in coyote country, I keep my dog on a leash and where I can see him, because I truly believe that all God's creatures have a purpose and, in nature, the right to their habitat.
Alright, time for the truth. I shooed away both juvenile coyotes who were doing nothing more than terrorizing the fawn. They were not skilled enough for a kill. The mother and fawn did appear later in what seemed like a thank you. The two coyotes today are full grown and handsome animals, and I have seen no more deer attacks. They appear from time to time, but are elusive. The deer are everywhere, and don't mind my presence much. I brought up the shooting as a way to silence a critic of the fawn rescue. That's it.
Did you even bother to watch the video? Because I don't think you did. If you had watched the video you would know this Is Lizzy and Brian NOT MARK LONGO.
How are they different than cats and dogs or any other animal regarded as pets? I mean, we surely have to be careful that not the same neglect/abandonment problems ensue as with those pets. Maybe the whole 'pet industry' is an inevitable problem once humans follow their want for a pet. Maybe the cat-and-dog world is a practical warning sign to not do it with further species. - Humility practice. Serving instead of ruling.
@Adam Jensen - I don't see much of whatever that "domestication" is supposed to have done. But I see pets with all kinds of different personalities and aims, cats who never want to go outside and are all cuddly as well as cats who want to roam wild in the neighborhood. The same will apply to all kinds of animals, and their choice or origin of habitat may already convey a tendency there. Humans are animals, and in this variety of personality and outlook very much like any animal.
@Adam Jensen They didn't say anything at all about "not knowing" what the meaning of the word domestication is. What I heard them say (agree or disagree) is that they don't see much evidence that the domestication of cats and dogs somehow is playing quite so overriding and massive a role -- making this totally entirely different with dogs/cats from other animals as potential pets -- as is often and generally supposed.
Reading all the positive comments here just makes what happened hit even harder. Justice for Peanut.
Except this isn't the peanut that was seized. You would know that if you actually watch the video.
Justice for peanut!
Climb high peanut 🕊🐿🥜
This appears to be a different Mr. peanut we need to protect him
7 - 10 AGENTS RAIDED HIS HOME OVER A SQUIRREL
JUSTICE FOR PEANUT!
It's not the same squirrel. Same Peanut name, different animal.
We did it for Peanut and Fred!! The people have spoken. A huge, heartfelt thank you to my fellow Americans! 🇺🇸✊
Justice for Peanut! RIP
Except this isn't the peanut that was seized. You would know that if you actually watch the video.
This is the good side of UA-cam. A life without animals is empty to me.
One day driving to work I had a road rage incident that got me so heated. One of my co-workers brought her dogs that day and I was playing with them and I swear I instantly felt better and forgot about the incident. They're love and affection is therapeutic. From that day on I decided animals are a gift to us and decided to go vegan.
Muy cierto lo que dices.
Mike A they truly are gifts vegan for life!!!
Animals are the better friends.......
I couldn't live without animals.
15 years ago I found an orphaned baby duck... He's still my precious boy and I couldn't imagine life without him!! ❤️
MyOwnDesign he's doing good. He has developed a cataract on one eye, I hope he doesn't get one in the other eye. I don't think there's cataract surgery for ducks.
@@madduck2323 Wow I did not know Duck can get cataracts in their eyes.
@@jaguar4120 Most of them probably don't live long enough to develop cataracts. That's typically an ailment of the aged.
ducks make AWESOME pets
You need to make a video of your duck!!!! 🦆
RIP Peanut 🐿️ thank you for helping us Win big!!! MAGA 💯
Thankyou for being squirrel parents .... x
Man is it just me or does The Dodo make everything seem ok for a few moments?¿
Sean Donovan Yes, the world just stops...
Yes indeed, it does! The channel is a reminder that in a world that seems to have gone completely mad, there is still some beauty and joy left in the world. Which is why i come here:)
Sean: You are absolutely right. You see these vids and you realize not everyone in the world is mean or violent or selfish. Reaffirms my faith in humanity every day.
@@samirdhindhwal7591
Samir..... completely agree ...
Yes!
RIP Peanut and Fred! your lives will forever be remembered
Justice for PEANUT!!!
7 -10 Agents raided his home over a squirrel
This is a different peanut but yes JUSTICE for peanut
@@MikeG691. This is not the black squirrel peanut. This is a different Peanut. However…. Hopefully these ppl are not in NY
Brothers!
RISE! JUSTICE FOR PEANUT!
This is the kindness we need in the world.
Shaun Hall...Absolutely.
It is I agree !! 💯
Plenty of kindness in this world. There are definitely some real jerks out there. For instance, I tell someone I support trump, they become a real jerk to me. It’s like, I can’t like the president? What has happened to society, to where you get attacked for supporting the president. If you eradicated most of the trump haters, it would probably be a much more polite world.
"When tyranny becomes law,
rebellion becomes duty"
- Thomas Jefferson.
Damn right. And while you're at it, don't forget about the "Tree Of Liberty." I'd say it's mighty thirsty, now.
As a Chinese person, you’re damn right.
@@MrRAGE-md5rj The *Tree of Liberty* is thirsty for who's blood, might I ask?
Thank y'all both for realizing the squirrel was not fit for the wild. Also, for realizing that others are.
Beautifully said.
We had a friend wild squirrel. She'd have a litter of babies every year so we nicknamed her "Mama". She'd eat out of our hands, and knock on our windows asking for food, or hang on our screen door. She was so cute. We believe she died because we never saw her again.
Squirrels are territorial.
Very cool comment. Big-picture thinking.
@@susannaCdonovan23 I feed the squirrels daily. Have for yrs. Every now and then I will get one that comes to me and eat out of my fingers. I had one once that would follow me then stand up on my leg I could feel his little claws. He would even get up and sit on my mother's knee. I have one now that takes notice when he hears my voice in the house. He waits for me to come out then runs up to me to get fed. It always amazes me how gently they take the food out of my fingers. It's always sad when they disappear. I always miss them. At least we've had the pleasure to take care of them while their here and I'm sure it added a little something to their lives .
R.I.P. little brother ❤🙏🕊
I love the husband's comment, "It's been a whole awakening of something I didn't know I needed." I love that. Animals transform your life and "awaken" you to what's important. I love squirrels too and very few people understand that.
I just made friends with a wild black squirrel . She comes running to see me as I feed her peanuts . I do not touch her though ,because sadly,not everybody is kind to these little creatures . i do not want her to trust too much in case she runs across the wrong human . Of which there are plenty, unfortunately.
I had a similar experience except it was with a raccoon. Found 2 lb pup paralyzed after being hit by a car. You have to be a little more knowledgeable for their care, they have special needs, but I couldn’t have said it better “It’s been a whole awakening of something I didn’t know I needed”. I was always a bit afraid of raccoons. Raccoons are smarter than dogs and almost as smart a rhesus monkey. After having a chance to experience their really very sweet gentle character, I love raccoons and even fewer people understand that.
So true!!!!!😊😊
I feed 7 every morning.
@@janwarner5127 ...one of the boys I went to school with had many unusual pets... a raccoon, a crow, a couple of rats, rabbits and guinea pigs. We loved going to his place!
This lady is so fortunate, having found a partner like this man. He loves animals, he is so loving. She is his match, though. God bless your beautiful family. I get you 100 per cent.
I was thinking the same. What a wonderful couple. Their neighbors, family and friends are fortunate to know them.
Who builds three story squirrel condo in their house? This guy!
Beautiful.
Agreed. I love how warm, open to experience and joyous he is. Hope I find a man like this one day.
@@alisonschmitt9533 Alison, that makes us two. Let´s pray for it to happen.
Absolutely agree 👍
And neither is allergic! I knew that I might have children with pet allergies when I married my husband who is allergic to most anything with fur. We have gone 12 years with a Havanese dog, as long as my son and husband don’t get all up close. Every single one of them are allergic to cats, but the four daughters loved having a dog growing up! And now I’ve rescued two guinea pigs and keep them in an area away from those who are allergic. It works because the piggies are in one space, away from everyone.
If I didn’t have a family with allergies, I have no idea how many pets I would have!
Squirrel hugs are the cutest thing. He knew when he adopted his human parents that he was not squirrel adept and he would need them . I have to hand it to him, he picked really great parents.
Every time I pick up my little Peanut, he gives me (my hand) a hug. He squeezes SO hard and buries his face in my hand. It's so precious.
Had a pet squirrel for 16 years.
Miss her everyday . ❤️
They hold hands and watch the sunset 😭😭
Right? Same though 😭😭
Peanut helped them reconnect with the natural world. What a great gift he gave them in return for their help and love.
brings tears to my eyes.
can there be anything greater than a true loving connection to another being - no matter if animal or human?
Awesome
I’m going to go to bed with a smile tonight even though I have to go to work tomorrow. Thanks Dodo.
It's a real eye opener when you realize that even rodents like squirrels, hamsters, and mice lead emotional lives just like we do!
All sentient animals have emotions. It's why I don't eat them.
Neural networks with only a handful of cells are already able to LEARN.
And a pond snail has 11,000.
A frog has around 16 million.
A hamster around 90 million.
A rat around 200 million.
And then we quickly get into the billions with animals like racoons or dogs.
We humans come in at around 86 billion neurons.
The relations are crazy. Our brains compared to something like a snail, but also the fact that a snail brain already has 11k neurons and is more than capable of learning...
Dutch Flats: Yes, it's Amazing.
I think interaction with humans brings that out more though. It’s like how dogs tend to show more emotional expression to humans than other dogs.
@MultiTardedIts more of an understatement not exaggeration, you share over 50% of the same DNA with a fly... we are all basically the same thing, humans share 99.9% of the same DNA with each other, we are all basically clones of the same thing with 0.1 error rate, ALL life is related, ALL life is sentient, id even argue all matter is also albeit on a lower level.
When I was 11 years old and playing jump rope, I sat down next to a hedge for a few minutes. Out of the hedges jumped a baby squirrel into my arms. I was shocked he wasn't afraid. I couldn't find a parent or nest. I took him home and our family raised him. When he was 6 months we began introducing him to living outside. He kept coming back. One day we saw him with a girlfriend. He withdrew from us and was able to return to the wild.
That's a lovely story. U have such a big heart. Thank you for sharing it.
He had a girlfriend!!! That's so sweet, you did a great job with him.
I can see her tapping her little foot, and squeaking, "It's them or me, Oliver!"
That was his wife
He came back so you could see he was OK and getting on with his life, and to say Thank You.
Thanks to people like you.
Watching this helps me believe all is well for a moment in time.
Exactly
Ya know, I just heard something so HORRIBLE!! Couldn't get the sound outta my head. I BEGGED ' Plz GOD" Take me somewhere that I can't hear this anymore. 😁❤💛💚🧡 Awesome God 🌞🐿
If only for a moment.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Not just for a moment. We are surrounded by good caring people, it just that bad news sells. It is unfortunate, but we can learn to surround us with the good people around us. Love to all.
A DoDo a day keeps depression away ❤️
Lau Kyle aaawwww!!! Lololol
Have you watched your Dodo todayyyy?
Lol.... well said, and absolutely true.
@Lau Kyle thats how they went extinct
Unfortunately the reality of human over-population and the billions of abused animals can't be forgotten. While nice, the norms are awful.
This is so sweet. My daughter and I raised 2 baby squirrels from age 5 weeks. Buddy is normal, and we released him and he still comes to us for walnuts. Malenky has a bad sabertooth (malocclusion) so cannot eat much in the wild. So he now lives outside, but comes in the window each day to eat the food we´ve fixed for him. Thank you for this story!!!
Love your story too!😍🥰
Thanyou both for being such lovely caring people Trev
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
RIP Peanut!
The parents look exactly like the kind of people that would adopt a squirrel and I absolutely love that lol.
I think you just committed a racism & that makes you/me/them/they feel awful. U should be a good kindhearted person always & to everyone who breathes oxygen, including bees cuz they're awesome & I love their honey in my frenchtoast & on my poptarts but only the ones that are cinnamon. Thanks bye! None & never racists to big racism or little ones ever again. Bye!
As others have said, this is a different Peanut than the one in the news the last few days. The more famous peanut is a lot darker fur, and his human parents are different.
That's what I was thinking different parents and squiral. Hope this little guys doing ok
It is so heartwarming to know that people like you two still exist!
Blood doesn’t always make a family,
but LOVE, KINDNESS and RESPECT makes a family every time!!
As a fellow animal rescuer, our family says a great big, THANK YOU 😊!!
Lovely comment, thank you for rescuing animals too!! ❤
We are in it together. Oh the joy of having animals in our care. Wonderful experience.
Your comment is awesome! God bless you 🙏
You can often hear it in adopted squirrels stories how it has opened people's world for the better.
"We'll hold hands and watch the sunset." 😁😁😁
It is so amazing to me how animals and people really need one another.
He's never gonna be "full squirrel" - dad gets it
squirrels have a thing a lot of species dont have where they can imprint more than once if they lose their parents
He's part cat and part human too
OHHHHH I got it i belive hehe
I had a pet squirrel as a pre-teen, and had him for eight years until he died of old age. He was the best pet I have ever had, and I loved him dearly. He was truly a big part of our family.
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8 years with a squirrel! That's awesome. Did you ever wonder what he named you?
Such a sweet, sweet video! Much appreciated...
All animals have the capacity to love.
TOO MANY HUMANS DON'T EVEN KNOW THAT
Jim Humans are animals but not everyone is capable of Love.
@@broodyraccoon1 now your nit picking I despise it when human beings, who display shocking behavior, are described as animals. No animal ever acted in the way that humans do. It would be a kinder world, if people did act like animals.
Even better then humans
Unfortunately, not all humans have that same capacity.
This is why I prefer animals over people. Justice for Peanut !!!
RiP Peanut! We love you! Justice for Peanut! 😢
This isn't the same Peanut but yes, RIP Peanut ❤
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened" - Anatole France
This just made me indescribably happy. I watched it twice. ❤️ when I was in college and feeling homesick I decided that every time I saw a squirrel I was going to smile and tell myself that I was going to be fine. Suddenly I saw squirrels all the time. Everywhere. Pretty sure my grandma in heaven was part of that one. They are just little conduits of joy. 😊
What a sweet story. I love all animals and feel like it is a privilege to have nature trust you. This means you have a caring heart and wildlife can feel that coming from you. So happy for you.
When animals choose their humans... that's special! Great video, thanks for sharing.
I had a cat named Green Eyes who just showed up . She was a late kitten about 10 months , very very deep brown , almost black , but not quite . She stayed for about a year and a half . One day , she just left .
@@evanwolf6618 that's sad that Green Eyes left.
This is amazing for me to hear! A squirrel chose me once also, I almost hit him with my car and when I got out to see if he was ok he jumped right onto my hands and refused to leave my side. He was young and scared I think. The forest was on fire and I think it has run him out into the open. I kept him for 5 years after that.
Mhm yeah
@H No He lived happily ever after
He died 😢
it seems you also ve been rescued by squirrel
@@nautilon9705 air rifle colby and it was a grey squirrel who was introduced from the USA and as decimated our native reds so we exterminate them and are known as tree rats here and you Google red squirrels they beautiful and you will change your mind anyway at moment a squirrel just today started to build a nest I watching with joy till its done
Thank-you for your kindness and love.
He is precious. Thank you for giving him a home. Some little guys/girls, just can't make it on their own in the wild , and need help.
Justice for Peanut! 🥜😢
So, I rescued a baby squirrel that my dog found. He was so tiny and helpless. I thought "I'll never be able to take care of him". That was almost 2 months ago. He brings joy and laughter to my life. I have an undescribable love for him. It saddens me to know that he will soon be ready to be out on his own. If you could see him you would fall in love as well. ❤
That’s a sad but amazing story btw I’m your first comment.
Thank you for raising Peanut and loving him. He chose you as his family~
We are all part of nature and we must take care of each other. Peace and love.
What I really love is that all these squirrel videos are teaching people that these aren't just flying pests. For the longest time I've always heard people refer to them as pesky rodents as if they're miserable creatures. And even rats we know are incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, feeling creatures. I look forward to a day sometime in the future when animals are not viewed as things to use but rather sentient creatures to share this planet with, with respect and love.
@@rellykz2175 Thanks for highlighting that. I know it's a rodent. I should have been more clear in my use of the term. I've edited my post accordingly.
Aria G. Squirrels are rodents, but rodent is not a dirty word. Rodents are intelligent, sociable, resourceful, playful and adorable. I find them to be pleasant company. :)
@@teutailyriana8118 I agree; didn't that come across in my posting? I said I've heard people refer to them as something negative; not me. I love them.
I agree! I have always loved rodents. There is much misunderstanding about their cleanliness, intelligence and sociability. I rescued a squirrel once who returned to the wild, and I have pet rats today. I accept that there will always be people who call me crazy.
Aria G. You nailed it. I live in a condo. we cant feed the birds or the squirrels. They even fined me before for it..😢
Wonderful people. This squirrel somehow knew that when he chose them ❤️. So cute 😻
Ich glaube er hat dieses Paar adoptiert und nicht andersrum. 😊Das ist einfach nur schön.
What an incredible little guy peanut is. I can’t believe he jumped right into their hands. Such a sweet little guy. And so affectionate too. He’s so lucky he found them.
There's a squirrel in my backyard that teases my dog by wagging his tail. Suddenly not mad at the squirrel being a dog bully.
Thanks, Peanut. You just brainwashed me.
Its actually a defense mechanism: Squirrels wag their tails at predators to tell them- hey there, I see you, don't bother trying to sneak up on me.
Squirrels are really playful. My boy cat loved to play with this one squirrel in particular. They had a friendship. Love knows no boundaries! Sqirrels love to tease pets I think because they want to play.
Squirrels wag their tails to their predators as a way to signal to the predator, "I see you watching me. So don't bother trying to take me by surprise. I'm onto you bub."
This why I don't like squirrels
I had a similar experience when I developed a bond with a amazing little farrett many years ago. I was shocked to learn what capacity for joy and the full range of emotions these little creatures possess. It changed my perspective on the value of all life. Never hunted again after that.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for giving up hunting…. ♥️
I still have 1 relative and one friend who want me to go hunting, fishing with them . They dont understand why I don't want to hurt animals. And I don't understand why they think they are not hurting them.
@Jenny clark I don't understand what the necessity of (using) hunting animals for food thousands of years before grocery stores and resterants has to do with calling torturing them to death a sport. I do comend you for quitting the consumption of meat knowing some marketing will stop at nothing unethical in this fallen world. It is still "in the grip of the liar". Have you tried to count Judeo/Christian mens clubs lately?
@Jenny clarkI admire your candor. In this disgusting male dominated fallen world, their called Protestant (protesting) churches. They don't believe God created man in His/Her image, male and female equally, despite His/Her insistance on the matter. Rather, in the Apostle Paul's inherent Hebrew invention of chauvinsm. So bloody kind of them to ; "let women in on special days" eh? Quoting the brilliant Dame Marina Warner here.
Me as well, gave away my guns.
So this is another Peanut. Hope it is still alive. As many can see, many people have rescued squirrels and other wildlife without any license.
See again? Some wildlife like this squirrel and PNut and other squirrels and other wild animals rescued by people are not releasable into the wild because they are different. This should not be the reason to not allow them to live.
Have watched this so many times. Still pierces my heart every time.
You are lovely people, thank you for adopting him and for taking care of all those squirrels.
Astounding, and sad, that many parents aren't able to show interest, care and love for their children like these people do for a squirrel
Tom App they have their pain. It’s sad what they’ve gone through to not be able to have that instinct any longer.
@@ijustwanttosleepnow you never "lose" that instinct, if you can look your child in the eye and tell them that they are a disgrace and they regret giving birth to you then they never had it to begin with, the entire time was just them "pretending" to care
Bone Train no it’s not that simple. It’s really not. It’s years of either emotional, verbal or physical abuse or a combination that contributes to people losing their ability to show love for one another, especially family members. We really don’t know what others have experienced growing up, but it’s well documented that lack of love is formed from previous abuse and not to say that treating people like that is acceptable, they do have a duty to get help, but it’s their own pain coming through. You can read more about it online if you yourself are recovering from an abusive parent. Best of luck ❤️
@@ijustwanttosleepnow also im not saying abuse doesnt take place in some cases, im just saying it isnt always abuse that causes it, some people are just mentally unwell all their life.
It's simple, it's because squirrels are actually cute. Probably a lot quieter and costs them much less money, too.
So nice to see 👍🏻❤️🐿
Thank you 🙏 🙂
IF IT WASN'T FOR UA-cam WE'D NEVER KNOW HOW SO MANY ANIMALS DO TOTALLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT WE THOUGHT....YOUR STORY GOT ME TEARY EYE'D AWESOME
This channel is like "Chicken Soup for the Soul"
Subscribed because of your comment :)
Shannon Higdon....That without a doubt is the best way I've ever heard to describe nature...i will always remember your words....thank you for being you
More like vegan soup no harm to anyone.....
@@msdadsfsx I'd eat both! I'd eat you if I was hungry enough.
@Agent J Silly goose, there is no future.
I wish there were more people like these two amazing and loving people.
They are a wonderful and very loving couple. The adorable little squirrel is drawn to that love.
What a wonderful couple an beautiful story - animals do change our lives completely!!
This made me smile and proves that most human beings are so fine. Thank you. Also Thank you to sweet Peanut.
@@Q.Q. Your disparaging of humanity is just another form of ego reinforcement. You tear others down in your own mind so you can pretend that you're better than the average person. You aren't.
@@Q.Q. "WE are the most selfish ... species on the planet."
Well that's blatantly false to literally anyone that actually knows anything about animals. Spend some time researching the mating habits of lions and dolphins and then come back and reassess that.
Your lack of self awareness is actually quite sad. You accuse me of putting words in your mouth right after you try to do that exact thing.
Unlike you, I don't need to put down humanity in order to actually have a sense of self worth. The human brain is easily the most compassionate thing in the known universe. Pretending otherwise is not only denying reason, but reality itself.
I don't believe this video proves "most human beings are so fine." This is hardly the norm. Unfortunately
@@ikigai47 how they say ? one in a million ?
That was beautiful. Made me smile and cry. It's like Peanut knew you two were the ones for him...like God whispered in his little ear:"Those two," And you've gone on to help other squirrels. Every life is precious.When you said you watched the sunset together...I lost it.🙏😪❤❤
I’m reminded of the saying “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear”... I’m grateful that when Peanut was in need and communicated that in the only way he could, you recognized his need and responded with such open hearts and unconditional love. The blessings this precious creature brings are clearly not lost on you. Thank you for taking the time to share this life changing experience and it’s message which for me has been truly heartwarming.
Beautifully said! xo
Dodo channel is so therapeutic. I find myself watching before bedtime because it makes me feel good about the world. This one in particular is such a sweet family!
I have always found that my life is blessed when I help others, whether with two or four feet.
I never knew that a squirrel could be a home pet. But animals are amazing. They will always surprise you.
I have an indoor/outdoor squirrel named Penelope. She used to be more friendly, but can and will bite if you do something to upset her. They can bite to the bone, no problem. We know this personally. You never know how much "wild" you will get in your squirrel, but on average the boys are friendlier. I love my squirrel, but definitely have learned what you can and cannot do around her. If you do get one, just know that they all start out sweet and cuddly, but can change when they get older. Some want to be homebodies, some absolutely have to leave. Some are super sweet like this one, others will literally put you in the hospital. It is a luck of the draw, more or less.
@@michaelrockwell9691 I get more than a bit nervous when I watch videos like this, and see people feeding them by hand, or play-wrestling with them and putting their finger near the squirrels mouth. My dad was a hunter, and came damn close to losing a finger when he went to pick up one he thought was dead, and it bit clean through his finger, gloves and all.
That said, I’d still LOVE to have one as a pet!
Where do they pee and poop? Can they be house-trained? Cats are easy!
there’s so much to learn about squirrels, they are intelligent and full of love.
Rescue a baby squirrel and change your life forever
OH GOD PRECIOUS! PRECIOUS! PRECIOUS!! THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED IN MY LIFE TODAY! SOME BEAUTIFUL LOVE OF SQUIRREL LOVE AND HIS HUMAN ANGEL PARENTS! GOD BLESS YALL!!! YOU FILLED ME WITH JOY TODAY!!!!
Stories like this is so heart warming it changes the entire feeling reg the crazy world seems to be. Thank you for this wonderful story of Peanut and his amazing sweet parents. Loved this.
So sweet, he certainly picked the right people, so glad they're all happy and enjoying this relationship
It has become an evolutionary advantage for animals to be liked by humans, and this little fella knew exactly what to do :-)
Well said.
Nonsense
@@masacatior Just because you and I hate humans, doesn't mean other species aren't as smart as we are when need be. Try to use your brain instead of your feelz.
@@masacatior Care to elaborate why you think so?
Because this little guy will never reproduce, so it's not an evolutionary advantage. No matter how well fed and happy and cared for he is, no matter how long he lives, no matter any other factors in a happy life, if he doesn't breed then the traits are an evolutionary dead end.
AWESOME! So cool to be chosen, huh?!
He's adorable! Tear worthy, for sure!!! It makes my heart swell with joy to see people actually helping animals. You're blessed!
Always wonderful stories, always a pleasure. Thanks a lot.
After saving a fawn 2 years ago from a coyote attack, the fawn hobbled off on his weal legs. 20 minutes later as I left my workshop, the fawn and the mother deer startled me by standing by the door waiting for me to come out. It was as if they both were thanking me! That has never happened before or since. Thanks for seeing God's creature where others see only a nuisance.
I fed the coyote a high velocity 30.06 lead treat.
@@northerniltree so the the squirrel and faun are God's creatures, but the coyote isn't? Kind of ironic, you thanking them for seeing the squirrel as something other than a nuisance, then turn around and comment that you gunned down a coyote.
The coyote had red eyes and evil intent. Haven't you ever watched a Disney movie where not all the forest creatures are cute and huggable? That coyote was coming after your designer dog next.
@@northerniltree I don't have a *designer* dog, but I do know enough that living in coyote country, I keep my dog on a leash and where I can see him, because I truly believe that all God's creatures have a purpose and, in nature, the right to their habitat.
Alright, time for the truth. I shooed away both juvenile coyotes who were doing nothing more than terrorizing the fawn. They were not skilled enough for a kill. The mother and fawn did appear later in what seemed like a thank you. The two coyotes today are full grown and handsome animals, and I have seen no more deer attacks. They appear from time to time, but are elusive. The deer are everywhere, and don't mind my presence much. I brought up the shooting as a way to silence a critic of the fawn rescue. That's it.
I LOVE THIS! WHAT A GREAT JOY AND PRIVILEDGE TO RAISE THIS SWEET LITTLE GUY, AND TO HELP OTHER SQUIRRELS TOO!
Squirrels are so ridiculously cute to begin with. I’m so glad he’s part of your family. I can imagine the joy he brings with his playfulness and love.
Animals have such a tendency to be sweet and heartwarming.
What wonderful people--wish they could teach the world KINDNESS
What a great couple. Thank you for saving squirrels! 💜
Lovely story. What a lovely couple. Peanut is living his best life 😍
Squirrel is such a sweet angel. Great couple to open up on their love of animals.
🥰 Wish more people would watch these to understand how precious little animals are.
Wonderful story! I am always amazed when I find out that there are actually good, warmhearted, empathetic and loving people existing on this planet.
Peanut and Fred the racoon deserved better. RIP little ones. 🙏
Did you even bother to watch the video? Because I don't think you did. If you had watched the video you would know this Is Lizzy and Brian NOT MARK LONGO.
Thank you so much for saving this wonderful sweetheart! You guys are real heroes!!😍😍😍💚💙💚💙
I'm so in awe at the beauty of squirrels and their ability to love. Such a blessing
Oh,man! A cute little squirrel, how amazing!!!😀❤👍
Squirrels are the best 👍
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He made you become a family again.
Peanut is awesome! I love squirrels and the people who are kind to them!
We don't rescue animals. They rescue us. ❤️
I know they belong in nature but I want one too!
You could try to adopt an injured or disabled one. The ones that wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild.
How are they different than cats and dogs or any other animal regarded as pets?
I mean, we surely have to be careful that not the same neglect/abandonment problems ensue as with those pets. Maybe the whole 'pet industry' is an inevitable problem once humans follow their want for a pet. Maybe the cat-and-dog world is a practical warning sign to not do it with further species. - Humility practice. Serving instead of ruling.
@Adam Jensen - I don't see much of whatever that "domestication" is supposed to have done. But I see pets with all kinds of different personalities and aims, cats who never want to go outside and are all cuddly as well as cats who want to roam wild in the neighborhood. The same will apply to all kinds of animals, and their choice or origin of habitat may already convey a tendency there. Humans are animals, and in this variety of personality and outlook very much like any animal.
@Adam Jensen They didn't say anything at all about "not knowing" what the meaning of the word domestication is. What I heard them say (agree or disagree) is that they don't see much evidence that the domestication of cats and dogs somehow is playing quite so overriding and massive a role -- making this totally entirely different with dogs/cats from other animals as potential pets -- as is often and generally supposed.
@@hb-youtube Countless videos on YT about the difference between wild dogs and domesticated ones. That was a rather dumb post of Dowlphwin.
Peanut 🐿 and Fred too 🦝
Little rodents, even rats, can be loving and appreciative. This video made me shed tears of joy. Thanks.
My only problem with this channel is that I literally wanna add every single video to my favorite list, I already have a bunch
I have a different problem and I want my own, "fill in the blank" after the video.
Lol, my Dodo playlist is longer than The Great Wall of China.
You can create your own playlist just for this channel, or heck, for each adorable animal story on this channel
For a moment, I thought you were gonna say that you want a new pet every time you see a video. Because that's how I feel!
You know you right!
You can find love all around you. You just gave to open your heart to it.
Such a touching story. GOD BLESS!