@Kathy. Unfortunately, because we rescued at such a young age (nursing) she has been imprinted and cannot be released. We tried once and she kept coming to humans. We rehab and release wild animals with a local rescue. We are trained and supervised. However, Nugget is a special case. She is being prepped to be used for educational purposes when we go to schools. She gets plenty of exercise, as she has run of the entire house. She is litter trained, I did not train her, she just prefers to use a litter box. She is fussy, she doesn't like change. She likes to play, be chased, wrestled. She let's us know when she wants something when she climbs my leg and gets in my face, "like, HELLO, I need something" I should record that..I know that she either wants to be put up or she wants her breakfast. Squirrels really don't make good pets, she needs a lot of attention and protection. If you don't have enrichment for them they get bored and can be destructive, they chew, and most can't be tamed. Nugget is a rare that is why she will be used to educate.
oh my goodness this squirrel looks he's in heaven...he's thinking my relatives don't know what they're missing this is the life and I loooove this human!!!! so adorable
Awww... I love Nugget! She's precious! Right at the end, when you stopped petting her, she lifted her head, and with her eyes half closed, it's like she was saying, "Huh? Wha...? Why'd you stop?" She's absolutely adorable!
Aww. I had to raise a baby Eastern Grey Squirrel that my sweet doggie found clinging to a dead branch. I bottle raised him on soy based baby formula and even showed him how to eat acorns lol It took me 3 times to release him back into the wild and we visited every day for 2 weeks or so and he'd get a bottle feed then take off back up jis oak tree. One day he didn't come down but over the next couple of years made sporadic visits by jumping on our backs. ♡
Little Nugget is a cutie.... and you are one of the few people that are lucky enough to have rehabbed a squirrel that is so calm and gentle --Blessings to you both.
Now this little gremlin really was lucky when the girl came down the bike trail and brought it home......what a lovely story with a happy end. And tomorrow morning they are both bright eyed and bushy tails ...... Thanks for posting.
ok so not only is that about the cutest thing i've ever seen lol but really, if i were a little boy squirrel and my human looked like you, i don't think i'd ever get out of bed! lol
+jk56178 Many animals actually like that type of petting better then the super-gentle-barely-there-stroke. It can be a type of comfort for them. Of course always make your judgements based on the specific animal, their mood, etc, and make sure to keep an eye out for signs of distress. :) In this case though the squirrel looks completely relaxed, and the poster most definitely knows what it likes and doesn't like.
+ckjua337 squirrels are great. I have then around my property, but not as pets. They do, however, know me and will sit on my lap and eat from my hand. Really a joy.
+jg1756 One other clue in a lot of mammals is the narrowed/closed eyes. It's especially noticeable in cats, for instance, but I've seen clips with rodents that do a similar thing when they're relaxed and happy. And Lydia is right about many animals preferring a more decisive type of petting. Some humans with sensory issues can also be have problems with a very light touch and may freak out at an unexpected brush against their skin but be fine with a firm hug.
Your squirrel is so calm and sweet. Mine is an eastern grey, she has endless energy, she only calms down like this for maybe 5 seconds then starts twitching and wanting to rough play with my fingers, or play "bite and run away". Think "tag, you're it" and if I don't tag her back she comes up and bites my toes in bed. I kinda wish she was this calm, at least sometimes. Most of the time it's entertaining.
So cute! Thanks for posting. We rescued a baby squirrel once in Lenexa, Kansas, but didn't keep it because it had fallen out of a tree and we felt that professional wildlife rescue people would be better able to take care of our little guy. Our little guy was also a baby as fall was coming on. So glad you posted this.
I have had three pet squirrels in my life and each and every one of the were just so amazingly loving and accepting of me. They are truly sweet natured.
Goodness, when I saw Nugget stretch and yawn about 1;25 I just lost it. I can tell you are a really good person. words cant express how much i needed to see these few minutes of , you know, squirrel love, heh. thanks heaps
Gizmo jumps down from his nest in my sweater shelf and pats my eyelids until I open them. If I close them he pats them again. Then it's time for coffee, I get a cup, he gets a tablespoon. I can touch his tail anytime but if I blow on it he gives me a dirty look. How can a squirrel give a dirty look? I'm still trying to figure that out.
Awe so cute, I raised two baby squirrels way back in the day. A tree fell over and a nest of two squirrels were abandoned by momma squirrel in our back yard. Their names were nutter and butter , it was hard but rewarding.
Paul, their are some people on this planet that just will never respect and appreciate the living entities of this world and all it has to offer. It's just a sad human quality I never could or will ever quite understand !
That is just so cute !! Must be nice to have A Squirrel for A pet. Bet it would be Fun to watch him play with his toys n stuff. To watch him look out the window & see other Squirrels. Wonder what he Thinks then. Or what it his he feels to be indoors all the time. But least he is taken well care of and allows his owner To " Sleep In " Hahaha !!
You should see the video I posted this morning, she just climbed in bed and stayed there. I think she likes my heated blanket, too bad I had to go to work :(
Dan P REALLY?! So she poos and pees there? Now that's what I like. A animal that is smart that can do that. Rats are like that too I had a pet rat once and he never peed anywhere but his cage and the same spot and they don't leave poo pellets like mice do all over they aren't big poopers like that! He knew his name and everything he was the sweetest little guy Chester. He's deceased now they only live 2 years. What's a Squirrels life span?
I found four baby squirrels outside my house, brought them in and kept them for a month before having to let them go due to their size and my lack of space. But in that month I was blessed to hold and kiss those adorable squirrels all over, even on their cute little mouths. They were so sweet and docile and would just put their cute paws over their faces when they knew you’d try to pet them. They were the most adorable pets I’ve ever owned. They loved sleeping in my special tank with lots of hamster litter. They would wake up to eat every two to three hours and they were real sleepy heads. I miss them so much. Make no mistake, if you have the possibility to keep them squirrels make amazing adorable pets
1:13 Squirrel stretches and yawns: internet goes insane. News at 11.
i wish that was really the news
+liefhebber179... turn off the TV
liefhebber179 Better than watching white globalists lie about everything.
Adi Dunn What do you do with your life?
+Adi Dunn Better love story than pizzagate.
Its so odd to see a squirrel so mellow and relaxed. Pretty cool to see that side of them
@Kathy. Unfortunately, because we rescued at such a young age (nursing) she has been imprinted and cannot be released. We tried once and she kept coming to humans. We rehab and release wild animals with a local rescue. We are trained and supervised. However, Nugget is a special case. She is being prepped to be used for educational purposes when we go to schools. She gets plenty of exercise, as she has run of the entire house. She is litter trained, I did not train her, she just prefers to use a litter box. She is fussy, she doesn't like change. She likes to play, be chased, wrestled. She let's us know when she wants something when she climbs my leg and gets in my face, "like, HELLO, I need something" I should record that..I know that she either wants to be put up or she wants her breakfast. Squirrels really don't make good pets, she needs a lot of attention and protection. If you don't have enrichment for them they get bored and can be destructive, they chew, and most can't be tamed. Nugget is a rare that is why she will be used to educate.
I knew rats, rabbits, and ferrets could be litter trained, but that's awesome that squirrels can be litter trained!
Next time you have one that you can't release into the wild, I want one! :D
She's beautiful; she's obviously very happy and loved.
Doesnt she get lost in the house.?
Holy crap how long did it take you to "squirrel proof" your house? Maybe first I should ask if it's even possible?
oh my goodness this squirrel looks he's in heaven...he's thinking my relatives don't know what they're missing this is the life and I loooove this human!!!! so adorable
Awww... I love Nugget! She's precious! Right at the end, when you stopped petting her, she lifted her head, and with her eyes half closed, it's like she was saying, "Huh? Wha...? Why'd you stop?" She's absolutely adorable!
Truly precious. The little yawn is priceless.
That yawn, OMG!!!
Abby Louise Rexroth i know right cuteness glore
We had a squirrel when I was a kid. She ended up being the best pet we ever had.
omg the yawn he did really got me.love it!! the cutest. i miss my baby squirrel. 🐿😚
I love the little yawn. Gorgeous.
Squirrels love to sleep. I believe they sleep twice as many hours as humans.
Okay well...
I'mma be right over here dying from the cuteness of it all if anyone needs me.
Did it cost you 35 dollars to set your profile picture?
michael neely whay?
@Julian Sanchez Because his profile pic is "Ugin, the Spirit Dragon", an Magic the Gathering card, which I would guess, costs around 35$.
Kurdato it doesn't cost money to get a profile pic
Aww. I had to raise a baby Eastern Grey Squirrel that my sweet doggie found clinging to a dead branch.
I bottle raised him on soy based baby formula and even showed him how to eat acorns lol
It took me 3 times to release him back into the wild and we visited every day for 2 weeks or so and he'd get a bottle feed then take off back up jis oak tree. One day he didn't come down but over the next couple of years made sporadic visits by jumping on our backs. ♡
Yea! That's a great story. I'm tickled that it worked out.
*Ahhh! RODENT!! Get the shotgun and kill it!!*
Such gentle love and tender kindness. That might be the luckiest squirrel in the world ♥
the yawn was precious!
ma'am you truly have a gentle soul. this planet earth God has given us needs more like you.
That yawn lmfao, so cute, i'm down for a pet squirrel
💕 The yawning 💕 was ☺️ precious ,
Little Nugget is a cutie.... and you are one of the few people that are lucky enough to have rehabbed a squirrel that is so calm and gentle --Blessings to you both.
Now this little gremlin really was lucky when the girl came down the bike trail and brought it home......what a lovely story with a happy end.
And tomorrow morning they are both bright eyed and bushy tails ......
Thanks for posting.
What a lucky squirrel. Others of her kind have to forage for food, but she can just lay back and relax.
Now that is one chill, happy rodent.
Thanks for taking care of her!
The yawn. THE YAWN. omg so cute. What a sweet animal! :)
ok so not only is that about the cutest thing i've ever seen lol but really, if i were a little boy squirrel and my human looked like you, i don't think i'd ever get out of bed! lol
Yes. I also loved when he yawned.
Was so Cute !
how can anyone dislike this video?
I think your rubs hypnotized him.
Predators fear this specias get taken as housepets and cant be hunted and eaten in the wild :P So they dislike it
youtube algorithm, there aren't any 100 % liked videos for security reasons
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Many people consider them rodents and pests.
She uses a litterbox :)
+jk56178 Many animals actually like that type of petting better then the super-gentle-barely-there-stroke. It can be a type of comfort for them.
Of course always make your judgements based on the specific animal, their mood, etc, and make sure to keep an eye out for signs of distress. :)
In this case though the squirrel looks completely relaxed, and the poster most definitely knows what it likes and doesn't like.
+ckjua337 squirrels are great. I have then around my property, but not as pets. They do, however, know me and will sit on my lap and eat from my hand. Really a joy.
+Anthony Palumbo If they decide to live in your house without your consent, the joy ceases.
+jg1756 One other clue in a lot of mammals is the narrowed/closed eyes. It's especially noticeable in cats, for instance, but I've seen clips with rodents that do a similar thing when they're relaxed and happy. And Lydia is right about many animals preferring a more decisive type of petting. Some humans with sensory issues can also be have problems with a very light touch and may freak out at an unexpected brush against their skin but be fine with a firm hug.
+Nerys Ghemor I was just going to say this is just like our cats falling asleep when being stroked. It's pure bliss for them.
Bless you for saving Nugget! She, like all squirrels, is beautiful. You are such a kind, loving person! This video warmed my soul.
She is such a beauty.
That yawn and stretch... Freaking adorable !!
I raised a female 6 month squirrel and she was a singleton. All you need is Love & Compassion. Good job raising her/him
It looks like what you guys had was really special. The pain of missing a buddy never goes away.
Yes she is a California ground squirrel :)
Do you have a email ?
What a precious little baby, she must be such a joy to have around.
+Anthony Smith someone is a word nazi....I have had a couple of friends like that for years and now I'm kind of one too lol
Nazi's are fascists and must be destroyed. But those who defend proper use of a language are just helping out, sometimes in a slightly rude way.
The Globalists are just as bad, wait, worse then the nazis.
OMG THIS IS SO CUTE!!!!! her widdle eyes getting heavy fighting sleep lol
the little yawn and stretch was the cutest
Your squirrel is so calm and sweet. Mine is an eastern grey, she has endless energy, she only calms down like this for maybe 5 seconds then starts twitching and wanting to rough play with my fingers, or play "bite and run away". Think "tag, you're it" and if I don't tag her back she comes up and bites my toes in bed. I kinda wish she was this calm, at least sometimes. Most of the time it's entertaining.
Puppycakez: That is awesome that she plays tag with you. Well at least you know she is healthy. :D
Thank you for taking her in and caring for her. She is adorable and you are very kind ♡♡♡♡♡♡
I'll never look at squirrels the same again!! ADORABLE!!!
That squirrel has got it made. HEHEHEEEEE. Cutest thing ever!
Gosh she's so adorable!! 😻💖Wish we could have those babies as pets here in Australia... I'd get one in a heartbeat!!
super cute... & that yawn !
Thank you for giving her a loving, forever home.
Talk about precious! Cutest thing ever.
I've never seen a pet squirrel so calm! Any videos I've watched they are running everywhere destroying things.
The yawn and stretch just killed me!!!
Cherish those little moments of peace and quiet and happiness.
They don't come very often and they don't last long enough.
So cute! Thanks for posting. We rescued a baby squirrel once in Lenexa, Kansas, but didn't keep it because it had fallen out of a tree and we felt that professional wildlife rescue people would be better able to take care of our little guy. Our little guy was also a baby as fall was coming on. So glad you posted this.
good thing you didn`t spoil the little guy! lol
Love her too! She is adorable and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh this is so precious!! I am caring for an abandoned squirrel too, and someone sent me this video to review!! Thank you!! Sandy
Sweetest...video.....EVER! I wouldn't believe that you could tame a grey squirrel like that. You made my day. :-)
The wisdom of squirrels hold no bounds. I second that Nugget.
I have had three pet squirrels in my life and each and every one of the were just so amazingly loving and accepting of me. They are truly sweet natured.
How adorable!
Goodness, when I saw Nugget stretch and yawn about 1;25 I just lost it. I can tell you are a really good person. words cant express how much i needed to see these few minutes of , you know, squirrel love, heh. thanks heaps
Gizmo jumps down from his nest in my sweater shelf and pats my eyelids until I open them. If I close them he pats them again. Then it's time for coffee, I get a cup, he gets a tablespoon.
I can touch his tail anytime but if I blow on it he gives me a dirty look. How can a squirrel give a dirty look? I'm still trying to figure that out.
Greg Fox A squirrel on coffee???? Wow, it must be running at 200 mph, haha.
never seen anything as cute as this.. they r so soft to pet..
Totally and utterly beautiful ♥️🥰🐿♥️🐿♥️♥️
The love you take is equal to the love you make.
That squirrel looks extremely relaxed !!
That stretch and yawn is to die for. So sweet.
Adorable 😍😍🐿
Awe so cute, I raised two baby squirrels way back in the day. A tree fell over and a nest of two squirrels were abandoned by momma squirrel in our back yard. Their names were nutter and butter , it was hard but rewarding.
Aww look at how her ears lay flat as she relaxes, such a sweet little girl 🥰
When she yawned and stretched out her paws I died at the cuteness!
that is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. how can anyone wake up grumpy to such cuteness
That's one contented squirrel!
Awww you'd fall in love with nugget. Such a wee baby
Nugget is the best !!! I love Grey Squirrels ! How anyone can kill these creatures is beyond my moral comprehension !!
+hardcore hunter A bit like when you cut down trees and fuck up their environment you mean?
Paul, their are some people on this planet that just will never respect and appreciate the living entities of this world and all it has to offer. It's just a sad human quality I never could or will ever quite understand !
Lew Scagnetti Me neither. To me, the love and trust of an animal is priceless. Everything has it's place on this earth.
I loved it when he stretched and yawned , so cute!!
Very cute, squirrels are very intelligent animals. It seems that most , if not all mammals can give and receive love.
Wow... just like a kitten. Incredibly cute!
What a lovely little lady.
Squirrels seem to be much like cats. Their general needs are similar.
DouglasUrantia Cats are obligate carnivores and adept predators of their food chain
she really loves you to be so comfortable like that.
This squirrel makes me warm and fuzzy inside!
That is just so cute !!
Must be nice to have A Squirrel for A pet. Bet it would be Fun to watch him play with his toys n stuff. To watch him look out the window & see other Squirrels. Wonder what he Thinks then.
Or what it his he feels to be indoors all the time. But least he is taken well care of and allows his owner To " Sleep In "
Hahaha !!
Awww, SO cute. You are a GOOD Mom!!
Precious,sleepy baby🐿️☘️🕊️❤️
--- You are a lovely mother ..
You should see the video I posted this morning, she just climbed in bed and stayed there. I think she likes my heated blanket, too bad I had to go to work :(
Where does your pet use the bath room can they be trained to use a litter pan?
she said she prefers to use the litter box
Dan P REALLY?! So she poos and pees there? Now that's what I like. A animal that is smart that can do that. Rats are like that too I had a pet rat once and he never peed anywhere but his cage and the same spot and they don't leave poo pellets like mice do all over they aren't big poopers like that! He knew his name and everything he was the sweetest little guy Chester. He's deceased now they only live 2 years. What's a Squirrels life span?
Dan P she's so cute. I love squirrels so does my husband.
Paige Cat: I am sorry about your loss of losing Chester. :( I bet ya'll were really close, ya' know?
A win for the squirrels..... so used to seeing them as pancake sandwiches on the roads..... yaaaayyyy a win finally! You deserve it!
Someone very happy. Skip work and chill out for the day.
OMG, that freakin YAWN...!!!😍😍😍 and those juicy lil whiskers! Swoon.
That is one deadly creature. It's a miracle that you survived!
Nice warm and nice sleep.
That squirrel is just like my sister's rats: they know what's good in life and get all the perks.
that face when it yawns.......lmao zomg so adorable!
She's precious.
100% cuteness!!! Nugget is adorable!!!!
That yawn was adorable!
I found four baby squirrels outside my house, brought them in and kept them for a month before having to let them go due to their size and my lack of space. But in that month I was blessed to hold and kiss those adorable squirrels all over, even on their cute little mouths. They were so sweet and docile and would just put their cute paws over their faces when they knew you’d try to pet them. They were the most adorable pets I’ve ever owned. They loved sleeping in my special tank with lots of hamster litter. They would wake up to eat every two to three hours and they were real sleepy heads. I miss them so much. Make no mistake, if you have the possibility to keep them squirrels make amazing adorable pets
He looks so cute and comfy.
Beautiful mommy and lil lil baby Quirrel.
Squirrels are one of the rare wild animals that can be domesticated preferring to stay inside!🐿🐿🐿🐿❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a precious little critter.
OMG, Nugget is so BEAUTIFUL! That gorgeous little face. I love squirrels, but we don't have them in Australia.
Very cute !
Amazing little creatures nice life he must have
I've never seen a squirrel yawn, this was a treat!
I’m amazed how calm he is.
How cute that she uses a box! I think Nugget thinks you are its Mom! I adopt everything too!
Qualche altra carezza che si addormenta, bellissima scena.