E'en Mr. Squirrel melted!
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
United States
July 21, 2019 1:54am CST
Yup, poor fella came down through the trees to grab a bite to eat'n jest collapsed. 'twas 107 degrees Saturday. Usually my lil sanctuary 'd still be somewhat bearable, but nary a breeze blew so 'twas jest melty hot.
I 'xpect this sorta weather this time 'f year. The hubs complains 'bout 't near constant. Too hot, too cold, too windy, not 'nough breeze, etc. Nearly 'nough to drive a gal straight o'er the edge, lol.
Seems we might'a narrowed down the mystery 'f Mr. Squirrels odd 'rrival here 't my place. Squirrels aint native to these parts, though they've some'n town 't the golf course.
Some folks trapped some from there a while back'n took 'em to their new house 'bout 3 miles north 'f here. I figure this 'un 'twas tryin' to find his way back home (perhaps he's a missus 'n some young'uns??) 'n found 't safer jest to stay here'n my lil sanctuary than to try to make 't back home (which'd be 'bout 12 more miles with lots 'f predators).
The hubs says he could trap 'nother squirrel from said golf course'n bring this lil fella a friend, so's he'd not be lonesome. I'm thinkin' perhaps we ought'a try to trap Mr. Squirrel 'n take him back to town 'n rejoin his family.
What would'ja do'n this case? I 'dore the precious gift 'f watchin' him daily, but 'lso 've a great guilt 'f him bein' the sole lil squirrel. Feel he 'twas robbed by a humans greed 'n thus should be returned.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
thanks, ms. sharon. gonna do some readin', see if'n i can figure a way to do jest that. i 'dore the lil fella, but he don't belong out here. the hubs thinks i'd be a tad off my rocker fer wishin' to return him.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
yes ma'am, i jest thought 't quite comical the way he slithered down the tree 'n then jest plopped there fer a good 30 minutes.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
22 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx That's a nice thing to have.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
my lil sanctuary 'd be 'bout the coolest spot he could'a been.
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@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jul 19
If he wants company he will move on looking for it. I would just enjoy him for now.
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@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx He is probably happy for now. Sure looks like he is. Come next breeding season he might decide to travel.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
@wolfgirl569 i didn't see the lil fella yesterday (heard him chatterin' 'p'n the trees...'r 'twas a mockin'bird?) 'n 've yet to see him today. big storms all 'round here last eve, i jest hope he 'tis 'lright.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
i think perhaps he would'a jest passed'n through 'n braved the rough elements if'n i'd not a food 'n water source. used to joke with the hubs when he'd go play golf - to snag a couple squirrels 'n bring 'em home. joked'n here fer folks to send me some squirrels. 'twas jest that though.
i do 'njoy watchin' him. jest don't feel 'tis right.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
yes ma'am. i feel fer all 'f 'em, though such'd be nature. seein' lil birds pantin' 'n this lil squirrel jest melt'n a puddle 'tis a tad comical, i must confess. which's mean... he might be? 't least fer now he seems purty content. he'd be happier if'n that juvenile blue jay'd leave him be, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
@CarolDM that jay 's quite ornery, picked a fight with a couple 'f doves the other morn. didn't turn out well fer 'im, those 2 ganged'p 'n got 'im purty good, lol. i think e'en mr. squirrel 'twas laughin' 't such :)
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx I can imagine the birds messing with him.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
restin' there'n the crook 'f a tree branch, lol. he'd laid there a good 30 minutes 'fore he went 'n grabbed some peanuts.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Jul 19
I like your husbands idea. Then you wouldn't feel guilty about watching and enjoying them. maybe even get some 2 or 3 more and put little different colors of dots on their backs before setting them free and you could tell them apart and name them. That would be such fun. 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
nah, i think such'd be most cruel, hon. 'tis been fun havin' this lil fella 'round, but's sure caused me great stress when i don't seem 'im. if'n i'd more, i'd worry that much more. if'n he shows back'p, i've plans to capture 'n release him back'n town 't the golf course. wonder what the fine'll be fer his return??
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 19
His stretched out legs sure show he's just had enough! Sounds like it's a bit hotter out there than here . . . we are in the 100s now, but not as high as 107 (yet). I didn't realize Mr. Squirrel was that solo . . . I can't imagine as out here squirrels are just about everywhere. One can't be too sure about compatibility if you bring another one in - they could either become best of friends or get at each other's throats 
. So yah, I do think taking him back to his family/community would be the best thing for him.
. So yah, I do think taking him back to his family/community would be the best thing for him. 1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
24 Jul 19
yes ma'am, lol. i catch the lil fella layed out'n branches from time to time, due to the heat, but this 'twas the 1st i'd seen 'f him jest sorta meltin' there'n the crook 'f a branch :) i hope ya don't reach those high temps, hon. then 'gain, y'all've lots more concrete there so prolly feels hotter??
seems the red squirrels'd be that way, not the grey? i dunno, that solitary thingy'd jest be what i read 'bout 'em. i've fergotten most all i though i knew 'bout tree squirrels, 'tis been so long since i've been 'round 'em.
the hubs says he's heard they're catchin' 'n dispersin' the squirrels 'round town?? too many 't the golf course 'r some nonsense. mostly like those ritzy folks who reside there complained too loudly 'n flashed some $$ 't their home owners 'ssociation.
my fear 'f capturin' a female 'n bringin' such out here'd be the possibility 'f inbreedin'?? i dunno. now that i'm privy to 'em bein' caught 'n released all o'er the place, maybe he ought'a jest stay here? those traps can be quite traumatic 'n such's 'lready happened once.
i did call the county wildlife folks'n ya know what they said? if'n i didn't wish the lil fella here, jest shoot 'im!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
22 Jul 19
I might bring him a friend or two or bring him home or just enjoy him while I had him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx Hopefully he has found a shady spot.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@BelleStarr 'twas cooler temps here the past few days 'n very o'ercast. the sun's finally shinin' 'fter a somewhat dismal start to the day, lol. i saw mr. squirrel earlier. seems he's been hidin' 'p'n the big bradford pear, dinin' 'pon those ne'er gonna be a pear lil marbles that hang. perhaps i should get 'nother (pear tree) someday?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
the hubs's offered to go snag a few more. i dunno if'n such'd be a good idea? i've read these red squirrels'd be solitary dwellers 'n fear there'd not be room fer more. i've not seen him since saturday 'n hope that nothin' bad's happened.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
The trouble with squirrels is that they can become quite a pest and bite through electric wires. I would let him grow mateless and let him stay on your little bit of paradise!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
i wonder what the fascination with electrical wires 'd be with 'em?? thus far this'un aint damaged much 'sides my green bean patch'n the apples that're not yet ripe. i've found this particular species'd be solitary 'n 'nly seeks a partner'n the spring fer breedin' season. i'm half tempted to leave him here, but then the sensible part 'f me says he needs to be returned. if'n the indication'd be he came'n his own 'ccord, such'd be diff'rent. i aint too fond 'f folks removin' wild critters 'n haulin' 'em elsewhere fer their own satisfaction.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
i don't mind him munchin' 'round, 'tis jest a natural thingy to do. he's been great fun to watch, i jest feel he needs to be where other squirrels'd be - back to his home'n the golf course.
@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 19
It's sad he was trapped and ended up at your place. I think he likes it there and if he wants to leave, let him. You're enjoying his company and he doesn't seem to want to leave, even with those greedy birds not wanting to share their food with him.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
yes ma'am, made me more'n a bit cranky to find this's most likely how he 'rrived here. i fear the lil darlin' 'd need to cross many miles 'f open country 'n cross major roadways to return home'n his own. i 'magine he's faced lots 'f birds'n his lil lifetime, lol.
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx I'm sure he has. Poor darling.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
i know :( yes ma'am, these red squirrels 're solitary 'n thus territorial. which makes the dilemma that much more perplexin' i fear. seems they mate'n spring 'n then go off'n their way (typical male, eh?). then 'gain, he'd more food sources back't the golf course. lots 'f homes 'n trees ('f e'ry sort - e'en lots 'f oaks, which'd provide him with acorns), versus here with jest my few (i've no oaks, 'nly 1 pine survived the drought, etc).
yes ma'am, he jest sort'a melted once he'd reached this point. jest right 'bove the feeder.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@JudyEv he don't seem to mind the absence 'f such? he's a cheeky lil dude. i finally spied him this morn, high'p'n the bradford pear. dunno why he'd be eatin' those lil, tiny pears? there'd be no other bradfords 'round so 't doesn't bear true fruit. jest lil green pear shaped objects 'bout the size 'f a u.s. dime.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx I guess it isn't much of an outlook for him if there are no acorns.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
yes ma'am. i'm really leanin' towards catchin' him 'n sneakin' him back to the golf course. gotta figure a trap that'll not catch all the other critters, too. since he 'n the skunk like similar thingies, such might be a tad more interestin' than i've plans fer, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
@HazySue i sure hope so! we've a family 'f 'em 'n i'd dislike splittin' 'em, don't think those babes're ol' 'nough to be'n their own??
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
22 Jul 19
You got that photo in action Hope the squirrel got back its breath
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
actually he stayed like that a good 30 minutes?? 'twas jest plum tuckered out i reckon due to the heat 'n fights with the blue jay. poor dear :(
@psanasangma (5884)
• India
22 Jul 19
I love squirrel, they are super active. I feel so bad for the squirrel
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
most oft they're really active. this lil fella 'twas jest plum tuckered out by the heat 'n fightin' with the blue jay, lol. no frettin', he recovered 'n went 'bout his dinin'. i don't see him oft, 's he stays'n the safety 'f the trees.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
22 Jul 19
I have about a dozen squirrels in my background if you want me to send you 2 or 3! They can start a new family!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
22 Jul 19
aw, what cuties! no sir, i'd rather not split'p yer lil family. the trouble with this lil darlin' 'd be limited food supply. i've 'nly one survivin' pine tree (thanks, drought!) 'n the berries'n the junipers 'n such 'nly last a short time (birds). jest don't seem morally correct not to try'n help the lil fella get back to his homeland.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
21 Jul 19
We've had a few hot days...but overnight it cools to near 55°F so we haven't had to deal with heat in the house.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
seems many 've been stuck'n the heat wave. we usually get down'n the low to mid 60's this time 'f year 't night. yer fortunate not to've the troubles 't night. i've the a/c set 't 80 'n 'tis been runnin' off/on throughout the night.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
could be? dunno if'n squirrels do that sort'a thingy. he jest plopped there 'n stayed fer a good 30 minutes 'fore gettin' to the feeder 'n grabbin' a peanut.
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@SophiaMorros (5046)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
21 Jul 19
I'd probably leave well enough alone. Rarely does much good come from human meddling with animal populations however well intentioned.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
'tis sort'a a moral dilemma fer me. i dunno why folks do such, 'tis jest more competition fer the natives (be 't critters 'r plants). i shall mull 't o'er 's the winter out here can be brutal. i've quite a few cedars 'n junipers, but come late autumn he'll not 've much cover.
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