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Thanks, WitchF!!

Glad you enjoyed them. Squirrels are pretty cool.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 11:54 PM | link to this | reply

Interesting.

Love the photos. I watched a squirrel use his tail like a monkey would when he was hanging upside down, eating seed from a bird feeder. I didn't know they would do that, but your blog has enlightened me on that, among other things. Thanks for the fascinating info and pics.

posted by Witchflower on October 25, 2004 at 11:22 PM | link to this | reply

ErinL, that's very cool of you to have raised her. It's a big

responsibility, isn't it? Tired? Sleep deprived? I hear ya. One question for you, though. How old is she now? It may be time to release her. Does she know how to nest, hunt for food, etc. now? Cause if so, she's ready to leave. Especially if she's "a handful" cause they start getting really distructive inside the house. They HATE being confined. They are not good pets. Let me know if you have any questions.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:53 PM | link to this | reply

Aw, thanks, Pecan! Hope I am making her proud! But really, I do this

for the animals. I truly believe that WE are their voice and as the evolved human species, it's our duty to aid, raise, and care for them when nature cannot.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:49 PM | link to this | reply

Kay-Ren, HA!! That's funny! I know, they do look like little bats in a way!

Especially their ears.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:47 PM | link to this | reply

Symph, yeah, they are cute. 'Cept when they're crapping in my hand

as I am feeding them. No biggie, though. It's like little tiny pieces of poo and it doesn't stink. It's a hell of a lot better than things that have landed on me at work!

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:46 PM | link to this | reply

Sorry to hear that, Hollee! Squirrels are just such keewwll little animals!

I'd miss having them around, too.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:44 PM | link to this | reply

auntyholly, Yep. Spitfire's Flying School has just opened

since this is the first time raising infant Flying Squirrels. I plan to leap off of the roof of my house while they watch. After that, it's up to them.

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:43 PM | link to this | reply

Kinda cool, huh Jems?

posted by SpitFire70 on October 25, 2004 at 8:42 PM | link to this | reply

Hi - I am raising a baby squirrel, too. Well she's not that much of a baby any more, she's almost full grown. I've raised her ever since she was 1 week old. She fell out of a tree and was almost eaten by my mother's dog. I do have to admit, she's a handful, now. I love her anyway. It is so good to hear someone else loves animals as much as I do. Erin

posted by erinlove on October 25, 2004 at 9:15 AM | link to this | reply

So wonderful

Every time I encounter a new animal species to care for I look at as an adventure! The Goddess has blessed you and you return her blessings to her creatures. I love you so much for that.

posted by CatLadyintheAttic on October 24, 2004 at 3:33 PM | link to this | reply

I'm sitting here going, "Ah, that's so cute!" and my spouse is reading over my shoulder. He says, "Yeah, and the next update is going to read, "I was wrong again. They are VAMPIRE BATS!" LOL

posted by Kay-Ren on October 24, 2004 at 11:19 AM | link to this | reply

aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh wow

thank you so much for sharing..................how interesting............so cute

posted by _Symphony_ on October 24, 2004 at 11:05 AM | link to this | reply

Spit - they are so adorable - I haven't any squirrels close to the house

the woods are so far back in the yard - I miss feeding my little buddies like I did in the city.