I was given a baby squirrel 2 weeks old...So being an animal lover, hand reared the little thing...It has become this beautiful tame (unfortunately) 8 week old now, and at the end of this month it is going to be rehabilitated to be released into the wild by March next year. The woman who is doing it has a male squirrel waiting for her, so I am very pleased, and don't believe in keeping a wild animal. I have done my bit, but wht is worrying me, is can an animal go wild again, after it has become so tame, and even plays with my chihuahua. I try not to let this happen, but it has, please put my mind at ease.....
2007-10-16 23:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
that is so cool...for you to help that baby be okay! now remember, she was born in the wild. she won't be going back out alone either! and i'm sure this lady who is helping has experience in these matters. since the baby was born in the wild, she was born equipped with natural instincts on how to care for herself and so was the male companion. i wouldn't worry. i know you'll miss her but she'll be okay! i think maybe you should get yourself a domestic animal to play with. not to replace her of course...but it could be comforting to have a little guy to hang around...like a hamster or something. they are fun, i've had hamsters and gerbils and things like that and you don't have to give them back up to the great outdoors. good luck!
2007-10-16 23:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats & Dogs have been domesticated for a very long time. And they will turn wild after a while if left on their own to survive.
I bet the squirrel will adapt quite well with a little help. Alot will depend on where you release it. For example Since its used to dogs it probably won't be afraid of other dogs so best to relase in an area with few if any dogs.
2007-10-17 01:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by scotchdrnkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ant animal that typically lives in the wild has wild instincts. There is a good chance that the squirrel could behave and act right, but I think that it will eventually start acting wild. Hard to say.
2007-10-16 23:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by Greg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the reasons that wild animals are not legal to keep, even for the wonderful reason of saving them, unless you are a trained and licensed wildlife rehabilitator. I hope that the woman you are giving the squirrel to is licensed. If not, please contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, who will be able to properly re-condition the squirrel to being a wild animal. You can find licensed rehabilitators here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
2007-10-17 02:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by margecutter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't. It is in a precarious position because it has been imprinted by humans. It is a danger to humanity which makes humanity a danger to her. Hopefully, she will release it far away from places where humans frequent. There is a real problem with over-friendly squirrels in parks across the nation. This is all the fault of humans because they feed them. And it usually leads to the destruction of the squirrel to protect people from bites.
2007-10-17 00:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It most certainly will. I know someone who was raising one and it chewed through the screen door and left of it's own will. Stayed on the same block, but was way too wild to catch.
2007-10-17 14:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋