I rescued an orphan baby red squirrel (Episode 1) 

Dani, My partner adored squirrels; he passed away, but before he did, I had introduced him to your channel and we would watch together, squealing over the squirrels...I bought your calendar for the first time last year as a gift to him, but he passed before we got the chance to put it up. Every month when I turned a new page, I would show him and tell him about my visits to our local park to visit "our squirrels". I just received my calendar for 2024 and I will do the same and show him each month's photo as I turn the pages. I hope to buy your calendar for as long as you create them--as a gift to him. Thank you for all that you do. This video has me sobbing, but I feel so connected to him and honoured to watch the beautiful and heartwarming efforts you are making/creating. Thank you and much love, from Lee-Anne (and Eddie) in Toronto, Canada

Currently, the world needs more images like these. You are a wonderful person. You deserve all the good things life can give you.

I rescued a baby grey squirrel in New York state USA. It's eyes were even closed, it was so young. Fed it warm cow's milk from a toy baby doll bottle till it could then eat soft cereal, and then nuts and bird seeds. What acrobatic little people! and Such High Energy levels! Let it free with an alternative food and water shelter, outdoors. It almost immediately found it's home in the wild. Love it Forever ♥

It was meant to be. You're a squirrel mum now - what a blessing. He's adorable 🥰

DC, you are an absolute legend. This squirrel was very lucky that he lived near the internet's squirrel queen.

His mother couldn't have wished for a more caring creature to raise her baby. Thank you Dani, Jill and Juan for giving him the best possible start into life, for telling your common story, so happy for you that you got the chance to come so close to your favourite species. Feeling attached too, now excited to learn how the little one first makes a mess of your home and then conquers the wild ☺💚

I get tears in my eyes when I see the little baby squirrel. Five years ago, when I was walking here at home, a little squirrel came running to me, it climbed up on top of me and sat on my shoulder and refused to go away. It sat on my shoulder for several hours as we walked around looking for its mother. We contacted vets in different places, all said the same thing: let nature take its course... I took care of him 24/7, fed him around the clock and he grew and felt good, he is the nicest animal I have ever seen.When he was full-grown, we brought him back to nature. We visited him a few times afterwards and he came when we called him. Hope he's still alive Love him with all my heart hes name is Pelle

You will never suffer from mental health issues. He was a very lucky squirrel indeed. You have a calming effect of the audience.

This baby couldn't have come to a better place. She has the best care.

Hello from Austria....After raising over 300 squirrels in the last few years, I can only say that it is probably the most beautiful experience. I wish you all the love that my squirrels give every time to me.

Not going to lie but your video brought a tear in my eye and I’m a grown man . The world needs more people like you , thanks for being so kind hearted and for the great video !

You are a beautiful young lady, inside and out, I love it when the RU-vid algorithm gets it right and I get to see wonderful people like you. xx

Animals are great. The closer we are with nature, the happier we are.

I really enjoy your channel. Very well done. As a Photographer myself I can appreciate and admire your work. More humans need to realize we are not above nature, but a part of it.

You're a legend Dani. Leaving London having only just arrived to go back to care for this little guy. I'm a photographer as well and also have a calendar in which I'm raising money by donating a pound from each calendar to help the reds here in the Lake District. If we all do a little bit it makes a big difference. 😊🐿🥰

I was a Land Surveyor for 27 years. My wife and I raised and released a male and then a female. The male came back a lot. Then he bit me and made himself independent. A few months later when we released the female, she came back until mating season, she built a nest in a hollow tree, had a family, and went wild and free. Ruined my squirrel hunting. Forever. What amazing animals. He used to sleep between us on his back. Thank God for that experience. It led us to rescuing and keeping abandoned starving dogs. I had 6 of them for 7 years. Squirrels and Dogs actually love you. I wear tiger stripes and sit with a big camera in the back yard. Thank you for this video. Grace to you, friend.

I wish all people cared about animals as much as you do.

A beautiful story, your little squirrel is very cute. Thanks for taking care of him.

Very sad for the mother… but absolutely brilliant for you and the youngster 👍🏻

Thank you Dani. You are a great example of how humans should be as custodians of this world. Ever since I befriended a squirrel 12 years ago, I had visits from his descendants every year. His offspring take their children to our porch just outside my kitchen, showing them where their humans put their food. The older squirrels travel deeper into the forest as new one comes into the world, but every year, we're lucky enough to get to know their babies. We also have a large variety of birds who discovered the same feeding ground. I can sit at my kitchen table watching these animals all day, roaming around outside my kitchen window. Thanks btw, for some tips on what other snacks I can offer my little friends, beside the nuts and seeds they are served every day.

By far and away, your best video ever. God bless you for all that you do to support and protect animals. 🙏 🐿

It's no surprise...into your life came this opportunity to rear a baby squirrel. What dedication 👏 Your inspirational experiences w the red squirrels continue to fuel your work. Makes total sense. Perhaps the red squirrels are your spirit animal

If there is one person on the planet who should be blessed with the opportunity to help this little squiggle, it's you Dani. I haven't been by for a while but I am still seeing some of what you do. Peace. Stan

You are clearly a nice person. The world needs more people like you. Merry Christmas.

There is nothing in the world like this gift of trust! About 15 years ago I had the gift of this myself with a baby black squirrel.

It's very hard to find things to hold my attention even for 2 minutes these days. I was totally immersed and invested in this story. I don't know who is more lucky, the squirrel or DC. A perfect parring. I cannot wait for the next video. Watching this video renews my confidence in the potential of human goodness.

It must have been difficult letting him back into the wild. You did an absolutely amazing job caring for this little one and getting him back to where he should be. Well done Dani!

the story of rescuing animals are like rag to riches stories. well done. its an emotional story

Everyone should treat nature with the same gentle thoughtfulness as you do.

Hello from Northern California. Thank you, Dani for sharing this video and for taking care of this sweet squirrel; squirrels are one of many favorite animals of mine, personally. I am going to share this video with my students, who are always curious about the squirrels that like to show up at our classroom door during lunch time, which I instruct them not to feed the squirrel cheddar bunnies, strawberry yogurt and so on. Just watching you take care and nurture this little one, will be a delight for my students to watch. Thank you, I wish you all the best, lots of love and abundance in life.

You've a good and caring heart Dani. Wishing you well with your little Red Friend!

Just beautiful... ❤ Red squirrels are amazing and lovely creatures. What an experience, Dani....

Hello Dani, what a great story. This is an adventure. Simply become a squirrel mother overnight. A big “thank you” to your neighbor Jill (I hope I got the name right). Every mother has to learn what to do. That is normal. Especially when the baby is so different. I'm already looking forward to the next episodes. I hope everything turns out well. We often have squirrels in our garden. They go to the bird feeder and also to the squirrel feeder that we bought especially for them. The birds also use both feeders.😊😍 We also have a water point, which is also well used by everyone. I wish you a nice Advent season. Kind regards from Germany

I hope he keeps coming back after you release him. What I have learned from living with wild animals is that for them freedom is not always a goal, as it is for us humans. Interest and convenience, as well as the availability of food, are often preferred over surviving alone in the wild.

What a cliffhanger at the end 😉. Thank you so much Dani for sharing this adorable baby with us 🐿😍! I‘m so happy this little guy found you (and Jill). Can‘t wait for the next episode. Lots of love to you and all my fellow squirrel lovers out there 💫.

GOOD DAY Dani. Being a mother is not easy. Thank you for this wonderful CHRISTMAS STORY. You are a very SWEET MOTHER. 🐿🌲💝

Fantastic! You did the right thing. I live in Solna, Sweden and every weekday when I go to the Ulriksdals commuter train station towards my work I come across two red squirrels. They are like greeting me in the morning. When I go home they are not there. But the next morning they are back.

Thanks for taking care of this beautiful animal!!!

Hi Dani , Queen of the squirrels 🤗 What a great and adorable new video, wonderful scenes with the little baby squirrel, thank you so much for sharing Dani, I'm looking forward to the next chapter 🐿❤❤

That was adorable Dani!🤗🥰🐿️ thank you for having taken such good care of this sweet little furry friend. Thank’s to be so dedicated for animals and to showing the beauty of this World.😊

This brings back such sweet childhood memories! When I was a kid in the 50's and 60's, I lived in a suburb outside Stockholm. Our house was the last but one before the big forest took over. During these years the, as the community expanded, more houses were built and trees were felled. Many squirrel nests fell to the ground and babies were abandoned. At least that was what we believed at the time. Our family always had a lot of animals, which we were known for in the area. So when someone found squirrel babies, they brought them to us. I think that we had 7 or 8, one or two at the time. Some were very young, without fur and with their eyes still closed, and they did not always make it. I remember that I mourned one of them more than my grand parents who had recently passed. I had such bad conscience for this, I was about ten and clearly understood that my grandparents were more important, but... I remember the feeling to this day. :( But most of all they brought the family endless joy, with their antics, and always running up your back to the spot where you could not reach it. Our dog, a fat old dachshound, had very mixed feelings. She normally hated squirrels, but understood that these squirrels were family. When they gradually were rewilded, it came to a point where the dog brain could no longer decide what they were. We have old 8mm films where the squirrels chase her on the lawn and ride piggyback, like a rodeo. Thanks for your lovely photos! Nature is wonderful, and childhood memories like I described, eventually formed my life and inspired me to become a biologist. Per Cronholm

Hi Dani: I received your Red Squirrel Calendar in the mail a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the photos. Your rescued baby red squirrel is so sweet and adorable! I hope that you will create a 2025 calendar documenting your baby squirrel's rehabilitation, including stills from this week's episode of the both of you. 👩📸🐿 (chipmunk emoji subbing for baby red squirrel). Jenny USA

This is so beautiful! Thank you.

You are a beautiful person. I love your love for nature.

I've seen these little guys all the time where I live,they are just the best 🥰♥️ and thank you for helping him 😊❤❤

Thanks Dani for a new great show. I am so happy my 2024 squirrel calendar just arrived in the mail. I am so looking forward to putting it up on the wall and enjoy the photos. This is such a great channel! My hat of for your genuine enthusiasm and your awesome wildlife photography. I encourage every subscriber to support your fantastic work you share with us . Personally I will buy your merch.

Oh my is he just gorgeous! Thank you for looking after him!

what a beautiful experience for you. I couldn't think of anyone better to raise the squirrel than you....

What a privilege to rescue a baby squirrel sent to the ground in a storm. So adorable, fun and affectionate.

I think I am in love 💕 with you ! Thank you for saving abandoned and helpless. 💐🙏

Fabulous....the universe has allowed you to have this amazing experience for reasons that are obvious to anyone who watches your channel...as a kid, my mom raised 2 red-breasted robins that feel from their nests and it was an amazing thing to be a part of...earning the love and trust of a wild creature is a uniquely rewarding experience....best of luck to you and your squirrel ❤

Thank you for doing this and for sharing. I am all in on this story ❤

I remember seeing your videos of you taking photos of the beautiful squirrels, so this is really awesome you got to take care of him 💕

What a beautiful creature and you are a most wonderful human being-if only we were all like this ❤

You’ve restored my faith in humanity. Thank you so much for your devotion to these beautiful animals.

You are an amazing person and so caring the world needs more people like you Dani to make it a better place for us all to live and bring up our children to respect nature.

You are a woman after my own heart. I would have done the same. This had me sobbing. Thank you for your care

Red squirrels are so adorable. I live in Norway, so I've seen my fair share of them. Amazing creatures! You're so blessed to get to be this one's mum! =) Probably going to make a nest close by when mature😅

Pure *love* is all around me! ❤❤❤ Absolut adorable cutie squirrel. Thank you so much for your help and sharing, Dani. ❤❤❤

Oh wow, he has so much spirit. I hope he makes it back into the wild, and look forward to seeing his journey.

My heart just melted when I saw you feeding the squirrel. ❤

You have to be invested in loving the animals you care for. That's what keeps them alive. It is hard when they do leave you. But it's worth it when you know you've given them the chance to live. 🙏❤️

So many bad things going on in the world, and this made me cry in its stark contrast to the desperation I feel deep inside, but at the same time gave me some well needed hope for mankind. Thanks for rescuing such an innocent little soul. ❤

Very beautiful, so much love and patience. Love your video's, music is very well. Thank you Dani for sharing 🙏❤

Oh Dani! 🥰 I can't! His little sigh 13:13 His twitchy dreams! Thank you for bringing us this joy.

So funny. My son’s names are Danny and Conor and I’ve been taking studies of squirrels for paintings. I always see them as a sign to be playful. 🐿️💖✨ One day I asked the universe to help lift my spirit and I walked out to see a tiny baby squirrel on a line at sunset. I could hear its mom nearby I think. They are so sweet. The last young squirrel I saw was in the process of burying an apple in my mom’s flower bed so I have to wonder how many trees they have planted.

You have such good energy ! I love your videos ! Amazing how you saved the baby red squirrel :) You are amazing !!!! I grew up in England and from elementary school they taught me to feed the birds in winter. Now in Canada I think I'm the only person in my neighborhood to continue feeding birds and squirrels with sunflower seeds at this time of the year :) I wish there were more people like you in this world.

Thank you so much for rescuing an orphan baby red squirrel!

About 20 years ago, I also raised squirrel. Funny, I also gave him milk through a syringe without the needle. Great minds think alike!!! The hardest part is as they get older, they get more wild. They pee and poop everywhere. You just need to deal. And eventually, you want to transition them to outside. But there are many dangers for them (so hard to let them go). I gave him a bird house to sleep in outside. When I later visited, I found a squirrel like him. Called to him. And he came down the tree and climbed on my shoulder (with his sharp claws). Anyway....Good luck!!!!

How cute is this! Things are about to get really squirrelly for a while around this kind lady’s home!

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story ❤❤❤

Wow! I’m speechless. You have a heart of gold. Such kindness. This is why I joined your Patreon; to help you help them. What a great and heart warming video.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring for this baby. You're truly a treasure. People like you make the world a better place. That's so rare. Thank you again.

Much needed story in these terrible times, thank you.

You had us at "The Squirrel Who Lived". Definitely a wizard 💖

Cuteness overload! Thank you for helping this little one.

This is so amazing and heart warming Dani. Thank you for taking care of the little fella!! Bless you!

I wish there were more good people like you!

Very brave, thanks to save and see Squirrel growing ❤

Beautiful story and shots! 👍

What the world needs now…is more humans like you. Thank you to you and Jill! The wee squirrel couldn’t have found a better foster mum!🙏🏽🫶🏼🥰

So sad about the mom, but the fact that you rescued this beautiful little one is amazing! I am a subscriber and I love your photography. Well done, Dani. 😊❤️🐿

We have Squirrels in my hometown Frankfurt, Germany for decades and I love them so much. Wonderful animals. Bless your heart.

Thank you for taking care of this adorable little fur ball. Cats, dogs & other pets like squirrels & chipmunks are a gift to humans & one of the greatest joys in this life. I know its a huge commitment but despite the challenges & sacrifice it’s all worth it. One thing that makes me livid are those who give up or abandon. You make it work no matter what. People who abuse or abandon are scum. I don’t know how a person could live with themselves. Anyway, cheers & thank you for sharing your story & I’m glad that your squirrel has an incredible squirrel Mon😆😁👍

That was truly a heartwarming story, can’t wait for the next chapter !!!! This past year I have really enjoyed the 2023 calendar ! I now have the 2024 edition and I am really looking forward to more beautiful pictures ! I love also how on the new calendar you have a little story on each page !

Friend of my mum has two squirrels, he is a uni professor and one day students brought him 2 or 3 baby squirrels which were abandoned. He took them in. Squirrels make almost perfect pet-partners and can be befriended easily. Nicely done Dani!

You are doing an amazing job caring for little Roo, I feel sad he lost his mum. May she rest peacefully

I know the feeling of a tiny fragile animal suddenly relying entirely on you. I've raised fallen nestlings and you do get attached but also want the best for them. This little squirrel is lucky to have you raising him and he will always have your house as a safe place to go for snacks. And a thank you to your neighbor for helping him as well. So many things had to work out perfectly for this little squirrel to make it to safety.

Firstly, this was a very well made episode! And second, you're awesome for going back to Sweden to take care of this little fella. Looking forward to see the next one and see him grow!

Dani, You are such a remarkable young lady. I've followed your channels, and yours and Juan's adventures for some time now, but this was one of the very best. Your attachment to your dear red squirrels, and at the same time, respect for their natural habits, is just so adorable. I give my son and daughter with families and grandchildren, a calendar of yours every Christmas, and your lovely squirrels compete in a very friendly way with their joint efforts to make calendars of all of my grandchildren (presently three, but becoming five in a short while!). Keep on with your fantastic work. We are so proud that you and Juan want to live here in Sweden!

Lovely to see, Dani ... he certainly knows what the syringe is for! They have lovely personalities. This one is divine - and so are you for taking care of him as you're doing.

Dani, you're a great mom! Your little squirrelly dude is very fortunate.

The world needs more people like you ❤️

This was really wonderful to watch! Thank you, Dani! It was both heartwarming and very interesting to see his behaviour in your house. I hope we get to follow the little guy as he progresses in life also in the wild.

Thank you for giving him a chance. ❤

This is the best story I’ve seen all year! I did a similar thing with a kitten and she lived with me for almost 19 years. You’re awesome to devote so much to animals. Thank you !

Your videos are so touching, squirrels are so cute, thanks for share 😍

You're amazing Dani. I'm always amazed of people who are gentle caring of animals especially wild ones. They really need us and we them.

You're a sweet and pretty squirrel girl :). Ive raised a few myself. All greys. The little reds are adorable. You seem to have a life that will be partly shared with squrrels. I loved your other videos on the 4 little babies in the woods and here you are again lol.

This made my day, what a cute little guy!