Wild Squirrel Decides To Live Next To The Guy Who Rescued Him | The Dodo Wild Hearts 

This guy did everything right.

He set such a good example for his kids: empathy without selfishness.

“I’m going to work” (Acorn goes into shirt) Acorn: Then work we shall go

There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a big, burly man show his sensitive side by rescuing a sweet, innocent, little animal. God bless.

"The goal wasn't to make him a pet, it was to rehabilitate him." I like this guy

He built his nest on the property. Awww how independent of him to move out on his own. He’s grown but not really😂😂

This man has a heart of gold but also wants to send his squirrel back into the wild. Congrats all round!

Chris is raising their kids by teaching them to respect animals. What a Nice guy!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You know he still slips his boy a few cashews every now and then.

They grow up so quick and move next door...

"You're a wild guy now. You go do your thing."

My favorite part is that he wanted the squirrel to flourish and grow in his own habitat. He didn’t force it to live as a pet:)

His kids will grow up to be good people seeing their father example.

Dude did that perfectly. Way to go man. Didnt have it as a pet but her trust u enough to still live around u. Good win!!!!

I have a friend outside of Ocala, FL who did the same thing. Found an abandoned baby squirreled...rehabilitated him...and released him to the "wild" again. The squirrel hung around his yard for a while...then moved further away with other squirrels...but still comes back occasionally to visit him. LUV all you Animal Lovers ! I live in Mex. and rescue street dogs. Can't live without them!

He is a good man and his kindness to that baby squirrel shows his character and morality. What a great example of a human being. Well done buddy you are the best 😊

Real men are kind to animals.

the “Thats my boy!” killed me 🥺

Tells you that this guy is probably also a good father. Patient and gentle.

So touching, squirrels are very intelligent.

This big tough looking guy so gently handles and nurtures a baby squirrel. Can never judge a book by it's cover. 😊

"The goal is to rehabilitate him and not make him a pet” Squirrel: eats Ritz cracker.

I’m so excited by the fact that he fed the baby squirrel-like anyone of his kids. There was a tie of love there, an interaction that many has lost with animals. May God always bless him

We rescued three baby squirrels one year. What a group of characters they were! We had seen an adult squirrel dead in the road and then a couple of days later found little baby squirrels that had gotten so hungry that they climbed out of the nest. We gathered them up and fed them in our enclosed back porch for a couple of weeks and then they were ready to go off into the world and live the squirrel life. It was great fun caring for them.

To Chris: Im very proud of you and your children. You treat nature with respect and passed it on to your kids. That's something everyone should do. I am going to do this aswell. you should be a role model of every human being of this earth

lol, hearing/seeing "that's ma boi" comin from this guy to a squirrel is so wholesome. be proud squirrel papa

There’s nothing more adorable than a tough guy who respects and goes the extra mile for a baby animal! Thanks for being you!!

So very heartwarming ❤️🙏

Big guy, bigger heart. "That's mah boi!" Every father's celebratory words of successful parenting.

He's a proud father, seeing his boy is now settled comfortably in his home.

So sweet! Thank you for saving Acorn!

That was such a touching story. I love the fact that he was willing to nurture this orphan squirrel, yet he knew that it was mandatory that the squirrel be returned back to nature. Me and my family have done stuff like this over the years for some birds, and it's one of the most rewarding feelings to watch them as they return back to nature. I've never actually gone to school for anything dealing with animals, but I've watched programs, read thousands of books, and I've intently listened for over 45 plus years to some of the best in the business as it pertains to a multitude of animals on land and in the sea. I may not hold a doctorate in any of these fields, but that doesn't lessen my own love and dedication to the preservation of nature.

If more people acted like you, the world would be a better place.

My family had a squirrel family member too. His name was fuzzy nuts, or fuzzy for short. Only he didn't build a nest in our tree when we let him go, he took over our mini shed. He knocked on the kitchen window when he was hungry, but if the window was open, he would open the peanut jar and help himself.

God Bless this man and his family.🙏❤️

Awww! What a good soul this man is! 👍💗👏😎

Fun and useless fact: ‘acorn’ sounds like the Dutch word ‘eekhoorn’ which means... squirrel. So a very fitting name, me thinks.

It is a bittersweet moment when your Adult kids leave the house.

Chris your kids will be so proud of you when they are older, you have taught them so many good values. You may look a toughie but your soft heart shines through. Good on you brother.

Squirrels are intelligent and affectionate creatures. Thank you for saving him, God bless you!

This dude's kids will grow up being GOOD people with a clear understanding of how to behave on this planet. Phenomenal example sir!

I've raised one of them. That's what they do. He may still come in the house for a bite of your peanut butter sandwich, hang out with you a bit. But he's a man now. He'll go back to his own place and it might be months till he comes back to hang with you again. Great job! Proud of you guys!

Great job saving the life of that little fellow, Acorn.😊 Glad you were able to help him re-wild, & how sweet he chose to live near you! A few weeks ago, during our ferociously bitter sub-zero cold spell, we discovered a squirrel had built a nest on top of our car's engine, under the hood...started chewing through various car cables & wires...$450 in car repairs.😔 Good thing your squirrel-friend prefers to build his home in a tree!😉

He is really proud of his boy!! I love raising video ND like to watch it after a long day. It always make me feel happy and see the nice interaction between animals and humans. Hopefully acorn is still around and brings his children ti meet their grandpa.

Fun fact, 'Acorn' is pronounced almost exactly the same as the Dutch word 'Eekhoorn', which means squirrel.

How sweet! I had found a baby squirrel years ago, nursed him with an eyedropper as you did, named him Rusty. Anyway, he used to sit by the door and wait for my husband to get off work, he knew the exact timing! He would run up his pantleg and crawl up to his shoulder and sit! I let him go finally but I still used to call his name, after so long, I never heard from him. But one day I called his name and I heard a noise on my neighbors roof, looked up and there was Rusty wagging his tail and chattering to me, I was so happy and then out of the blue another squirrel showed up at the top of the roof and they both slid down together to the gutter, just like a chip n dale cartoon! It was sooo cool! Rusty found his Love and came back to show me! Your story brought me back such a fond n lovely memory, thank you! Had to share mine!

This is the love every body need's in this world 🌎

Really great thing you did taking care of him and releasing him back to the wild. God bless your heart.

"I was so proud [of his independence, while wanting to stay close]." This man over being a better Dad to his wild squirrel than most parents are to their adult kids.

He so proud, you can hear it when he says “that’s my boy”😭😭

We need more men like you in this world. Absolutely lovely rescue! 🙏🏻 namaste

It's very Beautiful to see him grow to maturity and set up his own nest close enough to watch over his Dad and human family. 😇🕊

Dad of the year...to adorable squirrels & beautiful children ♥️ what a lesson for your kids!!!

Who else here just wants to hug every squirrel they ever see??

The care and beauty of human nature. Let's spread this kind of love to each and every being on this planet. Unity.

You're such a big guy and to watch all that tenderness, kindness and love putting out towards that tiny little one just tear me up big time. They say that with men their kindness, goodness, tenderness and love is proportionate to their size, in your case, absolutely correct! I'm sure that with this, you've brought joy to many hearts, mine for sure. Thank you for saving this precious baby.

I'm so proud of Acorn Sure he got farther away but he's always gonna be Chris' best friend

Doesn't this guy look so NOT like the type who would care for a squirrel? Shows why a book should not be judged by its cover. Dude you rock!! 😘 ❤ 🐿

What a great father he is, why do news station report stories like this instead of the constant doom and gloom

He's a good dad and a really good person. My dad was like this with birds that fell out of their nests. His kids will always remember this.

They’re both lucky to have each other.

Now this is an example of a REAL man of compassion....ty for taking time to rescue this tiny life...god bless

I don’t know what it is about seeing such gentleness, sensitivity and kindness coming out of a big tough guy that is so heartwarming. And, it’s clear that he’s doing a wonderful job with his children, too!💛

I hope little Acorn and his families always stay there in his yard ❤️

😉He did a GREAT job raising him and releasing him so he could live a WILD life!! 👏👏

this kind of video gives great hope for humanity , such wonderful people , the kind we need for a better world.

Bright eyed and bushy tailed... what a cutie!

I fostered a young squirrel ,. Once it grew strong, he joined his fellows.

This man is such a gentle giant!! Acorn couldn't have had a better adoptive daddy

Thanks for helping that squirrel. It speaks well of you (that you would do such a thing,).

How lovely is that video, what a great family xxx

This squirrel looks absolutely adorable! what a cute critter!

I loved it. In my old house we had a squirrel that adopted us. We called her Mrs Battersby....lol She would sit on the window sill and knock, waiting for peanuts...She would sunbathe on the roof of the house and she would often come into the kitchen when the door was open and just hang out....I could whistle and she would charge up the garden...I miss Mrs B....she was awesome. Lovely video...thank you for posting...

What a amazing man she saved that angels life 🐿

GREAT Job SR. God Bless you for the video and showing how to act towards animals.

Now THIS I'm looking forward to! 👍

I raised a baby squirrel years ago and they are smart, loving and affectionate. I miss my Link !!

Why did I burst into tears when he said "thats my boy" 🥺😢🥺😢

I little kindness can go a long way to some one else's life.

It's always a worrying time when the kids move out but it's good when they're in the neighbourhood..

This guy looks so big and terrifying but yet he's so gentle and cool.

These little stories are what we need every single day to keep our sanity and to warm our hearts. Act decently and you get it back tenfold. ⭐💛

Now that's what I call a strong man...he's a great dad to his kids too and probably a great husband too nice!!!!

I’m glad to see that Fred Durst is doing good things with his life

Can already tell viewers will go NUTS for this adorable squirrel video~ I wouldn't be able to let Acorn go...

What a sweet man and children!❤❤❤❤❤❤Acorn is darling.❤❤❤❤❤

What a beautiful story of love and relationship!

"That's my boy" That indeed.

I think kittens, puppies, squirrels, otters, groundhogs are adorable ! This man is a good human being, and the fact that he cares about animals is priceless. 👍👍

Way to go big guy ! Hooray for Acorn !

You saved this baby!! Growing up my dad found a baby squirrel and we raised! In the house. Called him Petey. Mother nature called him. Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!❤

This guy missed his calling working with animals professionally. What a guy.

You rock Chris! Thanks to u and your lids, Acorn was successfully rehabilitated. Just goes to show you it doesn't take professionals it just takes love kindness and willingness to rehabilitate animals. Less government fewer regulations More Love

I love how the biggest, meanest looking guys are the most gentle. Bless you for saving this life.

This was frigging adorable.

I love how this big tough guy rescues squirrels 😉💗

Gotta give the guy credit for having the selfless awareness to know when the time came to let the squirrel go and to stick by the decision.

“Thats my boy” MY EYES ARE OCEANS

One of the sweetest things to watch not to mention the kind man & family that rescued the squirrel. Thank you for sharing and making my day. Beautiful.

So cute to see him eating the cracker, and it was great to know that they became neighbors. Wonderful~ 🤗❣️💯