Wow I mean........just wow. Now that's a real man. A big strong man, that has respect for all God's creatures. SO much to take away from this lovely story. What an absolutely amazing story of love, trust, companionship and testament to the sentiment "If you love something set it free. If it comes back it's yours. If it doesn't it never was". The fact that they were so unselfish and even though it was so hard for them to let him go, hearing him calling out to the other squirrels from his cage was heartbreaking. Yet seeing him curled up in his Woolen hat in his cage was a lovely moment. As was him busying himself burying his loot for later on. Good bounty to attract some lady squirrels I bet. You can see how gentle and kind his children are as well. Traits passed on from parents who have clearly loved and laughed and shared so much together. Including this bond with their little "funny man". I'm so glad that he comes back to see you all on the daily. But that he has a strength about him now.......that he's 'different.' Like him not wanting to be held as much as he used too when he was living in the house - but this is because, he is wild and he is where he is supposed to be. Yet your bond with him is always supposed to be. Thank you SO much for filming and sharing this. We all loved it. We don't have squirrels in Australia and I just love them. Loved the music too. 🥰🇦🇺💜♥️
Linda-louise Anthony 🤗 Great Comment!!! It is a great true story of love💟 between a little wild animal being and human beings. I didn't know Australia🇦🇺 had no squirrels‼ God Bless💌
@@pairrynwatson4229 ahh thank you! No we don't have squirrels in Australia. We have Possums. Different from your O'possums, I think there are over 30 different species here native to Australia. The Ring tails are my favourite. They will sometimes come down to take freshly sliced tomato, banana or avocado from you with their young still on their backs. So sweet. They can be a nuisance if they set up in the roof of your home and they're nocturnal they make most of their noise while residents are trying to sleep. But if you place some nesting boxes up in the trees surrounding said property they can usually be encouraged to move out of said roof. I found squirrels to be so engaging and cheeky when I've visited the US. Like they were always running up trees and flipping themselves off the side and then sitting up as of to say "well where is my reward". Just super super clever little beings. I really really enjoyed that little film. 😀
Such good people. If only the world had more of this. Thanks for looking out for him and loving him enough to let him be free to live his squirrel life.
Years ago I raised a gray squirrel my cat had brought to me. He wasn't as furred out as yours but he was still old enough so that he survived. I named him Link, wintered him over and released him in the spring. He was the sweetest, most affectionate thing, just like a cat, never bit me. He used to drape himself over my shoulder and squeak while I scratched his back ❤ ❤
We had a baby squirrel named Earl that survived a long fall from a tree right in front of my brother, sister, and I. He was an amazing squirrel that eventually left for good at his own leisure. Anyway, my point is that he DID bite, but never drew blood. He knew how hard he could bite without hurting. Little s%&t 🐿🤎
I love that even though he was set free.. they still feed him to make sure he gets enough.. and even tied securely a cage to the trees..so he can have a safe haven out there with food and somewhere to sleep if he wants... not to mention that water thing for the birds so he will always be hydrated... THAT is how responsible human stewardship is meant for us to be on this earth.. not interfering with mother nature to feed our wants... but at the same time, also helping nature's creatures along.. when and where we can.
This is the type of video to watch if you're feeling low or stressed out with personal problems. It can change your state of mind and sometimes that's all you need to get back into life. Very well done! Thank you!
What a miraculous gift from our Creator. Just amazing. As a 52 year old man, I have tears in my eyes and thank you Doug and family for sharing. Precious.
All the time I see something beautiful like this story, I always think about all the billions of anonymously murdered sentient animals because humans still follow a violent diet.... What's the difference between this squirrel and a cow, a calf, a piglet, a lamb etc.? There is none!
Yes, what a special gift from God. To me, squirrels are an expression of God's gentle humor. They always make me smile. This little guy is appropriately named!
Oh my goodness. I am obsessed with squirrels, which is how I found this found and I cried SO much. Beautifully done and it is incredibly heart warming to see a family love a wild animal so much.
Doug, musician here as well (saxes, flute, voice). We take care of the neighborhood squirrels and LOVE them. Harriet was the queen of Los Feliz; she would pop out babies and bring them to us to take care of. Sadly, she passed just before my mother did a couple of years ago. But now we're on the other coast and have LOTS of wildlife we take care of! Squirs, a Rabbit, many birds - and 8 geese (that just fed out of my hand this morning). Critters are an exceptional gift from G-d. Have to appreciate the gift, my man. You're a good "Adam," taking care of the Garden. : )
This is a wonderful story! Scientists are not sure how sensitive and feeling squirrels are. This story shows that your little squirrel came back not just for food but for back rubs and playtime! What a lucky and precious little darling!
Beautifully done video! I had a little female squirrel years ago. Her name was Feisty. She had fallen out of a very tall palm tree and landed in another tree that broke her fall. Her mother had been hit by a car in the street. I ended up taking her home. I loved her dearly…SWEETEST little creature! My dog and 2 cats had no problem with her either. Sadly, she got Westnile virus and didn’t survive it. I had her for 4 1/2 years. Had I known then what I know now, I would have released her back to the wild too. I just thought that since she hadn’t had a mom to teach her how to be a squirrel, that she might not survive. I couldn’t bear the thought of that so I kept her. But she ran around the house, and I made a pillow case out of a towel and she slept with me in that right on my chest. I had a bond with her that was different than my other animals. It’s hard to explain. I was devastated when I lost her. Anyone who says negative stuff about squirrels has no idea about them. So smart! And sweet and affectionate and funny! There are a lot of squirrel haters on RUclips. Really sad that they can’t appreciate something so special. Oh well…their loss. Thank you for doing this video. Reminds me of my Feisty and how much I miss her! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm sorry you lost little Feisty ! 💖🐿 We have mostly red squirrels in Norway. They're fun to watch jumping around in the trees. Playing "hide and seek" with themselves or a sibling. Bursting with energy... Some squirrels take over empty jack daws' nests. Or move into hollow trees once inhabited by woodpeckers. The latter take revenge by helping themselves greedily at the bird feeding buffet... To make sure no bird or squirrel goes hungry through the sometimes 8 months of winter here, I spend a fortune on food for them... To avoid old or mouldy bird seeds, I buy the stuff meant for human consumption. Like unsalted peanuts. Pine nuts. Coconut shavings. Dried cranberries. Peeled walnuts, hazel nuts, and pecans. (All meant as salad toppings). Plus porridge oats. Barley. Wheat. Wrinkly old apples. Lard balls. And dried worms for extra proteine.... Sometimes I suprise them with corn or boiled brown rice. I think my wild friends actually eat better than some of my neighbours ! 😄 Love from Norway ☃️🇳🇴
Ease up on yourself - she very possibly would not have made it in the 'wild' - consider what happened to her Mother - and all the predators. She had a good life with you and loved you for it. I believe You were meant to find her and care for her. 🐿️
I feel sad for you. Here in New Zealand we don't have any little furry animals in our bush. I cant understand how some people in America actually go on squirrel hunts to shoot them, and other animals too
I had a ton on fun raising him. Taking him to my middle school science classroom in a shoe box filled with leaves. The kids loved him and he too was super friendly.
Good video! My wife and I rehab the little guys and gals. We have for several years now. I agree that they have and can give love to us. They are so smart and playful as well. We have had some of our females come back to the inside of our porch where we have squirrel boxes set up for releases and have their babies! During Hurricane Ian one of our gals that did this gathered up her three young adult "kids" and brought them all in our porch to ride out the hurricane. They stayed for a day then back up in the trees again. That says a lot about their intelligence, insight and instincts. We feel blessed to be able to help these little guys and gals grow and go out into the wild and live the life they were intended for. Many stick around the same as Funny Man has done. they are welcome to stay as long as they like. They definitely enrich our life.
Noah, he provided care for all of Earths creatures during the flood.... since then, a bond has always existed between man and animal... blessings Doug.
I have 3 or 4 wild squirrels that have no problem coming into my garage because I have peanuts for them. After about 3 weeks I was able to feed a couple of them by hand. Such beautiful, intelligent and inquisitive creatures.
Man some of that was hard to watch. I could feel the older gentlemans hurt strongly. Glad he came back. God is good, but you did the right thing letting him explore
One year later, this story and the Funny Man still touching someone...♥️ Thank you for allowing us to see how intelligent nature really is...! I'm sure the Funny Man had no idea how huge his legacy would be...!! 🌍 And you are a wonderful bunch of people! We so need more like you... Healthy planet! 💛👍☺️♥️🐿️🐿️🌿
I was so pleased when you said you decided not to keep him as a pet. It bothers me so much when humans take wild animals and, just because they're "cute" or they've raised them, treat them like they're domesticated. Sometimes it's necessary, in the case of injury or due to a lack of survival skills, but in this and many other cases it's not. He knows you and your clan, and coexists with you, but it's so much more of a blessing to have a wild creature bestow its presence on you like this. It seems so much more meaningful. Thanks for sharing your Funny Man with us.
My brother rescued a baby squirrel 1955. He was an amazing pet. We lived in a mill camp. When the camp closed he turned the now adult pet free. I went back in 10 years and was looking around the now empty site and heard a squirrel chattering. I called him by name and he came right to me. I fed him some of my picnic lunch and we said goodbye. So intelligent and loving. I hope he lived a very long and happy life. So happy your family were able to enjoy your sweet squirrel. 🙂
Never release a squirrel that doesn't know how to forage. And please don't feed a squirrel human food like sandwich. They are natural vegans. Squirrels eat nuts, natural unsprayed fruits, root vegtables and other vegtables that grow in nature. If they fill up on junk food they won't get the nutrition that they are intended to eat
They say most squirrels live just long enough to see the seasons. Ten years is exceptional. Here in Raleigh hawks have taken over the city and squirrels and rabbits are definitely in danger. On campus the squirrels spend most days running about under cars terrified and the once numerous bunnies have all but disappeared.
What a beautiful story ! You're funny man's family and your bond will last a lifetime. He'll continue to visit you regularly.. Thank you for sharing this story !
You should write a children's book about your funny man Great story. I'll be waiting for the book ,because we need a story like this in this crazy world we are in now. Blessings to you and your family. I want the first copy
We had a adult female grey squirrel who came back (for pecan halves) to visit four 4 seasons. Each time I would think, this wild animal has so much to deal with out there that she might not come back. Then she came back! We played with her just like she never left. Until one day, that she was missing from our routine. We try not to dwell on it, but we miss her the way that you do. We are grateful that CrookTail let us peek into her life and her offsprings as well. Thank you God 🙏🏻
I made it through the first half then lost it and tears rolling down my cheeks. Such an amazing cross over into 2 worlds. Precious story of your little funny man. I'm so glad he still visits and know how painful it was when you set him free, so beautifully. What a precious little guy and wonderful experience for your family.
Until one has loved an animal, a part of the Soul remains unawakened. All animals are innocent little souls. I wish more people could be like this man and his family and understand that so we would treat them better.
Thank you for this beautiful story. I feed the squirrels that live in the little park behind my building, from my balcony. I also put peanuts on my balcony railing and the bluejays come and carry them off. It takes so little to be kind to all animals, and it gives back so much. Thanks again for loving Funny Man.
So nice too see how a little squirrel can make people more aware that all animals have souls and personalities. This little guy was domed if you didn't take him in. You saved him during his biggest time indeed. Your kid's probably leaned the most out of the whole interaction.... GOOD LUCK
Love your story! He is So cute! We have a family of 3 grey squirrels in our backyard and once a week put out seed, nuts, apples and today adding corned cob. It's funny to see the shock of Steve Squirrel when he sees his food replenished, he looks around & calls for the other members of his family, they eat, bury, play jumping from tree to tree & even come to our kitchen windows & look in, So nice to see someone else enjoy the wild precious squirrels too.
Olivia Zarnack (4 Days ago) - Smiling here - think the Squirrels are coming to the window to see what is cooking or on the menu for next week. Great share. Best wishes to all out there (human or otherwise) from Southern New Jeesey, USA ❤️
Have you seen the vlog Tideline Art with Nicola White? She is a “mudlark” who picks away at the Thames looking for historical bits and pieces. A lovely one to watch. Well, Nicola has a squirrel who visits her and sits on her windowsill and eats the nuts she leaves for it. Seems lots of people do this. Can’t see why the Griswalds were so scared of one in their film “Christmas Vacation! ❤️🦘😊
Yes it sure is, I love watching my outside babies, and love raising them even more, they are so loving and precious to me, and really get spoiled fast!!!❤🐿🐿🐿
We bought a house in Tallahassee,our backyard borders on a small piece of forest. We built a enclosed Deck which has an extra, higher fence besides the one surrounding the backyard. We hung a bird feeder and 2 Squirrel feeders, placed a birdbath and a bigger tub with water all near and on my fence by the forrest. Mama Deer and baby hop the fence to graze.The Squirrels are funny and entertaining. Beautiful birds come to feed,saw a family of Racoons hanging around. Absolutely LOVE it and can see it from my kitchen window or deck. A little piece of Heaven.
You released him in the best way possible, a little at a time with helping hands, food, and leaving his cage there for him. Wild animals should be free. Look at him, just flying around those trees! He truly has the best of both worlds. Wonderful, sweet story!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. I love animals. I was crying watching this. It’s wonderful to witness other people who show compassion to animals as I do too. It’s truely heart warming. Thank You. I love the little funny man too and you and your whole family😊 God Bless you all always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
All the time I see something beautiful like this story, I always think about all the billions of anonymously murdered sentient animals because humans still follow a violent diet.... What's the difference between this squirrel and a cow, a calf, a piglet, a lamb etc.? There is none!
@@patriciatetzel728 Why I'm a huge advocate of humanely killing what we eat. God put certain animals on the earth to eat, but we do so with respect of those animals. Why I praise and thank God for his gifts of food when I eat.
Yes, my heart was definitely touched by this beautiful story of the FUNNY MAN. I love squirrels as well! They are so trusting and entertaining. Long life to FUNNY MAN.
Squirrels were popular as pets in colonial times in America. Seeing these videos shows why that would be. All domesticated animals were once wild species. But for many, becoming tame has big advantages
This story ls truly touching. To watch your family take such good care of him when he was a baby, and to watch him grow up to be let free is heartwarming. I'm sure it was quite difficult to release Funny Man back to the wild. But, your special relationship with him truly warms my heart. All God's creatures are a gift to us and we should be stewards of all of nature. You show a good example by allowing him to be the squirrel he was intended for and this is wonderful. I wish all humanity could have the compassion and unselfishness toward your furry friend. Thank you for this video. It was a wonderful story of the best in people. 🐿💕
Thank you for sharing this story. It's nice to know there are kind-hearted people out there who have care and consideration for our wild life. You did the right thing and set an amazing example of what it means to be a man of Honor
This has got to be the luckiest squirrel in the world. What a great guy you are to give this little fellow so much love. It's obvious that he gives it back to you, too.
OMG I’m not crying, you’re crying! 🥹 we recently found a grey squirrel we’ve been raising. He just graduated to soft foods and will be introduced to nuts later. I love that little soul as you put it. They truly are. I’ve connected with this creature and it amazes me the connection we have to creatures of the earth. They are truly special souls.
Sooo adorable! God’s creatures are definitely here for our enjoyment and for us to watch over them.❤Thank you for sharing such a heartwarming connection you have with this amazing little squirrel.🐿️ May you have many more wonderful moments and memories with this beautiful little guy!
Oh my goodness!!! I have recently made friends w the squirrels in my yard and I have fallen in love….I’ve even named myself squirrel girl on RUclips lol…. I never knew what a treasure was all around me my whole life 😊❤️🐿
A wonderful story and I'm so glad you saved his life and then let him go to live as nature intended! Long live the Funny Man, who has the best of both worlds!💗💔
I read that squirrels live to an average of 10---in the wild. In captivity---16 years give or take. Just like a cat! He's SO CUTE!!! Love, LOVE rodents, especially squirrels and chipmunks! His voice, I.....cant'! 💖💕❣💜💛💚🧡❤🐿🐿💥💌💫💋🐿🐿
Sooo heartwarming. This little chap was so lucky to be found by you and loved by you and your family and will never forget. I feed the squirrels in our garden ever day day.
Wondering if Doug has any brothers like him. Good looking, gentle, animal loving. What a wonderful guy. Love that little monkey of a squirrel too !I believe all animals have souls and I hope they will join us in heaven.
Squirrels are so cool and they are all smarter the average congressman. 🤓❤🐿
Bob you got that right .👍👍👍😂
But that is not so hard to do ....
Bob Porch 🤗 smarter than the average congressman 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@pairrynwatson4229 LOL ! You made my morning as I get ready to have my coffee outside while I feed some furry friends.😊Have a great day and holiday.
Oh LOL
Fantastic video……making a grown man cry……well done guys.
I never stopped crying either.
Me too.
Same here… Such a beautiful story….and story teller… 🥹
Funny how the least amongst us can be so important to so many…Thankyou ❤️
I was thinking, that if he ever got sick, I'd tell him to come back to me and "'l'll never leave your side. I will always be there."
Wow I mean........just wow. Now that's a real man. A big strong man, that has respect for all God's creatures. SO much to take away from this lovely story. What an absolutely amazing story of love, trust, companionship and testament to the sentiment "If you love something set it free. If it comes back it's yours. If it doesn't it never was". The fact that they were so unselfish and even though it was so hard for them to let him go, hearing him calling out to the other squirrels from his cage was heartbreaking. Yet seeing him curled up in his Woolen hat in his cage was a lovely moment. As was him busying himself burying his loot for later on. Good bounty to attract some lady squirrels I bet. You can see how gentle and kind his children are as well. Traits passed on from parents who have clearly loved and laughed and shared so much together. Including this bond with their little "funny man". I'm so glad that he comes back to see you all on the daily. But that he has a strength about him now.......that he's 'different.' Like him not wanting to be held as much as he used too when he was living in the house - but this is because, he is wild and he is where he is supposed to be. Yet your bond with him is always supposed to be. Thank you SO much for filming and sharing this. We all loved it. We don't have squirrels in Australia and I just love them. Loved the music too.
🥰🇦🇺💜♥️
U Should Find A Baby Snake
& Raise It...
@@jeffadams9807🤗 I don't think that would be too cool 🐍 That's totally different from a squirrel.
Linda-louise Anthony 🤗 Great Comment!!! It is a great true story of love💟 between a little wild animal being and human beings. I didn't know Australia🇦🇺 had no squirrels‼ God Bless💌
And the comment from Jeff Adams about finding and raising a snake🐍 is utterly ridiculous 🙄😱
God Bless 💜❤
@@pairrynwatson4229 ahh thank you! No we don't have squirrels in Australia. We have Possums. Different from your O'possums, I think there are over 30 different species here native to Australia. The Ring tails are my favourite. They will sometimes come down to take freshly sliced tomato, banana or avocado from you with their young still on their backs. So sweet. They can be a nuisance if they set up in the roof of your home and they're nocturnal they make most of their noise while residents are trying to sleep. But if you place some nesting boxes up in the trees surrounding said property they can usually be encouraged to move out of said roof. I found squirrels to be so engaging and cheeky when I've visited the US. Like they were always running up trees and flipping themselves off the side and then sitting up as of to say "well where is my reward". Just super super clever little beings. I really really enjoyed that little film. 😀
He loves his human family....especially his dad. Thank you Doug for sharing this with us. It made my day!!!
Thanks for giving nature a helping hand
We are supposed to live close to animals
❤
Could have watched this story all day.
It’s amazing how one can bond with a wild animal, sometimes giving you more joy than a human
Wonderful comment Elaine and so true. 😉
It IS AMAZING, isn’t it??!!!
Such good people. If only the world had more of this. Thanks for looking out for him and loving him enough to let him be free to live his squirrel life.
Years ago I raised a gray squirrel my cat had brought to me. He wasn't as furred out as yours but he was still old enough so that he survived. I named him Link, wintered him over and released him in the spring. He was the sweetest, most affectionate thing, just like a cat, never bit me. He used to drape himself over my shoulder and squeak while I scratched his back ❤ ❤
Well said and well done for raising your boy, loving him well and letting him go.
We had a baby squirrel named Earl that survived a long fall from a tree right in front of my brother, sister, and I. He was an amazing squirrel that eventually left for good at his own leisure. Anyway, my point is that he DID bite, but never drew blood. He knew how hard he could bite without hurting. Little s%&t 🐿🤎
How many animals weren’t so lucky after your cat got them?
Cats are wiping out the songbird population. Got a cat? Keep it inside and out of my yard. We have 14 birdhouses.
Hopefully he or she will bring all the friends and families to meet this guy.
I love that even though he was set free.. they still feed him to make sure he gets enough.. and even tied securely a cage to the trees..so he can have a safe haven out there with food and somewhere to sleep if he wants... not to mention that water thing for the birds so he will always be hydrated... THAT is how responsible human stewardship is meant for us to be on this earth.. not interfering with mother nature to feed our wants... but at the same time, also helping nature's creatures along.. when and where we can.
This is the type of video to watch if you're feeling low or stressed out with personal problems. It can change your state of mind and sometimes that's all you need to get back into life. Very well done! Thank you!
Sometimes. Not always. I wish it was that easy for me.
so true
Kako je lepa i okretna.
How does your doggo feel about this?
I agree
What a beautiful family you've got, and so kind hearted!
What a miraculous gift from our Creator. Just amazing. As a 52 year old man, I have tears in my eyes and thank you Doug and family for sharing. Precious.
amen
All the time I see something beautiful like this story, I always think about all the billions of anonymously murdered sentient animals because humans still follow a violent diet.... What's the difference between this squirrel and a cow, a calf, a piglet, a lamb etc.? There is none!
One day we will have the same relationship with all God’s Creation!!🤗
Yes, what a special gift from God. To me, squirrels are an expression of God's gentle humor. They always make me smile. This little guy is appropriately named!
So precious 💕 I love this video. Most favorite of all. All of God's creation is beautiful and majestic. ❤🐿️
Such a sweet story. They day the definition of love is to set them free and see if they will return. Funny man definitely loves your family💜
Well done Doug, it's great to see the little fellow bringing you so much pleasure
Oh my goodness. I am obsessed with squirrels, which is how I found this found and I cried SO much. Beautifully done and it is incredibly heart warming to see a family love a wild animal so much.
Right there with 'ya!
Me too❤❤
Me three
Me four
🤗 Well, Me Five 😍💌
Doug, musician here as well (saxes, flute, voice). We take care of the neighborhood squirrels and LOVE them. Harriet was the queen of Los Feliz; she would pop out babies and bring them to us to take care of. Sadly, she passed just before my mother did a couple of years ago. But now we're on the other coast and have LOTS of wildlife we take care of! Squirs, a Rabbit, many birds - and 8 geese (that just fed out of my hand this morning). Critters are an exceptional gift from G-d. Have to appreciate the gift, my man. You're a good "Adam," taking care of the Garden. : )
Enchanting is the right word. I am so happy that you documented this lovely relationship.
This is a wonderful story! Scientists are not sure how sensitive and feeling squirrels are. This story shows that your little squirrel came back not just for food but for back rubs and playtime! What a lucky and precious little darling!
That's one lucky squirrel... He's free and has everything a squirrel could possibly want. Thanks for sharing this
Beautifully done video! I had a little female squirrel years ago. Her name was Feisty. She had fallen out of a very tall palm tree and landed in another tree that broke her fall. Her mother had been hit by a car in the street. I ended up taking her home. I loved her dearly…SWEETEST little creature! My dog and 2 cats had no problem with her either. Sadly, she got Westnile virus and didn’t survive it. I had her for 4 1/2 years. Had I known then what I know now, I would have released her back to the wild too. I just thought that since she hadn’t had a mom to teach her how to be a squirrel, that she might not survive. I couldn’t bear the thought of that so I kept her. But she ran around the house, and I made a pillow case out of a towel and she slept with me in that right on my chest. I had a bond with her that was different than my other animals. It’s hard to explain. I was devastated when I lost her. Anyone who says negative stuff about squirrels has no idea about them. So smart! And sweet and affectionate and funny! There are a lot of squirrel haters on RUclips. Really sad that they can’t appreciate something so special. Oh well…their loss. Thank you for doing this video. Reminds me of my Feisty and how much I miss her! ❤️❤️❤️
K. Goldstein 🤗 Great Story Also! So Sorry For Your Loss Of Feisty 😢💌
I'm sorry you lost little Feisty !
💖🐿
We have mostly red squirrels in Norway.
They're fun to watch jumping around in the trees. Playing "hide and seek" with themselves or a sibling.
Bursting with energy...
Some squirrels take over empty jack daws' nests.
Or move into hollow trees once inhabited by woodpeckers.
The latter take revenge by helping themselves greedily at the bird feeding buffet...
To make sure no bird or squirrel goes hungry through the sometimes 8 months of winter here, I spend a fortune on food for them...
To avoid old or mouldy bird seeds, I buy the stuff meant for human consumption.
Like unsalted peanuts. Pine nuts. Coconut shavings.
Dried cranberries.
Peeled walnuts, hazel nuts, and pecans.
(All meant as salad toppings).
Plus porridge oats. Barley.
Wheat. Wrinkly old apples.
Lard balls. And dried worms for extra proteine....
Sometimes I suprise them with corn or boiled brown rice.
I think my wild friends actually eat better than some of my neighbours ! 😄
Love from Norway ☃️🇳🇴
Ease up on yourself - she very possibly would not have made it in the 'wild' - consider what happened to her Mother - and all the predators.
She had a good life with you and loved you for it.
I believe You were meant to find her and care for her. 🐿️
I feel sad for you. Here in New Zealand we don't have any little furry animals in our bush. I cant understand how some people in America actually go on squirrel hunts to shoot them, and other animals too
I had a ton on fun raising him. Taking him to my middle school science classroom in a shoe box filled with leaves. The kids loved him and he too was super friendly.
The funny man has to be the luckiest and happiest squirel in the world. You are such good people.
Your 10000% right, they are living souls
We need more people like you and your family.
Good video! My wife and I rehab the little guys and gals. We have for several years now. I agree that they have and can give love to us. They are so smart and playful as well. We have had some of our females come back to the inside of our porch where we have squirrel boxes set up for releases and have their babies! During Hurricane Ian one of our gals that did this gathered up her three young adult "kids" and brought them all in our porch to ride out the hurricane. They stayed for a day then back up in the trees again. That says a lot about their intelligence, insight and instincts. We feel blessed to be able to help these little guys and gals grow and go out into the wild and live the life they were intended for. Many stick around the same as Funny Man has done. they are welcome to stay as long as they like. They definitely enrich our life.
PappyfromtheKeys 🤗 Great Story Also Of Ur Squirrels 💌
This was beautiful to read. Thank you guys for taking care of these wee ones.,
I had a pet squirrel, "Poopsie", who I had for over 8 years. I loved him so much and I still miss him even after 60 years!
God bless you for what you do for the Squirrels around you. ❤
That's pretty cool to have a pet squirrel that actually interacts with you and shows he loves the person that saved him
What a beautiful relationship and story that shows God's creatures are man's best friend ❤️
Noah, he provided care for all of Earths creatures during the flood.... since then, a bond has always existed between man and animal... blessings Doug.
What a wonderful story. Wish we had more people in the world like you and your family!
😢 What wonderful Story wish we had more people in the World LikeYou en Your Family
I have 3 or 4 wild squirrels that have no problem coming into my garage because I have peanuts for them. After about 3 weeks I was able to feed a couple of them by hand. Such beautiful, intelligent and inquisitive creatures.
What a beautiful little soul!
Thank you for saving him!!
Man some of that was hard to watch. I could feel the older gentlemans hurt strongly. Glad he came back. God is good, but you did the right thing letting him explore
One year later, this story and the Funny Man still touching someone...♥️ Thank you for allowing us to see how intelligent nature really is...! I'm sure the Funny Man had no idea how huge his legacy would be...!! 🌍 And you are a wonderful bunch of people! We so need more like you... Healthy planet! 💛👍☺️♥️🐿️🐿️🌿
This was so beautiful. Crying of course. 🐿️♥️
I was so pleased when you said you decided not to keep him as a pet. It bothers me so much when humans take wild animals and, just because they're "cute" or they've raised them, treat them like they're domesticated. Sometimes it's necessary, in the case of injury or due to a lack of survival skills, but in this and many other cases it's not. He knows you and your clan, and coexists with you, but it's so much more of a blessing to have a wild creature bestow its presence on you like this. It seems so much more meaningful. Thanks for sharing your Funny Man with us.
You gave him a beautiful life.
My brother rescued a baby squirrel 1955. He was an amazing pet. We lived in a mill camp. When the camp closed he turned the now adult pet free. I went back in 10 years and was looking around the now empty site and heard a squirrel chattering. I called him by name and he came right to me. I fed him some of my picnic lunch and we said goodbye. So intelligent and loving. I hope he lived a very long and happy life. So happy your family were able to enjoy your sweet squirrel. 🙂
@sandrakisch....What a precious story. I suspect you and your brother will see the little guy in Heaven. Truly.
Amazing !
Never release a squirrel that doesn't know how to forage. And please don't feed a squirrel human food like sandwich. They are natural vegans. Squirrels eat nuts, natural unsprayed fruits, root vegtables and other vegtables that grow in nature. If they fill up on junk food they won't get the nutrition that they are intended to eat
They say most squirrels live just long enough to see the seasons. Ten years is exceptional.
Here in Raleigh hawks have taken over the city and squirrels and rabbits are definitely in danger. On campus the squirrels spend most days running about under cars terrified and the once numerous bunnies have all but disappeared.
What a beautiful family.....and even the human children and the squirrel child...we loved it....😂
It's 12:30 am . I watched this and am going to bed. What a nice thing to have on my mind before sleep . Thank you
This makes soooo Happy You have No idea. Thank you 😊 so much for sharing your beautiful story.
Thanks so much for sharing “Funny Man” with everyone that has watch your video! I really enjoy watching you! 😅❤😊
How precious 💕I reached a baby squirrel that was in my yard,thought the baby was dead.Took to vet they took care if the baby and took to sanctuary.
I see it as that lovely little squirrel having the very best of both worlds .. family AND freedom.💞
Linda Casey 🤗 Great Comment‼ Definitely The Very Best Of Both Worlds 🏫🌳🌿🥜🌰🍂🍁🍃🍀🌲🌱💌
What a beautiful story ! You're funny man's family and your bond will last a lifetime. He'll continue to visit you regularly.. Thank you for sharing this story !
My sister in upstate New York loves grey squirrels . I gotta send her this video .
Thanks for uploading 😊
What a awesome relationship!
You should write a children's book about your funny man
Great story. I'll be waiting for the book ,because we need a story like this in this crazy world we are in now. Blessings to you and your family. I want the first copy
Great idea!
Dont forget my fee for suggesting it!!!! Only kidding.
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Me Too!
You can say that again
Agreed !!
Your adorable pet squirrel could've made a top movie career in Hollywood or Disney land !
Do you hate that squirrel so much, as to inflict such a ghastly fate on him?
What a wonderful story thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I tell you what, listening to him throw a fit because he didn’t want to go back in his cage is the cutest thing ever.
I've always heard if you set your animals free and they come back they belong to you. Funny man is yours for life.
We had a adult female grey squirrel who came back (for pecan halves) to visit four 4 seasons. Each time I would think, this wild animal has so much to deal with out there that she might not come back. Then she came back! We played with her just like she never left. Until one day, that she was missing from our routine. We try not to dwell on it, but we miss her the way that you do. We are grateful that CrookTail let us peek into her life and her offsprings as well.
Thank you God 🙏🏻
I made it through the first half then lost it and tears rolling down my cheeks. Such an amazing cross over into 2 worlds. Precious story of your little funny man. I'm so glad he still visits and know how painful it was when you set him free, so beautifully. What a precious little guy and wonderful experience for your family.
Loved it...so glad you rescued him
Beautiful story about treu love and respect. I'm happy to say that I raised a man just like that, and I"m so proud of him♥️
Until one has loved an animal, a part of the Soul remains unawakened.
All animals are innocent little souls. I wish more people could be like this man and his family and understand that so we would treat them better.
What a great story, you guys are awesome
I am completely infatuated with squirrels💖
Thank you for this beautiful story. I feed the squirrels that live in the little park behind my building, from my balcony. I also put peanuts on my balcony railing and the bluejays come and carry them off. It takes so little to be kind to all animals, and it gives back so much. Thanks again for loving Funny Man.
That made me cry.. so sweet. Well done. I suppose he still comes around , pet him for me, a peanut too.
Made me cry. Thinking about my 2 girl squirrels That I raised. Sweet pea. And sweetie pie. Sad😢
So nice too see how a little squirrel can make people more aware that all animals have souls and personalities. This little guy was domed if you didn't take him in. You saved him during his biggest time indeed. Your kid's probably leaned the most out of the whole interaction....
GOOD LUCK
Love your story! He is So cute! We have a family of 3 grey squirrels in our backyard and once a week put out seed, nuts, apples and today adding corned cob. It's funny to see the shock of Steve Squirrel when he sees his food replenished, he looks around & calls for the other members of his family, they eat, bury, play jumping from tree to tree & even come to our kitchen windows & look in, So nice to see someone else enjoy the wild precious squirrels too.
Olivia Zarnack (4 Days ago) - Smiling here - think the Squirrels are coming to the window to see what is cooking or on the menu for next week. Great share. Best wishes to all out there (human or otherwise) from Southern New Jeesey, USA ❤️
Have you seen the vlog Tideline Art with Nicola White? She is a “mudlark” who picks away at the Thames looking for historical bits and pieces. A lovely one to watch. Well, Nicola has a squirrel who visits her and sits on her windowsill and eats the nuts she leaves for it. Seems lots of people do this. Can’t see why the Griswalds were so scared of one in their film “Christmas Vacation! ❤️🦘😊
Yes it sure is, I love watching my outside babies, and love raising them even more, they are so loving and precious to me, and really get spoiled fast!!!❤🐿🐿🐿
Olivia Zarnack 🤗 Great Story Comment Of Your 3 Squirrels 💌
We bought a house in Tallahassee,our backyard borders on a small piece of forest. We built a enclosed Deck which has an extra, higher fence besides the one surrounding the backyard.
We hung a bird feeder and
2 Squirrel feeders, placed a birdbath and a bigger tub with water all near and on my fence by the forrest. Mama Deer and baby hop the fence to graze.The Squirrels are funny and entertaining. Beautiful birds come to feed,saw a family of Racoons hanging around.
Absolutely LOVE it and can see it from my kitchen window or deck.
A little piece of Heaven.
Music a teeny bit loud, but I've never seen such a wonderfully tender video before. GOD bless you for caring for HIS creature.
Mary SaltLife 🤗 Great Comment!! The music🎶 was much too loud, it was louder than the talking🗣 of the video.
A very natural family. You gave this little soul the best life and choices any squirrel could have. You know he was happy 😊.
You released him in the best way possible, a little at a time with helping hands, food, and leaving his cage there for him. Wild animals should be free. Look at him, just flying around those trees! He truly has the best of both worlds. Wonderful, sweet story!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. I love animals. I was crying watching this. It’s wonderful to witness other people who show compassion to animals as I do too. It’s truely heart warming. Thank You. I love the little funny man too and you and your whole family😊 God Bless you all always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
All the time I see something beautiful like this story, I always think about all the billions of anonymously murdered sentient animals because humans still follow a violent diet.... What's the difference between this squirrel and a cow, a calf, a piglet, a lamb etc.? There is none!
@@patriciatetzel728 very true. I agree 😊
All life is precious ❤️
@@alyssavictoria7971 Very true 😊I agree 100%
@@patriciatetzel728 Why I'm a huge advocate of humanely killing what we eat. God put certain animals on the earth to eat, but we do so with respect of those animals. Why I praise and thank God for his gifts of food when I eat.
Great heartwarming story. Thanks for filming it all and sharing.
Yes, my heart was definitely touched by this beautiful story of the FUNNY MAN.
I love squirrels as well! They are so trusting and entertaining. Long life to FUNNY MAN.
Thank you for this video. Confirms for me that all creatures great and small deserve the best from man. 🐿️
So nice to smile and laugh at something. All the rotten news nowadays. This made me happy. Thank you for rescuing. ❤❤
That was an incredible and moving documentary, very well done.... I will not soon forget your family, and "funny man" ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
We had a couple squirrels through the years as pets. Rescued them as babies and hand fed them. Sweet creatures for sure
Squirrels were popular as pets in colonial times in America. Seeing these videos shows why that would be. All domesticated animals were once wild species. But for many, becoming tame has big advantages
This story ls truly touching. To watch your family take such good care of him when he was a baby, and to watch him grow up to be let free is heartwarming. I'm sure it was quite difficult to release Funny Man back to the wild. But, your special relationship with him truly warms my heart. All God's creatures are a gift to us and we should be stewards of all of nature. You show a good example by allowing him to be the squirrel he was intended for and this is wonderful. I wish all humanity could have the compassion and unselfishness toward your furry friend. Thank you for this video. It was a wonderful story of the best in people. 🐿💕
Yes!
Thank you for sharing this story. It's nice to know there are kind-hearted people out there who have care and consideration for our wild life. You did the right thing and set an amazing example of what it means to be a man of Honor
So heartwarming, I love squirrels!
This has got to be the luckiest squirrel in the world. What a great guy you are to give this little fellow so much love. It's obvious that he gives it back to you, too.
The love that animals bring us is unmearsurable! I would be a miserable unproductive person without them!
OMG I’m not crying, you’re crying! 🥹 we recently found a grey squirrel we’ve been raising. He just graduated to soft foods and will be introduced to nuts later. I love that little soul as you put it. They truly are. I’ve connected with this creature and it amazes me the connection we have to creatures of the earth. They are truly special souls.
As a landscaper, I see squirrels almost everyday frolicking around. I call to them and toss them acorns. Love watching them.
I bet you never thought life could be so entertaining huh? He is gorgeous and extremely talented. ❤
This made me cry.💖🐿️
ME TOO!!!
My goodness, that's cute gymnastics from the lovely baby. These cute animals can add a great cheer and quality to our lives. Excellent.
Sooo adorable! God’s creatures are definitely here for our enjoyment and for us to watch over them.❤Thank you for sharing such a heartwarming connection you have with this amazing little squirrel.🐿️ May you have many more wonderful moments and memories with this beautiful little guy!
amen.. i agree with you
Thank you Jesus for letting us borrow all your wonderful critters
Oh my goodness!!! I have recently made friends w the squirrels in my yard and I have fallen in love….I’ve even named myself squirrel girl on RUclips lol…. I never knew what a treasure was all around me my whole life 😊❤️🐿
A wonderful story and I'm so glad you saved his life and then let him go to live as nature intended! Long live the Funny Man, who has the best of both worlds!💗💔
This beautiful video surely captures the real meaning of life.........love for every "little soul".
I read that squirrels live to an average of 10---in the wild. In captivity---16 years give or take. Just like a cat! He's SO CUTE!!! Love, LOVE rodents, especially squirrels and chipmunks! His voice, I.....cant'! 💖💕❣💜💛💚🧡❤🐿🐿💥💌💫💋🐿🐿
You were blessed to have Funny Man. And he was blessed to have you.😀
You're family have helped to document a unique, beautiful, happy and exceptional experience.
Thank you ALL so much!😭😍
What a beautiful story. Lovely family and what a little cutie-pie. The dog was very understanding too.
Such a beautiful story, and the music was appropriate. The music was soothing. Thank you for sharing ❤
You were his humans 💖💖💖💖💖 Such a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing!! Ps. You should totally write about this sweet Funny Man💖
Sooo heartwarming. This little chap was so lucky to be found by you and loved by you and your family and will never forget. I feed the squirrels in our garden ever day day.
This reminds me of our story with our rescue squirrel. And we play with him the same exact way! So damn cute❤
Wondering if Doug has any brothers like him. Good looking, gentle, animal loving. What a wonderful guy. Love that little monkey of a squirrel too !I believe all animals have souls and I hope they will join us in heaven.
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