Need advice - might need to relocate my squirrel

[dda0221]

I raised and released a couple of fox squirrels. The wild, adventuresome one disappeared immediately. The other one is still around and visits every few days.
Yesterday, a squirrel (not sure if it was mine) ran towards a child next door. The mother of the child is now sure my squirrel is dangerous and is threatening to call animal control.
Because my squirrel is not very afraid of humans, should I recapture him? Is he unreleaseable? Any advice?
I am in an area that prevents me from legally keeping him, however I'll do what needs to be done to keep him safe.

[California Squirrel Lover]

Oh look at him, he's so beautiful. I'm sure an expert will be along to advise you soon. Glad you're looking out for him. Poor little guy, he's not going to hurt anyone, just doing his squirrely thing. I hope someone comes on and reads this soon to offer you some help. Good luck.

[TubeDriver]

I raised and released a couple of fox squirrels. The wild, adventuresome one disappeared immediately. The other one is still around and visits every few days.
Yesterday, a squirrel (not sure if it was mine) ran towards a child next door. The mother of the child is now sure my squirrel is dangerous and is threatening to call animal control.
Because my squirrel is not very afraid of humans, should I recapture him? Is he unreleaseable? Any advice?
I am in an area that prevents me from legally keeping him, however I'll do what needs to be done to keep him safe.


Maybe have a talk with the neighbor? Show the mom some pics and talk about how friendly your squirrel is?

[MollyBear361]

Beautiful babies! I'm not an expert, but maybe the girl would enjoy giving him some treats... Especially if it was yours. It's a squirrel. What was she afraid of? How old is little girl? Have you tried to educate mom.

[CritterMom]

Beautiful babies! I'm not an expert, but maybe the girl would enjoy giving him some treats... Especially if it was yours. It's a squirrel. What was she afraid of? How old is little girl? Have you tried to educate mom.

I wouldn't let the child feed him, but I WOULD offer to her and the mom the chance to observe him and see how cute he is while learning about how you raised him and how IMPORTANT it is that she NOT try to feed him because he has worked so hard to learn to be a wild squirrel....yadda yadda.

[MollyBear361]

Yes CM that would probably make more sense. Too early... :sanp3

[dda0221]

Thanks for all the replys. He is a pretty boy and very sweet.

The mother is an odd individual who seems to be afraid of all animals. She has been given a soda can with rocks in it to shake when Mr. T gets too close. I am hoping that will scare him enough to avoid that yard.

Are there any plants or products that can be used to help convince him that particular yard is a bad place? I have heard of using urine from various predators, but I don't know if that is actually effective.

[Skul]

:rofl4 Molly did the C M, trick. :rotfl
If your squirrel is known for climbing your pant leg looking for a treat, there might be a problem.
I think much of that depends on the age of the child.
You won't be able to keep the squirrel from going where it wants, so as others mentioned, help the neighbor understand.