Hi, this is my 1st time posting and only registered today. I have a 9 month old eastern gray squirrel that my son found under an oak tree in our front yard. I was extremely reluctant to bring in this baby( assuming he was 2-3days old since my husband found another baby 2 days prior while mowing the lawn- that baby was not alive) into my home. We placed him back under the tree and when the mother had not returned we brought him in when it got dark. Not having any supplies or any idea on how to care for this animal, we googled everything. All stores were closed so we made a pedialyte solution and with a little paint brush dabbed his mouth with a few drops every half hour throughout the night. I honestly never thought he would survive. Anyway now he is part of our family. I love him.. The plan was to do a release this spring,, but i am petrified that he will get hurt.. I want what is best for him and want him to live the way squirrels are intended but then there is my selfish and scared side. Need guidance??