Hello,

I am so happy to have found this board!

Yesterday, I found a baby squirrel, probably right at two weeks of age. Made a nest for him, put him in it in a tree, waited for mom for 2.5 hours...no luck. Spent 3 hours on the phone trying to find a rehabber...no luck. So Annakin the Squirrel came home with me.

I have two kids, ages 3 and 6. They are very good with animals. Is there any danger in letting them hold, pet, or feed little Annakin? I will always be right next to them to make sure they are gentle with him, and from what I've found on line, squirrels seem to be very clean and safe creatures (not to mention adorable). Is this true?

Thank you so much in advance for any help!