In the wild, many gray squirrels die in infancy, and those who survive can live to about six years on average. Thumbelina almost died in infancy. She was only a couple of hours old when her nest was destroyed, but this family took her in. That was ten years ago. Thumbelina is well adjusted to being an indoor squirrel, but she's got some problems in her old age. She developed polycystic ovarian syndrome, which causes her to gain weight easily, and left her quite round. She has also lost teeth, which means her family has to not only strictly measure her food, but puree it as well.
How much effort is too much for a pet squirrel? Thumbelina's family doesn't seem to mind, even though they've gone to extraordinary lengths for her. She's got quite a personality and brings them joy. You can see more of Thumbelina at Instagram.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Thumbelina
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How much effort is too much for any pet ?
I reckon I would go further to the ends of the earth, my patience, my wallet .. for a pet, than I would for one of my genetic clone children.
Sounds mean, but my copycat DNA blueprinted offspring have brains, willpower, and smarts enough to survive quite well without me feeding them, housing them, nurturing them.
Mind you, they are all adults now.
But then SO ARE MY CATS.
I would like to have a pet squirrel, but they just don't exist in my country, closest we have are wombats ... similar I suppose ... maybe I'll get a wombat then.
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