One morning in Long Island, a man discovered his car, which had been unused for months, wouldn’t start. Initially thinking it may have broken down, he took it to a friend who was a mechanic for a look.
Shocking Discovery
Upon inspecting under the hood, the mechanic found an unexpected sight: a large pile of leaves and sticks forming a nest. To his astonishment, there were six fuzzy babies nestled within. It turned out that while the car sat idle, a family of squirrels had taken residence.
Concerned about the missing mother, the car owner contacted local wildlife rehabilitator Karenlynn Stracher for guidance. She advised them to place the babies safely in a box and return it to the original parking spot.
The man followed her instructions, bringing the cute babies back home in a shoebox, and waited. It didn’t take long before he saw the mother squirrel hurriedly descend from a tree to retrieve her young ones.
“She ran down instantly. It was the fastest reunification I have ever seen!” Stracher shared with The Dodo.
The anxious mother squirrel took each of her babies in turn to a new nest high up in a nearby tree, refusing to pause until all were safe. This touching moment was captured by Stracher and showcased on her TikTok.
The Perfect Outcome
Stracher was filled with joy witnessing the reunion of this precious family, hoping their story inspires others to be vigilant about animals in distress. The actions of this devoted mother highlight that animals do have feelings. So, if you encounter baby animals in need, remember their concerned mother and make every effort to bring them back together.
“I wish people understood how desperately these moms want their babies back. Whenever the babies are healthy, we should do everything possible to reunite them because, despite our best efforts as rehabbers, their mother is always the best option,” Stracher concluded.
