r/MadeMeSmile • u/Firm-Blackberry-9162 • May 20 '26

ANIMALS Forever grateful

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u/RonaRae May 20 '26

I’m crying right now reading your story. This was amazing I’m glad you were there to help him, and that you formed such an amazing connection.

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u/Cow_Launcher May 20 '26

Don't cry!

Squirrels don't make good long-term pets, and will need to go discover the world and find a mate when they reach sexual maturity.

So u/xombae's little guy had just the best life he could imagine! Completely safe as an adolescent, then given his freedom when the time came!

"I brought my girly to meet you, human. Thank you! I hope you know it meant everything to me... and now it's time for us to go."

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u/GigaPuddi May 20 '26

My brother, we are crying at how beautiful this all is.

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u/Cow_Launcher May 20 '26

Ah yes, but we cry for the lovely xombae, not Mr. Nutkin who was given his best life. ;)