Most Unlikely Mom Saves Baby Squirrel

Nothing compares to a mother’s love. This amazing story demonstrates how powerful that love truly is.

A baby squirrel named Rocky fell out of a tree and was in danger of dying when Emma and Jim Watkins rescued the little animal and placed him in the care of a cat they had rescued.

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That might sound a bit crazy, but Emmy had just become a new mother and immediately accepted the squirrel as one of her own babies. She let Rocky nurse alongside of her kittens and keeps a watchful eye on the small rodent.

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But what’s even more amazing is that Jim and Karen Watkins said that Rocky thinks he’s like his adoptive siblings. So much so that he makes a purring sound when he’s picked up and petted.

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There’s no plans to send Rocky back into the wild, given he’s been domesticated and has been raised by a family of cats. So he has a permanent home with the Watkins and Emmy.

This story reminds me a lot of the cat who adopted three ducklings! It’s truly amazing what a mother’s love can do, no matter what the species of animal.

Please share this adorable animal story with your family and friends!

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