Sometimes a rescue story is worth telling twice. A wildlife rehabber in Western New York is drawing fresh attention to one squirrel’s recovery after reposting a rehab-and-release video celebrating the animal’s return to the wild \u2014 and the care it took to get there.<\/p>\n
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Shared again on TikTok, the clip<\/a> revisits the squirrel’s path through rehabilitation and release, with the rehabber hoping the animal’s story reaches more people this time.<\/p>\n Explaining the repost in the caption, rescuer Jes<\/a> at Wildside of West New York (@wildsideofwny) wrote, “Trying this one again because this pretty girl deserves more eye balls on her. And, I’m proud of both of us.”<\/p>\n The video highlights a rehab-and-release outcome, showing how that kind of care can demand time, expertise, and a focus on what is best for the animal rather than on keeping it nearby.<\/p>\n One commenter wrote, “thank you for saving that little life.”<\/p>\n “You are a part of the reason that I haven’t given up on people,” another said. “Hero Status.”<\/p>\n More background<\/p>\n Local rehabbers often step in when people come across injured or orphaned wildlife and don’t know what to do next.<\/p>\n Their work can help native animals recover while also showing neighbors that wild animals usually have the best chance when they are treated by trained rescuers and eventually released.<\/p>\n What can be done?<\/p>\n Supporting wildlife and environmental efforts close to home can mean volunteering, learning who your local licensed rehabbers are, or taking local environmental action<\/a> in ways that strengthen habitats for native animals.<\/p>\n Financial support can matter, too. Rehab work often requires food, supplies, transport, and medical care, and many caretakers rely on community generosity.<\/p>\n People interested in helping similar efforts can also explore ways to donate money to climate causes<\/a> and broader environmental work.<\/p>\n “Oh my heart,” a commenter wrote on the rescue video. “Bless you for having such a beautiful heart!”<\/p>\n Get TCD’s free newsletters<\/a> for easy tips, smart advice, and a chance to earn $5,000 toward home upgrades. To see more stories like this one, change your Google preferences here<\/a>.<\/p>\n