Awwww, another…. um, cute squirrel photo.
For all of the reasons people have to dislike the pest-like nature of squirrels, their one saving grace has always been the fact that they are so adorable that their cuteness can even melt the most crusty heart. Their big shiny eyes, button nose and ready smile are all wrapped up in the cutest 
fur coat you’ve seen…. making them nature’s model of animal beauty.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an ugly squirrel before…. though I guess if one came close to looking like he forgot to line up when Mother Nature was handing out good looks, it’s this one above I came across at the park last year. He’s kinda haggard looking… maybe an older squirrel whose best days have long since scurried off into the sunset. Or maybe he just woke up and hasn’t had a chance to tend to his appearance yet. Can we get this squirrel some makeup?
And he does look a bit melancholy laying out on that branch. Awwww…. poor little guy. I didn’t mean to pick on you and single you out for not having that classic sciurine look that practically defines cute. You may not induce a chorus of squees, but you do have a unique charm to your physical appearance that more than qualifies you to be this week’s alternatively adorable Saturday Squirrel.
Have a great weekend everyone!
I think he’s a senior citizen squirrel and you’d best be careful or you’re liable to be picketed by the Senior Squirrel Association for age discrimination! 😉
Pam
Oh geez, I sure don’t need to have a bunch of elderly squirrel going out of their way to whack me with their canes every time I go outside! I’ll issue a heartfelt, automated apology…
maybe the lonely guy needs a partner to have some fun like the squirrels in your post from yesterday? :o)
Maybe some of those pills they sell online as well. I wonder if he reads his email?
Awwwww. Somebody give that squirrel a hug.
I’m not sure if the park lets people hug the squirrels or not. There aren’t any signs against it, though…
Maybe he’s just stoned?
Could be. You never know what might be in that tree bark. That’s how they discovered aspirin….
Really?
Yes, I learned that by watching Millionaire back in the day! it’s made from willow bark…
My neighbors are gonna get a visual treat later, as they watch me gnaw on various trees…
Please make sure there are photos!
I’ll try…lol
Aw, the poor thing looks rather sickly.
I remember nothing about this squirrel since I just ripped the pic from last year’s archive, but I think part of the problem is that I caught him at a weird angle and pose. It definitely looks like something’s not quite right with him, though….
He’s probably from an older generation. We oldsters get a bum rap all the time. I’m in his/her corner.
He looks like he could use a friend, so I won’t fight you!
Maybe he just had a big night with too much acorn brew? Or, poor little guy, is simply … old.
Could be…. although it’s hard to tell if a squirrel is turning gray since they’re already gray. I should ask for his AARP card…
I agree with Marilyn – that squirrel looks hung over! He needs a bloody mary and some Chinese delivery.
First thing he needs to do is get out of the light and back into the nest. Then he needs to think twice the next time he gets invited to a party…
He’s the old grizzled squirrel that everyone goes to for advice. He’s known as “Old” something – “Old Tom”, “Old Pete”, something like that. He tends to snap at the young ‘uns and start most of his sentences with “When I were young…”
In short, when the chips are down, he’s the “go to squirrel”. Aah, good Old Pete.
Given the life expectancy of squirrels in the wild, I’ll bet he can remember waaaaaaaaaaaay back to the 00’s! Heck, he might even remember phone calls…
I think he is a senior squirell and therefore very squeeee and awww.😄
Old and cute!
Unrequited love…it’ll ruin the prettiest face!
Damn. It sure will…