Care guides
Practical guides for living well alongside Tree Puppies.
From safely observing nests to knowing when a rehabber is needed. Written plainly, reviewed by people who know.
Coming soon
The next round of guides we're working on. Want to contribute, or have a topic we should cover? Get in touch.
Squirrel-safe bird feeders: the honest take
There's no such thing as a truly squirrel-proof feeder — and that might be fine. How to think about sharing your yard instead of defending it.
Do squirrels really plant trees?
The science behind squirrels as accidental reforesters, and what it means for your yard's ecology.
Reading a Drey: what to look for
Squirrel behaviors captured on camera, translated. When they're sleeping, when they're defending, when a new litter is on the way.
Common squirrel species across the US
Eastern gray, fox, red, western gray, flying — who's likely in your yard, and how to tell them apart.
When to call a rehabber (and when not to)
Every rehabber has stories about the healthy baby squirrels they had to return to their mothers. A guide to avoiding well-meaning mistakes.