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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 เม.ย. 2023
- This guy builds a house with a tiny kitchen and living room for a squirrel named Richard. When the squirrel brings home friends, the best enemies-to-lovers story ensues between Richard and Maxine.
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This deserves to be a children's book. Such a tender heart Derrick has!
Squirrel Nuts For Derrick
Yes agreed 👌👌👌👌
Very good idea
Omg yes!!!!!
I agree 👍 💯
I wholly agree.
When he didn't get mad that she had ruined his furniture that shows you what a wonderful person he is. 😊❤
Yea best friend
DEFINATELY! A SWEETHEART. Lucky Person who has Him in Their life. Not many compassionate, mellow, funny People in this Country anymore!💞💖💞
@@annmarie5874 There are mellow and funny people in this country. You just don't see as many on the internet.
family is everything
Before cats I had an attachment to material things, after cats… not so much 🤣 I can’t prevent from being cats 🐱
And I LOVE that people showed up and showed their support at the gender reveal party! 🎉Lol precious and adorable.
Lol I loved seeing that too! I wonder how he first told them. I would've loved to have been a fly in the wall to see their reaction 😂.
@@obsidiansugar1123😂😂😂
@@obsidiansugar1123 "My squirrel's about to have babies"
"I'll be right there"
If I had to choose between a human gender reveal party and a squirrel gender reveal party then there would be no competition! Human individuals have plenty of time to let me know their gender whenever they figure out for themselves but I needs to know the furball's gender ASAP 😂
A human's gender is revealed at birth. Nothing can be done about that.@@maggiebeth5442
My niece who is actually older than me and more like a sister passed away yesterday after an 8 year battle with cancer. I'm still in disbelief but, this video is exactly what I needed at this moment. It really did just make my day and made me laugh several times.
I am so sorry for your loss 😢
So sorry for ur loss!! I remember when my dad passed like 6 yrs ago I kept watching pet adoption vids when they got their forever homes and a better life. For some reason, those videos eased my pain a bit!! I was very hurt and devastated but those vids really made me feel better!! So I understand exactly what ur saying!! 💗
May the Lord bring you deserved comfort 🙏🏽
dear red.. I lost my boyfriend 3 years ago from a rare cancer.. and I will share how I was able to work through some of the grief..
I'm a huge animal lover I rather be around some animals over people..and I watched cute videos of animals just being themselves.. no human setting it up..and I laughed till I cried.. only difference is I was ok inside happy tears is excitement overflowing through your eyes ..lol I've lost many many loved ones since 1982.. .. and always watching silly animals is heartwarming.. I'm sorry for your loss. I can't give advice on how to grieve.. i think that is a personal emotion each person feels from others. but I can say laughter heals all hearts..may GOD COMFORT YOU AND GUIDE YOU AND MAY JESUS HELP YOU HEAL.. amen. 11/17/2023
May the lord take care of you during these harsh times, Amen 🙏
This man is adorable. Hope he and his squirrel friends live long and happily together.
Me too! Maybe all week... all year!😊🎉❤
Lifespan of a squirrel is like 10 years tho hopefully happy ones
The world needs more men like him. He is a real man for sure. ❤️❤️
Yeah true I pray that they do so..such a sweet story💯🙏🏼
Richard is the one always getting into trouble. Been following him for quite some time now.
I love the fact he had names for all the squirrels, made a home for Richard, and had a gender reveal party for maxine. Too priceless.
And the fact that they were all normal human names and not cutesie pet names. They're his real friends.
Yes 😂
I really like the fact that people actually came over and supported him having a gender reveal party for a squirrel! 😂 My mom would laugh me out of the house! It's a little weird, but it's sweet. And it definitely fits his personality.
@@Leslie_Knope 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When he sat down and got excites about her being pregnant, my heart grew 3 times. 😊 If only ALL people would be like him, the world would be a better place.
I love watching Derrick interact with Maxine, Richard, Raymond, Niblet, Niblynne and all his other squirrel friends 😂 he has such a pure soul ❤️
Does he have his own channel?
@@catbirdler he has an Instagram
@@catbirdler Yes on Instagram
That line hit me hard "Never sacrifice your authenticity for someone else's approval"
I said this in front of my boss and I got canned
That’s why I’m alone … of course almost nobody says what they don’t like
They just start ignoring me until I get the message that they don’t want to talk to me anymore
@@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 trust me, I know exactly how you feel. But it's important to know that only you make your own life worthwhile. Only you can make something of it. Not anyone else. So why should they have such an impact on you? They shouldn't 😊 so don't let them
@@iamnate6415 That’s an example of “Speaking Truth to Power “, which not infrequently gets one fired.
Kudos to you and best of luck in your journey.🐿️💜
Amen!❤❤❤
Huge heart, positive masculinity, sense of humor…. This is an amazing guy
Absolutely 💯 and he built a house for Richard amd family...😭
Yup, he's a 10!
I love him so much. The most positive masculinity. It’s so attractive in a man.
@@nopenope9118 he’s not masculine but ok
@@demetriuspowell29 he IS masculine. And it’s ok if you don’t think so.
This is soooooo delightful! What a guy. This planet needs a few billion more like you, sir! 👍👍
yup way too many people, a few billion like him will crash the population 😂
Derrick....you rule. Don't ever give up.
These squirrels are helping you as much as you have helped them. You deserve some happiness. Glad you were able to pay it forward as well
“Don’t you ever sacrifice your authenticity for other people’s approval.” Thank you! This is a beautiful story. Squirrel Dad, you are a beautiful person.
Squirrel dad is the perfect name...Tv show name going nuts
That needs to be on a t shirt
“Who did you tell?!” These squirrels are so smart 😂 how?!
I was looking to see, who else caught that!😂😂😂❤
they follow each other
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MAN....All humans should be as LAIDBACK & CHILL with EACH other as you are with those SQUIRRELS....ITS A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION.....THANKS FOR SHARING ......😂😂😂😂
He seems like a very kind man. Those squirrels got lucky.
The fact he had a whole ass gender reveal for Maxine and Richards baby just like made me smile harder than I have in months. I think this has to be the best thing the best video I have seen. Thank you for helping me to smile! Animals truly are a gift to the world and we are so lucky when we can interact on such a personal level. ❤
Right! 👏
I’m with you Lydia. He is a magic spirit. Every time I checked in with myself on the way through the video, there it was - a big uncontrollable goofy smile. I hope this kindness and compassion catches fire and lights up the streets and alleyways near and far. The Dodo rocks hard and is a vital cog in the social fabric. Thank you! And take care Lydia. I like you
He went all out and built the cutest little house, did a gender reveal party, deep convos….this a perfect example of a perfect human being. Thank you! ❤
I love how immediately there were like 4 more squirrels all "party at Rich's place" 😅
Squirrel philosophy
...or a perfect plant 🪴 👌 😍
Richard and Maxine were getting along too well in the end 😂 I love the little pep talks he was giving them though Derrick is such a sweetheart😊
that house he made for his squirrel is amazing. He is such a good father.
"Never sacrifice your authenticity for other peoples' approval" ---> the most profound advice I've heard. This video is proof that when you have a kind pure soul like Derrick does, animals can sense it.
Touche’ this video makes me weep ❤
Absolutely! Animals know a fraud a mile off, but authenticity draws them in! A wonderful soul!
I love that the rabbits don't run away from me when I put food out for them. That's the best approval you can get.
Absolutely.
Our family raised one squirrel that fell out of a tree a long time ago. They all get something soft to make a nest. They are friendly, trusting, gentle, and it was tolerant of our dog. One of my favorite fury friends
I’m old enough to be his Grandma, but I think I’m in love. What a beautiful man.
It's all good, I don't think he swings that way🥴
Dont give up you never know..😊
can you start filming it please. i would love to see the life of dogs and squirrels on 16 acres
I LOVED it when he gasped and said "I can see the - I can see the THINGS!!" and smiled like the proudest daddy 🥹💕
WOW! How wonderfully human is this man. He just makes me smile and think of the world as a better place. As for Maxine and Richard...they be living the life of Riley! Love it!!!
*The life of Riley.* Man, I had to look that expression up! [originated in a popular song of the 1880s] Are you a vampire?? How long you been alive? 🧛
LOL 😂 I'm 57 and originally from Boston. I grew up around many Irish people and heard that expression often.
This young man has a heart of gold. Beautiful story. ❤
MOST DEFINITELY AGREE 💛😃👍🏼
@My Cancer Journey please hang in there. I have a friend at work with cancer right now and he struggling also, take it day by day, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
@My Cancer Journey keep on going! 🙏 and determination is a powerful force. Must believe and talk to loved ones from above🌈. And as far as getting into showing videos I am very excited to see yours as vid er is, short clips are so much more satisfying and stress free than the news that can make you 🤪! We need laughs😅 watching the videos and a bit of compassion and understanding what hardships People go thru. So, pick Yourself up and get those videos out there💖
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@@annmarie5874 God bless you. I wish all the best for your, honey. Take care. ❤️
Looks like the squirrel found the perfect human to chill with ❤
Sometimes, in the world, we can find lovely people like this man ❤️. Thank you DODO, you always find them 🙏🏼
What a kind and thoughtful human being.
And such cute, funny, goofy squirrels----animals make the best of friends; sometimes even better than other humans.
I love that his friends showed up for the gender reveal party. 😂
He has an amazing community.
This part. Lol
please dont !
As soon as I saw him building that house, I said “now Richard bout to have ALL the homies coming over…” 😂 From building a swanky squirrel loft to a gender reveal…. Derrick you’re a treasure man!
😂😂😂😂 For real... 😂😂😂
He is now known as Grandpa Squirrely.❤❤❤
😂😂😂
I swear, this has got to be one of the most adorable, amazing and wonderful animal videos I've ever seen.
Anyone who loves animals that much is a wonderful person in my book! What a great guy with a great heart!
This young man passes my seal of approval as an excellent future father.
Yes Absolutely! But First, he Needs his Special Lady!
He’s already an excellent dad, he built the squirrels a home, he feeds them and is giving them good advice. I bet he’ll be an excellent grandpa too. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
A father for squirrels yes, but not humans
@@vo1134 bruh
@@wman8024 i agree!!
I absolutely love that he can be himself unapologetically ❤ no stereotypes, no expectations, no fitting in, just him and it’s beautiful. 🥰
Just authenticity! It’s all we need.
Agreed 😊 I do the same thing with fish
Yes, people who take care of animals are often referred to as crazy. I rescued a baby squirrel after tree trimmers accidently cut down their nest.. Now I am feeding several feral cats that were abandoned in my neighborhood. It started out that I fed them so they wouldn't go after the squirrels, but now I do it because I ❤ them. Yesterday I was shocked to see my "Little Girl" eating the cats food. The cats are well fed so they didn't even seem to care.
@@read1John To know the love of a fellow creature, two or four-legged is never crazy. We are truly blessed to know the love of these special animals. You sound like you have your hands full, but what a delight!
@@chrisberry9017 Yes, they do keep me busy, but I love every minute of it :) When the squirrels were just a few days old people would ask me how they were doing. I told them the little girl grabs the bottle and almost feeds herself. Since I started calling her Little Girl when she was just a tiny baby she recognized that as her name. .BTW Little girl is 4 years old now and she brings all her kids and great grand kids to my house! I uploaded some videos of her to my TH-cam channel if you would like to see her:) .
I loved everything about this man and the extent he went to provide for these little squirrels. Respect ❤️
I could watch this all day, I want to be a squirrel. I am cracking up, we need more people like this. Richard don't start acting a fool!😂😂😂😂😂
OMG gender reveal!
Not having a gender reveal party for a squirrel 🤣 This is equally hilarious and adorable!
And the fam supported. Derricks a lucky guy.
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“Not”?
It's just a way of saying the reveal was least expected but hilarious as hell..
@@calisongbird lol it’s sort of like slang figure of speech. Like the post above me states. It’s like if I said “I can’t believe you had a gender reveal party for a squirrel” lol
This man is the most precious person on the planet. I love this.
He must be protected!!
Agreed
@@Trund27 Looks like he'll be doing the protecting lol
I wish I could discover more friends that were this kindhearted and responsible.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I LOVE THE AFFIRMATIONS, (I started to get a little watery eyed and almost cried), I love that he isn’t afraid to embrace his affectionate side with nature and the animals and that’s why they love him. SHOUT OUT TO YOU, SIR!! I love that he built Richard a house, I love that he welcomed the friends, and I love the gender reveal. BIGGEST BLESSINGS & WELL WISHES TO YOU, SIR!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR’RE DOING ❤. THE WORLD NEEDS IT!!!! THIS TRULY MADE MY DAY!! ESPECIALLY AS AN AVID ANIMAL LOVER ❤❤❤❤.
He cracked me up. "I can see the things! Girl you showing!!"....God bless you Derrick and your squirrel family.
Yes, and the surprise, marvel, and joy all at once on his face! Priceless!
That moment was so beautiful lol "girl you showing"
This is hysterical! 😂😆 When he told Richard, "Don't be acting a fool" I cracked up!
Absolutely wonderful!! 👌🏽❤️ He’s a reflection and a role model for all kind hearted human beings. He would make a wonderful dad one day.
He takes care of maxine and richard so well.
I hope Derrick never hits any red lights when he drives, he always gets what he wants for his birthday, and his pillow is always cool no matter what side he lays on.
Love this😊
The world needs more men like this in it! Bless your kind soul ❤
I love this so much….. the Squirrel Estate is everything-- “Are you the daddy?” Richard with the tail shake . LOL.
You heart is so warm -- 🔥🔥🔥
This is hands down one of the best videos I’ve seen about a human and animal relationship 😂
Protect this man at all costs!
You can tell a lot about people on how they treat animals. Derrick is really a great person. If only more people were like him life would be a lot more easier.
people always say "we need more people like him" but no one ever says "I need to be like him"
I agree. I wish there were more people like Derrick. He is so kind.
Eh, I've known people who loved animals but weren't kind to other people. Humans are complicated like that.
You got that right!!! Animals know who are fake through & through.
@@j.a.3138 😮😊
First, Richard; awesome name. Then Richard gets the best crib ever, then the unwanted relatives show up. This guy better start his own channel. The world needs more men like this😍
Richard saw right through to Derrick's kind, pure heart, the day they met. Must be why he followed him home!
This man has a beautiful heart. One day, he’s going to make a wonderful husband and father. 😊
It feels like they are a real family like in Richard Scarry's books. ❤
This touches my already tender heart and went deep into my soul
Thank you for loving the creatures
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This was absolutely adorable. He talks to them like kids. Love it!❤😊
Richard, Maxine, Luther and Benjamin are the luckiest squirrels to have such an amazing friend like Derrick for their physicsl and spirititual well being! 😂
Man…you are a great life coach for that squirrel. He is gonna so well in squirrel life! All joking aside…how wonderful to see your video and your love for these tiny animals. Thank you!!!.
It's funny how animals can sense the good in every person.
I love anybody who talks to other animals exactly like they talk to humans. Funny and heartwarming at the same time❤
Hello 👋🤗
I live on 17 acres with my animals and the squirrels here are so chunky because we feed them, when my dogs are outside they hop on my dogs backs and ride them around 😂 my poodle loves it the lab not so much we just adopted her from a very abusive home. But she sees Molly doing it and has started to allow it more and more ❤
Spoiled you must send a video on your channel please
Lol. Truly awesome!
Aww! You need to make your own video & send it in to the Dodo! You have two stories in one, your squirrel escapades, & rescuing & rehabilitating your sweet new doggie from a HEINOUS situation. God bless you for that, dear one. 🙏🙌💞
It's do hard to leave wild life to their own defensive...I just moved from the country to town in a seniors home....and every one feeds the deer...their all so fat and a few this past season have broken their legs jumping fences with all that weight. But even I feed them...but just veg...where some people feed them pie,cakes meat bread....so I passed the word around...please only vegetables...we're killing these creatures...un-naturally.
Back at my country home I gated the deer...had a heard of 30 come every nite and destroy 28 years of hours and money in my yard....and only because people down the road built a huge feed box gor them....to kill them in the fall. So much of our wildlife have to learn to live with us....but we still have to respect...their beautiful...but wild.
@@tracesmith4966 we only feed ours what they would naturally eat in the wild.....but there's a low income apt complex next door and they try to feed them candy and whatever else. I saw one of the squirrels with a slice of pizza the other day.....
Such a sweet guy.....those squirrels felt his warm soul ❤.
Such a sweet story. I hope Richard and Maxine and the entire family are in Derrick's life for generations.
Wow. This hit me in the feels for sure. This man built a whole squirrel family. Props!
This is so cute. He made such a cute squirrel house. What made me laugh is when Richard brought over guest. 😂😂
I love animals 😍🥰😍
Ikr 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
My GOD! Just when I lost all hope that good men still exist, this gorgeous man pops up on TH-cam and restores my faith. Thank you Derrick!❣💘
This guy is not only sweet and kind and patient, but is funny too. You are one of a kind Derrick!!!
The fact that this man built a “squirrel manor” and then named one of them “Maxine” is just too much!!!!❤😂❤😂❤
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Okay, who else here wants to become absolute best friends with Derek? What an amazingly awesome human being!
🙋🏽♀️Meeee🤣🤣🤣🤗🤗
Why can’t more people in the world be like this guy… watching this makes me proud to be human…
This is so beautiful, that i had to watch it more than once. God Bless You for taking care of Richard and Maxine and their soon to be babies. You're a Squirrel Grandpa now. ❤❤❤❤
"Don't you ever sacrifice your authenticity for others approval" I can't remember the last time I heard such a sincere and beautiful quote.
You can tell he genuinely enjoys his time with those squirrels 🐿️ ❤
Derrick? I love you for being such a sweetheart to that little family of squirrels. Bless your beautiful soul, brother! Bless you, bless you, bless you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 💐🙏🏽💞
They communicate! They all know your kindness now!😂
My faith in humanity is always restored with people like Derrick. Anyone that treats a living being this well is on another level. Did you see how many boxes it took to build that home for them?!?
Until later on when you see the news
@@darianbirckett1933 , troll.
Dude built a REALLY nice house for his lil buds! The amount of work he put in is ridiculously impressive!
This has absolutely made my day this gentleman is angel 😇 sent from above. The relationship he has with this squirrel tugged at my 💖 Bless them both ❤
So beautiful and gifted. His Arora is so intoon with nature. His spirit shines bright 🔆 😇🫠🥰
I screamed!!! 😂😭💀 When Richard brought his friends over. I love wholesome content. ❤ shout out to him and his little squirrel family.
"Richard! Who'd you tell?" 😅
@@m1ndymayhem 🤣😂 hilarious
@@m1ndymayhem I knew that furball was trouble as soon as I heard "Richard, get off the screen door" 😂 I got 3 or 4 fox squirrels on my property that act the same way if I'm not around when they expect, they're great even if they are a little demanding at times
Hands down one of the cutest love stories I've ever seen. Derrick and Richard. Richard and Maxine. And, then squirrel babies. So freaking cute.
Amazing story! These squirrels know a kind hearted person when they meet someone like Derrick!
A Big man with a big heart! I have nothing but respect for people like this that love animals! The little guy was just getting the cotton for a nest and didn’t know it was actually a couch seat lol. Thank you Does my heart good ❤
An animal destroyed his furniture, and he was so chill about it. Tells a lot about a person. Really admirable.
THIS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!! I had a squirrel for about 3 years that I named Peanut. He was missing his back foot and some little girl brought him to me almost frozen to death. He was only about two weeks old and I nursed him back to health and he was my best friend until he passed away. This is really special. ❤
Yep. I had "Sweetie." For four years. I hate that they don't live that long. She'd follow me around and greet me at my front door.
@@guyvizard549 it’s the coolest experience in the world and anyone who has made a friend with a squirrel is super lucky. They are HILARIOUSLY fun. My cat would try to sneak up on him but Peanut would hang on to the side of his cage and when the cat looked up, Peanut would make his move and pee on the cats face🤣🤣 I was beside myself, just dying laughing🤣🤣🤣
I also named my squirrel friend peanut 😂
@@PCA1 🤣🤣 I LOVE IT
You have a story to tell.
That's the cutest friendship I have ever seen.
I wish the world was full of good decent people like you.
I love the way he advises Richard. So cool and heart warming.
He's such a good squirrel daddy! He is so supportive of them and I love the way he talks philosophy to them...Very heart-warming!
This is soooo cute, heart warming and loved. For a man to be so caring, patient, loving and creative, your parents raised you well. God bless you brother. Hope your little furry friends continue to live with you and their little ones.❤
Derrick is still young to be behaving like an old person, The man has a very gentle and kind soul.
This was the best one I've seen yet!!! The gender reveal was hilarious😅 What a good dad
OMG! This is one of the cutest Dodo stories! Derrick is such a wonderful man, with a kind and gentle soul, which is why Richard warmed up to him. Squirrels do not generally become attached to people, but goes to show that Derrick is a one-of-a-kind and wonderful human being. ❤️❤️❤️
This is the most wholesome way to start my day that I could have ever asked for. He’s like a real life Disney Prince
Love and compassion make this world a better place to live. Love this
Derrick, has to be protected at all costs! What a lovely soul. ❤
It's nice knowing that somewhere out there in the world a kind man is making homes for squirrels.
Wish there were more people like this kind hearted person ❤. So sweet!! This is a great man.
I love how they are the kids and he's the dad-Stop that running! Lol! This is THE CUTEST thing ever!!!❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂
My dad would've gotten so angry if he saw them ripping up his couch. This dude has a heart of gold.