Willow

You’d never know Willow is nearly blind if you watched her for five minutes.

Willow got some supervised free-range time in the clinic today while we cleaned her enclosure. As many of you know, Willow is nearly blind, so she navigates the world a little differently than our other resident squirrels. She moves more cautiously, takes her time exploring new spaces, and relies on her other senses to figure things out.

But don’t let that fool you.

The second we need to catch her, she suddenly remembers she’s a squirrel.

Watching Willow confidently explore despite her limitations is one of our favorite reminders that wildlife is incredibly adaptable. She may not see the world the way other squirrels do, but she doesn’t let that stop her from enjoying it.