Rescue Squirrel Holds Hands with Former Caretaker in Viral Video

A rescue squirrel named Turkey has captured hearts online, racking up over four million views on TikTok after a video of him holding hands with his former caretaker was shared.

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Animal videos always bring joy, but this one stands out for its sheer sweetness. In the viral clip, Turkey lovingly holds hands with Cindy Jenkins, the woman who once cared for him in Eustis, Florida.

The video shows Jenkins approaching Turkey as he sits near a parked car, engaging him in a delightful conversation. Their bond remains unbreakable, even though Turkey has returned to the wild.

“They’ve all stayed close by, have nests and babies,” Jenkins shared. “Turkey is sweet and mellow, and although he’s a wild squirrel now, he still loves his momma.”

The heartwarming footage was posted by Cindy Jenkins and has already amassed over four million views and 500,000 likes.

Proverbs 12:10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

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