NATURE VS. NURTURE Above, a squirrel captured on camera by Simi Valley Acorn editor Sylvie Belmond. When Jean Lynn Schoonover rescued a baby squirrel from the gutter six years ago, she had no idea the little creature would become her closest companion. Schoonover’s sister found the baby squirrel in front of Jean Lynn Schoonover’s home while
PALS Jean Lynn Schoonover of Newbury Park holds her pet squirrel, Rocky. Rocky, who lived to be 6 years old, died in November. Courtesy photo When Jean Lynn Schoonover rescued a baby squirrel from the gutter six years ago, she had no idea the little creature would become her closest companion. Her sister found the baby
FEEDING TIME Above, Jean Lynn Schoonover feeds Rocky, the baby squirrel she rescued six years ago, with an eye dropper until the critter could feed herself. Below, Schoonover cuddles her furry friend Rocky, named after the movie character Rocky Balboa and his fighting spirit. Courtesy photos ` Jan. 21 may be National Squirrel Appreciation Day, but
PRECIOUS PALS Jean Lynn Schoonover cuddles her furry friend Rocky, named after Rocky Balboa and his fighting spirit. Courtesy photo Jan. 21 may be National Squirrel Appreciation Day for the rest of the country, but Jean Lynn Schoonover appreciates the cute, comical critters every day of the year. When Schoonover rescued a baby squirrel from the
NATURE VS. NURTURE A squirrel captured on camera by Simi Valley Acorn editor Sylvie Belmond. SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers When Jean Lynn Schoonover rescued a baby squirrel from the gutter six years ago, she had no idea the little creature would become her closest companion. Schoonover’s sister found the baby squirrel in front of Jean Lynn Schoonover’s home