The planet we live on is not exclusively ours. On the contrary, it is a home of a huge number of species, each of which more fascinating than the other. And although humans have only domesticated insignificant number of animals, it doesn’t mean that we can’t admire the wild ones too, even from a very safe distance.

There are plenty of remarkable stories of humans stepping in for animals when they need it the most. Whether it is a case of a lost creature, a drowning one, or else, some people never hesitate to offer a helping hand, even if that brings a risk on its own.

One day, Brantly Harrison and her family stumbled upon an injured squirrel. Aware that helping an animal of that kind isn’t easy, since squirrels live in the wild, they decided to do all in their power to help the fragile creature survive. Little did they know, however, that their kind deed would be the start of a fascinating bond and a friendship that would last a lot longer than any of them anticipated.

The squirrel, whom they named Bella, sustained the injuries after being attacked by an owl.

Luckily, Bella got used to being around the humans who helped her and she was able to recover after which she was released into the wild. The Harrisons were sad their little friend left their home, but they were aware that Bella would be better in her natural habitat.

Around a year later, while they were still asleep, someone started knocking on their window without stopping.

Brantly and the rest of the family had no idea who might that be, but when they went to check, they were stunned to see it was Bella. This wasn’t the first time that she paid them a visit since they released her into the wild, but this time, it was different. It seemed like she was trying to tell them something, and that’s why she knocked on their window.

As always the Harrions showed their kindness and took Bella home. That’s when they noticed that one of her legs was injured. Quckly, they provided her with the much-needed help and placed her inside a box.

The following day, when they went to check on her, they were stunned to see three tiny squirrels by her side. Bella was a mom, and she was happy to share the news with the people who loved her to the moon and back.

This story is the perfect example that humans and animals can live in harmony. It emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting wildlife while recognizing that in certain situations, intervention can be an expression of empathy and a lifeline for those in need.