Pyotr Pankratau And Minsk: Soldier Rescues Squirrel, Takes Him To New Job (PHOTOS)
Pyotr Pankratau was a soldier in the Belarussian army when he rescued a weak baby squirrel on the verge of death. Two years later, Pankratau is now a taxi-driver, but the squirrel never leaves his side.
Soldiers in Belarus found the feeble baby squirrel and brought him to Pankratau, who was their warrant officer. Pankratau took in the tiny squirrel, feeding it like a baby every four hours until it returned to health.
"He was lying unconscious under the tree. There were worms in his mouth and right eye, I took them out. However, two weeks later everything got back to normal. I fed him with baby food and milk through a syringe ... Then his teeth came out and he started eating himself. Half a year later I vaccinated and registered him," Pankratau told Euro Radio.
The squirrel, dubbed Minsk, stayed with Pankratau throughout his military service. Now, two years since the rescue, the pair continues to be inseparable.
Pankratau has left the army and works as a cab driver. Minsk is never too far from him, taking up the role of assistant cab driver. Minsk is very well trained and keeps to his designated areas in the cab, lying in his bed on the dashboard or peeking at Pankratau through the wheel.
Check out these totally adorable photos of Pankratau and Minsk:
Photos courtesy of Sodahead.
sweet...
sooooooooooo cute
Such a heart-warming story!
Love This <3
nice story xx
awww!! that is just the most adorable story!! :)
Sooo cute! I love it! What a sweet guy to save him and take care of him! That's awesome!
What a lucky squirrel to run into such a blessed being...May all humans show anilmals and humans such kindness...
This world is blessed to have people like this who care about all of God's creatures.
All humans should take this as a lesson in compassion for others,no matter what species .....all life is precious! Dk
fantastic story and photos just goes to show that there are still some good people about
So very precious!! :)
who wouldn't like to have a little friend like that
sleeping by your side, and go everywhere with you ?
it proves that true love realy exists
You,sir, have a life long friend and your cat too :)
What a heartwarming story!
These are the most precious photos.please take a look at them <3
JUST SHOW'S YOU, YOU NEVER NOW WHEN YOU'LL MAKE A NEW FRIEND
Oh my God, that is such a wonderful story and the ending is amazing. That little creature loves you and your cat. The pictures melt my heart. You are a good person and these beautiful animals are so lucky to have such a good friend. God be with you and his beautiful creatures. <3
Estella
Renews your faith in mankind...
thank goodness that there are people that will help animals instead of hurting them. that story was so lovely and i hope they enjoy each others company for many years to come.
OMG I love you!!!!
Such a sweet story ! He is so cute . Blessings to the man who rescued him, it is good to see people still care about and helping
I THINK THIS ONE OF THE BEST ANIMAL STORIES I HAVE EVER SEEN.SIMPLY AMAZING.
Beautiful story :)
I have always loved squirrels, this was just heartwarming..bless the kind soul.<3
congrats!
humanity should embrace all kinds of living species in the world care for them and respect them I believe, instead of destroying them or worse, getting profit from that destruction and devastation.
What a heart-warming story. Just so special - Thank you :)
this site is a source of great joy in my life, so many wonderful stories like this. Thank you for sharing, I emailed it to the other animal lovers in my life. ;)
The bond of love is very strong..
awesome now if more people could do the same for others humans or animals blessings
What a nice man.
Linda
very nice story.kind.
So cute this unbreakable bond. Love IT!!!!!! xoxoxo
A very beautiful story. Good luck ! Yvan (from France)