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:
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)
A amizade dos animais quando bem tratados. Uma bela História !
we do have ppl out there that have a sweet sole bless you for what you have done.
True love. Just being kind. We had one when i was a kid. Followed my grandmother around all the time.
What a wonderful story...so cute!
I tried to save a baby red squirrel but it died 4 days later...very nice story!
That is awesome!
You should be commended, sir
beautifull story and a sweet lil creature,and a man with a heart of gold
We had one for 10 years.. chip..she played just like a cat.. we lost her in a house fire.. :'( they say they live up to 20yrs in captivity..have fun :)
Wonderful story but can he trust that cat?
that is love and kindness ..thank you for your story ,nice to see people everywhere on this planet who are caring for all creatures in need !
Aaaaaaaah, I'm dying of cuteness!!
Awesome story!...My parents had one that they rescued, it was fun going over there and having it climb on us, but they didn't keep it, when it was big enough, they brought it to their cabin, and let it go free...My mom also nursed a Blue Jay back to health, when I was younger, and when she set it free, it kept coming back, and pecking on our door, to come in...
how sweet!!!
That is super adorable! Very sweet of the soldier to nurse the squirrel back to health. You don't usually see that.
That is just Awesome you found the one thing that was meant for you to find and that was that sweet little life that you saved.
God works in mysterious ways between human's & animal 's. Brought tear's of joy to our heart's to witness the compassion between the three 😂! God bless the man who took time to aid the little squirrel & bring back to life. The little squirrel showed his love for the guy ,who help him & nursed him back to a healthy little squirrel. God bless,Punchy & Kevin 😊 😏
What a Wonderful Heartwarming story, absolutely loved reading this, and the photos are great
What a wonderful story.God bless you for being so kind!!!!! Amazing the cat welcomes him too as his friend! :)
Now that's a REAL MAN....How precious.
Dang, that's too cute!
I wish all men and women where this compassionate and wonderful.
So heartbreaking, I love them both
Wonderful story! We humans can certainly learn from this 😀
Wonderful Story Thank you
What a lucky squirrel being nursed so lovingly and carefully, well done young man, good karma will come to you. Isnt it wonderful to know that there are caring people in this world. Thankyou :)
If I were that squirrel, I would never leave his side either !!
looks like the cat is planning something.
This is a lovely story! And what a lovely man!
he is so adorable so glad u took the time to rescue him,, I have rats and they are too adorable so happy he is ur pet and he is so cute and so spoiled I can see,thank u for rescuing him
SO SWEET!!! I LOVE THIS!
What a wonderful man! When you give love it comes back 1,000 times over in joy and love returned.
I rescued a squirrel as a tiny baby with his/her front teeth broken out from a fall from a nest to the concrete. He/she lived in my house and the teeth grew back. However, as it grew older it always had a choice to go out the window and leave. As time went by it gradually became independent and moved outdoors and started a "squirrel life" with its own kind.
What a great story, after reading about the cruelty in this world..It is refreshing to hear of such kindness..May God bless you for your kindness...
what an amazing story.
you can see the love this man has shining through his eye's.
This is just wonderful. So uplifting. :)
Pyotr & Minsk, what's up mates? Pyotr, thanks for saving Minsk. Hi-5 to both of you. You're both totally awesome. Peace be with you always. Please take care. xoxo Trevor :)
He's a real hero. A real man!
Great job, a TRUE HERO you are
Great story...a great guy and a pet full of love.
I wish I had a squirrel like that! I feed the squirrels at a park everyday. They only let me get so close to them, but I will protect them the best I can. They mean the world to me. My dream is to have a squirrel sanctuary and they wouldn't have to worry about getting hit by cars. There would be no birds, dogs or people. It would be climate controlled and they could live their happy lives!
That is amazing and adorable!
wanna marry me? any guy that caring is a keeper
Squirrel is cute, moose (daddy) is cute and kitty too.
I hope that your friendship and love of each other will last a long long time. Your story is wonderful and I'm glad you have each other. Hugs to you both.
God works in Mysterious Ways...................!!! Isn't it wonderful?
Priceless
2 heroes to this story. The man AND the squirrel, for giving back so much love to his savior..beautiful indeed..
Now that's husband material! I have two ground squirrels called prairie dogs here in the US since they were babies. They are amazing little companions and personalities!
That is very cool.I used to have a pet Robin the bird
That is true love right there. You both deserve each other... Thank god for an amazing soldier who not just thinks of people but an a amazing part of wild life. I just love this story
Such a wonderful story. Thank you for saving this little fella. We need more people like this in the world. So happy that I came across this article today.
This heart-warming tale brightened my day. Thank you!!
Adorable............ <3
I think I am in love. I would take the man just to get to the squirrel ;)
An amazing man who has compassion and heart
Beautiful story. Remarkable man with a nice heart. The world needs people like this man; if most of us showed empathy and love for other living creatures instead of hurting them we would be living in a more peaceful and harmonious world. God bless his soul!
Great story of compassion and friendship, but I have just one question. Is he potty trained? ;)
OMG!!! That's so cute. What a great story and a wonderful soul, thanks for take care of this adorable squirrel. Blessings for both.
I'm so happy for the squirrell and the man who gains so much enjoyment in allowing a beast to love him unconditionally like this. Yes, we all should be this way with each other and all animals.
how awesome is this? Sir, you rock! Thank you for loving the furry kids among us. Love the cat too!
Awesome,,LOVE THIS.
Bless you for your kindness! It looks like Minsk and his love and trust of you are your reward. All humans need to learn we are only one of Earth's many creatures.
Thank you for saving this baby.... he is beautiful and so are you for showing how real men should be.
Fantastic, and this guy is a REAL man, a warrior with compassion. The best.
Very nice Sir: He is a great pet and i see he loves you much ;o) Staff SGT US ARMY
Your kindness has touched many people and set a fine example of compassion for animals. Bless you.
Thank you for sharing your happiness, may you have good health and eternal frienship. Bless your hearts.
thats awesome we rescued a baby squirrel as well he went back to the wild tho when he was grown but as a baby he loved to sleep in a shirt pocket so everyone in my family wore either button up shirts with pockets or t-shirts with pockets lol!! very sweet loving little creatures !!!
Heaven must have a special place for
people that adopt, rescued cats, dogs,
Squirrels & other Animals.
This is simply a wonderful story! This is a real man! Thank you so much for the joy and love you have given me!❤️��❤️
So lovely. What a beautiful man. Thank you for sharing this story!
what a great job saving the lil' fella.......having chocolate in one photo......please, do not feed him anymore, it is not good for them no matter how much they may like it...........thx
Such a loving, caring man you are. Love this connection between the both of you. Thank you for saving this little squirrel. God Bless you.
Great Story, Kudos to him for saving that little squirrel. Karma will reward him.
Glad he has you...world needs more people like you
wonderful man, kind and caring. they make a great team. man is happy, squirrel is happy too. this is a love affair of the sweetest kind. i hope they have many years together!!!
Animals are a gift from our Creator. They make us smile and warm our hearts. I doubt anyone reading this story isn't grinning just reading about the love shown here. The bond between man and wildlife inspirers. Thank you kindly for sharing your story. Now I'll go share it with my Grandbabies and inspire them.
Beautiful story - thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love this story. Thanks for posting it.
this must be the best friendship ever . love and blessings to you both.
Good people are everywhere ,we have the same blood , there are lots of good guys , just like this warmharted belorussian guy ! Szpasziba ! :)
Squirrel is so cute to see that activity.It very awesome.
isn't he adorable! and he has a squirrel as well :-O
Loved the story----a great guy and an adorable squirrel.
Every life is precious! What a big heart this man has...and the little squirrel pays him back with love for saving his life! I raised two little babies with eyedroppers...
Another great story. Thank you
Thank you for Loving this so wonderful Little Furry Friend. May you be Forever Blessed for your Love for Animals. Hugs from us at #PAWSFLORIDA
Adorables los dos que tiernos !!!
such a kind caring man...thank you ...gives me hope God Bless you
I love squirrels too! Especially the gray squirrels ... they are so sweet! I have 3 grays that come to my back deck twice a day, every day! One of them has come here for 3 years now! But they are a little afraid of me. The one who has come here for 3 years will come right up to me but if I extend my hand, she backs away! Thank you to this man who rescued the little guy. He is a very lucky little squirrel and Pankratau is lucky to have a little friend like Minsk!