Chico the Chipmunk Packs Cheeks With Fruit

Occurred on August 31, 2022 / Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Info from Licensor: "Chico is a wild chipmunk, not a pet, but I often refer to Chico as my 'yard pet' that I rescued out of my backyard window well 2 years ago. Ever since then, we’ve been best friends. Chico visits me daily for treats (peanuts, sunflower seeds, fruit). Often coming to my back door and peeking through the window, looking for me. I like to think Chico loves me, but sometimes I think she loves the treats more! Chico has become so comfortable with me that I started taking cute photos/videos of her with Barbie doll accessories and some of my kids' small toys. All I had to do was provide the props and peanuts. It was like she was posing for me. I always joke that Chico is a part-time chipmunk model that works for peanuts! Chico provided smiles for my family and friends all summer long. My daughter Kate suggested I start an Instagram account to share my photos/videos. At first, I started an account in hopes of just getting more followers than my teenage daughters (which I did do), but it grew and Chico has been making people smile all over the world!"