I raised a baby ground squirrel last summer, and released her when she grew up.

They are actually easy to feed. I used kitten formula, evaporated milk and applesauce. I found this recipe on the internet somewhere, and the baby squirrel thrived on it.

You'll know when it is ready to be released. It will suddenly get wild and start biting you! Rodents don't imprint like birds do, and are much easier to release.