Rescue Center Claims Save Of Cardinals Rally Squirrel

Wildlife Rescue Center in West County takes the credit for saving the storied "Rally Squirrel" that ran in front of home plate in Busch Stadium during play of the 2011 National League playoff games with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Apparently, the Wildlife Rescue Center was called in to corral the squirrel and rehabilitate the rodent to a more wildlife-friendly area. It's located in Ballwin.

Cardinals fans heralded the common grey squirrel scampering about as a sign of good fortune, and thus Rally Squirrel's fame shot up. Rally towels, rally shirts, rally hats—all kinds of merchandise during the playoffs were printed with a Rally Squirrel-like drawing.

The rescue center sent out postcards this first week of the World Series games, claiming the rescued Rally Squirrel "found a new home" with them.

The center said it costs $50-$100 per patient they accept for rescue.

See the photo. Is it really Cardinals' Rally Squirrel?

The Cardinals are in the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers after whooping the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League Championship Series.

Cardinals won the first game against the Rangers in St. Louis, but lost the second. Cardinals won the third game 16-7 Saturday, in Arlington, TX. Games 4 and 5 will be Sunday and Monday in Texas.

While playing in Texas, the Cardinals abide by American League rules that includes designated hitters.