It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Flying Squirrels!?

“Dear Claudette”
Are you cat-weary? Determined to please your people? Having interpersonal problems at the dog park? Let Claudette’s years of wisdom and experience be your guide.
Q: Dear Claudette: Do squirrels fly? Brandi, Lake Oswego, OR
A: Dear Brandi: No, those are bird. Squirrels are the brown bushy tailed thingies that jump around on roof-tops. Not to be confused with chipmunks, who… well I don’t know what they do, but they don’t fly either.