A single phone call can change your life — this was the case for Saed Awad of Oak Ridge when his friends called him one evening asking him to come rescue a baby squirrel. Seven years later, Awad has a constant furry companion: Sinan.
Awad tried to release Sinan four times after nursing him back to health, “I know wildlife shouldn’t be kept as pets, but he wouldn’t go.”
Sinan became the World’s Smallest Vol Fan after a photo with the Volunteer rowing team went viral. Sinan now attends campus tailgates with his human companion sporting his Vol gear and takes photos with fans from all over.
With over 61,000 followers, Sinan’s Instagram account serves as the primary platform for updates on his appearances and opportunities to meet him. The two are getting ready for the upcoming football season and look forward to seeing everyone. Follow Sinan on Instagram @sinantn18