1 Year old Siberian Chipmunk needs to find home immediately.

[wolfysluv]

The story is in the thread below
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26804

The bottom line is now Flower has gotten aggressive and is unable to come out of her cage, perhaps adding to her aggression, because her cage is small. My son needs to find a wonderful home for her. He has worked with her in the past to get her back to her sweet self, but when she turned aggressive again in the fall, that is when he started thinking of giving her to someone that can give her more time and the life she needs. He is 22 and doesn’t have the patience or desire to go through this again with her and owning a "wild animal". We have been in the wrong section on this board for the past few months looking for help. He is very much attached to her, and researched and waited up to an entire year before buying her. This was an unforeseen problem that arose, and he is just trying to do right by her now.

Tomorrow is the day that she will be going to a person that I just do not feel good about. My son has tried so many avenues to find the perfect home for Flower and gotten nowhere.

If there is anyone out there that can help, this is an emergency. I do not want to see Flower placed with a person who may use her for strictly breeding or with a question about his place/character. She has been a faithful pet, but since she got out of her cage for one full day in the house, it is almost as if she got a taste of freedom, and turned her into a different chipmunk. Chet has tried for six months dutifully every day to rectify the situation and tried everyones advice on this board.

At the urging of some members, I have moved this thread to this area. My son had found a taker for her and today was suppose to turn her over. I urged him to please hold off...something just didn't seem right and I was getting numerous messages about this person. Now I just hope that I can find the "right" person to love Flower and give her the home she deserves.

Please if there is anyone who can help with this situation….please speak up now…we are desperate for help.

[gs1]

muffinsquirrel wants her but we need a train .... or something....

either that or someone else .....

or can we raise money for airfare for her ...could she go as carryon luggage if someone would take her.....


wofly I feel so sorry for you ... i think you've been trying to get her a home since last october.....

:grouphug for you and chet.... :grouphug


(does anyone know the main city where muffin is closest to ... i don't want to give away her privacy....

wofly what is your main city? .....

just so we know from where to where.....

[Nancy in New York]

We do need to get something going...October is a long time to wait...but I think this will get the most attention here now...so fingers crossed...let's get this Chippie home.....:thumbsup

[Tickle's Mom]

I have tried to reach muffin......can anybody get to her by phone? I also spoke to Wolfy about flying......we have go to do something to get her to Muffin ASAP.

Wolfy....is the cage size a big issue for you/Chet right now? If she is in a larger cage, could/would you keep her for a longer period of time?

Some rehabbers in Kentucky are also working on this but it takes hours.....maybe a day.
Hang on Chet!

[gs1]

muffin has been having computer problems....

i think she lives near houston... (i don't want to give away her exact city ... i don't want anyone hassling her.... lurkers etc... )

it's about 6 hours from sherman tx ...closest main city to oklahoma through to houston ....

:D

[Tickle's Mom]

Can anybody call her on the phone???

[Nancy in New York]

Can anybody call her on the phone???

That would be a great idea...I think I saw her on here earlier...let me check. So many threads to go through...:hidechair

[Nancy in New York]

OK it was yesterday that she was on...here is what she wrote...

"Sorry I haven't been in touch - computer problems are still haunting me. Every time I think it's fixed, it isn't! I should be in touch more now - I have a 'loaner' computer until mine gets fixed.

I still would love to have Flower if we could just get her here. I'm sorry to say that neither Lance nor I can do a lot of driving - about an hour or two is all we can manage. And when baby season gets here, we won't even be able to do that.....instead of 24 hour days, we suddenly have 2 or 3 hour days and no nights at all, and many many hungry mouths wide open and calling us, wanting constant breakfasts, wanting it hot, and wanting it NOW!!!! "

muffinsquirrel

[Tickle's Mom]

[QUOTE=gs1]muffin has been having computer problems....

i think she lives near houston... (i don't want to give away her exact city ... i don't want anyone hassling her.... lurkers etc... )

Can you contact her for us? No hassling, just need her input to get Flower to her.

[gs1]

[QUOTE=gs1]muffin has been having computer problems....

i think she lives near houston... (i don't want to give away her exact city ... i don't want anyone hassling her.... lurkers etc... )

Can you contact her for us? No hassling, just need her input to get Flower to her.

no i don't have any contact for her ... but ardilla and skuls do .... and i've pmd them ....

:thumbsup



tickles mom ... i don't mean that the tsb members would be hassling her .....:D :poke

[Tickle's Mom]

Hey guys, just a reminder .....we are not alone while reading this thread. :nono
ALL members can read it all...it's a public forum....just had to get that said.
Now, back to finding Flower the HOME where she NEEDS to be...a home.

[Nancy in New York]

Hey guys, just a reminder .....we are not alone while reading this thread. :nono
ALL members can read it all...it's a public forum....just had to get that said.
Now, back to finding Flower the HOME where she NEEDS to be...a home.

Good reminder...I keep forgetting that eveyone that can read this or any thread, doesn't always have the animals best interest at heart...:shakehead

[Nancy in New York]

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Tickle's Mom, do you think it was something we said...:dono

[Chipmunk_lover]

Hi Wolfysluv, i really wish i could of helped, if you had of lived in the U.K. i could of helped you find a home for her but i don't know many people in the U.S. wanting Chipmunks, Chippies are much more popular in the U.K. and more common as pets.

I think Muffin sounds good i don't like the sound of this guy you mentioned doesn't sound a good home. I'm sure you want the best for Flower, good luck finding her a loving forever home.

I read about finding the Dog Samson a home so know good things happen on this board :D

[Nancy in New York]

Any takers on flying her to the UK?????

[Tickle's Mom]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
Howdy pod-ner, looks like it's just you and me!!!!:sanp3

[Nancy in New York]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
Howdy pod-ner, looks like it's just you and me!!!!:sanp3

You know the next rescue....we are working solo...:poke

[gs1]

we need to know what the route to houston is ...and if we've any members there...

i know that texas is a big state...lol....

but who's from there ....

skulls...

muffin....

lookmomchickens....

ardilla .... (but ardilla is further out than any of them .... so she can't help...)

tex squirrel was from there too ... but she's mia....

ok ... i think i exhausted my knowledge of all things texan....

:D


TICKLES MOM ... need to empty your box out.....

[Tickle's Mom]

I did :D

WHERE THE HECK IS EVERYONE INVOLVED?????

[Nancy in New York]

I did :D

WHERE THE HECK IS EVERYONE INVOLVED?????

We're here....:poke
Hope they weren't scared away by lurkers...:shakehead

[djarenspace9]

I've sent an email to a critter rescue in FL that specializes in exotics.
The residents are animals that have been removed or surrendered and need a forever home.

I have visited and it's a wonderful place - large property, private - no visitors - just the volunteers.
The animals are very well cared for in big enclosures, some are allowed to roam freely on the property.

I will follow up tomorrow with a phone call.
It would likely be a matter of space being available.
All prayers are welcome!

[Nancy in New York]

I've sent an email to a critter rescue in FL that specializes in exotics.
The residents are animals that have been removed or surrendered and need a forever home.

I have visited and it's a wonderful place - large property, private - no visitors - just the volunteers.
The animals are very well cared for in big enclosures, some are allowed to roam freely on the property.

I will follow up tomorrow with a phone call.
It would likely be a matter of space being available.
All prayers are welcome!

That sounds wonderful. There should be a lot more of those places around...Thank you for helping...:grouphug

[djarenspace9]

Yeah...that got me thinking...if there are any in TN...

I did a search, here's a few that came up
http://www.altpet.net/Rescue/TN.html

Can someone check these out?
I can't make any calls right now, working (supposedly ;D)

[Tickle's Mom]

I'll check now. Wolfysluv...where are you??????:dono

[Tickle's Mom]

No luck on the Tennesee rescues...one is out of business apparently. Have emailed the others. One of those kicked back.

Still waiting on Wolfysluv to contact me re: options for getting Flower to muffinsquirrel.

One rescue burned to the ground in November...that's why their email kicked back. How horrible for them and all the lives that were lost.

[Tickle's Mom]

I sent an email to one of the rescues in Florida too and they have just read it.....no response yet but I did get a "read" message. Not delivery message, read.

[Nancy in New York]

I sent an email to one of the rescues in Florida too and they have just read it.....no response yet but I did get a "read" message. Not delivery message, read.
Thanks for doing all of this....sure hope that we find this little one a good home...:shakehead
I have a few pm's out...I will start emailing people later. Just wished we knew what was going on...and where is everybody?????

[wolfysluv]

I'm in chattanooga. Chet can drive a few hours. He also has money for gas if he doenst' drive or doesn't drive much.

Is she okay in the 3 foot by 18 inch cage if she is not getting out for long? I mean how long will she be "okay". She's down and out. But healthy and very, very well cared for.

Chet was hoping plans could by made by tomorow before he is to make new arrangements with the man. He is still wavering about the plans for the man that he talked to. Whether to cancel out on the fella completely, to request some more time before giving her to him, or doing it tomorow. The man contacted me via email. I haven't really read it. I glanced and the guy is willing to have Flower fly to him via Delta Dash (his expense). Chet doesnt know what to think of all this. If a home was planned at least for the near future here for flower, he'd rather wait and go that route. Its the original route he planned for and waited all of this time for.

I feel so bad, I mean Chet said yes to this man. I supported it before I started to get funny feelings. Now this man has made plans for her. Ya know? He went to the trouble (as chet did) putting this day aside for getting her. And Chet couldnt' go do it. He's a member of this board, and I'm hoping that if he see's all this ... that as an animal lover he'd understand if someone wanted to go back to their first choice of homes for their baby. And that we are just being ever so careful in checking people out and listening to our feelings. I don't want to hurt his feelings.

[Nancy in New York]

I sent an email to one of the rescues in Florida too and they have just read it.....no response yet but I did get a "read" message. Not delivery message, read.

Read?:poke

[wolfysluv]

Wow. Florida is so doable (transportation). I have ferret people connections in GA that I'd hate to ask for help (they are busy night and day rescuing), but would help if asked I'm certain.

I kept hearing rescues in FL were tapped out. So, Ill pray tonight.

Yah, the wildlife resources here are so bad. I mean you have no idea. Several years back it was so bad, I was begged to rehab for this area (I was already taking in birds and such, nursing them back to health, etc, then sending them on to a rehabber bird person in Nashville for release). I was told by one of only like 3 rehabbers in this part of the state that they were so desperate they'd help me get a liscence by giving me intense training time at their place and "bumping up my hours" to get me there faster. Are you getting what I mean? Sounds bad, they wouldnt ever do anything to put animals in harms way or send me out unprepared... but for here its' a life and death thing. And its to the point ... that it's almost like anyone is better than no one.

[Nancy in New York]

I'm in chattanooga. Chet can drive a few hours. He also has money for gas if he doenst' drive or doesn't drive much.

Is she okay in the 3 foot by 18 inch cage if she is not getting out for long? I mean how long will she be "okay". She's down and out. But healthy and very, very well cared for.

Chet was hoping plans could by made by tomorow before he is to make new arrangements with the man. He is still wavering about the plans for the man that he talked to. Whether to cancel out on the fella completely, to request some more time before giving her to him, or doing it tomorow. The man contacted me via email. I haven't really read it. I glanced and the guy is willing to have Flower fly to him via Delta Dash (his expense). Chet doesnt know what to think of all this. If a home was planned at least for the near future here for flower, he'd rather wait and go that route. Its the original route he planned for and waited all of this time for.

I feel so bad, I mean Chet said yes to this man. I supported it before I started to get funny feelings. Now this man has made plans for her. Ya know? He went to the trouble (as chet did) putting this day aside for getting her. And Chet couldnt' go do it. He's a member of this board, and I'm hoping that if he see's all this ... that as an animal lover he'd understand if someone wanted to go back to their first choice of homes for their baby. And that we are just being ever so careful in checking people out and listening to our feelings. I don't want to hurt his feelings.


I totally understand what you mean about his feelings. I do. But, please understand, that this thread just came to the attention of many (ok, some...) today. I don't understand why this man wants Flower so badly? I mean you can get chipmunks other places than TSB can't you? And wanting to fly her too, just doesn't add up to me. It's not that he is attached to her. What are his plans for her?
See, what I am trying to say...if a member came on and said, I want Flower and this is what her life will be like once I get her....I know that I would feel better. Where did this man come from? How long has he been a member here? Is he going to make her a house pet and give her a comfortable life? I guess that we feel like we are family here, and when one of the little critters is being given a new home...we just want to make sure it is the best possible place....OR at least try to hold off for a little while.
BUT if this is what you and your son feel is the best place for Flower, than you have to follow your heart...:Love_Icon

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

I've got a friend in Chattanooga that can bring it to Atlanta on Friday. I'm driving from Atlanta to Dothan, AL on Sunday. It gets the chippy heading in that direction if anybody can coordinate the rest of the trip.

[Tickle's Mom]

I'm in chattanooga. Chet can drive a few hours. He also has money for gas if he doenst' drive or doesn't drive much.

Is she okay in the 3 foot by 18 inch cage if she is not getting out for long? I mean how long will she be "okay". She's down and out. But healthy and very, very well cared for.

Chet was hoping plans could by made by tomorow before he is to make new arrangements with the man. He is still wavering about the plans for the man that he talked to. Whether to cancel out on the fella completely, to request some more time before giving her to him, or doing it tomorow. The man contacted me via email. I haven't really read it. I glanced and the guy is willing to have Flower fly to him via Delta Dash (his expense). Chet doesnt know what to think of all this. If a home was planned at least for the near future here for flower, he'd rather wait and go that route. Its the original route he planned for and waited all of this time for.

I feel so bad, I mean Chet said yes to this man. I supported it before I started to get funny feelings. Now this man has made plans for her. Ya know? He went to the trouble (as chet did) putting this day aside for getting her. And Chet couldnt' go do it. He's a member of this board, and I'm hoping that if he see's all this ... that as an animal lover he'd understand if someone wanted to go back to their first choice of homes for their baby. And that we are just being ever so careful in checking people out and listening to our feelings. I don't want to hurt his feelings.

WE ARE TRYING to make plans BUT, "by tomorrow" is pushing it. We need to find MS, who has computer problems, and get Flower to her. That's the bottom line. If that man is reading this, and I am confident he is, he knows that Flower needs another loving home, not a show animal situation. If you don't have a large enough cage for Flower, PM me. Please. He's willing to fly her? So are we ! But is that really an option? Cargo hold? Death sentence perhaps. What are the restrictions on flying her? A home IS planned for Flower -with MS. It's in the works but it has to take some time. Isn't it odd that this man became a member specifically to obtain a chipmunk and eleven squirrels? It may just be me, but I find that unconscionable and reprehensible. Yes, you came here looking for a chippie or help in obtaining one BUT for a very different reason. I'm sure you and Chet are just sick over this BUT please, A chance is better than NO chance. Tell the man, thanks but no thanks. Trust me, he'll be just fine without Flower.

[wolfysluv]

He didn't try vets, because being chattanooga, he thought they'd be tapped. Its just not the same here as most cities concerning animals. They just aren't a "priority" here the same as other places I"ve lived or visited. There are little to no wild life resources at all. People looking for help with "normal" pets have great difficulty let alone this.

I dont know how large of a cage this little girl needs now that its been determined that she'll probably be too aggressive to 'play with'. Chet had plans on moving her to a large parrot or ferret cage until he ran into trouble with her last spring. But when he saw she'd not be able to get out and play every day ... just a large parrot cage would not be enough. Thats when the reality of money and space for a huge cage set in. Then as more time ticked on ...... he exhausted and told me, "mom, I'm so sorry. This wasn't what I bargained for. I'm not cut out for a wild pet that will have nothing to do wtih me for the next 8 years." it was hard.

[Nancy in New York]

WE ARE TRYING to make plans BUT, "by tomorrow" is pushing it. We need to find MS, who has computer problems, and get Flower to her. That's the bottom line. If that man is reading this, and I am confident he is, he knows that Flower needs another loving home, not a show animal situation. If you don't have a large enough cage for Flower, PM me. Please. He's willing to fly her? So are we ! But is that really an option? Cargo hold? Death sentence perhaps. What are the restrictions on flying her? A home IS planned for Flower -with MS. It's in the works but it has to take some time. Isn't it odd that this man became a member specifically to obtain a chipmunk and eleven squirrels? It may just be me, but I find that unconscionable and reprehensible. Yes, you came here looking for a chippie or help in obtaining one BUT for a very different reason. I'm sure you and Chet are just sick over this BUT please, A chance is better than NO chance. Tell the man, thanks but no thanks. Trust me, he'll be just fine without Flower.

WOW....good posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes please don't cave to this man, I think that you would have regretted this decision. You are looking for a home, not just anyone to take her off your hands. We are trying and thinking and pm'ing. I know that Tickle's Mom and myself are exhausing all means, and haven't taken a break from this computer since we saw your post this afternoon... (well I had a bite to eat) We are wracking our brains here, and we just have to try to get some people alerted to this thread and find MS.....

[Chipmunk_lover]

For anyone new to Chipmunks: with the cage larger is always better, Chipmunks are really active animals and need space to run and climb especially if not given access out of the cage every day. If the cage is not large enough they can develop steriotypical behaviour which is like a repeative somersaulting.

I would say minium size is 5 foot high by 3 1/2 foot width and length so i would guess same as a Flyer. I have one in a 6 foot high cage and she uses all the space

[wolfysluv]

I have to go to bed. Chet will be on watch tonight. He'll be checking on PM's and the thread until late. So it will be him responding into tomorow and all.

I'll personally see you guys tomorow.

Chet is here.

[Nancy in New York]

I've got a friend in Chattanooga that can bring it to Atlanta on Friday. I'm driving from Atlanta to Dothan, AL on Sunday. It gets the chippy heading in that direction if anybody can coordinate the rest of the trip.

What part of Tenn. do you live in? Did you see this post :dono
How far are you willing to drive?

[Tickle's Mom]

What part of Tenn. do you live in? Did you see this post :dono
How far are you willing to drive?


:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

CHETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT....where are you???

[Tickle's Mom]

Wait-you are already in Chatanooga it says......hmmmm:thinking

[Tickle's Mom]

I've got a friend in Chattanooga that can bring it to Atlanta on Friday. I'm driving from Atlanta to Dothan, AL on Sunday. It gets the chippy heading in that direction if anybody can coordinate the rest of the trip.
They are in Chatanooga too......wonder how far Dothan is from Muffinsquirrel??
Maybe we can find someone from Dothan to within two hours of MS...she said they can drive two hours but no further.......aaarrrgggghhhhhh

Need locations of everyone!!!!!!

[Tickle's Mom]

Okay, signing off for the evening. Chet....don't quit on us now. That would be like quitting your senior year in May!!! We are getting closer to getting Flower to her new home. Sleep well and don't worry.

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

Dothan is 670 miles from Houston, so it is going to require multiple carriers to complete that route.

As an alternate route, wolfysluv could also transport from Chattanooga to Birmingham (only 150 miles), which also moves the chippy closer to Muffin. That might open up more possibilities.

I may not be monitoring this thread regularly going forward. If anybody needs me, send me a PM.

[Tickle's Mom]

As an alternate route, wolfysluv could also transport from Chattanooga to Birmingham (only 150 miles), which also moves the chippy closer to Muffin. That might open up more possibilities.
:thumbsup :thumbsup

[muffinsquirrel]

It is so great, the way everyone is trying to get Flower down here. I am about 25 miles above Beaumont, TX., and about 100 miles east of Houston....pretty much in the middle of nowhere. :D

I just want Flower to get a good home where she can be as anti-social as she wants to be - I don't care if it's here with me, or with someone else that can provide what she needs. I can give her a home where she can be in a large, outdoor cage where she can dig and climb to her heart's content, with no people bothering her, for the rest of her life.

My outdoor cages average around 4'X8'X7' high. Down here in southeast Texas, rocks do not exist except in landscaping stores. :D But what we DO have is lots of trees, so she would have a few rocks and as big of a woodpile as she wants. All of my cages have concrete patio paver floors in them, but I can throw in a couple of feet of dirt on top of it for digging. All I can do is promise that I will give her the best care I can, regular balanced meals, and plenty of places to make as many dens as she wants. And I will spend time every day admiring her and talking to her - I like chipmunks.

muffinsquirrel

[wolfysluv]

yeah we live in chattanooga! and ive decided that im going to listen to my second thoughts and hold out till a plan is thought out to get her a "for sure" loving home ....so no more florida dude :thumbsup and im going to crash after this and talk tommarow thanks to all the extreme work and research ..nite nite
chet:thankyou

[psychotic feather]

Hey guys can I put a very neglected flying squirrel on this squirrel train? :hidechair

[Chipmunk_lover]

It is so great, the way everyone is trying to get Flower down here. I am about 25 miles above Beaumont, TX., and about 100 miles east of Houston....pretty much in the middle of nowhere. :D

I just want Flower to get a good home where she can be as anti-social as she wants to be - I don't care if it's here with me, or with someone else that can provide what she needs. I can give her a home where she can be in a large, outdoor cage where she can dig and climb to her heart's content, with no people bothering her, for the rest of her life.

My outdoor cages average around 4'X8'X7' high. Down here in southeast Texas, rocks do not exist except in landscaping stores. :D But what we DO have is lots of trees, so she would have a few rocks and as big of a woodpile as she wants. All of my cages have concrete patio paver floors in them, but I can throw in a couple of feet of dirt on top of it for digging. All I can do is promise that I will give her the best care I can, regular balanced meals, and plenty of places to make as many dens as she wants. And I will spend time every day admiring her and talking to her - I like chipmunks.

muffinsquirrel

Fantastic Muffinsquirrel, it sounds like Flowers dream home. I would be very happy if one of my babies went to a home like this.

Chippies love to dig so its perfect and plenty of space. I really hope Flower goes to you.

[Nancy in New York]

It is so great, the way everyone is trying to get Flower down here. I am about 25 miles above Beaumont, TX., and about 100 miles east of Houston....pretty much in the middle of nowhere. :D

I just want Flower to get a good home where she can be as anti-social as she wants to be - I don't care if it's here with me, or with someone else that can provide what she needs. I can give her a home where she can be in a large, outdoor cage where she can dig and climb to her heart's content, with no people bothering her, for the rest of her life.

My outdoor cages average around 4'X8'X7' high. Down here in southeast Texas, rocks do not exist except in landscaping stores. :D But what we DO have is lots of trees, so she would have a few rocks and as big of a woodpile as she wants. All of my cages have concrete patio paver floors in them, but I can throw in a couple of feet of dirt on top of it for digging. All I can do is promise that I will give her the best care I can, regular balanced meals, and plenty of places to make as many dens as she wants. And I will spend time every day admiring her and talking to her - I like chipmunks.

muffinsquirrel

You are the perfect home and chipmama...just perfect! Now we just have to find members to help get her to you...Let me get some coffe into me, feed the squirrel kids, and see what's going on here this morning....
Thank you muffinsquirrel for opening up your home yet again....and Flower's home sounds just ideal!!! You're my hero....:Love_Icon

[Tickle's Mom]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
When I get to work at 8 am ET, we will work on getting her to you. Need to know how far you are willing to travel so Chet, my offer is still there if you want to drive and spend the night if needed. If MS drives no more than two hours towards you, where will that be? We can go from there with your traveling.....:Love_Icon

[pappy1264]

A better home could not be had....so happy this little girl WILL go to Muffin.

What's up w/the flyer? Does it need to get to Judy, too (I don't think she would have a problem taking it, if so. I hope I didn't speak out of turn, but I don't think she would mind. Oh Muffin......can you squeeze another flyer in???)

[Tickle's Mom]

First of all, I am clueless as to distances but if I did this half-way right with Google maps, there is approx 600 miles between you. 300 each way for each person involved IF you were to do this yourselves, with help for gas, etc. Approx 4 hours each way.

Chet was going to drive approx 175 miles each way yesterday to get Flower to that other person.....

So, we need some ideas and some help on getting this Chattanooga Choo Choo headed out ASAP!!:thinking

[djarenspace9]

MuffinSquirrel's offer is the very best option for Flower I have heard.
Let's please find a way to make this happen.

I can't offer to help with the drive, but I am happy to contribute to the cost of travel.

I will keep all fingers and toes crossed while I pray incessantly that this will come to fruition!!!

[djarenspace9]

Throwing one more idea out there...
If anyone wants to look into 'pet transport' for any leg of the trip that remains open.
I know there are air and ground options.
I have never used any type of pet transport in my life, so I know nothing about cost or experience,
but it's worth a look and see if someone wants to Google it.

[Tickle's Mom]

MuffinSquirrel's offer is the very best option for Flower I have heard.
Let's please find a way to make this happen.

I can't offer to help with the drive, but I am happy to contribute to the cost of travel.

I will keep all fingers and toes crossed while I pray incessantly that this will come to fruition!!!

:thumbsup :thumbsup

I just looked at what AS suggested too....if Chet can get to Birmingham, and we could find someone to take the leg from Birmingham to New Orleans, then New Orleans to MS. Just thinking here...I'm hoping after all of this stress, Chet needs a VACATION to Texas.....at least for the day or two:D

[Skul]

I can drive up to Marshall, TX for a pickup, then deliver to Muffin.

[Nancy in New York]

:thumbsup :thumbsup

I just looked at what AS suggested too....if Chet can get to Birmingham, and we could find someone to take the leg from Birmingham to New Orleans, then New Orleans to MS. Just thinking here...I'm hoping after all of this stress, Chet needs a VACATION to Texas.....at least for the day or two:D

Will you be joining him??? :D

[Tickle's Mom]

I can drive up to Marshall, TX for a pickup, then deliver to Muffin.

Okay..:thumbsup .thanks....waiting on those involved to come on the board to see what they are willing to do. Now, let me go see where Marshall TX is :poke

[Tickle's Mom]

Will you be joining him??? :D

I wanted to go to Texas this week but.....DALLAS!! I'm a football junkie!:D

[Nancy in New York]

I wanted to go to Texas this week but.....DALLAS!! I'm a football junkie!:D
So we can count you out for the emergencies Sunday?
T.A.R.U. Closed for the day!

[Tickle's Mom]

So we can count you out for the emergencies Sunday?
T.A.R.U. Closed for the day!

Uh, well, um, Y.E.S. It starts at 6:30.

T.A.R.U will be: T.A.R.Y. that day:rotfl

[Tickle's Mom]

Wolfysluv and Chet - :wave123 WAKE UP!!!!! :poke :poke :poke

Need to know what you are willing to do travel wise....:poke :poke :poke

[Tickle's Mom]

I can drive up to Marshall, TX for a pickup, then deliver to Muffin.

:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou :thankyou

[Nancy in New York]

Uh, well, um, Y.E.S. It starts at 6:30.

T.A.R.U will be: T.A.R.Y. that day:rotfl

:rotfl

[Nancy in New York]

Just thinking out loud here Tickle's Mom....wouldn't this have been faster if you just drove Flower to Muffin????
Skul, generous offer....thank you so much!
Wolfysluv.....Chet 129202

[Tickle's Mom]

:jump :jump

Good point! I know it's gonna happen...and I will sleep tonight knowing "others" are out of the picture altogether. Last night was a "sleepless in Florida" night.

Just woke up MS :hidechair :hidechair :hidechair

[nnmaru1]

Fantastic Muffinsquirrel, it sounds like Flowers dream home. I would be very happy if one of my babies went to a home like this.

Chippies love to dig so its perfect and plenty of space. I really hope Flower goes to you.

+ 1000 on everything ESP. digging :thumbsup

a marvelous home with a MuffinSQ, wow, lucky Flower! crossing my fingers that it happens.
having Flower in an outdoor aviary would be my first choice, too like I posted earlier.

You guys rock :D teamwork, baby.

[Tickle's Mom]

+ 1000 on everything ESP. digging :thumbsup

a marvelous home with a MuffinSQ, wow, lucky Flower! crossing my fingers that it happens.
having Flower in an outdoor aviary would be my first choice, too like I posted earlier.

You guys rock :D teamwork, baby.

Oh it's GONNA work!!!!!!!! No doubt. :wahoo

[Nancy in New York]

OK this is what we know.
Chet wants Flower to go to Muffin. Muffin is willing to take her, and could possibly drive a couple of hours.

There have been offers from Atlantasquirrelgirl...

Originally Posted by atlantasquirrelgirl
I've got a friend in Chattanooga that can bring it to Atlanta on Friday. I'm driving from Atlanta to Dothan, AL on Sunday. It gets the chippy heading in that direction if anybody can coordinate the rest of the trip.

They are in Chatanooga too......wonder how far Dothan is from Muffinsquirrel??
Maybe we can find someone from Dothan to within two hours of MS...she said they can drive two hours but no further.......aaarrrgggghhhhhh

And from Skul:
I can drive up to Marshall, TX for a pickup, then deliver to Muffin.

djarenspace9 suggested pet transport companies which we have checked into...:wallet :wallet Approximately $500.00
And assistance with gas money...

Now all we need are the major players to help out.....Wake up!!!!!! :poke :poke :poke

[Tickle's Mom]

Hey guys can I put a very neglected flying squirrel on this squirrel train? :hidechair

Can't forget this flyer in the mix!!!

[Nancy in New York]

Can't forget this flyer in the mix!!!

I see Nut-ing....:D

[wolfysluv]

:sanp3 were up !!!!!

[psychotic feather]

My older sister's flying squirrel needs a new home. She is going to be moving out of the house soon and honestly the flying squirrel scares me to death so I can't keep her either. I would like for her to go to a home where she won't be neglected. :poke Honestly my sister doesn't take very good care of her at all.

[djarenspace9]

Is the pet transport quote for the whole trip or just that one missing leg?

That's really high!
For that we could pay to put someone on a regular flight with Flower on board as a pet!

[Tickle's Mom]

:sanp3 were up !!!!!
Whew.......okay. How far are you/Chet willing to drive? It's a one day thing BUT, IT'S A GREAT HOME FOR FLOWER!!!!!!! :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo Did you read all of the previous posts.....got some offers to meet along the way. :D

[Tickle's Mom]

Is the pet transport quote for the whole trip or just that one missing leg?

That's really high!
For that we could pay to put someone on a regular flight with Flower on board as a pet!

NO flying! Ground transport. If we can get Chet to drive half way or more.....he needs a vacation in Texas :poke
Flying is too risky...talked to airlines. CARGO HOLD and tons of paperwork!!!! Cargo hold= no guarantee she will "arrive alive". Nuff said with that statment!

[Tickle's Mom]

My older sister's flying squirrel needs a new home. She is going to be moving out of the house soon and honestly the flying squirrel scares me to death so I can't keep her either. I would like for her to go to a home where she won't be neglected. :poke Honestly my sister doesn't take very good care of her at all.
Wow - guess it depends on those involved in the forever home.

[djarenspace9]

NO flying! Ground transport. If we can get Chet to drive half way or more.....he needs a vacation in Texas :poke
Flying is too risky...talked to airlines. CARGO HOLD and tons of paperwork!!!! Cargo hold= no guarantee she will "arrive alive". Nuff said with that statment!

Cargo I would never consider, I guess I thought you could take a small animal on board....bummer :shakehead

[wolfysluv]

i willing to drive about 400 miles , but if i can get my job to give me more time off i could drive more gotta talk to them (i am a manager at a fast food and i have a "not nice" boss) he is off today so i gotta wait till tomarrow to sit down and discuss some off time maybe he will let me cash a vaca in:jump

[Tickle's Mom]

Cargo I would never consider, I guess I thought you could take a small animal on board....bummer :shakehead
THEY said Cargo ...not me. In fact, I had to repeat myself three times when I said "Chipmunk" on one airline. Talk about red tape! Between all of us offering to help with gas, etc, I'm hoping Chet can just gooooooooooo west and MS can just goooooooo east. I think:dono I failed geography:Love_Icon

[Tickle's Mom]

i willing to drive about 400 miles , but if i can get my job to give me more time off i could drive more gotta talk to them (i am a manager at a fast food and i have a "not nice" boss) he is off today so i gotta wait till tomarrow to sit down and discuss some off time maybe he will let me cash a vaca in:jump

:jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump
Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!!

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

[Tickle's Mom]

Hey guys can I put a very neglected flying squirrel on this squirrel train? :hidechair

It's a "Chattanooga ChooChoo".....:D

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

If there is any way that you can make the whole trip with your chippy wulfsluv, it would be a lot less stressful on Flower. She knows you, your voice and smell, and may be more comforted with the long journey than with us strangers. It's going to be a looong trip for her.

[wolfysluv]

im really going to try to do all the trip ...ive never been to texas:D

[Tickle's Mom]

im really going to try to do all the trip ...ive never been to texas:D

:jump

[wolfysluv]

Its e wolfy this time. Just poppin in to catch up. I just saw Chet saying that there is a remote possibility of him making the whole drive. As his mother I am fearful of this. He is so young and he'd be driving days with no other driver. Not safe, ya know? Another issue? This boy is stepping up, but not telling you how he is financially. He litterally has nothing to his name. His bank account is chronically just in the tens of dollars just to give you an idea and for you to know what he is sacraficing and how much he cares. "If" he were to drive the whole way and did get the time off? Guys he'd need money for some gas and he'd need total money for hotel stays.

I'm just stepping in realistcally, because Chet is a very "special" boy. I'm not speaking as just his mom either. Any one who has met him can tell you this and what he's done for his family and others quite literally his entire life. An example is he actually helped raise an autistic brother while his dad worked 70 hrs to make ends meet while I was in (this is horribly embarrassing) a mental hospital for a while for a nervous breakdown. It left me handicapped.

He'll do anything for an animal. It's an okay idea for him to drive ... But only if he takes his time and has the money. I'm sorry to be here and point out some negatives in all of this.

Stepping back out and letting chet come back in now (yikes wait til he see's this post lol)...

[Tickle's Mom]

Its e wolfy this time. Just poppin in to catch up. I just saw Chet saying that there is a remote possibility of him making the whole drive. As his mother I am fearful of this. He is so young and he'd be driving days with no other driver. Not safe, ya know? Another issue? This boy is stepping up, but not telling you how he is financially. He litterally has nothing to his name. His bank account is chronically just in the tens of dollars just to give you an idea and for you to know what he is sacraficing and how much he cares. "If" he were to drive the whole way and did get the time off? Guys he'd need money for some gas and he'd need total money for hotel stays.

I'm just stepping in realistcally, because Chet is a very "special" boy. I'm not speaking as just his mom either. Any one who has met him can tell you this and what he's done for his family and others quite literally his entire life. An example is he actually helped raise an autistic brother while his dad worked 70 hrs to make ends meet while I was in (this is horribly embarrassing) a mental hospital for a while for a nervous breakdown. It left me handicapped.

He'll do anything for an animal. It's an okay idea for him to drive ... But only if he takes his time and has the money. I'm sorry to be here and point out some negatives in all of this.

Stepping back out and letting chet come back in now (yikes wait til he see's this post lol)...


We have all stepped up too-financially :thumbsup Let him go mama :D
(go edit it if ya need to) We still have some planning to do when MS wakes up. :wave123

[wolfysluv]

Okie dokie! :D
Just putting it into context is all and after this, I'm in the background. If done right actually, it would be a fun thing for him to meet Muffin and the critters!

It's just that I know he's a people pleaser and being young, you know, sometimes young people can put themselves into predicaments. I didnt want him driving days by himself with no relief driver and I know he hasn't enough money for all the gas on top of hotel stays.

He ended up spending nearly 800 dollars getting flower just from Illinois (he completely under estimated the money needed. He ran out on the road, had to borrow from us while there (thank god we had some). He accidently overdrew. Well he wanst online banking and back then banks "convienently" take their good time sending out notices ... so one fee piled up on another. It was outrageous. I was so lucky the bank was nice and we had no past incidents of that magnatude and I could talk much of those charges down for him. Of course I couldnt' tell them it was all over a chipmunk. LMAO. Wouldn't you have LOVED to see the face on that bank president had I done that? Omg, just way too funny to think about. :rotfl

[Nancy in New York]

Okie dokie! :D
Just putting it into context is all and after this, I'm in the background. If done right actually, it would be a fun thing for him to meet Muffin and the critters!

It's just that I know he's a people pleaser and being young, you know, sometimes young people can put themselves into predicaments. I didnt want him driving days by himself with no relief driver and I know he hasn't enough money for all the gas on top of hotel stays.

He ended up spending nearly 800 dollars getting flower just from Illinois (he completely under estimated the money needed. He ran out on the road, had to borrow from us while there (thank god we had some). He accidently overdrew. Well he wanst online banking and back then banks "convienently" take their good time sending out notices ... so one fee piled up on another. It was outrageous. I was so lucky the bank was nice and we had no past incidents of that magnatude and I could talk much of those charges down for him. Of course I couldnt' tell them it was all over a chipmunk. LMAO. Wouldn't you have LOVED to see the face on that bank president had I done that? Omg, just way too funny to think about. :rotfl


Look, a lot of people are trying their hardest to do the right thing for Flower. Not to sound mean, but myself and Tickle's Mom have worked on this so hard with phone calls and pm's flying all over the place...hours upon hours. Do not step into the background and let everyone else figure this out. You felt uneasy about Flower going to this person yesterday, we got involved to help with what you wanted, which was a great home for Flower. Help is needed here....don't just drop this in everyone else's lap and fade away...
What do you want us to do, and what are you willing to do? How much driving can be done on your part, how much money are you willing to chip in? We still don't know which way this is going and I personally think the ball is in your court with a lot of this...Help us to figure this out!!!
People have stepped up, what do you want done now? What are you comfortable with letting your son do?

[gs1]

nancy after emailing with wofly for months now.... she's not stepping into the background ... if anything she's probably overwhelmed....

she/chet were willing to drive flower part of the way to muffins...

we could never figure out who could meet her in the middle....

now skul has stepped up :thankyou

so we need to find out what they can do between her home and marshall, texas.

nancy i don't think you meant to sound as harsh as you did ... and i know the sweetheart that you are....:Love_Icon

but i also needed to make sure that wolfy is not feeling overly pressured here ... chet is not streetsmart and putting himself in danger is easy for him ....:nono

[Skul]

Marshall, TX is four hundred less miles that he would need to drive.
That works out to be a five hundred plus R/T drive for me.

What about that flyer that PF mentioned?
Where is it now?
Does it have a home, if included in the train?

[wolfysluv]

Geez you totally have the wrong idea about what I said here! And I really put some effort into what I wrote so you wouldnt. Read what I said again. All I said is that someone can't drive a huge amount of hours in one day (15-20). All I said is given that he has to be careful being alone, it will take hotel stays since they dont let you nap on the road. All I said is he doesnt have all of the money for gas AND stays. And that he is is young will do ANYTHIG for people and animals. Read it again. Please. I was staying out of it cause this is his responsibility but just added to the context of things and some thoughts. And what he does is his own business as an adult. I was just making sure that he didn't feel pressured into doing more than what is safe. Period. That's it. Did I say I would interfere and "stop" him? No. Did I say that I was hesitant to let chet do the right thing, you all help us and interfere with your incredible mind boggling generosity? NO. You all didn't sleep. Neither did we. Thats why we didn't get up until late and get on board. I see that you got less as you all were up early and working so hard on this. I didn't mean to stir emotions. Lack of sleep leads to misunderstandings and high emotions. And seriously .. you did read way too much into what I said. That said ... Please accept my deep deep DEEP apologies. Okay? I feel HORRIBLE that I upset you in any way shape or form. I'm so sorry. I'll not post again. It's up to Chet now. The ball is in his court. It ALWAYS has been.

Chets already stressed and mad at me for stepping in, researching this guy and asking advice that led to changing his mind. Now he's going to be upset at me for upsetting you. I'm really sorry Chet. You're my hero. You were the day you were born and saved us from that fire. You've always been a man, way before you needed to be. I love you.

Can I just say that I know a lot of animal communities, and I am floored at the speed and dedication of this one? Just had to say that. Its incredible.

[Nancy in New York]

Geez you totally have the wrong idea about what I said here! And I really put some effort into what I wrote so you wouldnt. Read what I said again. All I said is that someone can't drive a huge amount of hours in one day (15-20). All I said is given that he has to be careful being alone, it will take hotel stays since they dont let you nap on the road. All I said is he doesnt have all of the money for gas AND stays. And that he is is young will do ANYTHIG for people and animals. Read it again. Please. I was staying out of it cause this is his responsibility but just added to the context of things and some thoughts. And what he does is his own business as an adult. I was just making sure that he didn't feel pressured into doing more than what is safe. Period. That's it. Did I say I would interfere and "stop" him? No. Did I say that I was hesitant to let chet do the right thing, you all help us and interfere with your incredible mind boggling generosity? NO. You all didn't sleep. Neither did we. Thats why we didn't get up until late and get on board. I see that you got less as you all were up early and working so hard on this. I didn't mean to stir emotions. Lack of sleep leads to misunderstandings and high emotions. And seriously .. you did read way too much into what I said. That said ... Please accept my deep deep DEEP apologies. Okay? I feel HORRIBLE that I upset you in any way shape or form. I'm so sorry. I'll not post again. It's up to Chet now. The ball is in his court. It ALWAYS has been.

Chets already stressed and mad at me for stepping in, researching this guy and asking advice that led to changing his mind. Now he's going to be upset at me for upsetting you. I'm really sorry Chet. You're my hero. You were the day you were born and saved us from that fire. You've always been a man, way before you needed to be. I love you.

Can I just say that I know a lot of animal communities, and I am floored at the speed and dedication of this one? Just had to say that. Its incredible.

If I misread that you will step into the background, I am sorry. We need both of you here to let us know what you are willing to do. We are so close to actually doing something, I want both of you involved in this. Chet can say things that he wants to do, and like his mom, you want to protect him and rightly so...but that leaves us with not knowing what will be allowed etc. We are not familiar with where you live with the offers made to help with transport, I don't know if that is convenient for you...we are trying to all work this out...and we need everyone, you as his mom and Chet, that's all I meant by that...:)
And we have no idea money wise what we are talking about...we can get a train together perhaps, or Chet if can do it alone. How much gas, how many nights staying over...I just have no idea and would like input with that....:dono
We will work together....we just need input and what you are willing to do...then we can go from there.

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

If Chet really wants to go out exploring the country a little, maybe he can wait and do the transfer to Muffin when he has saved up some money, and can find a driving buddy who also wants to go on a road trip.

[psychotic feather]

What about that flyer that PF mentioned?
Where is it now?
Does it have a home, if included in the train?

The flying squirrel is here in Fort Campbell, Ky. I have pmed ms asking her if she would take her but didn't get a reply. If a home can be found for the flyer I would happily drive her down to where wolfysluv is, and chip in some money too. If anyone knows of anyone that would be a good home for the flyer please please let me know. I am tired of how my sister treats her and I am taking the liberty of rehoming her.

[wolfysluv]

I'm sorry it wasn't clear, but I've not talked a lot so as to let you all make the decisions amongst yourselves and with chet. I'm not the one having to drive or give money so I have no right to request a thing or impose.you are the sweeties who have stepped up, so do things at YOUR convienience. :). That's where I'm coming from. My message was misunderstood. But I'm making all of that clear now. I thought chet had made it clear he'd drive 400 miles no matter what and he'd consider much more ... I saw he'd not close any doors to all the way with stops and if he can afford it. So,other than that 'm not sure why anyone would think either of us have expectaions or would request even more than what anyone wants to do.Sorry if it sounded that way. Cause that's not the way it is. Whatever u guys can offer ... We'll see if Chet can swing it with what ever help is offered. I can't speak for him in that regard,

[Tickle's Mom]

Well now, I see a lot has transpired in the last hour. Okay, I woke up MS earlier today - OOPS - so, just thinking out loud here.

Chet heads out with flyer (if going) and Flower. If he needs to spend the night, okay. If he meets up with Skul, it cuts the trip down considerably - so, can he "crash" (sorry mama) at MS for the night if he goes all the way? Is that even an option? Does he just meet up with Skul......again, if he feels he needs to rest to be safe, fine. If meeting up with Skul cuts out that many miles.....it's definitely something to think about. Chet still has to find out from his boss how much time he can take off so that also will come into play. Bottom line....a home for Flower and flyer and safety for Chet.

I didn't rob the bank I was just at, but it DID get robbed while I was in the drive thru!!!!:sanp3

[nnmaru1]

Wolfy/Chet – can you post a PAYPAL address so anyone willing can donate a bit for this trip?
I will, for one – I may be off line here and there (woo hoo, 12-24 inches of snow in IL coming) but I can do it sometime today/tomorrow.

If you don’t have one – sign up, all you need is a bank account, go to their website it’s easy.
Save a chipmunk, save the world :D

[Tickle's Mom]

Wolfy/Chet – can you post a PAYPAL address so many anyone willing can donate a bit for this trip?I will, for one – I may be off line here and there (woo hoo, 12-24 inches of snow in IL coming) but I can do it sometime today/tomorrow.

If you don’t have one – sign up, all you need is a bank account, go to their website it’s easy.
Save a chipmunk, save the world :D

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown
And, um, I am wearing capris and flip flops...it's 70 here:hidechair :hidechair

[Nancy in New York]

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown
And, um, I am wearing capris and flip flops...it's 70 here:hidechair :hidechair
:frustratedx :madd :frustratedx :madd :hissyfit :pissed The bank just called.... they need you back there...:poke

[Nancy in New York]

Wolfy/Chet – can you post a PAYPAL address so anyone willing can donate a bit for this trip?
I will, for one – I may be off line here and there (woo hoo, 12-24 inches of snow in IL coming) but I can do it sometime today/tomorrow.

If you don’t have one – sign up, all you need is a bank account, go to their website it’s easy.
Save a chipmunk, save the world :D

:bowdown :bowdown :Love_Icon

[Tickle's Mom]

If I misread that you will step into the background, I am sorry. We need both of you here to let us know what you are willing to do. We are so close to actually doing something, I want both of you involved in this. Chet can say things that he wants to do, and like his mom, you want to protect him and rightly so...but that leaves us with not knowing what will be allowed etc. We are not familiar with where you live with the offers made to help with transport, I don't know if that is convenient for you...we are trying to all work this out...and we need everyone, you as his mom and Chet, that's all I meant by that...:)
And we have no idea money wise what we are talking about...we can get a train together perhaps, or Chet if can do it alone. How much gas, how many nights staying over...I just have no idea and would like input with that....:dono
We will work together....we just need input and what you are willing to do...then we can go from there.

:goodpost

Hey Chet...talk to us. Let's work thru this....anyone heard from MS yet?

[Tickle's Mom]

Okay MS....getting ready to call again. :wave123

[Tickle's Mom]

Okay - just spoke with MS.. Chattanooga ChooChoo will be stopping in Marshall to meet up with Skul "at this point". On board, a flyer and Flower!!!
Now we need Chet to find out his schedule and get that Paypal account :thumbsup

[psychotic feather]

She said yes to the flying squirrel?:wahoo

[Nancy in New York]

Wonderful news....:alright.gif :alright.gif good work there Tickle's Mom...:bowdown :Love_Icon :bowdown

[Tickle's Mom]

She said yes to the flying squirrel?:wahoo

Yes she did so get your running shoes on!!!

[psychotic feather]

Thank you thank you thank you! Wolfysluv I really do hope you don't mind. :hidechair

[Skul]

When is becoming important now.
Thur.-good, Fri. is best, with Sat. being possible.
Time of day---10:00am to 4:00pm.

[nnmaru1]

Wonderful news....:alright.gif :alright.gif good work there Tickle's Mom...:bowdown :Love_Icon :bowdown

yes!~ go Tickle'sMom...

so.......how about that Paypal account Wolfy :poke

oh and to the gloating flip-flop in February wearers... *I* get to see thunder AND a blizzard today... what do you got?..

no wait - that's a *bad* thing :sanp3

[Tickle's Mom]

When is becoming important now.
Thur.-good, Fri. is best, with Sat. being possible.
Time of day---10:00am to 4:00pm.

I know! Waiting on Chet - he can talk with his boss tomorrow I think he said.
What about IF it has to be next week? Trying to cover bases for everyone here......however, IF IF IF he decides to go all the way, that will be up to him too. I know mom will feel better if he doesn't!!:Love_Icon

[Skul]

Next week would work, again, Thur. or Fri. would be preferred.

[djarenspace9]

I did hear back from the critter rescue in Florida that I contacted.
They left a message that they could take Flower.
They have other white Chipmunks in their care permanently.
I know there is a lot of planning going on to get Flower to TX which sounds like a wonderful place to go.
If that does not pan out here is your Plan B, another wonderful place to go!

Wolfy, I am going to PM you the details on this place.

[muffinsquirrel]

OK - I'm finally here. Geez, the trouble a gal can cause just because she decides to sleep in! You don't understand - I'm old old old and need all of the beauty sleep I can get! :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Of course the flyer is welcome - Butter, isn't it? I've got room for just about anything that boards the train! (Please, no rats, possums, or snakes. Or anything bigger than I am!) :D

It's great to see everything finally coming together. In my younger days, I would have just driven up there to get her, and it gripes me that I can't still do that. Getting old is hell! (But on the other hand, I qualify for 20% off on Wednesdays at Goodwill!):D I'm looking forward to them getting here - more animals to spoil rotten!

Gotta go wrap pipes, etc, in preperation for the weather tonight. The weatherman even went out on a limb and mentioned the "S" word. Luckily, snow down here means maybe an inch if we're lucky, and then it's all gone in 24 hours. If the next day is sunny, we will put the top down on the convertible, turn the heater on full blast, and drive around looking at the snow! Gee, winter's rough down here in southeast Texas!:rotfl I just don't see what all the fuss is about snow up there in yankee land!:dono

muffinsquirrel

[Tickle's Mom]

Next week would work, again, Thur. or Fri. would be preferred.
okay, good to know. I have sent Wolfy a message too.

[Tickle's Mom]

OK - I'm finally here. Geez, the trouble a gal can cause just because she decides to sleep in! You don't understand - I'm old old old and need all of the beauty sleep I can get! :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Of course the flyer is welcome - Butter, isn't it? I've got room for just about anything that boards the train! (Please, no rats, possums, or snakes. Or anything bigger than I am!) :D

It's great to see everything finally coming together. In my younger days, I would have just driven up there to get her, and it gripes me that I can't still do that. Getting old is hell! (But on the other hand, I qualify for 20% off on Wednesdays at Goodwill!):D I'm looking forward to them getting here - more animals to spoil rotten!

Gotta go wrap pipes, etc, in preperation for the weather tonight. The weatherman even went out on a limb and mentioned the "S" word. Luckily, snow down here means maybe an inch if we're lucky, and then it's all gone in 24 hours. If the next day is sunny, we will put the top down on the convertible, turn the heater on full blast, and drive around looking at the snow! Gee, winter's rough down here in southeast Texas!:rotfl I just don't see what all the fuss is about snow up there in yankee land!:dono

muffinsquirrel
I've been mentioning the "S" word a whole lot today....only not the same one as the weatherman!:nono

[psychotic feather]

Thank you so much MS you have no idea what this means to me. I hate seeing Buttercup stuck in a cage 24/7 with no one there to play with her. :shakehead

Wolfysluv let me know when Chet plans to leave and I will bring Buttercup and some money :hidechair

[Skul]

Heading out shortly.
Won't be back on-line for a few hours.

[Nancy in New York]

okay, good to know. I have sent Wolfy a message too.

Looks like its coming together....I swear Tickle's Mom you are the best...you just get in there and do what needs to be done, wipe your hands off, and move on to the next.....:Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon
djarenspace9, thank you too for looking into other places for this little girl. She sure does have a lot of great people working for her...:Love_Icon
Oh and muffinsquirrel....you may be old...not even sure about that....but what makes me think you could work circles around almost anyone on this board...:dono :tilt :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[nnmaru1]

Thank you so much MS you have no idea what this means to me. I hate seeing Buttercup stuck in a cage 24/7 with no one there to play with her. :shakehead

Wolfysluv let me know when Chet plans to leave and I will bring Buttercup and some money :hidechair

i think it's funny you're scared of flying SQs :D





jk..... i never met one in person. but they look lovely on photos :thinking

[psychotic feather]

i think it's funny you're scared of flying SQs :D

You don't understand! Buttercup isn't a cute fluffy flying squirrel she is... the... devil :devil

And she pees on me through the cage bars

[Tickle's Mom]

You don't understand! Buttercup isn't a cute fluffy flying squirrel she is... the... devil :devil

And she pees on me through the cage bars

And your point is ?????:jump
I thought they all did that???:dono

[gs1]

so here is some kind of summary....

pf drives to chet ..gives him flyer.....


chet drives to marshall and gives both to skul

skul delivers to muffin.

everybody happy.....:D ************

but....


is anyone able to drive from littlerock ark. to marshall texas?

that would make it so much easier on chet.

thanks.

[Tickle's Mom]

Been trying to find legs for that train for 24 hours now and no other takers.:dono

Hope there's other chipmunks with MS......:thinking

[Tickle's Mom]

If everything falls through, Florida rescue group has two other White Siberian Chipmunks and Flower is welcome. Getting Flower to Florida would be a piece of cake. Just throwing out all options people !!!

Gosh I love this board!!!:Love_Icon

And among Rescue Groups, two things: they all know the "other" person who tried to get Flower. "Good save " was one direct quote!!
And secondly, the one we contacted and whop responded is "top notch" according to the Orange County, Fl authorities. I called and checked!

So................................................ .................................................. ............................................

[psychotic feather]

Yah but if that is the direction this goes what will happen to Buttercup?

[Tickle's Mom]

Yah but if that is the direction this goes what will happen to Buttercup?

She would be welcomed also - I made sure of that:thumbsup
And, they know she's, um, like a devil:D

[wolfysluv]

Hey everyone. Chet got caught out for several hours. He ran out to help friends of ours with transportation, etc. He said he's still wrapping it all up. He hopes to be home shortly to check in. When he walks in he'll read everything, set up a paypal (everyone should have one anyway, if doesnt' already), and talk over the decisions. I feel like something will be solved tonight, doncha think? Well other than him requesting so much time off work when he's already done it twice for Flower (and those situations didn't work out as you know). Look forward to whats about to unfold.
The florida option has me just tickled to death. This is more than what we could have hoped for. Two choices. I told Chet and he fell silent. I asked whats wrong, omg everything is awesome. Like I said, he cant' hurt a fly and he said he worries about hurting anyones feelings, stepping on toes, etc, after all of this effort if it does come down to a choice and not down to only being able to do one of the two options. I think he's just overwhelmed a bit. Either way he'll make a great decision now. I have no doubt.

And um, Psychotic Flower. Buttercup? The devil squirrel is called "Buttercup"?? Are you kidding me? If i weren't so stressed and upset, I'd fall off the chair laughing. Yah Flower is a heck of a name for a 6 foot tall chipmunk ... but at least she was named because of her beautiful appearance. LOL. "Buttercup". omg.

[Tickle's Mom]

Hey everyone. Chet got caught out for several hours. He ran out to help friends of ours with transportation, etc. He said he's still wrapping it all up. He hopes to be home shortly to check in. When he walks in he'll read everything, set up a paypal (everyone should have one anyway, if doesnt' already), and talk over the decisions. I feel like something will be solved tonight, doncha think? Well other than him requesting so much time off work when he's already done it twice for Flower (and those situations didn't work out as you know). Look forward to whats about to unfold.
Yes and at least we have options now. I know MS will be a great mom and she has always wanted Flower BUT BUT BUT.....we now have options. And that is the best for Flower! OPTIONS!!!!! :thankyou

Headed home....check in later too! :poke

[Nancy in New York]

I too know that we will get this all settled....All we want is a great place for Flower...and I love options.
Now with time not being so urgent, Chet and yourself have time to mull over the best choice for Flower...without the urgency looming over you like it was yesterday. Not that you want to drag this on, I'm sure you are both stressed by this...it's a huge decision, but you don't have some person knocking at your door looking for Flower, so you can breath a little....:Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

[wolfysluv]

ok ive set up a paypal but its not letting me confirm the bank account ...i had to email them to fix it and it could take up to 72 hrs to just reply:dono . i know most are planning for a thursday/friday deal but i can tell u for sure it wont happen its the first of the month (coupon drops, tax returns,ect) and as a manager i am required to work wednesdays thurs and fridays and for fast food its rediculous busy. on top of it all my boss is a :soapbox .....and i want flower to go to muffin the most since both florida and tx are about the same distance. realisticly i dont think i can drive 20 hrs back to back then pull a 14 hr shift at work ..i will die lol i checked out both and which ever route is lightest is better.

[Nancy in New York]

ok ive set up a paypal but its not letting me confirm the bank account ...i had to email them to fix it and it could take up to 72 hrs to just reply:dono . i know most are planning for a thursday/friday deal but i can tell u for sure it wont happen its the first of the month (coupon drops, tax returns,ect) and as a manager i am required to work wednesdays thurs and fridays and for fast food its rediculous busy. on top of it all my boss is a :soapbox .....and i want flower to go to muffin the most since both florida and tx are about the same distance. realisticly i dont think i can drive 20 hrs back to back then pull a 14 hr shift at work ..i will die lol i checked out both and which ever route is lightest is better.

Now that the other person is not involved...there is no rush, so this can be on your timeline I believe. Skul posted something about what's good in their direction time wise...If you start looking more towards Florida...we can start putting out an SOS to members there for a train...the choice is yours...:Love_Icon

[wolfysluv]

if getting a train to florida is possible and easier that would be better cause we already exhuasted the trip west and it seems that is the best we could come up with for tx. so lets try Florida might have more luck:thumbsup

[Tickle's Mom]

Now that the other person is not involved...there is no rush, so this can be on your timeline I believe. Skul posted something about what's good in their direction time wise...If you start looking more towards Florida...we can start putting out an SOS to members there for a train...the choice is yours...:Love_Icon

Florida is easy and very little driving on your part Chet...just FYI.

[wolfysluv]

:crazy ok cool

[Tickle's Mom]

WHOA NELLIE! Chet wants MS to have her.....let's chill for a bit. Let's just take it easy.

[Tickle's Mom]

Dang..burned the muffins anyway! Okay. PF will still need to get Buttercup to Chet or ? Someone offered to get Flower to Atlanta - can Buttercup ride along too? Think that was Atlanta Squirrels or ? From Atlanta to here is a chipshot - we can work that out. Making phone calls now.....trying to find out the route my friend is taking from Madison Alabama to me next week.:D

Here we goooooooooooooooooooooooooo

And Wolfy can relax!

Was that "chill" long enough???

[wolfysluv]

SURE buttercup can tag along if she was oked by the same place down in florida but thats up to the owner

[Pierre]

Here's a crazy thought. There is a board called goosemoose. There is a rat section [Rats Rule] and on there, people to post to get a rat train going often. Perhaps there'd be some sympathetic "rodent" lovers who would help with the the long portion going towards Texas???

???

[Tickle's Mom]

SURE buttercup can tag along if she was oked by the same place down in florida but thats up to the owner
Actually, Butternut has more options in Florida than Flower :D
But yes, Butternut, devil that she is, will have a forever home too. :thumbsup

[Tickle's Mom]

Here's a crazy thought. There is a board called goosemoose. There is a rat section [Rats Rule] and on there, people to post to get a rat train going often. Perhaps there'd be some sympathetic "rodent" lovers who would help with the the long portion going towards Texas???

???

Leaning towards Florida at this point in time and calls are being made....BUT, great idea. We like "options" :thumbsup

And weather right now may be an issue.......Butternut is located in the thick of it from what I see tonight on the news.

[Skul]

I'm back for a couple hours.
Will check back again.
Keep in mind, Wednesdays are the only day that will not work at all.:shakehead

[Tickle's Mom]

You may not have to travel FIVE hours......stay tuned.:wave123

[Tickle's Mom]

Florida train may be leaving from Chattanooga to Atlanta on FRIDAY...working it out.

[djarenspace9]

I'm just gonna add a piece of advice to those of you sending off the little ones...

Please send them in CHEW PROOF all metal cages.

Thank you.

:rotfl

[wolfysluv]

Just a pick me up for everyone ... some inspiration. Here is movie so you can see what you have all worked so hard for:

(this was chet and flower when they were bonded)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xok_BHznXUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4X2tOiYFtw
Before she turned wild, she would die for wormies. Now she wont touch them.

Forgot to add, to turn it up. That is CHET singing and playing every note you hear with multiple instruments. He also wrote the music.

[djarenspace9]

That is such a sweet video.
It's a shame things changed between them.
You can tell how bonded they were back then.

[Tickle's Mom]

Okay... options are here.

THIS Friday, if PF can get Buttercup to Chattanooga, the Chattanooga ChooChoo will head to Atlanta, courtesy of a friend of AtlantaSquirrelGirl. On Saturday, we will need someone to drive from Atlanta south to meet with me. I have just gotten off the phone with AtlantaSquirrelGirl who knows a member who may be willing to do the Atlanta south leg of this journey to meet me. I will then meet up with djarenspace9.

IF it doesn't work out this weekend, and I hope it can, the same opportunity is available on Feb. 21st.....leave Chattanooga on Friday and go to Atlanta.
Anyone heard from PF about Buttercup tonight???

[Tickle's Mom]

Just a pick me up for everyone ... some inspiration. Here is movie so you can see what you have all worked so hard for:

(this was chet and flower when they were bonded)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xok_BHznXUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4X2tOiYFtw
Before she turned wild, she would die for wormies. Now she wont touch them.

Forgot to add, to turn it up. That is CHET singing and playing every note you hear with multiple instruments. He also wrote the music.


Awe, cannot wait to see her. :thumbsup

[Skul]

Hoping for the best either way.:)
I'll check back again in the morning.

[psychotic feather]

Sorry I have a night class. :poke

Okay between me, my older sis, and my parents I am sure one of us will be available to drive to Chattanooga. I will make sure in the morning

[Nancy in New York]

Just a pick me up for everyone ... some inspiration. Here is movie so you can see what you have all worked so hard for:

(this was chet and flower when they were bonded)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xok_BHznXUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4X2tOiYFtw
Before she turned wild, she would die for wormies. Now she wont touch them.

Forgot to add, to turn it up. That is CHET singing and playing every note you hear with multiple instruments. He also wrote the music.

Adorable....so sorry this didn't work out. Wonder why things change, but that is often the case with wildlife....:Love_Icon
Great music too, very talented...love the way the videos were put together...:thumbsup

[psychotic feather]

I believe Atlanta is only a 6 hour drive it will defiantly be a lot easier on Flower and Buttercup. And I was going to give wolfysluv some money for gas. Does the place that Buttercup is going to have other flying squirrels too? What kind of cages do they got? Its not one of those rescues that cram animals in a tiny cage is it? :dono Do they have a ton of other animals that they have to divide their attention between? Buttercup is a pet not a wild animal and I would like for the place that she goes to treat her as an individual pet...

I would like more info on them.

Also how does MS feel about this new plan? I thought she really wanted Flower

[djarenspace9]

I believe Atlanta is only a 6 hour drive it will defiantly be a lot easier on Flower and Buttercup. And I was going to give wolfysluv some money for gas. Does the place that Buttercup is going to have other flying squirrels too? What kind of cages do they got? Its not one of those rescues that cram animals in a tiny cage is it? :dono Do they have a ton of other animals that they have to divide their attention between? Buttercup is a pet not a wild animal and I would like for the place that she goes to treat her as an individual pet...

I would like more info on them.

I'll PM you some details :)

[psychotic feather]

I'll PM you some details :)


Thanks! I may not like Buttercup but I do care about her and how she ends up :dono

[Tickle's Mom]

From Chattanooga to Atlanta is only about two hours.....Wolfy will not have to drive at all, except to meet up with the person picking them up. How far is Chattanooga from YOU? Is Atlanta closer to you? Remember guys, I flunked geography!!

[muffinsquirrel]

I am fine with wherever Flower and Buttercup go, as long as they are safe and happy. If it is meant to be, there will be a chippie somewhere down the line in my future, so don't worry at all about that. There will be no hurt feelings here.....just happiness that they have found a good home.

muffinsquirrel

[Tickle's Mom]

I am fine with wherever Flower and Buttercup go, as long as they are safe and happy. If it is meant to be, there will be a chippie somewhere down the line in my future, so don't worry at all about that. There will be no hurt feelings here.....just happiness that they have found a good home.

muffinsquirrel

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[psychotic feather]

Atlanta is 5 hours and 22 mins from where I live. Chattanooga is much closer

And I so want to see the infamous Flower If Wolfysluv will let me of course :jump

[Tickle's Mom]

Atlanta is 5 hours and 22 mins from where I live. Chattanooga is much closer

And I so want to see the infamous Flower If Wolfysluv will let me of course :jump

Great... we'll all chat tomorrow. Are you in school tomorrow and if so, when will you be back on? We need to finalize the pick up ASAP tomorrow.
:thankyou

[psychotic feather]

I have a meeting with my academic adviser tomorrow at 11:15am (to fill out graduation paperwork :D ) and then I have a class from 4:45pm to 9:10pm.

[Tickle's Mom]

Calling all Atlanta area and southern friends!!! :wave123

Need help transporting Flower and Buttercup from Lilburn, Georgia, south towards Jacksonville, Saturday or Sunday morning at the LATEST. If we can get them all the way to Jax would be great but I am willing to head toward Hot-lanta if needed. I have sent out 31 emails to friends and family and several PM to some here on TSB.

:thankyou

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

Calling all Atlanta area and southern friends!!! :wave123

Need help transporting Flower and Buttercup from Lilburn, Georgia, south towards Jacksonville, Saturday or Sunday morning at the LATEST. If we can get them all the way to Jax would be great but I am willing to head toward Hot-lanta if needed. I have sent out 31 emails to friends and family and several PM to some here on TSB.

:thankyou

Another possibility is that I still carry them with me to Dothan, and if there's anybody near Tallahassee that can come get them Sunday evening. Tallahassee is about 96 miles from Dothan, AL, which puts them a lot closer to Jax.

[Skul]

Great!:thumbsup
Sounds quite a bit easier than driving all the way this direction.

[Tickle's Mom]

Except the Super Bowl is Sunday night - could interfere for some fans. Have some other ideas working on BUT this IS going to work. Just so surprised that the squirrel train seems to have derailed somewhat :thinking

[atlantasquirrelgirl]

Could try to do it 2/27 as well.

[psychotic feather]

Where is the train going to now? :sanp3

[Tickle's Mom]

Still to Chattanooga - what did you find out? If no one comes thru, I will have to drive to Atlanta at this point. We still have some hope others will come on board :thumbsup I have two Alzheimer moms to take care of so I am arranging for a day sitter right now to be on stand by. :D

[Nancy in New York]

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