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mlongo
04-18-2011, 02:29 PM
Hi there, I am new to TSB and still fumbling my way around....
My name is Marcia (Marsha) & I'm in St. petersburg, FL. I started rehabbing 4-5 years ago as the result of a neurotic momma who spent days on end moving her babies back and forth. Eventually they all ended up on the ground and abandoned. I had ZERO clue as to the care of the little pinkies. Everything the pet store told and sold me was 100% wrong and luckily I found a rehabber before any treatment was started. She taught me well and trusted me to take over. Those 4 are still living happily free with many kids of their own.

The more I tried to get out of rehabbing, the more babies showed up at my door. They have become my passion and I'm miserable when I'm empty nesting lol.

I joined TSB 2 weeks ago while trying to solve some nutritional issues with my current 2. First time this has happened. Came to discover that just when I thought I had a clue....I didn't know squat! I bought the ingredients and made the Squirrel Cakes....1st batch was a disaster...2nd batch came out perfect! Too bad the kids were'nt crazy about them. Bought a batch from Pete's Healthy Snacks thru your links and they love them!! The blocks coupled with the change I made in their diet has brought on an improvement nothing short of phenomenal and they are soo happy and healthy. We finally have perfect poo!! :wahoo

I never thought in a week's time I would be posting an emergency Pox cry for help. Our poor little boy was in horrible condition and this was my 1st Pox experience. So Tragic...Thanks to all of you wonderful peeps, I had immediate responses, PMs, posts, phone calls and so much support, incoming knowledge, experience, links and an overwhelming amount of imformation and help. After he passed we were blessed with the most beautiful words of comfort and understanding. I was certainly not alone during this crisis...nor was he. Thank you all so much.

My current 2 are....Weeza (the WORST case of Pneumonia EVER) Soeone found her and decided to try to raise her. Aspirated her every time she was fed (the wrong formula) and then force fed her a bananna. Still can't believe she survived it all....although I'm still fighting mold in my bathroom from 13 straight days of the humidifier and hot steamy showers every 2 hours. And #2 baby girl is "Spazzo"....my hubby named her and it certainly fits....hahaha.

Well, this is turning into quite the novel so I'll wrap up. Just wanted to introduce myself, thank you all so VERY much and hope that you know how much you are appreciated.....what an amazing community and thank you for allowing to to take part in it....
:grouphug :Love_Icon

Tickle's Mom
04-18-2011, 02:38 PM
:Welcome :Welcome :Welcome

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Love your story - and congratulations. They look wonderful. :Love_Icon :Love_Icon Now, are you ready for pinkies?:poke

djarenspace9
04-18-2011, 02:41 PM
Welcome Marcia-Marsha! :D
This is a great place I agree :thumbsup
We are all learning - it's an ongoing process, and it's much more fun
when you have good company!
Stick around and I'm sure you'll find some great support
and encouragement will come to you when it is needed.

island rehabber
04-18-2011, 02:50 PM
:Welcome mlongo! You are definitely One of Us so we're glad you found this place :thumbsup. Your girls are beautiful. So sorry about the little pox boy....but at least you are armed with info should another one cross your path.
We love pix, so keep 'em coming!

mpetys
04-18-2011, 02:56 PM
Hi Marcia. I'm so glad you posted again! I hope you stick around. Your babies are adorable and look so happy and well. We can help you with that empty nester syndrome if it happens again! Seems there are always babies that need a temporary home and baby season will soon be upon us. I don't know if you had heard or not, but one of the rehabbers who took in a large amount of babies each year (300 - 500 I believe she has said) has shut down. A lot of us have just been on pins and needles hoping there will be enough rehabbers to take up this slack so that all babies will have a chance to live a squirrels life and to run and play in the trees.

Michele

island rehabber
04-18-2011, 03:01 PM
Bought a batch from Pete's Healthy Snacks thru your links and they love them!! The blocks coupled with the change I made in their diet has brought on an improvement nothing short of phenomenal and they are soo happy and healthy. We finally have perfect poo!!

mlongo, just thought I should gently correct you that it's HENRY'S Healthy Pets :rotfl. Wouldn't want someone else to knock themelves out trying to find a link for "Pete's" :rotfl

mlongo
04-18-2011, 03:02 PM
oh dear....HUGE typo it's HENRY'S Squirrel Blocks! H E N R Y ' S!!!!!!
Must give proper credit.....so sorry. A bit brain dead from being up all night learning about Pox. My bad....:shakehead

Henry's Growth Formula Squirrel Blocks are total magic in a bag!!!

Tickle's Mom
04-18-2011, 03:03 PM
:D I too was wondering - "who's Pete" and nothing came up on the thread search :rotfl :rotfl

mlongo
04-18-2011, 03:19 PM
I failed to mention in the original introduction that I am also a moron not capable of mutli-tasking :dono

I had just finished reading the incredible post of the newborn puppy who was in fact a Fox! Had Petey on the brain....LOL!!!

Let me say it again as I am now a loyal customer for life:

HENRY'S HEALTHY PETS "BIG NUTRITION FOR SMALL PETS"....SQIRREL BLOCKS - GROWTH FORMULA.....AMAZING STUFF!!!:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

Tickle's Mom
04-18-2011, 03:42 PM
I failed to mention in the original introduction that I am also a moron not capable of mutli-tasking :dono

I had just finished reading the incredible post of the newborn puppy who was in fact a Fox! Had Petey on the brain....LOL!!!

Let me say it again as I am now a loyal customer for life:

HENRY'S HEALTHY PETS "BIG NUTRITION FOR SMALL PETS"....SQIRREL BLOCKS - GROWTH FORMULA.....AMAZING STUFF!!!:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown


ME TOO! :multi :multi