Wizard needs URGENT help TSB

[lilidukes]

TSB little Wizard needs your help.

I got a call to pick up an injured baby some time back after a storm took down his tree. Wizard was found next to his downed nest laying on his back. We have not regained any use of his back legs or tail.

About 10 days ago we noticed the end of his tail was starting to get hard and 3 days ago about 4" just broke off. He also had a couple of toes trying to get infected. This morning the ends of 2 toes were gone and another one not looking good.

Wizard is a happy, bright, energetic youngster. Always a busybody wanting to see everything going on around him. I love Wizard and he loves life.

We have been consulting with a couple of different surgeons willing to work on him. But we have to be sure of his condition first. He needs to go to Dr. Dan's for tests ASAP before he goes septic (Dr D is the closest squirrel vet).

If amputation will save his life he will have a forever home with me. Vet help is available.

Wizard needs gas money and doctor funds. And lots of prayers.

We hate to ask but he will die if we don't go VERY soon. Can you please help us? You can see pictures and videos of him here

http://s1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/lilidukes/Wizard/

Thank you all,

Lisa

SORRY I got the title wrong TSB

[spykitten01]

What is your paypal? I can only donate a very small amount, as I'm in a very difficult financial situation as well, but hopefully it will act to get the ball rolling and every little bit helps, right?

I will have little Wizard and yourself in my thoughts and prayers :grouphug

[mugzeezma]

TSB little Wizard needs your help.

I got a call to pick up an injured baby some time back after a storm took down his tree. Wizard was found next to his downed nest laying on his back. We have not regained any use of his back legs or tail.

About 10 days ago we noticed the end of his tail was starting to get hard and 3 days ago about 4" just broke off. He also had a couple of toes trying to get infected. This morning the ends of 2 toes were gone and another one not looking good.

Wizard is a happy, bright, energetic youngster. Always a busybody wanting to see everything going on around him. I love Wizard and he loves life.

We have been consulting with a couple of different surgeons willing to work on him. But we have to be sure of his condition first. He needs to go to Dr. Dan's for tests ASAP before he goes septic (Dr D is the closest squirrel vet).

If amputation will save his life he will have a forever home with me. Vet help is available.

Wizard needs gas money and doctor funds. And lots of prayers.

We hate to ask but he will die if we don't go VERY soon. Can you please help us? You can see pictures and videos of him here

http://s1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/lilidukes/Wizard/

Thank you all,

Lisa

SORRY I got the title wrong TSB

Do you have a paypal acct?
I will send what I can
when is it needed by?

[lilidukes]

My paypal is lilidukes@gmail.com

We need to go tomorrow....should of gone today.

Thank you spykitten I know you are in trouble too.

[mpetys]

Oh lilidukes! I just watched one of the videos. What a boy you have there. I see what you mean by him being happy and energetic.

I will be honest, I can't help much. I am trying to see what I can do to send some to my cousin and his wife who lost everything in the tornado but, I can send something. Please, everyone, watch the video of him on lilidukes link. I watched video #5 with him on the bed. Heartbreaking yet heartwarming at the same time.

Lili, what are we talking here? How much do you estimate you need for gas? What is the estimate for the vet bill? I think it helps to have an idea of what the goal is.

Do you have Paypal to send to? I will commit to sending you $50. I wish I could do more but I will be a cheerleader for your beautiful Wizard.

Michele

[mpetys]

See what a slow typer I am? While typing my reply, you had already posted your paypal address! Ok, I just sent mine. Let's try to keep this bumped up so others who may not be on til later will see it and may possibly be able to help.

Michele

[lilidukes]

Oh lilidukes! I just watched one of the videos. What a boy you have there. I see what you mean by him being happy and energetic.

I will be honest, I can't help much. I am trying to see what I can do to send some to my cousin and his wife who lost everything in the tornado but, I can send something. Please, everyone, watch the video of him on lilidukes link. I watched video #5 with him on the bed. Heartbreaking yet heartwarming at the same time.

Lili, what are we talking here? How much do you estimate you need for gas? What is the estimate for the vet bill? I think it helps to have an idea of what the goal is.

Do you have Paypal to send to? I will commit to sending you $50. I wish I could do more but I will be a cheerleader for your beautiful Wizard.

Michele

Michele,

:thankyou I'm having a hard time with the tears today. Words are getting difficult for me. Not sure what the total cost is going to run gas alone will be 100-150$ dam SUV. Dr Dan will run in excess of $400 and we might still have to get Wizard to another surgeon.

I am so very sorry about your family loses:Love_Icon :grouphug :grouphug

[mpetys]

Michele,

:thankyou I'm having a hard time with the tears today. Words are getting difficult for me. Not sure what the total cost is going to run gas alone will be 100-150$ dam SUV. Dr Dan will run in excess of $400 and we might still have to get Wizard to another surgeon.

I am so very sorry about your family loses:Love_Icon :grouphug :grouphug

I know we can do this! Please try to keep us informed with what you have collected. I say this because sometimes if people see what you have and what you need, they can see where their $5, $10, $20 really helps. Ten people giving $10 is $100 closer to your goal.

I know what you mean about the SUV. I have a Tahoe. It is a 2002 model. New it was getting about 18 - 20 mpg. Now it has been 13 to 15 mpg. Yikes. But, I don't drive much but when I do, I need the big space as I have all the back seats either folded down or removed so that I can use it like a pick up truck. Go to the feed store and buy ten 50 lb bags of feed, haul bales of hay in it, go to Costco and stock up on everything, carry big dogs (Rotties) and cats to the vet etc.

Kisses for wizard.

Michele

[Tickle's Mom]

Go now. :grouphug

[spykitten01]

I just wish I could help more, sweetheart - Praying hard for you :Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

SqCentral is raffling off a carrier, any color!
I am not sure how to do it...but I wil start an indepdant thread.
Please give to Wizard...and then take a chance for Wizard on a carrier.
We love you Lili for loving like you do...with commitment.:Love_Icon

[lilidukes]

:thankyou :thankyou jit you rock :alright.gif :alright.gif

[Jackie in Tampa]

tinfoil buy a ticket for a carrier!...FOR WIZARD!:Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

have heard from vets office...receptionist now knows all the ups and downs and is calling doctor now...she thinks it may be urgent and wants to ck his schedule with him...they are thinking maybe tonight....
she will call back soon. Snickers the bun bun ate phone charger cord in half, had to strip the wires...have recharged phone 5 times today...
alot of fund raising and surgeon seeking...
My surgeon here wants a doctor closer to SC ..so I have found one and wizard needs your prayers...:thankyou
thank you again secret angels in the south, you know who you are...:Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

Thank you all for giving!
Every dollar will help...$5 adds up...
I have also requested a ball park figure for xrays and blood work...
we need to rally for wizard...
go team go....

[maga n yaya]

have heard from vets office...receptionist now knows all the ups and downs and is calling doctor now...she thinks it may be urgent and wants to ck his schedule with him...they are thinking maybe tonight....
she will call back soon. Snickers the bun bun ate phone charger cord in half, had to strip the wires...have recharged phone 5 times today...
alot of fund raising and surgeon seeking...
My surgeon here wants a doctor closer to SC ..so I have found one and wizard needs your prayers...:thankyou
thank you again secret angels in the south, you know who you are...:Love_Icon

Bless him... I just saw liliduke vids... I'm getting a w.u. to you...[to tec tard to pay pal...] for the vet apt. no BUTTS. I'm also in for the raffle, but will donate my ticket to virgo, as they don't exclude cats in being an animal lover.:thumbsup

Wizard, hold on sweet squirrel baby boy... your mommies got your back, and TSB wants you ALL better sweetie. Help IS on the way...

And yes, thank you and bless you to whomever the secret angels in the south may be....

Thank you jackie in tampa... and where is closet w.u. for you? - :grouphug :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

wizard will be traveling tonight to doctor ...if all goes well!
we have 350 and need 800 plus meds...that is for blood work xrays and three days stay with fluids and yada yada..

not sure how many raffle tickets have been sold,
that is and would be additional...I will call my accountant for that info soon...Thank you accountant friend!:D

[lilidukes]

Running to get out the door. Please keep us in your prayers. I will keep Jackie posted as to what is going on.:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

Thank you all for the help we still have a ways to go...............

[Jackie in Tampa]

good luck wizard and drive safe girls!!!!

[Tara]

I was able to meet sweet Wizard personally, and he is absolutely adorable! He acts so happy and climbs all over his cage like a little monkey! :)

I've seen what Lilidukes and her family do for these precious animals-and it's obvious that she LOVES ALL OF THEM and takes SUCH GOOD CARE OF THEM! She's also willing to help others in need, and I am SO THANKFUL!

Anyone and everyone who can help, please do! :thankyou :thankyou

Lilidukes-I was only able to donate a small amount, but my heart pours out to you and if I had more I would send it! Let me know if you need me to come and volunteer my time! That I can do. :)

Luv and prayers to you, your family, and sweet Wizard!

[Jackie in Tampa]

wizard has $470 so far!!!:crazy
Thankyou and God bless you all!
TSB is a wonderful caring sharing union of peeps!:grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug
TSB rocks!
another $100 dollars was wallymarted to lili for gas!:thumbsup

Please say a prayer:Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

:poke only 5 tickets sold for the raffle...$10 may get you one!!!!:Love_Icon

[Tara]

:poke only 5 tickets sold for the raffle...$10 may get you one!!!!:Love_Icon

Those are nice carriers! :) If I weren't releasing my last 3 knotheads, I would HAVE to have one! :)

LOOKS LIKE WE STILL HAVE A WAYS TO GO!!!!!!! HELP WIZARD! :thankyou :grouphug

[jacey]

How do we donate? Thanks

[Jackie in Tampa]

:Love_Icon from here on out...donations can be made to deerskie@yahoo.com
thank you TSB!
lili is on the road...or about to be...
I just love this doctor...he offered!!!!! he wanted to see wizard tonight...

[jacey]

Jackie,
Is this deerskie@yahoo.com to send money for the surgery with paypal?

[4skwerlz]

Jackie,
Is this deerskie@yahoo.com to send money for the surgery with paypal?

Yes. If you want a raffle ticket for the carrier, send $10.00 for each ticket and write "Raffle" in the area for notes. If you just want to send a donation (no raffle ticket), put "Donation."

ONLY FOUR TICKETS LEFT!

[jacey]

Okay, sending a donation now. Prayers and hugs to Lil Wizard!

[Legomom]

Missed the post about sending it to you, 4S, but $75 was just sent to lildukes' paypal from the TSB Needy Squirrel Fund money raised at the gathering in Jacksonville this year. God bless & Good luck, Wizard! MUAH! :Love_Icon

[island rehabber]

Hold on folks -- isn't there a rule where you can't say "Raffle" on a PayPal order or they cancel it? Something in my dim brain remembers that.......:dono

[Legomom]

Hold on folks -- isn't there a rule where you can't say "Raffle" on a PayPal order or they cancel it? Something in my dim brain remembers that.......:dono

Yes! If paypal catches on they will shut it down. Put Wizard/Carrier in the notes. That should cover it & tell Leigh what it's for. :thumbsup

[island rehabber]

Yes! If paypal catches on they will shut it down. Put Wizard/Carrier in the notes. That should cover it & tell Leigh what it's for. :thumbsup

:thumbsup and trust me, when PayPal shuts you down they mean it. At one point I had two legal addresses: my house and my mom's. PayPal would not let me have an account because they considered that "shifty" :shakehead:shakehead:shakehead

[Jackie in Tampa]

he's home....they are all home....
let me get my coffee and either lili or myself will post details... good details...
i am sure we have enough funds ...
brb

[Fireweed]

Woot! Woot!

[virgo062]

Waiting:poke

[Jackie in Tampa]

wizards update as soon as lili catches up..
i did speak with doctor dan, no necrotic tissue, when he debrided, the beautiful blood flowed, we like that...
lili had started abs a few days ago, thinking that saved his life...
no xrays were needed, we know he has a broken back, so why charge for something we cannot change or fix...i love a vet that doesn't wring ya out...no blood work either...heart sounded strong.. dr dan pulled off the toes and started wizard on an anti biotic targeted at bone infection as a preventative. moisture may have been culprit , condensation from heating pad may have helped start the infection, daly baths are a must on these guys, so dryness is key. doc recommended nuetering for the drag reasons..
wizards outcome appears wonderful...
doc told us he had to be seen last night, he was leaving town... so that was the urgency in his late night visit... nice man..:bowdown :Love_Icon
hope this tid bit helps!!!!!:)

[Ronda]

Praying for Wizard and hoping for good news. Once again I am in awe of what a loving and generous group TSB peeps are :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[lilidukes]

Sorry we didn't get back until 7:30 this morning and had to feed starving babies.

Please bare with me I'm exhausted.

Dr Dan is a squirrel angel :thumbsup He started off with the tail removed the scab and got blood.:wahoo This is a really good thing because what is left of the tail has healthy looking blood. Spent a lot of time listening to Wizard's heart and lungs. He feels sure that there is nothing wrong with his heart and he is not throwing blood clots. Dr D opted not to do x-rays after checking the spine and pelvis area. What breaks there were have healed and they are what they are.

We moved on to his feet and toes. Two toes on one foot the nails and the tips are gone Dr D using his fingers just pulled another nail off and in doing so he got more blood and saw tendon. Is his foot and tail slowly dying??? Possibly. I had put him on Metro at the first sign of swelling. It held off a major infection and Wizard is now on Chloramphenicol Palm hoping this will keep any infection away from his bones. Also using Meloxicam (Metacam) for swelling and blood thinning. And Silver Sulfadiazine for the open and raw areas.

After meeting Wizard who by the way was on his best behavior last night decided that Wizard would do better at home. Warning me that any flare up of the infection and we have to return asap. Getting all infection under control is priority right now. Wants to run tests on him after this clears up. We are not totally out of the woods yet but we do know he has not gone septic. Our greatest fear.

Wizard was so happy to be home this morning and had to run circles around the room before settling into his cage for breakfast. Right now he is curled up with his stuffie and a pecan. Rough night for a little guy who has no idea he is disabled.

I want to thank everyone for their generosity and for coming to Wizard's aid so quickly. I will update more after a nap.

[SquirrelsinSingapore]

Lilidukes! hope i was not too late
Unemployed, but I willing to top your patrol money

Contributing into your paypal acc here: lilidukes@gmail.com

Drive safe

[island rehabber]

A wonderful vet, and a wonderful squirrel! I'm in love with Wizard already. :Love_Icon Hoping and praying for him!

[maga n yaya]

lillydukes, jackie, 4s, & legomom :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

& to ALL who donated to wizard - financially, prayerfully, or both...:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

ain't squirrel love grand? mjs :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

sleep well, lillydukes & jit, and we'll all be watching for updates accordingly.

What a trooper you are sweet baby wizard. You have a terrific mommie who would do ANYTHING for you. And now you have millions of aunties & uncles all over this big world, who LOVE YOU TOO. Thrive sweet squirrel baby. <3

ps... to doctor dan, and the doctor dan's of the world, :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

What a great team...what love and support...TSB is da bomb!
Lilidukes and Kit too, and dr dan..
we saw the definition of love yesterday! Oh lala!:Love_Icon
ya'll rock!:bowdown

Sleep, i am so behind...ain't no time for sleep for JIT...
LILI needs to though!:grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug

And wizard...warm cuddly vibes...:grouphug
Thank you TSB...you came together again for a sq....:bowdown
I love you guys...really I do...I am sooo proud to be a part of a wonderful union of sq friends...:Love_Icon
wow

[SquirrelsinSingapore]

What a great team...what love and support...TSB is da bomb!
Lilidukes and Kit too, and dr dan..
we saw the definition of love yesterday! Oh lala!:Love_Icon
ya'll rock!:bowdown

Sleep, i am so behind...ain't no time for sleep for JIT...
LILI needs to though!:grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug

And wizard...warm cuddly vibes...:grouphug
Thank you TSB...you came together again for a sq....:bowdown
I love you guys...really I do...I am sooo proud to be a part of a wonderful union of sq friends...:Love_Icon
wow

:peace

[4skwerlz]

We seem to have plenty of donations for the moment. :thankyou

There are still 4 tickets toward the second carrier. We'll have to figure out what to do about that.

Once someone talks to Lilidukes, we'll have a better idea of how much $$ we have vs. needed, and what to do next.

[spykitten01]

So happy to hear some good news regarding little Wizard! Praying good news is the only news youll continue to get!!! :thumbsup

[maga n yaya]

I lost my way back to this thread.... was looking in new posts all day... is there any update on wizard? Am I in the wrong place or is there just no news?...

edit..Ok well here's hoping his day went well cause it's about time for my nightly 'pillow talk' with God, and of course much of it will be in his behalf. <3

Nitie nite lilidukes and sweet wizard... <3 <3 <3

[lilidukes]

Wizard and I thank each and every one of you here at TSB for all you have done for him.

Wizard has had a Wizard day being overly curious and a busybody. We just had a fuss over him taking his meds he says no and I have to win. He really loves apple so soon as the meds go down I give him a little chunk.

The tail today looks icky but it is not forming a thick scab again. The toe nubs are not nearly as red as what they were this morning. And the swelling is starting to go down.

Working on trying to figure out a cage or design a cage to suit him. Wire cloth is so rough and a regular cage his little legs slip through. He wants to and loves to climb and since his spinal break(s) are healed I hate to deny him the pleasure.

I want to give him the opportunity to try to be as much a squirrel as he can be. I could put him in a large aquarium basically a glass house to protect him but he is so free spirited I would rather take a chance with him climbing than to break his beautiful happy spirit.

Any and all suggestions are welcome.

TSB you rock:alright.gif :alright.gif :alright.gif :alright.gif :alright.gif



Sorry I wasn't here much today to update but I was so tired and trying to get all of my other kids and cages taken care of. Thinking of moving my three biggest babies to the release cage tomorrow. They have stopped taking straight FV and are now happy with yogurt with FV mixed in.

Hate to promise pics tomorrow but I will try.

[lilidukes]

The toe swelling is way down this morning and most of the redness is gone. His tail is starting to heal very nicely without a lot of scabbing. But it is hardening up some like the end did before. We may lose the tail yet.:sanp3

[Fireweed]

Overly curious and a busybody... SO GOOD TO HEAR!! :thumbsup

Thanks for the updates... and you're awesome. :bowdown
Noozly noozles to Wizard for me, please. :grouphug

"he is so free spirited I would rather take a chance with him climbing than to break his beautiful happy spirit."

Yes. I agree. You do what you think is best---I think everyone trusts you know what that is. :) In situations like this, I think his happiness should trump being overly-safe. :grouphug

[mpetys]

Good morning lilidukes and beautiful boy Wizard. I'm so glad that we are hearing good news. Hoping Wizard continues with good news. His spirit is so beautiful. I'm so glad he is with you lilidukes!

[SquirrellyMom]

Have you tried coated wire? I know alot of feed stores down by me carry it or you can get it by the large roll at bass equipment. I use it instead of just plan wire mesh as it is softer and alot easier on the little extremities. Some people have had issues with them chewing the rubber off but mine have never done it and have always prefered these cages to the regular wire I had when I first started and as emergency cages.