Squirrel needs help broken back

[Glam]

Ok so situation in two words. I found squirrel in our neighborhood, he was trying to climb up to tree but couldnt because his back legs didnt move. So I did not want to leave him on the streets in danger and took him to my backyard and placed him in cage. I figured his back is broken because his not able to move neither his back legs nor tail. All rehabs are currently closed, and probably will be closed tomorrow as well. I gave him some water and carrots, bread and nuts, and left him overnight outside. I do not know what to do now. Please advise me what should I do before rehabs are open. Since i put him in the cage he grabbed on it and barely moved since then. His just blinking and moves his head :(

[Nancy in New York]

Ok so situation in two words. I found squirrel in our neighborhood, he was trying to climb up to tree but couldnt because his back legs didnt move. So I did not want to leave him on the streets in danger and took him to my backyard and placed him in cage. I figured his back is broken because his not able to move neither his back legs nor tail. All rehabs are currently closed, and probably will be closed tomorrow as well. I gave him some water and carrots, bread and nuts, and left him overnight outside. I do not know what to do now. Please advise me what should I do before rehabs are open. Since i put him in the cage he grabbed on it and barely moved since then. His just blinking and moves his head :(

Where abouts in New York are you located?

[Glam]

Staten ISland

[SammysMom]

He needs warmth and fleece or flannel to snuggle in. Do you have a container that you could put fleece in and then set the container half on a heating pad and half off it. He needs this until you can get him either to a rehabber or a vet. So glad that you got him off the street to safety! :thumbsup :thumbsup
No bread for him though. I am sure a more experienced person will be along very soon, but he needs to be warm for now.

[SammysMom]

and here's Nancy!!!

[Nancy in New York]

Staten ISland

OK let me send out some messages...:thumbsup

[Glam]

I dont have such container, are there any alternatives, is it ok if i cover him with towel?

[SammysMom]

Better flannel or fleece or even an old sheet. Nails can get caught in towels to easily Especially a hurt squirrel. Is he an adult or baby? Even a box if he isn't too mobile. Warmth and darkness is sort of urgent at this point.

[Glam]

Well he is in the shoe box inside the cage, and its pretty warm outside.

[Glam]

And I think he is adult.

[Nancy in New York]

I sent out a couple of messages to people looking for help in your area....fingers crossed.

[SammysMom]

He would be better off with the box half on a heating pad on low. Is there a blankie in the box with him? He may be in shock and really needs the warmth and quiet. Their bodies are warmer than ours so it may feel warmer out to you than to him. Has he taken any of the food or water?

[Glam]

I sent out a couple of messages to people looking for help in your area....fingers crossed.
Thank you very much. If something I will be able to drive to neighbor borough.

[SammysMom]

You are doing a wonderful thing for this little guy! Whatever the outcome he is not wandering the streets in fear and pain. :grouphug :thankyou :grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

Thank you very much. If something I will be able to drive to neighbor borough.

There is an excellent vet in Manhattan that I am looking for contact info for, hold on....:)

[Nancy in New York]

There is an excellent vet in Manhattan that I am looking for contact info for, hold on....:)

I am going to give you my email address. If you feel comfortable enough, email me, and when I get the info, I will pass it along to you that way. I am still waiting on one other person to see if she knows of a rehabber that can help too.
nmognoni@nycap.rr.com

[Glam]

Ok I emailed you

[SammysMom]

Glam, Nancy is such a cool person! Always here to help someone in need. You and your little friend are in my prayers tonight!

[Nancy in New York]

Ok I emailed you

Not sure why I didn't get the email...but it has been acting up.
Here is the info...I will try to find other help for you too tomorrow. I still am waiting on another member to see if she knows of someone that can help. Good luck and thank you so much for helping this little one...:grouphug
Anthony Pilny, DVM
Veterinary Internal Medicine
and Allergy Specialists
207 East 84th Street
(between Second and Third Avenues)
(212) 988-4650
"edit" I just got your email....and I emailed you back.

[I Love Lucy]

I only live 30 minutes from SI but I won't be home tomorrow. PM me if you don't find help before then. Try calling Dongan Hills Vet Practice 718-987-7777.

[island rehabber]

You can also try Sean Casey Rescue in Brooklyn -- he knows people in SI who stay "under the radar" :D 917-734-0442

[Nancy in New York]

How's your little one this morning?

[stosh2010]

UPDATE ??How is our Injured Little friend?
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[SammysMom]

Just checking in to see how it's going. :grouphug

[Busysqrl]

Saying prayers for your injured one. Thank you fir rescuing him from the street. You are in wonderful hands with Nancy:grouphug She's the BEST:Love_Icon