Disabled baby squirrel needs home

[zack62001]

I Found a baby squirrel a week or so ago the vet said it would never make it outdoors it has a torn rotator cuff but I cant care for it . I would like a rehabber to take and care for it if possible

[Skul]

I Found a baby squirrel a week or so ago the vet said it would never make it outdoors it has a torn rotator cuff but I cant care for it . I would like a rehabber to take and care for it if possible
You came to the right place.
It may take a bit before someone in your area shows up, so please be patient.
We'll do our best to help you.

[lila01]

I would love to take him but I'm in SC! :shakehead I hope you find someone soon!!!

[Skul]

Puting out a general request for help, now.

[zack62001]

Puting out a general request for help, now.

Thanks I would love to keep him ,but I know he needs someone who knows how to care for him.

[Jackie in Tampa]

zack, can you give us more history?
where are you in south Ark?
I was born in LR...suey...go pigs!

[zack62001]

zack, can you give us more history?
where are you in south Ark?
I was born in LR...suey...go pigs!
Well I found him in the yard and carried him to the vet vet said he couldn't survive outside because of his shoulder I have him on a heating pad , I live in Hampton AR 29 miles north of eldorado about 90 miles south of Little Rock
GO HOGS WPS

[Tickle's Mom]

Have put in a call to a few people - are you able to drive at all to meet someone if a forever home is found? If so, how far? One hour, two, three ?:dono

[zack62001]

Have put in a call to a few people - are you able to drive at all to meet someone if a forever home is found? If so, how far? One hour, two, three ?:donoWel Im disabled myself and not supposed to be driving ,but I may can make some kind of arrangements once i knew where someone was coming from. Thank for all the help I appreciate it

[Tickle's Mom]

Wel Im disabled myself and not supposed to be driving ,but I may can make some kind of arrangements once i knew where someone was coming from. Thank for all the help I appreciate it

Will keep you posted.May take a few days but hopefully sooner than later.:grouphug

[zack62001]

I just hope my account doesnt get deleted last time it got deleted for no apparent reason

[Tickle's Mom]

I just hope my account doesnt get deleted last time it got deleted for no apparent reason

Glitches happen sometime - here's my email: dawgfan1210@gmail.com

There's another thread too so hopefully we can find a forever home soon. Irene is not helping either.:tilt

[zack62001]

Glitches happen sometime - here's my email: dawgfan1210@gmail.com

There's another thread too so hopefully we can find a forever home soon. Irene is not helping either.:tilt
Is there anyway to move my post back closer to the top where it will be seen just wondering

[zack62001]

Thanks

[momma2boo]

Where is the other thread in reference to this little guy?

[Gina]

Hang in there...someone will take over the care of this little guy for you. I would take him for you but am too far away:shakehead

Thank you so much for caring for him despite what the vet said. I am so glad you found this site. Keep posting updates on him and that will keep this close to the top where people will see it. Anyway you can post a picture??:multi

[momma2boo]

Hang in there...someone will take over the care of this little guy for you. I would take him for you but am too far away:shakehead

Thank you so much for caring for him despite what the vet said. I am so glad you found this site. Keep posting updates on him and that will keep this close to the top where people will see it. Anyway you can post a picture??:multi

I emailed Rygel1hart, who is in north central Arkansas, to see if she can help since she is closest. I haven't heard back yet but I am certain if she can help she will.

Fingers crossed for this baby. Meanwhile Zack ... continue the care you are giving. TSB is working on a solution.

[rygel1hardt]

I can take him but the problem is you are at the bottom of the state and I am at the top, almost to the Missouri line. I wouldnt be able to do anything for you til Tuesday as I work the next two days til 4:00 pm. Here is the link to rehabilitators in Arkansas so that you might be able to find someone closer and sooner. http://www.agfc.com/species/Documents/rehabilitators_by_county.pdf If nobody can help you I am the one listed for Marion county so you can get my phone number from it to see what we can do to help get this guy to me or someone on the list. Good luck and please keep us posted or call me tonight after 4:30 pm. Stacey

[zack62001]

Ok Thank You

[Tickle's Mom]

I can take him but the problem is you are at the bottom of the state and I am at the top, almost to the Missouri line. I wouldnt be able to do anything for you til Tuesday as I work the next two days til 4:00 pm. Here is the link to rehabilitators in Arkansas so that you might be able to find someone closer and sooner. http://www.agfc.com/species/Documents/rehabilitators_by_county.pdf If nobody can help you I am the one listed for Marion county so you can get my phone number from it to see what we can do to help get this guy to me or someone on the list. Good luck and please keep us posted or call me tonight after 4:30 pm. Stacey

With a torn rotator cuff, will most rehabbers PTS?:dono

[rygel1hardt]

Well I cant speak for other rehabbers. I can say they got into rehabbing to help animals, as it surely wasnt for the money. As we have seen time and time again baby squirrels have amazing healing capabilities so given time who knows what the outcome may be for this little squirrel. Any good rehabber is going to give this little guy time to possibly heal. Stacey




With a torn rotator cuff, will most rehabbers PTS?:dono

[Tickle's Mom]

If you can't take her, still trying for others to get her but being here in Florida, it's hard to get a train from here to there....BUT, we're still trying. :grouphug

[DipityDane]

I posted on your other thread in the non emergency section...also tried to PM you but it wont work. Anyway, I am in Western Arkansas(Fort Smith), I am currently doing a 6 week old as is my mentor...I also have a non releasable juvenile from this years first season. My mentor is good about being able to drive most anywhere after she gets away from work so I'm sure transport can be arranged. If you still need help with baby call or text at 479-806-6246...I manage a small animal practice and may not always be able to answer but WILL call you back as soon as I can. If you can text all the better because I can usually answer.
Erin

[Tickle's Mom]

:multi :multi :multi :multi :multi :multi

:thankyou :grouphug :thankyou :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

:wott :bowdown :thankyou

[momma2boo]

Another answer to another prayer. Thank you! :wave123

[DipityDane]

Still no word.....hope this baby is still ok

[zack62001]

Still no word.....hope this baby is still ok
The baby is still ok I called and left my number on your machine give me a call back when you can Thanks

[Tickle's Mom]

The baby is still ok I called and left my number on your machine give me a call back when you can Thanks


:jump :jump :jump

[DipityDane]

Ok talked to Zakk and the baby has to get here asap..it is a 4 hour trip from here that we cant make until Im afraid its too late! Im trying my best to make transport arrangements so please please TSB family...check with anyone you know between Hampton and fort Smith who could help....this baby is fading fast!
Erin

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

[zack62001]

The baby Is doing really good compared to yesterday I just hope that a rehabber will take him before its to late :thumbsup

[Tickle's Mom]

Is it a 4 hour one way trip or 4 hours both ways? So, at the most, to save this one, someone needs to drive a full day. Is that correct? I will chip in for gas money......"trains" are almost non-existant these days on TSB.

[DipityDane]

Yes 4 hours one way so a total of eight hours......Daniel Im glad to hear baby is doing better....keep doing what youre doing.

[zack62001]

My name is Michael , I sure wish you guys could find someone to take him.

[Jackie in Tampa]

would it help if we tried to break up the trip in legs...
like say...getting the sq to a friend in Pine Bluff as a start...
and then looking for a ride to LR etc...
can you both call peeps and see what you can do like that...
Michael, do you know anyone ANYONE in PB?....
or anyone willing to drive to PB...
If you can get the sq to PB, I may have a way to get him to LR
{my wicked crazy lunatic southern baptist over educated, non critter oriented aunt}...
thinking she MAY drive him to LR...Dipty Dan would that help you?
can you get to LR?
let me know...my aunt may drive that far...it's all I got {a small hope and a prayer}

[DipityDane]

Sorry Michael! I was WITH my friend Danny when I typed that lol.....as for little rock.....sometime this week....a cuple pinky babies are coming from an UG rehabber there to my mentor here.....I do not know details.....but MAYBE it would be possible to get baby to LR and then they can hitch a ride to here.....it will take a lot of prayers but this could work. Ill check my end.

[Jackie in Tampa]

DD...sending my phone number in a PM...
you can share it, just don't want it on the open forum for the public to see...
would love to see good happen to this sq baby:Love_Icon

[SquirrelsinSingapore]

:thumbsup
I just love how TSB works
:thumbsup :thumbsup
:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[DipityDane]

Sorry it has taken me so long...Ive been trying to find out all day WHEN a ride was coming from LR to here and JUST now heard it will be first thing tomorrow morning....so basically...there is not enough time to even get him TO LR before then. I was hoping it would work out where he could get to LR, then ride with the pinkies from LR to here but it isn't in the stars. Back to square one I suppose....Michael??? How is baby??? If eventually we CAN get him to LR, I'm pretty sure the rehabber there could even overnight him a day or two before he got here..I think she's too full do do anthing longterm or he could just stay there..I think the hardest part will be getting TO LR.
Erin

[DipityDane]

Ok....obviously baby missed it this go round BUT....if he can get to Little Rock...the rehabber there has agreed to care for him until I can get him the rest of the way....prating something falls together!

[zack62001]

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[Tickle's Mom]

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I wish I lived near you. Don't give up - people are working behind the scenes still to get him to LR.:grouphug

[zack62001]

Does anyone know what I should do for that knot under his arm ??

[grinn75]

I think somebody before mentioned an abscess. Is that the knot you are referring to?

[grinn75]

Oh I see it now. I thought that was your finger! It's huge. Could be swollen lymph node if not an abscess. Definitely need antibiotics either way. If no antibiotics then good food, fox valley or comparable formula, heat, and immune boosters and probiotics.
For the lump a warm compress can help bring down swelling just make sure it is not too warm, don't want to burn the skin.
Poor baby looks to be in rough shape from the pics. Hope we are able to get him to a rehabber soon.

[DipityDane]

It kinda doesnt look like an abscess but so hard to tell in the pic.....it looks as tho that limb is atrophied...I wonder if during the dog attack there was a laceration and perhaps a foriegn body like dirt...gravel...grass...etc could have gotten trapped and is causing an inflammatory type response?

[grinn75]

It kinda doesnt look like an abscess but so hard to tell in the pic.....it looks as tho that limb is atrophied...I wonder if during the dog attack there was a laceration and perhaps a foriegn body like dirt...gravel...grass...etc could have gotten trapped and is causing an inflammatory type response?

Yes that back leg does not look good. DD are you contact with michael? Can he get antibiotics and is this baby on a good diet?

[zack62001]

He does not have full use of his back legs i don't think , what i mean is he can use his back legs to crawl around OK but he kinda acts a little slow not in speed in the head , Then again aren't we all sometimes . It kinda looks like some of his hair is coming off on his back feet on the inside

[DipityDane]

Hmmm well....he may be a bit behind in development....he looks a bit undernourished in the pics which may be because of his rough start....his lump....etc. What formula are you feeding?

[zack62001]

Its a puppy Milk replace esbilac not sure if thats spelled right . I have been feeding him at least every 4 hours

[grinn75]

Should be on fox valley or similar product. Much more complete nutrition for squirrels. Esbilac doesn't seem to absorb as well and can give them diarrhea. It can be ordered from either of the sites below. If you can't order on-line there may be somebody on here that can send you some until you can get him to a rehabber. Get the 20/50 formula.
Fox Valley
http://foxvalleynutrition.com/prod/details.asp?CID=3&PLID=1
Henry's Healthy Pets
http://www.henryspets.com/categories/Rehab-Supplies/?sort=featured&page=1

Are you feeding with a syringe? And how much are you feeding each time?

[zack62001]

4 per feeding every 4 hours , 1mL size

[zack62001]

Well I guess no one has any advice on what to do about the abcess

[4skwerlz]

What is needed to get help for this baby?

Where is the nearest person with access to a great vet that can help?

How much gas money will it take to get him there?

I know everyone is swamped with babies and broke too.

If there's anything I can do please just let me know.

[DipityDane]

Michael...no one is sure it IS an abscess right now, it's hard, at least for me, to say just by the pic....antibiotics would be good regardless if you can get some from your vet? I'm so sorry it's so hard getting him here. I just don't know anyone that far south who has means to bring him...actually...I don't know anyone down there. If he can get to Little Rock...or esp Hot Springs....it would help a lot. It just isn't working out.
Erin

[grinn75]

Oh I see it now. I thought that was your finger! It's huge. Could be swollen lymph node if not an abscess. Definitely need antibiotics either way. If no antibiotics then good food, fox valley or comparable formula, heat, and immune boosters and probiotics.
For the lump a warm compress can help bring down swelling just make sure it is not too warm, don't want to burn the skin.
Poor baby looks to be in rough shape from the pics. Hope we are able to get him to a rehabber soon.

Sorry not sure if you saw my previous post. Other than antibiotics like dipity Dane said a warm compress may help with pain and swelling. I sure wish there was something I could do. I feel so helpless and heartbroken for this baby. Thank you Michael for trying so hard. You are doing your best I know.

[4skwerlz]

Will donate gas money to get this baby some help.

Poor little tyke must be in a lot of pain.

Can someone drive?

[Nancy in New York]

Will donate gas money to get this baby some help.

Poor little tyke must be in a lot of pain.

Can someone drive?

I too will donate money for gas. Come on TSB we have done miracles in the past....let's get this baby some help. :grouphug

[4skwerlz]

Thanks Nancy.:Love_Icon

Jackie in Tampa has a relative in Arkansas. She will call her to see if she can transport. Bit of a longshot but we'll see.

Anyone else willing to drive? Gas money will be provided.

This baby has had his arm almost wrenched from his body. That swelling is probably lymph fluid. He must be suffering horribly.

[Gina]

I don't think I have ever seen it take this long for a rescue:shakehead Wish I could help but am adding my prayers.
Zach, thank you for not giving up on this baby and for continuing his care. Hoping there is a TSB member somewhere close to you who can take him and soon.:grouphug

[astra]

perhaps, the members who live close to Arkansas should be contacted in person both, through e-mail and private message.
I won't know who they might be, but i am sure, with the help of administration and other old-time members who might know each other's locations better, it could be done...

[DipityDane]

Ok, I have someone who offered a stopping point in LR a few day's ago....THEN..if he can asap get from LR to Hot Springs...I for sure have someone who will get him from Hot Springs Ar to Fort Smith to me.

[grinn75]

I will contribute gas money. I just need a pay pal account to send it to. Please, please, please, let's try to get this baby to a rehabber.

[4skwerlz]

Ok, I have someone who offered a stopping point in LR a few day's ago....THEN..if he can asap get from LR to Hot Springs...I for sure have someone who will get him from Hot Springs Ar to Fort Smith to me.

DipityDane, Can we make this happen today? Gas money is no problem; just let us know where to send it.

[DipityDane]

If this baby can just get from Hampton to Hot Springs....my mentor will pick him up in HS. Hot Springs is about a little over an hour and a half from Hampton where baby is.....Michael....can you drive any distance towards HS? Gas money on my end is no issue but may be needed on Michaels end.
Erin

[zack62001]

Well Money is no problem , but I am unable to drive because of the medication I take but I will keep trying to find someone going that way ! If I was able to drive I would take him to Fort Smith Im just not able Thank you all for trying to help . :thankyou

[DipityDane]

We understand Michael.....you are doing great caring for baby while we try.....dont hesitatr also to give him a feeding of rehydrating solution if you feel he needs it here and there....dehydrated babies cannot digest properly and some times its hard for injured or sick babes to not get too dry.

[Tickle's Mom]

Greyhound bus? Amtrak? Do they check carry-ons the way airlines do? You maybe could put him in a small pet carrier and cover it up? :dono

[DipityDane]

OMG THAT could work...right? I mean...it's a baby squirrel...I carry them around in my scrub pockets all day and no one knows....With everyone offering to pay gas...a bus ticket expense shouldn't be that much right? We have a bus station right here in Fort Smith!

[Tickle's Mom]

OMG THAT could work...right? I mean...it's a baby squirrel...I carry them around in my scrub pockets all day and no one knows....With everyone offering to pay gas...a bus ticket expense shouldn't be that much right? We have a bus station right here in Fort Smith!
:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo

Oh Michael........................FIELD TRIP!!!!!!:bowdown :multi :bowdown :multi :bowdown :multi

[DipityDane]

JUST in case...here is a Greyhound schedule out of Camden which is about 20 miles from Hampton....It could actually work....tho it seems there is some lag and we may have to put Michael up in a hotel lest he'd wanna winter the 6 hours in the bus station...

https://www.greyhound.com/farefinder/step2.aspx


Fayettville is about 45 minutes from me and is NO problem to drive anytime.

[Tickle's Mom]

:thumbsup :thumbsup

Whatever it takes:Love_Icon

[DipityDane]

Hmmm, actually my husband say's that a greyhound can probably be taken in to Fort Smith....then a Jefferson taken home? I don't really know how the whole bus thing works so don't count on what I'm saying.
Erin

[DipityDane]

Just bumping this....still working on getting baby here.

[DipityDane]

Just wanted to update this thread and let everyone know that Michael is making half the drive to Hot Springs tomorrow at which point my mentor and I will meet him there!!!! Pray that we can figure out for sure whats going on and get this baby fixed as best as possible ASAP!:jump

[lila01]

:bowdown Yall are amazing!!!!!! :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

[rygel1hardt]

Fantastic news! I am so happy, I have been praying so hard for this one. Please keep us posted as you can. Thank you for all you, your mentor, and Michael are doing for this baby. Stacey

[DipityDane]

I'll post as soon as we know exactly what's going on...it will be Tuesday before he can be seen due to holiday, so I'll let everyone know as soon as I do! Michael and his wife have been amazing in caring for him until he could get here, no doubts he wouldn't still be going otherwise.:thankyou

[4skwerlz]

Oh thank goodness. I hope at least he can get some pain medication while waiting to be seen by the vet.

Bless you all for trying so hard to help this baby.
:thankyou

[DipityDane]

I do have some Metacam on hand :thumbsup

[Nita Lynn]

I am Irrel's (found out yesterday it's Irrelean's) foster mama. I so appreciate you meeting us to get her, and I pray she makes it, she's had a hard life so far. (born disabled,falling or being pushed out of a nest, in a dog's mouth, broken arm, infection).No one in our area does this kind of thing from what I've found. I'm so glad we found someone who could get her some medical attention or at least ease her pain. My car is hopefully fixed now and although I teach school full time if there is ever a need for transporting a baby half way or caring for one until help can get to him, I would be willing to help you save these babies all I can. Thanks so much!!! Nita :thankyou :wott

[DipityDane]

Nita, thank you AGAIN for all you did for this baby AND for bringing her half way....I hope you guys stay around TSB, as you can see it is a place of miracles! AAAANNNNDDDD it's ALWAYS handy to have an extra person there to help when it's needed, little Irllene would never have made it without you guys and there are always little babes needing to make their way here or there...thank you again!

[grinn75]

So glad this baby finally made it. I'll be keeping up on her other thread.

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown Thank you Erin and Michael. You guys are angels!:Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[zack62001]

So glad this baby finally made it. I'll be keeping up on her other thread.

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown Thank you Erin and Michael. You guys are angels!:Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon
She has another thread ? mjs

[grinn75]

Yup. Here you go, http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30161 .
I'm sure you want to keep up on how she's doing. You worked so hard to keep her alive. Thank you so much! :Love_Icon