TSB member needs help with surgery costs for amputation

[mpetys]

One of our members dizzdigia has a squirrel named Grrr who needs to have surgery to have an arm amputated. He has been fighting an infection for quite some time. Below are links to his two threads. He also has teeth issues, but for now, we are working on the amputation.

At first the vet thought the arm could be saved even though it is no longer functional. From what I understand, the bones in the hand have fused together so that it is now more of a club. However, after his last visit, the vet is now recommending amputation.

dizzdigia has already spent $287 on his arm (the initial antibiotics she received before she saw the vet, the vet bills and a supply of ointments, gauze, wraps and betadine. I believe she was treating the wound with silvadene and keeping the wound wrapped in between vet visits. This amount would have been much higher but the vet did not charge for several things including the xrays.

This amount will continue to go up due to all the repeat vet checks he will continue to have twice a week until his surgery.

I have a copy of the vet's estimate for the amputation and this is what Dizzdigia needs help with. The estimate is for $293.19. Grrr goes back to the vet for a re-check on Monday. I just can't help but think that if the arm has to be amputated, sooner would be better than later.

I know we just got through with Marven's fundraising and his last raffle; and Tina's surgery prior to that. I hate to ask, but if anyone could help out it would be so much appreciated. Any amount would help. I'll start it off with a $20 donation. If anyone would like to contribute, you can paypal to mpetys@gmail.com. If you would like to mail a check, please PM me for the mailing address. Thank you!

I am also working on a possible raffle for Grrr. If anyone has any ideas or any prizes they could contribute please PM me. Please keep dizzdigia and Grrr in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you!

Here are Grrr's links:

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30583

and

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31006

[stosh2010]

Well every little bit helps...I sent a small donation...
We have a lot of needy little friends...
I am soooooo thankful it is a donation for a friend--anf NOT my "little" KING
---Grrr needs OUR help.... Thanks...

[Tickle's Mom]

I'm in !:D

Michele........:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

[mpetys]

Well every little bit helps...I sent a small donation...
We have a lot of needy little friends...
I am soooooo thankful it is a donation for a friend--anf NOT my "little" KING
---Grrr needs OUR help.... Thanks...

Thank you Stosh for posting Grrr's pictures. I forgot! It is nice to see who we are helping!

[dizzdigia]

Well every little bit helps...I sent a small donation...
We have a lot of needy little friends...
I am soooooo thankful it is a donation for a friend--anf NOT my "little" KING
---Grrr needs OUR help.... Thanks...

Thank you so much for your help with him AND the beautiful pictures! :D
The second picture you put up is actually of sweet baby Charlotte! She does look an awful lot like him though...I never noticed it! :rotfl
I wish I could post pictures of him but I still dont know how to resize!! Best I can do is my link to his album on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150374486695676.409840.666810675&type=1&l=0479203cd9https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150374486695676.409840.666810675&type=1&l=0479203cd9

[dizzdigia]

I'm in !:D

Michele........:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

Thank you Tickle's Mom! :grouphug

[dizzdigia]

I posted an update on Grrr in his other thread but I thought it would be good to put it over here too so people dont have to look back and forth to read about him.

Hi everyone,
Im sorry I havent updated more often. Grrr has had Vet appointments every 4-5 days to recheck his arm and to rewrap it. There wasnt much to post, it was more a wait and see game. This week was not a great week though. :(
Monday he took off his wrap and thought all looked well enough to not rewrap. He sent me home thinking we were in the clear, told me to keep an eye on him and to call if I saw any problems.
As soon as I got him home and took him out of his carrier I knew something was wrong-that skinny bony hand the vet showed me had turned immediately into a swollen bright pink club! In that short of time! For the rest of the day and until his new appointment he refused to eat or even come out of his nest. He was in alot of pain
When I got him back in he wasnt the sweet boy the vet and techs all loved, nor would he even let him pick Grrr up! He was in defensive mode growling and swiping at him (never had he done this, he lets everybody pick him up there with no gloves) apparently once the swelling went away he had no more protection for his little wrist bone and as soon as he stepped without the bandage the wristbone poked through his skin. That is what happened in his carrier after mondays appointment. How sad!! So the vet cut out that wrist bone and made him a steel rod splint for him to immobilize his arm and provide relief. He said he missed that bone on the initial Xray as it was so hard to see through the swelling. Even if he had seen it the outcome would still be the same, it would have just saved me alot of vet visits...and money because after all hes been through the vet told me my two options are amputation or put him down. Euthanasia is NOT an option for us! My three children love him dearly, not to mention my husband and I who have been nursing him and given our hearts to him. We want to see him through this, and we understand this will make him a NR and we are happy to provide him a safe loving forever home for him! As soon as I got him back home with his makeshift cast he is back to his spunky self...eating, snuggling with us, digging in his dirt box (my daughter digs up his nuts and he takes them and buries them again) eating my couch and TV, killing my plants, peeing on my table, etc. I LOVE to see him happy again! :thumbsup
He will continue to have vet appointments twice a week for recheck on it and bandage changes on his splint until he can get his surgery. Once his splint comes off his arm is limp and in hes in a tremendous amount of pain. Its so sad. :(
Also id like to add on a positive note that his teeth issues have been corrected at home! I turned my lanai into an indoor jungle for him with LOTS to chew and destroy and he is doing soooo much better! YAY!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Oh--So sorry. I remember Grrr. I didn't realize things were still bad. I had a cat once that had a horrible broken leg at the knee and out of the socket at the hip. The vet recommended amputation. Told me tripod animals do fine. I opted for addition surgery (I had thousands of dollars in that leg) and eventually she healed and had a peg leg for the rest of her life (died last year at 17). Infections are different though--can go global in a hurry.
I'll make a donation----so very sorry!

[HRT4SQRLS]

mpetys, Tried to PM you--your box is full. Thanks, Patti

[dizzdigia]

Oh--So sorry. I remember Grrr. I didn't realize things were still bad. I had a cat once that had a horrible broken leg at the knee and out of the socket at the hip. The vet recommended amputation. Told me tripod animals do fine. I opted for addition surgery (I had thousands of dollars in that leg) and eventually she healed and had a peg leg for the rest of her life (died last year at 17). Infections are different though--can go global in a hurry.
I'll make a donation----so very sorry!

Thanks so much!! :grouphug

Im sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. :( At 17 years she definitely lived a very long happy life filled with lots of love and comfort!
We have a stray that showed up on our doorstep when she was maybe 6 weeks old with a severely infected tail 9 days after her mother hitched a ride in the engine of my hubbys truck to Walmart. :( He felt so guilty and responsibe for her that we paid over $2000 for anitbiotics and tail amputation. She now lives out back in her cat house he built for her. :D

Thank you so much for helping our family continue to help Grrr! :Love_Icon

[Tickle's Mom]

Thank you Tickle's Mom! :grouphug

No problem at all. Glad to help. :grouphug

[mpetys]

Deleted some stuff and made room. If box is ever full, ya'll can email me at mpetys at gmail.com :)

[SquirrelsinSingapore]

MISSION 3: GRR'S ARM

mpetys :thankyou for mentioning Grr's situation
This is TSB, its meant to help injured or truamatised :Squirrel anyway
TSB'ers will do what they can to the best of each's ability :grouphug

tinfoil Its rescue time!!tinfoil

:jk Can we have a 'fundraiser section'; So richer TSB'ers know where to click! Is it a good, practical suggestion? :thinking

:wave

[dizzdigia]

MISSION 3: GRR'S ARM

mpetys :thankyou for mentioning Grr's situation
This is TSB, its meant to help injured or truamatised :Squirrel anyway
TSB'ers will do what they can to the best of each's ability :grouphug

tinfoil Its rescue time!!tinfoil

:jk Can we have a 'fundraiser section'; So richer TSB'ers know where to click! Is it a good, practical suggestion? :thinking

:wave

Thank you for your support!! :grouphug

[chickenmom]

Michele if you are going to do another raffle, I'd happily donate 3 of our animal hoods...I can't guarantee what animals they will be, just what we have in stock at the time.

http://www.legavenue.com/en/women/costumes/accessories/animal-hoods-

Sorry about the sexy pics...ugh...LOL. That's our market I guess, but the hoods are actually really warm and fun for special occasions. I'm excited about the reindeer one for Christmas!

[Tickle's Mom]

Michele if you are going to do another raffle, I'd happily donate 3 of our animal hoods...I can't guarantee what animals they will be, just what we have in stock at the time.

http://www.legavenue.com/en/women/costumes/accessories/animal-hoods-

Sorry about the sexy pics...ugh...LOL. That's our market I guess, but the hoods are actually really warm and fun for special occasions. I'm excited about the reindeer one for Christmas!

I have some of the costumes :hidechair :D

LOVE the hoods! :bowdown

[Nancy in New York]

I have some of the costumes :hidechair :D

LOVE the hoods! :bowdown


Pictures???????

[chickenmom]

I have some of the costumes

Me too, I'm wearing one to my son's halloween parade tomorrow...with a turtleneck underneath!:thumbsup

[Tickle's Mom]

Pictures???????

:rotfl :rotfl

No habla Inglés:poke

I have one of the cheerlead er ones - IMAGINE THAT?

[Nancy in New York]

:rotfl :rotfl

No habla Inglés:poke

I have one of the cheerlead er ones - IMAGINE THAT?

los fotos???????

[chickenmom]

los fotos???????

Donde es el fotos senorita Tickles????????

[Tickle's Mom]

confía en mí que no desea ver a la mujer de edad en traje de animadora:nono


HOPE I WIN AN ANIMAL HOOD!!! :alright.gif :alright.gif

[mpetys]

Donde es el fotos senorita Tickles????????

Hey, if there are pictures I bet we could raffle them off! :)

Chickenmom, I got your message and will reply when I am able to sit down at my computer, easier than this cell phone! Your items sound wonderful and are greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I WANNA SEE PICTURES! :jump

[Tickle's Mom]

Hey, if there are pictures I bet we could raffle them off! :)



:eek: :eek: :eek:

[SammysMom]

Well, I know it doesn't compare to the blackmail potential of "fotos", but I will donate a "Go Hump a Stuffie" tee shirt. :D

[Tickle's Mom]

Well, I know it doesn't compare to the blackmail potential of "fotos", but I will donate a "Go Hump a Stuffie" tee shirt. :D
Whew! :thankyou

Trust me, nobody wants to see an old woman in that cheerleading outfit! :shakehead Though I did wear one to the Georgia-Florida game last night!:tilt

[dizzdigia]

Michele if you are going to do another raffle, I'd happily donate 3 of our animal hoods...I can't guarantee what animals they will be, just what we have in stock at the time.

http://www.legavenue.com/en/women/costumes/accessories/animal-hoods-

Sorry about the sexy pics...ugh...LOL. That's our market I guess, but the hoods are actually really warm and fun for special occasions. I'm excited about the reindeer one for Christmas!

Thank you so much for helping my sweet boy! :thankyou :thankyou :grouphug

[dizzdigia]

Well, I know it doesn't compare to the blackmail potential of "fotos", but I will donate a "Go Hump a Stuffie" tee shirt. :D

:thankyou My Hubby loved that Tshirt!! He was hoping we would win that in Marvins raffle!:rotfl

[island rehabber]

Sharing or broadcasting the contents of a Private Message (PM) is directly against the rules of The Squirrel board. mpetys has been given a 1-day timeout.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21389

[JakesLittlePrincess]

I will donate something from my cafe press site http://www.cafepress.com/NutsAboutSquirrels
winners choice of:
Mug, cermaic travel or regular, ornament, license plate, Itouch 2 or Itouch 4 case, tote bag. Will add more once I figure out what I have on there. There are a lot of products to choose from on there and the prize can be one of our designs or send me a pic of your squirrel and I will put it on there.

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug
I will donate something from my cafe press site http://www.cafepress.com/NutsAboutSquirrels
winners choice of:
Mug, cermaic travel or regular, ornament, license plate, Itouch 2 or Itouch 4 case, tote bag. Will add more once I figure out what I have on there. There are a lot of products to choose from on there and the prize can be one of our designs or send me a pic of your squirrel and I will put it on there.

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

I'm positive the raffle will be as successful as the others Michele organizes.......keep those donations coming! Grr....we are all here for you!!

[momma2boo]

Dang ... if I wasn't still packed up in a POD I know I've got all sorts of stuff to donate. I mean ALL kinds of stuff! I could even crochet a Christmas stocking and put a little wooden acorn on the front personalized with your squirrel's name on it. DARN DARN DARN!

We are currently looking for a rental since we have ABSOLUTELY no idea how long (if ever :Cry ) it will be before we can go to closing on this house. It has already been 6 months and there is no end in site. All I know is I want MY house!!!!! :hissyfit

[Tickle's Mom]

Dang ... if I wasn't still packed up in a POD I know I've got all sorts of stuff to donate. I mean ALL kinds of stuff! I could even crochet a Christmas stocking and put a little wooden acorn on the front personalized with your squirrel's name on it. DARN DARN DARN!

We are currently looking for a rental since we have ABSOLUTELY no idea how long (if ever :Cry ) it will be before we can go to closing on this house. It has already been 6 months and there is no end in site. All I know is I want MY house!!!!! :hissyfit

The pod needs cleaning.......good for the soul :poke

And even better for GRR !!! :alright.gif

[momma2boo]

The pod needs cleaning.......good for the soul :poke

And even better for GRR !!! :alright.gif


The POD is still in the storage building. :( We have nowhere for them to deliver it to yet. :shakehead

[Tickle's Mom]

The POD is still in the storage building. :( We have nowhere for them to deliver it to yet. :shakehead

:Love_Icon Julie, you know I'm kidding you - you have one of the largest hearts here at TSB. :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[momma2boo]

:Love_Icon Julie, you know I'm kidding you - you have one of the largest hearts here at TSB. :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

Thanks Crawford! I feel the same way about you. I know for a fact how big that heart of yours is. I never need to guess with you ... your intentions are always pure ... and you are so loved because of it. :Love_Icon

[JakesLittlePrincess]

Ok, so JLM27 has had an incident with a tree she was going to hang her prize nest box from. She has decided to donate it towards little Grr. So in addition to what I have listed above the nest box is also up for raffle again.

[Tickle's Mom]

Ok, so JLM27 has had an incident with a tree she was going to hang her prize nest box from. She has decided to donate it towards little Grr. So in addition to what I have listed above the nest box is also up for raffle again.

:jump :jump :jump :jump :jump

:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo

[momma2boo]

:bump :bump :bump :bump

Bumpity bump bump bump.

You'll be back in two shakes of a squirrel's tail, mpetys.

I appreciate your willingness to help those in need ... it's only fair that everyone gets a helping hand and your willingness to help doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. You've got a good heart ... don't let anything change or overshadow that. :Love_Icon

[starfairy]

:bump :bump :bump :bump

Bumpity bump bump bump.

You'll be back in two shakes of a squirrel's tail, mpetys.

I appreciate your willingness to help those in need ... it's only fair that everyone gets a helping hand and your willingness to help doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. You've got a good heart ... don't let anything change or overshadow that. :Love_Icon

:goodpost :thumbsup :goodpost

[astra]

:bump :bump :bump :bump

Bumpity bump bump bump.

You'll be back in two shakes of a squirrel's tail, mpetys.

I appreciate your willingness to help those in need ... it's only fair that everyone gets a helping hand and your willingness to help doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. You've got a good heart ... don't let anything change or overshadow that. :Love_Icon
:goodpost :grouphug :goodpost :grouphug :goodpost

[dizzdigia]

I will donate something from my cafe press site http://www.cafepress.com/NutsAboutSquirrels
winners choice of:
Mug, cermaic travel or regular, ornament, license plate, Itouch 2 or Itouch 4 case, tote bag. Will add more once I figure out what I have on there. There are a lot of products to choose from on there and the prize can be one of our designs or send me a pic of your squirrel and I will put it on there.

Thank you so much for your generosity! :Love_Icon Its much appreciated!!:grouphug

[JakesLittlePrincess]

:bowdown You are very welcome! You can add a t-shirt of your choice to that list too.
Update on prizes to select from:
Mug, cermaic travel or regular, ornament, license plate, Itouch 2 or Itouch 4 case, tote bag, t-shirt, nest box.

[dizzdigia]

I want to thank everyone who has come together to help Grrr. :grouphug
He sure is a lucky boy to have so many genuinely kind hearted people who love and care about his wellbeing!:Love_Icon
I have a couple goodies to donate for either his raffle or the next one if anyone LOVES chocolate!!:jump
I have two boxes of Bissingers Autumn Petit fours, Bissingers 2oz Milk Chocolate Santa place settings with little red bows and two Olde Castle Chocolate Chip Rum Cakes! YUMMMM!!
A friend of mine who works for the HSN donated them! :wahoo

Grrr had another Vet appointment yesterday, now that doc cut out his wrist bone his bones are separating.:( His first makeshift cast had the steel rod going just a bit past his wrist now the new one he made goes all the way up to his armpit to completely immobilize his entire arm. He was mad at me all day after getting him home, his arm is so heavy now its quite an effort for him to get around with it. Hes doing alot of walking around on the floor instead of jumping from place to place. Hopefully today he will have gotten more used to the new weight and he will be more mobile!:Love_Icon

[JLM27]

Couldn't he have kept the old rod and put a collar around the wrist area?

[Tickle's Mom]

Michele - it's 9:09 ! tinfoil tinfoil

Log on please and thank you!

[SammysMom]

Good morning! I spoke to Island Rehabber (Admin) and TSB would like to donate $40 from the TSB Fund toward this surgery. :thankyou Thank-you to everyone who has helped to build the fund so that TSB is able to help!
Once the fundraisers here are done we will have to see about a raffle or some other fundraiser to help build it up further so we are able to help future needy squirrels!
I will Pay Pal it over in a few minutes.

[dizzdigia]

Couldn't he have kept the old rod and put a collar around the wrist area?

Im not sure what that is?

[Tickle's Mom]

Good morning! I spoke to Island Rehabber (Admin) and TSB would like to donate $40 from the TSB Fund toward this surgery. :thankyou Thank-you to everyone who has helped to build the fund so that TSB is able to help!
Once the fundraisers here are done we will have to see about a raffle or some other fundraiser to help build it up further so we are able to help future needy squirrels!
I will Pay Pal it over in a few minutes.

:multi :multi :wott :wott :wott :multi :multi

[momma2boo]

Ms. Admin, can Michele come out and play? :poke :D :thankyou
Michele .... come out, come out wherever you are!

[dizzdigia]

Grrr's up and awake now!:D He is definitely used to the weight of it and is back to his normal destructive self!! :rotfl
Im about to post new pictures of him on my FB album if you would like to take a look theres a link I believe on page 1 of this thread

[mpetys]

I'm back!!!! Hey guys. Thank you everyone for keeping this fundraiser going. Still gathering prizes for an upcoming raffle, some of which you all know about and some you don't!

Let's see:

Chickenmom - animal hoods
SammysMom - Go hump a stuffie t-shirt
JakeLittlePrincess - item from his cafepress store
dizzdigia - CHOCOLATES!
JLM27 - the beautiful nestbox she won in the last raffle she is donating to Grrr's raffle

Ok, here are the other prizes:

Astra contacted me and has offered a 9 x 12 pencil sketch of a squirrel. She is working on it now. Hopefully it will be ready at the end of the raffle, but if not, the wait will be worth it. Astra is a gifted artist. You may have seen her sketches she made of Jeffrey.

Fireweed and Pointy Tale have agreed to let an anonymous donor buy a set of the MEEMOR books that Pointy Tale created for Fireweed. I'll post links later to Fireweeds Meemor thread so you can see the books if you have never seen them. If you have never read Meemor's thread, it is a must read!

In the works:

a member has contacted me about donating a gift card or something else. Will let you know once I get details.

I am working on something as well. Maybe another Baby Starter Kit. I'll let you know!!!

If I have left anything off, please let me know. Since I have a hard time keeping my inbox emptied out, please contact me by email if you can.

I know I owe some folks replies to PM's that I was not able to access yesterday. I will get to you as soon as possible.

I want thank everyone for the phone calls and emails yesterday. Much appreciated!

[Tickle's Mom]

I'm back!!!! Hey guys. Thank you everyone for keeping this fundraiser going. Still gathering prizes for an upcoming raffle, some of which you all know about and some you don't!

Let's see:

Chickenmom - animal hoods
SammysMom - Go hump a stuffie t-shirt
JakeLittlePrincess - item from his cafepress store
dizzdigia - CHOCOLATES!
JLM27 - the beautiful nestbox she won in the last raffle she is donating to Grrr's raffle

Ok, here are the other prizes:

Astra contacted me and has offered a 9 x 12 pencil sketch of a squirrel. She is working on it now. Hopefully it will be ready at the end of the raffle, but if not, the wait will be worth it. Astra is a gifted artist. You may have seen her sketches she made of Jeffrey.

Fireweed and Pointy Tale have agreed to let an anonymous donor buy a set of the MEEMOR books that Pointy Tale created for Fireweed. I'll post links later to Fireweeds Meemor thread so you can see the books if you have never seen them. If you have never read Meemor's thread, it is a must read!

In the works:

a member has contacted me about donating a gift card or something else. Will let you know once I get details.

I am working on something as well. Maybe another Baby Starter Kit. I'll let you know!!!

If I have left anything off, please let me know. Since I have a hard time keeping my inbox emptied out, please contact me by email if you can.

I know I owe some folks replies to PM's that I was not able to access yesterday. I will get to you as soon as possible.

I want thank everyone for the phone calls and emails yesterday. Much appreciated!


She's baaaaaaaack :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

[momma2boo]

:jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump
YAY! Michele is back ... hooray!
:jump :jump :jump :jump :jump :jump

[astra]

She's baaaaaaaack :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown
:multi :wahoo :multi :wahoo :alright.gif :crazy :crazy :crazy

[mpetys]

Awww thanks guys!

[Tickle's Mom]

Have you figured out how much the tickets will cost? I pretty much want to win it all :D

[mpetys]

Have you figured out how much the tickets will cost? I pretty much want to win it all :D

What do you think? Stick with $3 each 4 for $10?

[Tickle's Mom]

What do you think? Stick with $3 each 4 for $10?

Works for me...if it ain't broke, why fix it? :poke

Raised over $450 for Marven with that system, right?:dono

[mpetys]

Good morning! I spoke to Island Rehabber (Admin) and TSB would like to donate $40 from the TSB Fund toward this surgery. :thankyou Thank-you to everyone who has helped to build the fund so that TSB is able to help!
Once the fundraisers here are done we will have to see about a raffle or some other fundraiser to help build it up further so we are able to help future needy squirrels!
I will Pay Pal it over in a few minutes.

Thank you SammysMom and TSB. Got it.

SammysMom, I want to thank you for your efforts to replenish the TSB fund with your tshirt sales. Let me know when you do a raffle and I will donate a prize!

[mpetys]

Works for me...if it ain't broke, why fix it? :poke

Raised over $450 for Marven with that system, right?:dono

$461 to be exact. Which brings me to something. There is a good chance that we will raise more than will be needed by Grrr. I'd like to address that now. I will take anything that was made as a donation and apply that to Grrr's needed amount first. Then I will add to that from the raffle proceeds. If the raffle proceeds exceed what is needed by Grrr, then I woud like to hold on to the remaining funds for the next fundraiser that I hold. We may not always be able to get a nestbox donated so there may be times that it would be nice to buy one for a raffle. Kind of like seed money. And you know we woud absolutey have to buy one from Jake (with our TSB discount, of course). And there may be time when a member can donate an item but cannot pay for the shipping. This way we can have that covered.

I will talk to each person who has donated an item for this raffle to make sure they are okay with this. And I have one more thing to ask. Would you guys mind if I referred to these fundraisers / raffles I do as "Tina's Legacy"? It would mean a lot to me. I started wanting to help out because of all the wonderful support we received from TSB members. Now that Tina is gone, each one is like a connection to her and a tribute to her short, beautiful life.

[mpetys]

:bowdown You are very welcome! You can add a t-shirt of your choice to that list too.
Update on prizes to select from:
Mug, cermaic travel or regular, ornament, license plate, Itouch 2 or Itouch 4 case, tote bag, t-shirt, nest box.

Hi Jake! I just need a clarification to make sure I am understanding this. Your prize is one of the items from your CafePress store, right? The nest box is that included in the choices or is that the one that JLM is donating back. From what you have listed in your post, is that one prize or two?

[mpetys]

:bump :bump :bump :bump

Bumpity bump bump bump.

You'll be back in two shakes of a squirrel's tail, mpetys.

I appreciate your willingness to help those in need ... it's only fair that everyone gets a helping hand and your willingness to help doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. You've got a good heart ... don't let anything change or overshadow that. :Love_Icon


Thank you momma2boo, starfairy and astra! How sweet!

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug :grouphug TINA :grouphug :grouphug

[momma2boo]

:Love_Icon TINA'S LEGACY :Love_Icon
It has a real nice ring to it, Michele. I think that is a GREAT idea.

[JakesLittlePrincess]

I still have the nest box here so I will put that up (courtesy of JLM) and I will also donate an item from the cafepress site. Whatever is listed above so far. Still have to go through and organize it. Remember it doesn't have to be one of our designs, we will gladly put your squirrel on it. Just send us a good picture!

[fire-eyez]

I can donate Friday when i get paid :) i am also going to do a bake sale in my neighborhood to see what I can make for Grr :) ....I also have purses I can donate never used I'm not a purse gal :) ill put pics up asap

[mpetys]

I still have the nest box here so I will put that up (courtesy of JLM) and I will also donate an item from the cafepress site. Whatever is listed above so far. Still have to go through and organize it. Remember it doesn't have to be one of our designs, we will gladly put your squirrel on it. Just send us a good picture!

Oh cool! But which squirrel picture to send? One woud be so jealous if their picture did not get on my coffee cup but another one's did!:jump

[JakesLittlePrincess]

you can always do a collage with several people's squirrels. Or they even have prints that we can do a collage on of TSB squirrels. Just get people's permission to use them and we can do that! :D :D

[mpetys]

I can donate Friday when i get paid :) i am also going to do a bake sale in my neighborhood to see what I can make for Grr :) ....I also have purses I can donate never used I'm not a purse gal :) ill put pics up asap

Hi fire-eyez. Thanks so much. I still have a package for you to send. Can you use a couple of these Hanging Tents? I don't use them for bigger squirrels but for young ones or maybe some other kind of anima. Below is picture. If you can use a couple, I will include them as well.

[mpetys]

How is Grrr today?

[JLM27]

How much does Grr need?

[mpetys]

How much does Grr need?

The estimate from the vet is $300. I believe we have about $100 of that already. I am pretty confident we will be successful as it looks like we have a great raffle taking shape. Thank you for the nestbox!

He sees the vet next Monday and we should know more as far as WHEN this needs to happen.

[dizzdigia]

How is Grrr today?

Grrr is doing much better today!:D Hes used to the weight of his new splint and has no problem getting around....even hitched a ride on my 3 year old daughters head into the house to come find me! :rotfl
When I posted his update yesterday I said I was going to upload pictures.....FB wouldnt let me at that time but I did get them up later in the day! :D
Again thank you all so much for having such big hearts and an extra special thank you to mpetys who has helped surround Grrr with lots of love, compassion and new friends here and at his Doctors office!
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[stosh2010]

This is WHO we're raising donations for....
Little Grrr

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug :grouphug Grrr :grouphug :grouphug

[momma2boo]

Poor baby. Sweet Grrr.

[dizzdigia]

This is WHO we're raising donations for....
Little Grrr

Thank you SOOOO much for putting pictures up for me!!!:D :grouphug

[mpetys]

I can't believe he is keeping that bandage on! What a good boy!

[island rehabber]

Poor sweet boy! I am hoping & praying for everything to be well with him! :grouphug

[dizzdigia]

I can't believe he is keeping that bandage on! What a good boy!

Yes he is!! Dr. Duke says hes an excellent patient! He has NEVER taken any of his bandages off!! :D
I think he knows that they actually help him and they are what keep him pain free!:jump

[dizzdigia]

Poor sweet boy! I am hoping & praying for everything to be well with him! :grouphug

Lord knows I am too!!:) Thank you for supporting him and keeping him in your thoughts! :grouphug

[Fireweed]

Happy to hear Grrr is being a good little patient, but ouch, and oooh, and pooor sweeet baaay-bay! :Love_Icon :grouphug

[JakesLittlePrincess]

I am glad he is ok. His boo-boo makes me cringe, poor little thing!

[Tickle's Mom]

I am glad he is ok. His boo-boo makes me cringe, poor little thing!
ME TOO JAKE! I have shown this picture to so many and everyone just grimaces. Hang in there Grrr........:Love_Icon

[dizzdigia]

ME TOO JAKE! I have shown this picture to so many and everyone just grimaces. Hang in there Grrr........:Love_Icon

It was AWFUL having to scrub it out, squeeze out the yuckies and apply ointment 3x a day before finding Dr.Duke! Thats the ONLY time he ever bit me and made me bleed :( Poor boy cried every time we had to touch it :(

[Nancy in New York]

Hi Jake! I just need a clarification to make sure I am understanding this. Your prize is one of the items from your CafePress store, right? The nest box is that included in the choices or is that the one that JLM is donating back. From what you have listed in your post, is that one prize or two?

I just wanted to post a photo of the pencil sketches that astra did of Jeffrey:Love_Icon There are actually 4 different sketches as you can see, I just scanned them together and put them into one "frame".
She is such an amazing artist, these look JUST like Jeffrey....thank you again sweet astra, you touched my heart...:Love_Icon

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/nancym518/Baby%20Jeffrey%202009-20011/2011-05-25.jpg

[JakesLittlePrincess]

OMG!!! Those are beautiful Astra!

[mpetys]

Yes he is!! Dr. Duke says hes an excellent patient! He has NEVER taken any of his bandages off!! :D
I think he knows that they actually help him and they are what keep him pain free!:jump

My rottweiler could take lessons from Grrr! He has this habit of chewing on his feet. He has chewed the pads off. So I have to treat with silvadene and then keep it bandaged. Yeah right! He rips them off. So now what we have done is after we get it doctored up and all wrapped with that adhesive wrap bandage, we put one of my husbands socks on over all that. To keep the sock on, we cut slits in the sides and I made a crude fleece sling that is attached to both sides of the sock and one side runs over the top of his back while the other side runs under his ribcage. After adjusting it for comfort, we then take duct tape and tape around the top of the sock and around the foot of the sock to help keep the sock from stretching and flopping off. Looks silly but it worked. I was able to keep the bandages on in between re-wraps and the foot has healed! Until the next time he decides to chew!

[mpetys]

I just wanted to post a photo of the pencil sketches that astra did of Jeffrey:Love_Icon There are actually 4 different sketches as you can see, I just scanned them together and put them into one "frame".
She is such an amazing artist, these look JUST like Jeffrey....thank you again sweet astra, you touched my heart...:Love_Icon

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/nancym518/Baby%20Jeffrey%202009-20011/2011-05-25.jpg

Nancy, thank you so much for posting these. I immediately thought about these sketches when Astra offered her talents as a prize. I knew I couldn't adequately describe her talent but seeing Jeffrey is all it takes to see what a wonderful gift this is that Astra has offered us.

[chickenmom]

I'm donating 3 of our animal hoods...but I cannot guarantee which one I will have in stock at the time..because we are constantly selling out! Can I just donate 3, then have the winners get in contact with me to choose which one they want? Then I will see if we have it at that time? Just send the winner my email addy....winter@legavenue.com. Shipping included! This is not to promote the company I work for, its just because I get them at an employee discount and its either these or fishnet pantyhose LOL....:tilt :shakehead

http://www.legavenue.com/en/women/costumes/accessories/animal-hoods-

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[mpetys]

I'm donating 3 of our animal hoods...but I cannot guarantee which one I will have in stock at the time..because we are constantly selling out! Can I just donate 3, then have the winners get in contact with me to choose which one they want? Then I will see if we have it at that time? Just send the winner my email addy....winter@legavenue.com. Shipping included! This is not to promote the company I work for, its just because I get them at an employee discount and its either these or fishnet pantyhose LOL....:tilt :shakehead

http://www.legavenue.com/en/women/costumes/accessories/animal-hoods-

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This is great. Thanks so much! Let me ask you, do you want them to all go together as one prize or can they be three individual prizes? I realize this would be more on shipping and I can help with that. Thanks so much. I should have raffle details set up in next day or so but your pictures are one of the things I was needing so thanks for that too!

[mpetys]

This is great. Thanks so much! Let me ask you, do you want them to all go together as one prize or can they be three individual prizes? I realize this would be more on shipping and I can help with that. Thanks so much. I should have raffle details set up in next day or so but your pictures are one of the things I was needing so thanks for that too!

Hi Chickenmom. Please disregard my post (except for the thank yous!). I guess I shouldn't reply too posts so late at night as I apparently can't read very well! I see now that you do say "winners". These are good pics. I didn't realize it was a scarf and hand warmers too.

[mpetys]

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[Tickle's Mom]

Have you finalized things yet so you can post the prizes I hope to win :D

[mpetys]

Have you finalized things yet so you can post the prizes I hope to win :D

I should be posting tomorrow. My husband insists I do some work for our business and stay off TSB. OOOPS! Quick! How can I erase all my posts today! :jump

[mpetys]

Wow! I just noticed there have been over 1200 views on this thread. I better get that raffle going - seems to be a lot of interest in Grrr and the raffle. What a lucky boy.

[Tickle's Mom]

I should be posting tomorrow. My husband insists I do some work for our business and stay off TSB. OOOPS! Quick! How can I erase all my posts today! :jump

Maybe IR can block him if he has an account :innocent :hidechair

[dizzdigia]

Wow! I just noticed there have been over 1200 views on this thread. I better get that raffle going - seems to be a lot of interest in Grrr and the raffle. What a lucky boy.

I was thinking the very same thing! I am truly touched by everyones support for Grrr!!!!:thankyou :grouphug :thankyou

[JakesLittlePrincess]

Ok, here's a few designs you can pick from for the prizes. Mind you there are several thousand products on the site. Or you can put your own on it of course. Little Grr hang in there buddy, we'll get you fixed up soon.

[Tickle's Mom]

Ok, here's a few designs you can pick from for the prizes. Mind you there are several thousand products on the site. Or you can put your own on it of course. Little Grr hang in there buddy, we'll get you fixed up soon.

:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

I LOVE your site! :wott

[chickenmom]

Yes 3 separate prizes and I can cover shipping no problema.:D

[dizzdigia]

Ok, here's a few designs you can pick from for the prizes. Mind you there are several thousand products on the site. Or you can put your own on it of course. Little Grr hang in there buddy, we'll get you fixed up soon.

Squirrels with attitude...too cute! :D Grrr sends lots of :Love_Icon and says :thankyou :thankyou :thankyou :jump

[quagmire]

Made a contribution. Wishing Grrr a speedy recovery. :thumbsup

[dizzdigia]

Made a contribution. Wishing Grrr a speedy recovery. :thumbsup

Thank you so much for helping out my sweet boy!!! :thankyou :grouphug

[wheezer]

Helloooo:wave123 I just saw this site. Is it too late to donate 2 of my books?
"A Wild Life" http://www.kinshipwithanimals.com/kinship2/The_Kinship_Store.html

What a wonderful thing you and TSB are going for this little cutie:thumbsup :bowdown :thankyou

[mpetys]

Helloooo:wave123 I just saw this site. Is it too late to donate 2 of my books?
"A Wild Life" http://www.kinshipwithanimals.com/kinship2/The_Kinship_Store.html

What a wonderful thing you and TSB are going for this little cutie:thumbsup :bowdown :thankyou

Wheezer how wonderful! I am just getting ready to get this one started so, no, it is not too late. I'll send you a PM with more information. Thanks so much!

[Nancy in New York]

Helloooo:wave123 I just saw this site. Is it too late to donate 2 of my books?
"A Wild Life" http://www.kinshipwithanimals.com/kinship2/The_Kinship_Store.html

What a wonderful thing you and TSB are going for this little cutie:thumbsup :bowdown :thankyou
:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo Thank you wheezer!!!!!:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo:wahoo

[mpetys]

:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo :wahoo Thank you wheezer!!!!!:wahoo :wahoo :wahoo:wahoo

I was waiting for her book, "From Gorillas to Squirrels" to come out. I didn't know about this one. If I don't win it, I gotta go buy it! Wow, what talented members we have at TSB!

[squirrelsinthehood]

Glad to help any squirrel-friend!

I can donate either a .PDF or a Kindle copy of my book SQUIRRELS IN THE HOOD.

All the best,
Lisa

[mpetys]

Glad to help any squirrel-friend!

I can donate either a .PDF or a Kindle copy of my book SQUIRRELS IN THE HOOD.

All the best,
Lisa

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your offer. I just sent you a PM. I am looking forward to adding this to the list of raffle prizes. Thanks again!

[dizzdigia]

We just got home from Grrr's appointment. All the tissue on his arm is dying and if that wasnt bad enough its spreading. Dr. Duke wants to amputate as soon as possible, and prefers it be done within the next few days.
I left his office in tears. I feel so bad for him and I guess I was hoping too much for some sort of miracle that would save his leg during all these check ups, bandage changes, and after he already cut his wrist bone out. What really started the water works was asking me again about euthanasia. It is absolutely out of the question! Do they not understand how much he is loved? How hard he has fought for his life? How hard myself and my family has fought for him? We all love him to pieces...kids included. We have nursed him since he was 4 weeks old and we are honored he has chosen us to be his family. He shows us everyday how much he loves us and how happy he is with us and his life that the mere thought of putting him to sleep just breaks my heart. :(

[momma2boo]

We just got home from Grrr's appointment. All the tissue on his arm is dying and if that wasnt bad enough its spreading. Dr. Duke wants to amputate as soon as possible, and prefers it be done within the next few days.
I left his office in tears. I feel so bad for him and I guess I was hoping too much for some sort of miracle that would save his leg during all these check ups, bandage changes, and after he already cut his wrist bone out. What really started the water works was asking me again about euthanasia. It is absolutely out of the question! Do they not understand how much he is loved? How hard he has fought for his life? How hard myself and my family has fought for him? We all love him to pieces...kids included. We have nursed him since he was 4 weeks old and we are honored he has chosen us to be his family. He shows us everyday how much he loves us and how happy he is with us and his life that the mere thought of putting him to sleep just breaks my heart. :(

Awwww Honey .... I am so sorry for your agony. We here at TSB totally understand how you feel. ((((Hugs))))

[astra]

We just got home from Grrr's appointment. All the tissue on his arm is dying and if that wasnt bad enough its spreading. Dr. Duke wants to amputate as soon as possible, and prefers it be done within the next few days.
I left his office in tears. I feel so bad for him and I guess I was hoping too much for some sort of miracle that would save his leg during all these check ups, bandage changes, and after he already cut his wrist bone out. What really started the water works was asking me again about euthanasia. It is absolutely out of the question! Do they not understand how much he is loved? How hard he has fought for his life? How hard myself and my family has fought for him? We all love him to pieces...kids included. We have nursed him since he was 4 weeks old and we are honored he has chosen us to be his family. He shows us everyday how much he loves us and how happy he is with us and his life that the mere thought of putting him to sleep just breaks my heart. :(
is it possible for you to have this surgery done?... raffle and donations will eventually compensate the expense. But if it is going to spread, this is rather urgent, because if it does spread, he might have to be put down.

Can you get money from somewhere?... we will get the amount, so you will be able to return it.

[mpetys]

is it possible for you to have this surgery done?... raffle and donations will eventually compensate the expense. But if it is going to spread, this is rather urgent, because if it does spread, he might have to be put down.

Can you get money from somewhere?... we will get the amount, so you will be able to return it.

Thank you Astra. We need positive thinking like this! Courtney called me and what I have asked her to do it to go ahead and schedule the surgery ASAP. We have received some donations and we are halfway there. I know in my heart this raffle will be a success. I am going to guarantee the bill with the vet or front the funds for the surgery now and settle up after the raffle is done.

Grrr has come so far and been through so much, there is no way we can sit back and make him wait for the surgery and take a chance that things could get worse.

As soon as Courtney has the surgery scheduled, she will post that information here. We will proceed with the raffle (it kicks off tonight) and just keep Courtney and Grrr in our thoughts and prayers.


:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug Courtney and family & Grrr) :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

[Fireweed]

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[mpetys]

Ok, the latest news about Grr has lit a fire under me! I just posted the raffle. Here is the link: http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31521

Thank you to everyone who has donated prizes to help Grrr get his surgery and thank you to everyone who will be buying ticket(s). Grrr also needs us to keep him in our thoughts and prayers! :grouphug Grrr :grouphug

I can't believe that we have a chance to win a set of the Meemor books! Meemor holds such a special place in our hearts as we have watched him from when he was rescued as a baby, to his first release, to when he came home injured and then his second release. If you have not read his thread, I urge you to do so. So heartwarming and filled with beautiful photography of not just Meemor, but other animals and the beautiful scenery of the Yukon! Here is the link: http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/s...ghlight=meemor

And after seeing the pencil sketches Astra did of Nancy in New York's squirrel, Jeffrey, who wouldn't be honored to have an Astra original in their home. See post #87 to see the pictures Nancy posted. Absolutely beautiful.

And, of course, we have another chance to get one of Jakes nestboxes for our favorite squirrel! Animal hoods from ChickenMom, Go Hump a Stuffie t-shirt from SammysMom, an item from Jakes CafePress store, a copy of Wheezers newest book, "A Wild Life" or Petit Fours and Rum Cake, just in time for the holidays from dizzdigia!

If I have left any prize off or not acknowledged someone, please do not hesitate to let me know, either here or by sending me a PM or an email. :)

[Tickle's Mom]

So, with the fire lit, can we start buying tickets ? :poke

[mpetys]

So, with the fire lit, can we start buying tickets ? :poke

By all means, yes, of course. :D

[dizzdigia]

Thank you everyone for helping him (ME) through this. I am a wreck today. :(
Grrr's surgery is set for Wednesday morning. Its so soon that I feel awful that im not as prepared for this as I need to be so i can help him through this. I need to pull myself together. Deep breaths! ;(
I would appreciate PM's on good aftercare for him so I can have everything ready for him to ensure hes as comfortable as possible.
Also if anyone else has a cage free squirrel thats gone through something like this please let me know how you comfortably confined him because he HATES to be caged! He goes bonkers! :(

Thank you Michele, I truly dont know what we would do without you. :grouphug

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug Just a thought - let people post on a thread their post-surgery tips in lieu of PM's - might be able to get a lot of good discussions going on and can possibly help any others later on who may have a similar problem. :dono



:Love_Icon Courtney, we will ALL be with you and Grrr Wednesday morning :Love_Icon

[dizzdigia]

:grouphug Just a thought - let people post on a thread their post-surgery tips in lieu of PM's - might be able to get a lot of good discussions going on and can possibly help any others later on who may have a similar problem. :dono



:Love_Icon Courtney, we will ALL be with you and Grrr Wednesday morning :Love_Icon

That is a good idea too...I just know I need alot of info and not much time to research. It takes a long time going through old threads...I wish I had more time :(

[mpetys]

Thank you everyone for helping him (ME) through this. I am a wreck today. :(
Grrr's surgery is set for Wednesday morning. Its so soon that I feel awful that im not as prepared for this as I need to be so i can help him through this. I need to pull myself together. Deep breaths! ;(
I would appreciate PM's on good aftercare for him so I can have everything ready for him to ensure hes as comfortable as possible.
Also if anyone else has a cage free squirrel thats gone through something like this please let me know how you comfortably confined him because he HATES to be caged! He goes bonkers! :(

Thank you Michele, I truly dont know what we would do without you. :grouphug

I know how you feel. I was lost when I found out how much Tina's surgery was going to cost. Scared. I still take great comfort in remembering how it felt to be so supported by others here on TSB, not just with donations and raffles, but the genuine care and concern they had for Tina and for me.

Yes, deep breaths right now. As I mentioned to you earlier, surgery day for Tina was a very hard day for me. So just know that on Wednesday we are here for you and afterwards as well. Check in often as we will be thinking of you both all day.

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[rusty's mom]

I didn't have the $for emergence care for one of my cats and went to care credit it's a credit card that charges no interest for 6 months it really helped.

[dizzdigia]

I didn't have the $for emergence care for one of my cats and went to care credit it's a credit card that charges no interest for 6 months it really helped.

I do have Care Credit but his Vet doesnt accept it, my vet accepts it but doesnt see squirrels :shakehead
Thank you for thinking of him :Love_Icon

[rusty's mom]

Hows he doing update please

[dizzdigia]

Hows he doing update please

Im not sure if youre if youre following the raffle thread or not but he did have his surgery yesterday. His irratic breathing was worrysome for a few hours but they let him come home at the end of the day. He was in ALOT of pain all night long, and hes still pretty uncomfortable and depressed today. :(
Thank you for checking in on him:Love_Icon