Please Help ME!!!

[MelvinLove]

Hello I am a 19 year old college student. My friends found two baby squirrels outside shivering in the cold the other day && their mother didn't come back for them after a while so they brought them in. The first night I came over to see the squirrels they had crushed pecans they were feeding them but they barely ate any of those. Then I began doing research because the next day, one of the squirrels seemed very sick. I bought some Esbilac and was giving it to them then I read that they must be fully rehydrated before giving them food. So I gave the sick one nothing but pedialyte and water after that. The next morning we woke up and one of the squirrels had died. I was so upset and extremely paranoid so I started giving the other one (Melvin) nothing but pedialyte for the whole next day (yesterday). He was up jumping around for a while but around 8ish I went to Wal Mart, I brought him with me cause I was scared to leave him home && he fell asleep in my purse. After that he started becoming very sluggish and seeming weak. I initially thought it was Hypoglycemia so I gave him some karo syrup and let him rest. Today he still seems sluggish and now I hear this clicking noise when he breathes. He's not doing it right at the moment he's just sleeping on my chest. But he did aspirate today and yesterday and I can definitely hear the fluid in his throat/chest. I don't have any amoxicillin to give him. I've called Dallas Wild Life and left a message I'm supposed to wait an hour for them to call back. I'm really scared. His nose is runny and overtime I move him I hear the clicking, he's very sluggish, I don't know if it's just gunk in his throat or if it is pneumonia. I don't know what to do until i can get him to Dallas Wild Life. I really just want him to be okay. It's time for me to feed him again but I am really paranoid. And I have been feeding him with a dropper I bought from the pet store, I should have gotten a syringe but I didn't know at the time. Someone please help, is there something else I should be doing?!

[dizzdigia]

Keep him warm! Heating pad under half of his box set on low. give him lots of fleece to snuggle in and make him a rice buddy (1 cup of rice poured in a sock and tie it.) put it in the microwave for 1 minute then squish the rice around to remove hot spots.
He needs antibiotics, and someone alot more exerienced will be around shortly to direct you to the closest rehabber to help you out! :(
Best thing you can do right now is keep him warm and calm.

[lilidukes]

Hi,
Keep baby warm and feed tiny drops very slowly. He needs nourishment so use the formula for now not really good for him but he needs calories. Formula should be very warm. Do you have any idea how old this baby is??? Eyes open or closed. Do you have or know of anybody with any kind of antibiotics? Ciproflaxen, smz-tmp, albon, clavamox, augmentin there are many we can use. Ask friends especially ones with kids or dogs if they have any.

[Jackie in Tampa]

I am looking lili...
working behind the scene...
welcome:Welcome
you are in great hands with lilidukes:thumbsup

[MelvinLove]

About how much Esbilac should I give him in his condition?! Also his stool has gone from hard to soft, I don't know if that means anything. I called Dallas Wild Life again and was able to reach someone who gave me the number to a rehabber that claims to be close to Commerce named Jody. I left her a detailed message and I am hoping she will get back to me within the next hour. Im not hearing too much of the clicking noise anymore but he is still extremely sluggish.

[MelvinLove]

I think he is 5-6 weeks. He has his eyes open and a long tail and he has fur all over. He also has his two front teeth

[lilidukes]

I have no idea how to mix that formula.....go slowly and let him eat as much as he will take. If you have a gram scale he should eat in cc's 5-7% of his body weigh.

[Nancy in New York]

Do not do pedialyte for more than 24 hours. You can give him approximatley 4-5 cc's of formula of more if he will take, but you don't want to feed so much that he bloats. Have you fed him anything today?
Feed him in an upright position, slowly.
Are you anywhere near Roman Forest, Texas?
Thanks for helping this little one out...:Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

almost 5 hours from muffin and the skuls...cbell is closest that I can find, little under two hours, rehabber is in conroe, 4 hours......kaycee is in southeast OK...???
I have PMed lookmomchickens...hoping to hear back soon..she maybe the actual closest..I will try to call her..

[MelvinLove]

I fed him Pedialyte yesterday. Today I've been giving him Esbilac and he's been eating it. He's just extremely sluggish and he's been sleeping ALL day. I have no clue where Roman TX is I'm in Commerce, TX it's in East TX about 45 minutes away from Rockwall and Garland, TX. Also I called again and left another message, I still haven't heard from the rehabber Jody who's supposed to be out here in Commerce I really wish I could get a hold of her because 2 hours is a really far drive. I would love to just keep him but I definitely cannot give him the proper care he needs ):

[lilidukes]

Some of the sleepiness could be from getting food back in his belly. Young squirrels sleep a lot, have bursts of excess energy then go right back to sleep. They have 2 speeds go and stop.:D

[SammysMom]

Warmth is really important. My Sammy did best when he was inside my clothes when he was little. Have you tried putting him inside of your shirt to see if he improves? Sorry if I am stating the obvious. I just know that I needed the obvious stated for me when I began this squirrelly journey. Truth be told, I often need the obvious stated even now!
Prayers for the baby!:grouphug

[MelvinLove]

Stating the obvious is fine I really just appreciate the help. He's been asleep in my shirt all day and he still seems very weak. I fed him twice so far today and usually he will wake up and move around but he still has not. When I set him down he'll take about two steps and then lay there and close his eyes. He's been asleep all day.

[Nancy in New York]

Stating the obvious is fine I really just appreciate the help. He's been asleep in my shirt all day and he still seems very weak. I fed him twice so far today and usually he will wake up and move around but he still has not. When I set him down he'll take about two steps and then lay there and close his eyes. He's been asleep all day.

OK I am wondering if you can just hydrate him. He should always be getting fluids. Can you estimate how much liquid he has gotten today? How many times did you feed him and roughly how many dropper fulls?
Here is the homemade pedialyte formula.
Can you give him this without the salt?
1 tsp salt (teaspoon)
3 Tbsp sugar (tablespoon)
1 quart warm water

Keep refrigerated.

[cbell]

How far are you from Sherman, TX Mar a could meet at McKinney just pm me were and phone number

[Nancy in New York]

How far are you from Sherman, TX Mar a could meet at McKinney just pm me were and phone number

I don't think they have pm'ing privleges yet....:shakehead

[MelvinLove]

OK I am wondering if you can just hydrate him. He should always be getting fluids. Can you estimate how much liquid he has gotten today? How many times did you feed him and roughly how many dropper fulls?
Here is the homemade pedialyte formula.
Can you give him this without the salt?
1 tsp salt (teaspoon)
3 Tbsp sugar (tablespoon)
1 quart warm water

Keep refrigerated.


I have some Pedialyte that I gave him all day yesterday to rehydrate him.
Today I've fed him twice both times I gave him approx 6 mls of Ebsilac

[MelvinLove]

I don't think they have pm'ing privleges yet....:shakehead

I may have the pm-ing privileges I just don't know how to use them. Mapquest says that I'm approx an hour and 5 to an hour and 11 minutes away from Sherman TX. If you could meet me half way somewhere I could definitely do that.

[Nancy in New York]

I have some Pedialyte that I gave him all day yesterday to rehydrate him.
Today I've fed him twice both times I gave him approx 6 mls of Ebsilac

OK if its store bought pedialyte, that has salt in it, as does the homemade, that's why I thought that if you want to just hydrate him to just make the sugar water.
Can you try feeding him more often say every 3 hours, even if he only takes a little....he is going to get dehydrated if he isn't already, that amount is way too little.
Please understand I don't want this to come across too harsh, I know that you are doing everything humanly possible, and I give you so much credit for helping.
We just need to get more in him. Can you post a picture of him?
:Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

I may have the pm-ing privileges I just don't know how to use them. Mapquest says that I'm approx an hour and 5 to an hour and 11 minutes away from Sherman TX. If you could meet me half way somewhere I could definitely do that.

I will give you my email address, would you feel comfortable giving me your address and phone number so I can pass it along to cbell? If so here's my address. I think it takes a little while to get pm privleges.:dono
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[Nancy in New York]

I contacted cbell and he is willing to help, please email me your information, and I will pass it along...

[MelvinLove]

OK if its store bought pedialyte, that has salt in it, as does the homemade, that's why I thought that if you want to just hydrate him to just make the sugar water.
Can you try feeding him more often say every 3 hours, even if he only takes a little....he is going to get dehydrated if he isn't already, that amount is way too little.
Please understand I don't want this to come across too harsh, I know that you are doing everything humanly possible, and I give you so much credit for helping.
We just need to get more in him. Can you post a picture of him?
:Love_Icon

Okay I will make the homemade Pedialyte and feed it to him
I didn't realize that the Pedialyte had salt in it and all the websites I checked said that it should be fine
Here is a picture of him http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u191/Shawtay_album/mail-1.jpg

[Nancy in New York]

Okay I will make the homemade Pedialyte and feed it to him
I didn't realize that the Pedialyte had salt in it and all the websites I checked said that it should be fine
Here is a picture of him http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u191/Shawtay_album/mail-1.jpg


It is fine, it's just that you don't want to give it to him for more than 24 hours, that's all.
So did you just make it with water and sugar? Just keep pushing fluids, his fur looks spikey, which means dehydration.

[MelvinLove]

I will give you my email address, would you feel comfortable giving me your address and phone number so I can pass it along to cbell? If so here's my address. I think it takes a little while to get pm privleges.:dono
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Sure I will email you my phone number

[Nancy in New York]

Sure I will email you my phone number

Got it and passed it along.
Thank you....:grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

I just wanted to lighten up the photo a little:
I think you have a little fox squirrel there.
Remember to keep him warm, that is so vital. Not hot, just nice and warm.
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[MelvinLove]

It is fine, it's just that you don't want to give it to him for more than 24 hours, that's all.
So did you just make it with water and sugar? Just keep pushing fluids, his fur looks spikey, which means dehydration.

Yes I made it with only sugar and water and I gave him 3 ml a few minutes ago about how often and how much should I give him?!

[Nancy in New York]

Yes I made it with only sugar and water and I gave him 3 ml a few minutes ago about how often and how much should I give him?!
Did he stop drinking on his own? If so, try again in about 2 hours tops, with the sugar water, and then try formula 2 hours after that. He needs nourishment so we need to get formula in....but they need to be hydrated first. You're doing great, hang in there....:thumbsup :grouphug

[MelvinLove]

I just wanted to lighten up the photo a little:
I think you have a little fox squirrel there.
Remember to keep him warm, that is so vital. Not hot, just nice and warm.
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I don't have a heating pad but he's been in my shirt all day or snuggled up next to me under the covers. At one point he had crawled up under my pillow I hope that has kept him warm enough.

[SammysMom]

I would say listen to Nancy in NY and if he will take it he needs it. Dehydration will make them not hungry so when he is hydrated you will see such a change in him. Hydration and warmth are the magic for these little guys!
P.S. Nancy is one of the finest magicians too!!!

[Nancy in New York]

I don't have a heating pad but he's been in my shirt all day or snuggled up next to me under the covers. At one point he had crawled up under my pillow I hope that has kept him warm enough.

You can make him a sock buddy. Take 1 cup uncooked rice, put it in a sock, and tie then put it in your microwave on high for 1 minute. When you take it out squish it around so there are no hot spots, and place it next to him. They usually love to be warm when they aren't feeling well. If you have any kind of fleece, flannel shirts, nightgowns....anything without loops, they love to burrow under them too.:thumbsup

[Nancy in New York]

I would say listen to Nancy in NY and if he will take it he needs it. Dehydration will make them not hungry so when he is hydrated you will see such a change in him. Hydration and warmth are the magic for these little guys!
P.S. Nancy is one of the finest magicians too!!!

Checks in the mail SammysMom....:Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

[Adventurista]

:grouphug If you can get to an all-night pharmacy or drugstore and get a heating pad (one that does not have and auto-shutoff) it will safe your life and your sanity (not to mention the baby's life!). These babies can't produce their own heat, and the heat is vital to survival. I have three babies who are about 9 weeks old, and they are still on it quite a bit, especially when they are sleeping.

Precious little baby!

[Nancy in New York]

:grouphug If you can get to an all-night pharmacy or drugstore and get a heating pad (one that does not have and auto-shutoff) it will safe your life and your sanity (not to mention the baby's life!). These babies can't produce their own heat, and the heat is vital to survival. I have three babies who are about 9 weeks old, and they are still on it quite a bit, especially when they are sleeping.

Precious little baby!


IF you go....see if you can pick up a 1cc or a 3cc syringe too...:thumbsup :) Perhaps the pharmacy would have one.

[Adventurista]

Just reading through the rest of this----be careful! I have a friend in Brownwood who was trying to rehab a squirrel, but it is apparently illegal in Texas unless you have a wildlife permit. Just for now, be careful who you talk to---my friend had to release hers a little early because someone turned her in and they were going to confiscate it (and most likely euthanize it). Make sure you know what is going to happen to it BEFORE you meet with someone or hand it over!


I fed him Pedialyte yesterday. Today I've been giving him Esbilac and he's been eating it. He's just extremely sluggish and he's been sleeping ALL day. I have no clue where Roman TX is I'm in Commerce, TX it's in East TX about 45 minutes away from Rockwall and Garland, TX. Also I called again and left another message, I still haven't heard from the rehabber Jody who's supposed to be out here in Commerce I really wish I could get a hold of her because 2 hours is a really far drive. I would love to just keep him but I definitely cannot give him the proper care he needs ):

[MelvinLove]

Did he stop drinking on his own? If so, try again in about 2 hours tops, with the sugar water, and then try formula 2 hours after that. He needs nourishment so we need to get formula in....but they need to be hydrated first. You're doing great, hang in there....:thumbsup :grouphug

Actually I don't think he stopped drinking on his own, I've just been so paranoid since he aspirated and started making the clicking noise that I didn't want to flood his lungs or something, I don't know. I can definitely give him more though and then some more in 2 hours. And I'll be sure to start giving him formula after that. Should he be getting the sugar water along with the formula?!

[Nancy in New York]

I just read the first part of your post again, what day did you actually find him? I'm thinking that he is getting sluggish from lack of nourishment and hydration. You never know how long he has been without his mama, so this is probably life and death now to keep him hydrated, and get some formula into him...Do you have any kind of nut out of the shell that you can offer him? If so, try that and see if he will at least eat some solids...:dono

[MelvinLove]

Just reading through the rest of this----be careful! I have a friend in Brownwood who was trying to rehab a squirrel, but it is apparently illegal in Texas unless you have a wildlife permit. Just for now, be careful who you talk to---my friend had to release hers a little early because someone turned her in and they were going to confiscate it (and most likely euthanize it). Make sure you know what is going to happen to it BEFORE you meet with someone or hand it over!

Thanks for the heads up, I'll be sure to speak with the lady and see how she plans on treating him. I was referred to her from Dallas Wild Life though, I'm assuming that's a reliable source, do you know whether it is or not?! I asked the lady specifically for a rehab and she said that, that was what Jody did and that she would be able to take him for me. I hope she was correct.

[Nancy in New York]

How far are you from Sherman, TX Mar a could meet at McKinney just pm me were and phone number


Just wanted to make sure that you saw this....perhaps tomorrow you two can meet up...if this person doesn't get back to you. cbell has your contact info. and I emailed his email address to you.:)
Just keep pushing fluids and formula....:)

[MelvinLove]

I just read the first part of your post again, what day did you actually find him? I'm thinking that he is getting sluggish from lack of nourishment and hydration. You never know how long he has been without his mama, so this is probably life and death now to keep him hydrated, and get some formula into him...Do you have any kind of nut out of the shell that you can offer him? If so, try that and see if he will at least eat some solids...:dono

My friends found him outside in some of the campus apartments on Thursday night. That night we did give them some crushed pecans and they ate a few of them. It may be lack of nourishment like I said yesterday I gave him nothing but Pedialyte but today I did give him Esbilac twice and the sugar water. I can get some nuts if need be and maybe some yogurt to add to the formula or some fruit, anything to keep him going because it looks like I won't be hearing from the rehabilitator until tomorrow.

[Nancy in New York]

My friends found him outside in some of the campus apartments on Thursday night. That night we did give them some crushed pecans and they ate a few of them. It may be lack of nourishment like I said yesterday I gave him nothing but Pedialyte but today I did give him Esbilac twice and the sugar water. I can get some nuts if need be and maybe some yogurt to add to the formula or some fruit, anything to keep him going because it looks like I won't be hearing from the rehabilitator until tomorrow.

Seems like you won't be hearing from them tonight. I am just saying nuts just to get something into him. The yogurt is an excellent idea too. Hopefully tomorrow there will be some help for you. You could also try a little bit of applesauce from the dropper or baby sweet potato mixed in the formula...anything. But if he will take the formula mixed with yogurt....let's give him that, as much as he wants. I just thought that if he actually had something in front of him that he could munch on, that would be good in between the formula feedings...:thumbsup
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[Adventurista]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with Texas, just know what my friend went through. Her town is really small though. She had a lot of pressure from a vet, a neighbor, and others. She was really scared about it. Just make sure that whoever you talk to doesn't get too much info about you in case you feel edgy about it----you don't want them calling campus security or anything like that.


Thanks for the heads up, I'll be sure to speak with the lady and see how she plans on treating him. I was referred to her from Dallas Wild Life though, I'm assuming that's a reliable source, do you know whether it is or not?! I asked the lady specifically for a rehab and she said that, that was what Jody did and that she would be able to take him for me. I hope she was correct.

[MelvinLove]

Just wanted to make sure that you saw this....perhaps tomorrow you two can meet up...if this person doesn't get back to you. cbell has your contact info. and I emailed his email address to you.:)
Just keep pushing fluids and formula....:)

Okay thank you very much :)

[MelvinLove]

Seems like you won't be hearing from them tonight. I am just saying nuts just to get something into him. The yogurt is an excellent idea too. Hopefully tomorrow there will be some help for you. You could also try a little bit of applesauce from the dropper or baby sweet potato mixed in the formula...anything. But if he will take the formula mixed with yogurt....let's give him that, as much as he wants. I just thought that if he actually had something in front of him that he could munch on, that would be good in between the formula feedings...:thumbsup
:Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

I can run to the convenience store and get some nuts, should they be unsalted?! Will the Planters nuts suffice?! I already have some apple sauce in the fridge, should I mix that with the formula and then heat it all up and give it to him or should I give him the formula and the apple sauce separately?! If so do I need to heat the apple sauce first?!

[MelvinLove]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with Texas, just know what my friend went through. Her town is really small though. She had a lot of pressure from a vet, a neighbor, and others. She was really scared about it. Just make sure that whoever you talk to doesn't get too much info about you in case you feel edgy about it----you don't want them calling campus security or anything like that.

No it's fine I really do appreciate the help Commerce is an extremely small town as well, the only thing here really is the university...oh and a walmart. I'll be very careful when speaking to her. I do really appreciate it because I would hate for someone to get him and abuse or try to euthanize him that would be absolutely awful. Especially after all that I've been trying to keep him well so thank you for the heads up. I did read somewhere that some states prohibit squirrel rehabilitation without a license and I kind of figured Texas was one of them being that you never really hear of any one trying to rehabilitate a squirrel. Thank you again for the help.

[MelvinLove]

You can make him a sock buddy. Take 1 cup uncooked rice, put it in a sock, and tie then put it in your microwave on high for 1 minute. When you take it out squish it around so there are no hot spots, and place it next to him. They usually love to be warm when they aren't feeling well. If you have any kind of fleece, flannel shirts, nightgowns....anything without loops, they love to burrow under them too.:thumbsup

I made him a sock buddy well actually it's a glove buddy because all of my socks are in the laundry. He's sleeping next to it right now with a shirt covering him

[gs1]

i haven't read this thread... so i'm sorry if it's already discussed....

but houston is five hours away.....

if they could meet half way then mrs skul could take it ...maybe ?????

:hidechair... i know 2 1/2 hours each to drive....

or look mom chickens is she in that area?

at least someone to give her some goats milk/fox valley....

????


:grouphug

[gs1]

texas is lenient ... much more so than pennsylvania but it's not legal ...depends on the vet etc...

[Adventurista]

texas is lenient ... much more so than pennsylvania but it's not legal ...depends on the vet etc...

I was just going to say....though you should check for yourself. My friend was getting lots of pressure, but that's not to say that it wasn't actually truly illegal. I was told by about four or five people that keeping a squirrel is totally illegal, and that I could be fined $5,000. I was even told this by an animal control officer. I checked it out with Fish and Game and a City Police officer, and both told me it was fine---in my state, squirrels aren't covered under F&G, and my city does not classify them as a wild animal. I asked the animal control person to cite the code (just to be certain) and she kept saying she didn't know what it was but it was illegal....well, if you can't cite the code, and there is no code....then...lol.

Anyway, just something to think about as you are interacting with people--you just want to be on the safe side, because you're just trying to save an animal! :thumbsup Oh---and the F&G officer laughed----some guy who killed a grizzly bear (protected wild species) only got fined $1,000. He said he'd heard the squirrel rumor before and has always wondered who came up with it---probably someone who hates squirrels.

[MelvinLove]

Melvin appears to be getting worse. I am keeping him warm and trying to keep him hydrated with the sugar water every 2 hours and nourished with the formula. I added a little apple sauce to it to help with the nourishment. I tried to feed him just a second ago. He seems to weak to eat. I basically used the dropper to drop the sugar water down his throat and then he would swallow. I am really worried. I just need him to make it through the night and hopefully the rehabilitator near me will decide to answer her phone on a monday morning. Please I am doing all I can I cannot lose him does anyone know anybody or if anyone lives within a 30 minute drive to Commerce or can make it to Commerce (Texas) I'd really appreciate it. He needs meds and professional attention.

[MiriamS]

:Welcome and thank you for rescuing the baby squirrels. :bowdown You're trying your best and that's giving the little one a chance he wouldn't have had otherwise. At least now he's warm and loved no matter what the outcome.

UNSALTED peanuts or pecans! This is what I've been doing for a baby that is of similar size but malnourished. I take a few peanuts and crush them and mix them in the yogurt. You can also place some peanut crumbs next to the yogurt so he gets hooked on them dry and goes looking for more. This is the first time I've been able to get Twitch to eat his yogurt. Acorns would be more ideal if you have any around.

With all of this hydrating, has anyone mentioned stimulation? Has the baby squirrel been peeing on his own? Probably won't be much poop since he's not eating. If he hasn't been peeing or stimulated to pee, which his mom would do, get ready to feel a little pervy. You have to gently flick your finger back and forth his penis. Do this until you feel him tense up and he should start squirting. Once he pees, he may be more interested in drinking more and eating.

I'd wrap him in fleece or the sock buddy and cuddle with him all night to keep him warm and I do think there's an emotional aspect to bringing these babies through. His feeling your warmth and heartbeat can boost his will to live. But the warmth part is really important and it is best to borrow or buy a heating pad that doesn't shut off automatically.

Also, is he still clicking regularly or having labored breathing to the point where you suspect pneumonia? If so, do you have any friends with dogs or cats that might have antibiotics from a vet clinic? Ideally it would be Baytril in liquid form but I realize that's a long shot. Some human antibiotics can be crushed and formulated for squirrels. I'm thinking ahead in case something goes wrong with the rehabber meetup tomorrow.

Hang in there!

[cbell]

Nancy
Got the info she is only 55 miles from me rehabmom is going to meet her this will give Little Jake a room mate
:jump

[Nancy in New York]

Nancy
Got the info she is only 55 miles from me rehabmom is going to meet her this will give Little Jake a room mate
:jump

Oh this is fantastic news. I had a power outage last night until just about a half hour ago....I was so worried.
Thank you so much for posting this. Wonderful news....can't wait until you get this little one!:alright.gif

[jo_schmoe]

Stating the obvious is fine I really just appreciate the help. He's been asleep in my shirt all day and he still seems very weak. I fed him twice so far today and usually he will wake up and move around but he still has not. When I set him down he'll take about two steps and then lay there and close his eyes. He's been asleep all day.
How old is this baby?

[MiriamS]

Wonderful!!!

:bowdown rehabmom and cbell :bowdown

Please keep us posted MelvinLove.

[MelvinLove]

As the night progressed Melvin continued to get weaker and weaker. I woke up every hour to try to give him sugar water and formula he would barely eat any of it. I pretty much force fed him by dropping it down his throat and then he would swallow. He couldn't even walk anymore at all. Around 5:26 he passed. I would have loved to have given him to one of you guys. Thank you all so much for your help. I am sorry that I couldn't keep him alive long enough to get real help. I tried everything you said, I kept him warm and I tried to nourish him although it didn't feel quite right trying to force sugar water down his throat. I am really upset and disappointed. The other rehabilitator called me at 8 this morning which by then it was already too late. I hope that one day there will be better access to animal rehabilitation in this area I'm just really heart broken that it wasn't available for Melvin. I know it would have made a difference. I am truly sorry again and thanks again for helping me, all of my friends just thought I was crazy so thanks for understanding and most of all caring. I'm really sorry.

-Amaris Smith

[JakesLittlePrincess]

:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug
I am so sorry to her about his passing. You tried everything you could. I know it hurts but at least he passed with someone who cared for him and comforted him instead of out in the cold alone. We can't save them all but I commend you for trying your best.

[Nancy in New York]

I am so very sorry for your loss.
This little one was so lucky to have found you...and he died being loved and warm.

It takes a special person to want to help a wild animal and go to the lengths you have.
Thank you for helping Melvin, and thank you for being you!:Love_Icon

Rest in Peace
Baby Melvin 153215

[Scooterzmom]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Each time I hear of a little one in need and someone like you trying so hard to help it, it tears me up to see those babies go. You tried, and this baby at least knew love and warmth and was as comfortable as he could be for his trip to the Bridge. I'm sure he'll be happy there now and completely at peace. I'm sure if he had a voice he would say "Thank you for caring, I will not forget you."
R.I.P. sweet Melvin angel.

[patjones]

I am so sorry to hear that it just breaks your heart when one doesn't make. I know how you feel it was nice of you to take the time to try.

[MelvinLove]

Thank you all so much for all of the comforting words. There's not much more I can say I am still very hurt by the whole thing I just really wish the outcome would have been different.
R.I.P Melvin

[Nancy in New York]

It takes such a special kind of person to know the value of any life.
You did all that you could.
Sometimes we beat ourselves up with all of the what ifs,
or should haves....BUT
I think that God knows these special little souls
that will be called home to Him soon,
and He places them with people He knows will give them the
love, care and dignity they deserve.
You did your job well.
He passed in loving hands....
And I am grateful for that.:Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[Adventurista]

Nancy is right---he was warm and safe. You're a good person to have given him those comforts. Bless you! :grouphug

[MelvinLove]

Thank you all. Thank you for everything.

[Jackie in Tampa]

Rest in Peace Sweet Baby Squirrel:Love_Icon