Tampa Area Squirrel Rehab Needed Immediately!

[smccollo]

I successfully raised and released a squirrel this time last year, some of you may remember Butters, a wonderful woman in the area took her in during her final months and released her with other squirrel's her age.

Anyway, a neighbor found a young squirrel, guessing to be about 6-7 weeks old. Trying to get her hydrated. Her tail is badly injured but she is actually doing very well otherwise. Unfortunately I am unable to raise this one as I did the last and am looking for someone in the Tampa area that may be able to help.

I live in Clearwater, on the West side. I can bring her to you.

[djarenspace9]

I replied to your other thread and sent a PM and email to Jackie in Tampa.
If you can get the squirrel to her all will be well. :thumbsup

[Kristin Ward]

I will be in Clearwater tomorrow morning working. I'm not able to take her tonight, but may be able to get the squirrel from you tomorrow, if it can wait till then, and care for her for a day or two until I can get it to Jackie if the squirrel is stable.:) I'll check back in a little while and again in the AM to see what's going on. :)

[Jackie in Tampa]

i did send private message, thanks KW:thumbsup

[SammysMom]

Thank-you ladies!:Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[Kristin Ward]

I'll check back in am. Standing by.:)

[Kristin Ward]

Do you still need help with the squirrel? I will be in Clearwter this morning.

[island rehabber]

Tampa Team TSB to the rescue -- :thumbsup:alright.gif

[Jackie in Tampa]

I did hear from smccollo.
I think the little sq will be here this morning, soon.:)

[Kristin Ward]

I did hear from smccollo.
I think the little sq will be here this morning, soon.:)
Great news! Thank you Jackie:thankyou

[SammysMom]

:crazy :thumbsup :crazy

[smccollo]

Thank you for the reply all!

The squirrel is doing well,I have been keeping her hydrated and fed. Unfortunately could not get out of work as of yet but will be bringing her to Jackie ASAP, but she is in good condition currently.

:thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

Thank you for the reply all!

The squirrel is doing well,I have been keeping her hydrated and fed. Unfortunately could not get out of work as of yet but will be bringing her to Jackie ASAP, but she is in good condition currently.

:thumbsup have my phone turned on!:)
any idea eta?


:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou :thankyou :thankyou

[Kristin Ward]

Jackie, has the squirrel arrived yet?:)

[djarenspace9]

:thumbsup

[smccollo]

Jackie, has the squirrel arrived yet?:)

Coordinating schedules all morning, waiting to hear back from her this afternoon and I will be bringing her to Jackie!

[Jackie in Tampa]

I am here...waiting for the new kid!:)
eta??

[Kristin Ward]

Any news?:dono :)

[Jackie in Tampa]

smccollo..
Kristan Ward can help too..
she has everything needed and can bring sq to me in the next day or so..
I will make a vet appointment and have tail ascessed..
I have two here now that will have full tail amputations soon..
it's the year of the crooked tail...:D
I am here... you have my number...and addy.
hope to see you soon!:)

[Jackie in Tampa]

going now...
thank you sam:)

[Jackie in Tampa]

Thank you Sam...
I will get him to thhe vet, I am pretty sure his right rear leg is broke and his tail too and it is degloved an inch or so...
He has had some Fv, ABs and pain aid...
he is in his cage, tucked in his pouch..
nite nite little one.


what a crazy place huh...*eyes rolling*
sorry I could not meet you, thanks for driving the extra.
Rocky is resting now too...fingers crossed for them both:Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[djarenspace9]

Awww poor little guy, something really tried to get him. :shakehead
Actually he's a lucky fella to have gotten away and found an angel to save him. :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

Awww poor little guy, something really tried to get him. :shakehead
Actually he's a lucky fella to have gotten away and found an angel to save him. :thumbsupHe is a really pretty faced sq... his eyes look good, he is alert and active.. he has appetite too.:thumbsup
missed you today K..rain can be good though... even if it takes all day and alot of sweat!!!
It's clean!:thumbsup yay!:bowdown

[Kristin Ward]

What's wrong with Rocky? Is he OK? You have me worried.:shakehead

[Jackie in Tampa]

as I was getting ready to leave..I went to tuck him in and there was vomit everywhere, 5 dime sized spots resembling mashed potatoes... no bile, very thick...
so I stayed with him and Sam drove here..
I did not sleep much either...
he seems better, almost normal this AM..
got up and ate hazelnuts and romaine and went back to bed..
I gave him cipro last night..he is so immune compromised, I cannot allow any bacteria bugs to get him...so the AB was precautionary..
doing a Rocky watch today...so far he seems okay.

I am grateful for each day with him, knowing those days are limited...
very complex emotions..I have no words to how I feel...
my guy is in his winter.
and it hurts

[Kristin Ward]

Thinking of you both and praying Rockster's OK.:grouphug
Yes, everyday with him is a blessing. It is so hard to see our kids get old:Love_Icon
as I was getting ready to leave..I went to tuck him in and there was vomit everywhere, 5 dime sized spots resembling mashed potatoes... no bile, very thick...
so I stayed with him and Sam drove here..
I did not sleep much either...
he seems better, almost normal this AM..
got up and ate hazelnuts and romaine and went back to bed..
I gave him cipro last night..he is so immune compromised, I cannot allow any bacteria bugs to get him...so the AB was precautionary..
doing a Rocky watch today...so far he seems okay.

I am grateful for each day with him, knowing those days are limited...
very complex emotions..I have no words to how I feel...
my guy is in his winter.
and it hurts

[Kristin Ward]

How's the new baby doing?
How is Rocky?:grouphug

[MyBushyTail]

Prayers for you and Rocky. :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

this little one needs to go to the vet today... it's surgery day at the clinic..
he has a broken ankle and a really messed up tail..
he needs a sponsor to pick up his medical tab!

i don't have a clue to the cost...
not sure what vet will want to do,
please help him if you can!
thank you

[Jackie in Tampa]

bump bump people... he smells necrotic..
fred leaves in less than 30 minutes...
he is taking the little guy to the vet one way or the other...
i ain't going into a pity party....
can someone help me help this sq?

[Jackie in Tampa]

bump bump...
last bump peeps....

[Jackie in Tampa]

damn it...

[Jackie in Tampa]

no drama in this thread, just sadness.
please do not call JIT for sq assistance..
I have to take this kid to the vet and leave him..
this hurts me and stresses our home..
Fred and I can no longer help..
thank you for understanding..
I will let this guy go to a peaceful place....:sad

[djarenspace9]

Jackie please don't despair....have hope for him.
You have seen worse cases come through,
and help always comes, have faith.
Please call your vet and give her a chance to fix this.
The funds will be sorted out one way or another.
Please...

[island rehabber]

JIT I just saw this -- do what you need to do for that baby and tell us later :thumbsup

[Nancy in New York]

JIT I just saw this -- do what you need to do for that baby and tell us later :thumbsup

Exactly Jackie.........I didn't even see this until now.
Save this baby, we can figure it out later.
Please remember too that for most of us, the new post feature doesn't
work.
If something like this comes up again, post in the emergency section.
I think I speak for most when I say that this time of the year, that is
the ONE section that I absolutely go to daily several times.

[island rehabber]

Please remember too that for most of us, the new post feature doesn't
work.
If something like this comes up again, post in the emergency section.
I think I speak for most when I say that this time of the year, that is
the ONE section that I absolutely go to daily several times.

And PM an Admin as well! Or call them on the phone!

[Nancy in New York]

And PM an Admin as well! Or call them on the phone!

I just posted in the emergecny thread someone needs to call Jackie!

[Milo's Mom]

I called JIT...she is at vet now. she could not have him PTS...he's in surgery now...I told her what maura posted in other thread...do what needs to be done and TSB will follow up after the fact


I posted this in the other thread that you started NIN

[Nancy in New York]

I called JIT...she is at vet now. she could not have him PTS...he's in surgery now...I told her what maura posted in other thread...do what needs to be done and TSB will follow up after the fact


I posted this in the other thread that you started NIN


Thank you MM, I saw it.:grouphug
Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MJS]

Don't have a whole lot but I'll make a contribution...can MM or someone tell me how using a credit card? Don't have pay pal. Btw my 'new posts' tab NEVER works from my laptop at home but almost always works from the desktop at the shop...otherwise I would have seen this sooner:thinking :thinking :thinking

[Milo's Mom]

MJS - here's the info on how to make a CC donation to TSB...it is also the signature line of Sammy's Mom, the TSB Treasurer.

TSB Fund has given $3000 in assistance this year! We would like to thank everyone who participated in our raffles and/or donated to the TSB Fund. Anyone who would like to make a contribution can go to http://thetsbfund.com and click on the "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. We now accept credit card donations to make it even easier to help TSB!

[Kelly Brady]

Oh my gosh Jackie girl, I am never on TSB in the months of Oct, Nov and Dec. You know you can always count on Kell to help.

Your special wonderful self always gets these cases and you feel responsible for treatment. TSB and your friends are here to help.

Please keep us posted on little guy. My prayers are with you for Rocky meister too. I pray he just over pigged out or something.

[stosh2010]

I don't know who I love MORE

Jackie --for acceping so many difficult squirrel cases...
OR
TSB ---for coming thru and aiding in expenses... even for wilds that yesterday were in the trees...doing fine.

Either Way--I am PROUD to know both Jackie and The entire TSB Admin.

BRAVO

[MJS]

Thanks for the info MM. Got your PM also...tried to reply but apparently beyond my limited technological capabilities LOL :dono :dono :dono Thanks again:thankyou

[Kristin Ward]

Jackie, I've been working out of the area and my phone doesn't always let me post on TSB. You know I 'll help contribute to the vet costs. Hope he will be OK. Just like Kelly said, you always take the tough cases. We love and support you.:grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

Santa needed some help, just a chance... thank you for giving him that.:Love_Icon

[MJS]

Poor little guy...BLESS YOU JACKIE:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

[Jackie in Tampa]

Poor little guy...BLESS YOU JACKIE:bowdown :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown
awe shucks...you wouldn't have been able to pts this cutie either...
I have enough blood, I was thinking about selling mine... and I am terified of needles...
:rotfl
I admit I am a sucker for a pretty face!:)

[Milo's Mom]

Very happy to hear Santa is home and recovering. I am also very happy that you had the phone on you and answered it when I called.

Kiss his nose for me will ya?

[Nancy in New York]

Jackie, don't you ever do that again.:nono
You scared the **** out of me, but when I thought about you putting a squirrel down, I thought someone had gotten into your account and was posting as you....because those words would never come out of your mouth.

This is a problem that needs to be addressed on TSB. You do get all of the hard cases, the ones that most likely will have vet expenses involved. You are given the squirrels because of your ability to heal almost everything that you touch, and because people know that you cannot turn a squirrel away.

We are here to help, we know you are broke, no offense......you have said it yourself.

We need to come up with some plan where we are able to help ALL of the squirrels on TSB that need vet care. You are the one that gets most of these cases. Perhaps when the raffles are done, people who donate to the raffle by purchasing tickets can put "Jackie" on their donations, where it will still be kept in the TSB fund, but earmarked for your vet expenses. If people want to participate in the raffle and have no preference where the monies go, then they leave it blank and TSB will help where needed. Perhaps we can do something like that?!?

There has to be an answer to this. BUT in the meantime, please put these situations in the emergency thread for a day or two as some of us don't get around on the board as much these days.

Glad the little bugger is home and doing well, how can he not. :grouphug Santa...........OMG I love this name, glad it was around Christmas and not Easter.....:bunny

[Kristin Ward]

Dear little Santa, you are the cutest little guy. :Love_Icon I hope you're feeling better soon.:grouphug Your new Mommy is awesome. :wott I bet you have already figured that out by now. :D You just work on getting better, your Momma will take care of the rest. You are one lucky squirrel. Sleep good & tell your Momma to do the same.:grouphug

[Kristin Ward]

How's Santa this mornong?
How is Rocky?:Love_Icon :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

how's HONEY??????:D
Santa is good... his tape brace is sooo big, like an anchor... feel bad for the kid. I want to decorate his cast:D
He loves Fv , hates meds and will get his first salad today.
He is a micro mini sq and sweet..
I need a bigger house:sanp3
Fred is off all next week...:shakehead
these are the ONLY real issues for the moment:D

Will I see you soon? How is Bob feeling?
and where's my Honeylicious fix???:poke
:wave123