need help asap

[alyssa411]

Hi I'm not able to care for my little squirrel anymore and the wildlife rehibilitation center here in Jackson TN pretty much said put her in a bush and let her die and that's wrong does anybody have any suggestions at all on what to do because I don't know anyone who wi LLC care for her

[island rehabber]

Alyssa, first tell us about your squirrel:

What type of squirrel is she? Tree squirrel or flyng squirrel?
How old is she and how long have you had her?
Is she normal, or does she have any serious health issues?
Why can't you keep her anymore?

With the whole picture in front of us we are better able to try to help you.

[alyssa411]

Her eyes are still closed but she's fully fured she's a grey tree squirrel and seems perfectly healthy I've had her since Monday and i have to work and nobody that can care for her while I'm there

[island rehabber]

Her eyes are still closed but she's fully fured she's a grey tree squirrel and seems perfectly healthy I've had her since Monday and i have to work and nobody that can care for her while I'm there

ok gotcha. With eyes still closed she needs to have formula at least every 4-5 hrs and I see how you cannot do that when you're working. I sent you a private message with two Tennessee rehabbers' names, and I also alerted our member Baxied in TN to come to this thread. I truly hope one of these three wonderful ladies can take this little one from you. She is too young to get a chancy start in life -- she needs on-time feedings and a secure place to grow. You are wonderful for having rescued her, and for knowing that the "wildlife center" people are full of bull-crap and thank God you didn't listen to them!. You've done a great thing, alyssa....now let's get this little girl to a professional. :) :thumbsup

[rocky63]

Alyssa,
OK, I'm sure we will find someone to help you out. Right now she is safe with you and even thou you have to go to work at least she will be getting food for a good part of the day.
do you have a secure cage for her and a heat source (heating pad)? what type of food are you feeding her?

[alyssa411]

Thank y'all I took her to work with me yesterday but I cannot keep doing that and she is on goats milk every 5 hours I would love to raise her but I don't know if I can give her all the time she needs and she is already keeping her body heat pretty well so I have her wrapped up in several reviving blankets and sweaters she has done preety good with staying warm and she also loves to be held in a hoodie like a flyer does but I'm going to give the other people y'all gave me a call do you think they could meet me somewhere

[island rehabber]

Give them a call and ask....:)

[rocky63]

Thank y'all I took her to work with me yesterday but I cannot keep doing that and she is on goats milk every 5 hours I would love to raise her but I don't know if I can give her all the time she needs and she is already keeping her body heat pretty well so I have her wrapped up in several reviving blankets and sweaters she has done preety good with staying warm and she also loves to be held in a hoodie like a flyer does but I'm going to give the other people y'all gave me a call do you think they could meet me somewhere
:thumbsup :thankyou keep us up to date

[Baxied]

Do wehave any contacts close to Memphis, Northeast Arkansas or Southeast Missouri?

[Jackie in Tampa]

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31401
:wave123 Janet, I do not know this person, but she has offered help..
Looks like you are 4 hours away...ugh:shakehead

[Milo's Mom]

SassySquirrel is in Texarkana, Arkansas
Rygel1hardt is in North Central Arkansas
NaturesGift is in Missouri
TNFlyers is in Tennessee
bchappell is in Tennessee (Knoxville area)
CrazySquirrelLady is in Kentucky

Not sure how close any of these people might be...but thought it might be helpful info....

[Jackie in Tampa]

out of those that MM listed, CSL is closest at over 3 hours..
edit, not sure about TNTflyers..?? edit..knoxville

[Jackie in Tampa]

have Pmed bamaham..she is two hours away...

[Baxied]

Okay, Jackson is in Madison county, and I found the list of rehabbers in Madison county on TN's official website.

1. Chelsea Jeffery 731-313-0373
2. Diana Vraney 731-512-0774
3. James Huggins, PhD 731-661-5144


Let us know if you have any luck with these or the one that Jackie posted earlier.

[sid'smommy]

Squirrel girls mom is in Southern missouri....

[Jackie in Tampa]

do we know what transpired yet?

[Baxied]

Please let us know what you plan on doing. If you have had no luck with any of the names and numbers let me know. I may be able to meet you this weekend.

[CrazySquirrelLady]

be glad to take her. Can't get to Jackson, but can make it to Clarksville TN for pickup.

[CrazySquirrelLady]

any news?

[BamaHam]

Just read this post and got Jackie's message....sorry I just now saw it....where is this baby now? Have you found someone to take this little one?