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HolyEagle
05-27-2013, 07:53 PM
Last night a Baby squirrel was discovered munching on my squirrel food I have stored away by the back door, i noticed he was dragging his back right leg, I didnt want to scare him,and figured he had food and shelter,I got up early this morn and notice he was gone,it was still dark I got my flashlight but no sign,home from work my dog was staring at something from balcony...there the baby was near the back driveway hopping along fine...but I'm beside myself what do I do? I live in franklin county PA...any humane societies? that will fix him up? I cant leave him out here...
SammysMom
05-27-2013, 07:57 PM
If you can catch him and get him into a small container with old tee shirts or fleece. (no towels) If you have a heating pad you can put it under half of the container set on low. I will see if I can find someone in your area. Humane society will put him to sleep.
Milo's Mom
05-27-2013, 08:46 PM
The closest member/rehabber I am aware of is Stepnstone....about 1 hour 15 minutes away. I am 2 hours away.
Nancy in New York
05-27-2013, 08:51 PM
I just gave you full membership so you can receive pm's.:thumbsup
HolyEagle
05-27-2013, 08:53 PM
Thank you for your replies! I dont think he needs to be put to sleep :( How do I catch him/her? I have a cat carrier.t shirts and heating blanket...
SammysMom
05-27-2013, 08:54 PM
Is he still limping? Is he in an area that you could sort of approach him or does he run away?
Nancy in New York
05-27-2013, 08:58 PM
It would be very wise to have a plan before you catch him. However with it being night, I would do it now if you see him.
Most likely he is dehydrated and just easy prey. We can help you with a plan if you get him.
You have the carrier ready, and the heating pad, go get him.....:D
HolyEagle
05-27-2013, 09:12 PM
searching now.....get back to you..! thank you so !
IrishHarps
05-27-2013, 10:01 PM
Hey! I am in Pittsburgh, which is about an hour and a half from you. I am not a rehabber, but, the Animal Rescue League has a branch here if you can get him down here: http://www.animalrescue.org/wildlife_center

It is in Verona, which is a suburb of Pittsburgh.

Does that help? The Animal Rescue League is very good.