Thank you, Squirrel Board

[nrvmeg]

Today I released my sweet squirrel rescue, Jeffrey. I'm still a little teary-eyed over it. But I got my courage to do it from the Squirrel Board. I keep telling myself "a day in the trees is better than a lifetime in a cage..." - one of your member's signature lines. As an amateur, it was great to be able to get advice from such knowledgeable people. I feel good to be able to release a very healthy squirrel - diet complete with the help of Henry's blocks and a 3-dose set of ivermectin treatments for the mange mites that seemed to be setting in just before I was about to release Jeffrey a couple of weeks ago (thank you, Island Rehabber).

It's been great to share in the squirrel love for the past four months. I'll never look at a squirrel in the same way again, and I hope that I somehow get the opportunity to share time with another squirrel in the future. I see that same affection in all of your posts. As I have read here, most squirrels go on their way, even if they have returned the love - so I've braced myself to never see my little fellow again. But I hope that he does return occasionally. His release cage and food will be available for him if he wants it.

Thanks again.

[TubeDriver]

Thank you for caring enough to actually help save a little one and then give them their freedom! :clap

I hope he sticks around and checks in with you!

Be safe and happy out there Jeffrey!

[Lighten-Up]

Oh what a wonderful thing you have done! :hug

I too really, really do believe that one day in the trees is better than a lifetime in a cage, even though it feels a little painful on our end. You have given a precious soul it's freedom to be the squirrel that it was born to be, bless you. :blowkiss

I totally understand your tears, so glad you had the courage. May many more opportunities to help squirrels come your way.

I sure hope that Jeffrey comes back to check in. :-) That would be so nice.

You have done so well, thanks for sharing! :serene

[DarkLies212]

I can only echo what's been said above me. Fantastic job and thank you for what you did :hug Such a bittersweet day :hug

[nrvmeg]

Thank you for the kind thoughts. I'm hanging in there. Naturally I'm outside scanning the trees on a regular schedule. So far just one possible Jeffrey sighting. I'm going to keep it in my mind even if it was another black squirrel - stretched out on a limb and relaxing at midday. Bittersweet, yes.