3-4 week old baby with large red lump on side of face!

[ilovemyroscoe91]

This is ilovemyroscoe from Albany, GA. I have another thread under Baby Squirrel Questions asking for advice and help where alot of you have gave me great advice.

The baby I have been taking care of all of a sudden has a large red lump on the side of his face. It is firm and when I pressed on it he didn't seem to notice, so I guess it doesn't hurt.

I'm really scared because this morning when I fed him he didn't have anything noticeable like this. So it appeared in a matter of hours!

Also a few days ago he started trying to scratch at both sides of his face when ever I fed him. He doesn't seem to actually scratch anything though as he can't really do it too good, but he was constantly trying.

Here's some pics, please some one help me fig out what this is, and what I can do!

[Toddy]

I'm sure others will pipe in with advise, but in the meantime, do you know if this baby has fallen at all? Either recently, or before you aquired him? That looks like a bump on the head to me... Possibly an internal bleed or fluid build-up...

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Oh god! Yeah the people who found him, said he must have fell out of a tree. They found him on the ground.
But I've had him for alost a week now and it's just now showing... would that be possible?

Is it going to kill him? Or will it go away??

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Everything has been going so well, he's eating good, pooping good... I couldn't bare him to die!

[Toddy]

Oh god! Yeah the people who found him, said he must have fell out of a tree. They found him on the ground.
But I've had him for alost a week now and it's just now showing... would that be possible?

Is it going to kill him? Or will it go away??

Honestly, I don't know. Keep doing what you are doing and keep him warm. Is he still peeing and pooping okay? Is he eating and drinking?

[Spanky]

How long have you had him... how long ago would this fall have been?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Honestly, I don't know. Keep doing what you are doing and keep him warm. Is he still peeing and pooping okay? Is he eating and drinking?

He is eating great he peed like crazy and pooped normal.
I guess that's what I'll do though, just keep feeding, pottying, and keeping him warm.
That's all I really can do...

Hopefully some one will have an idea of what it is, or what I can do to help him.

Thank you for replying!

[cava]

What are you feeding him? You mentioned he's trying to scratch his face. I wonder if it's a hive and he is allergic to something.

Also, is the bed he's in heavily scented or washed with strong fragrance? Dryer sheets, etc?

Oh, forgot to ask, is it possible he could have fallen or been dropped TODAY?

[CritterMom]

Could it be an abscess starting? Feel it. Is it hard? Is it warmer to the touch than the surrounding skin? If you dampen the area you will be able to see the skin through the fur a little better. If it is an abscess starting, you may be able to see the yellowish color of the infection under the skin in good, bright light.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

What are you feeding him? You mentioned he's trying to scratch his face. I wonder if it's a hive and he is allergic to something.

Also, is the bed he's in heavily scented or washed with strong fragrance? Dryer sheets, etc?

Oh, forgot to ask, is it possible he could have fallen or been dropped TODAY?

He's on the esbilac, and it is weird because he starts scratching when he's eating and getting it all over his face.
Do you think it's possible he's allergic to the esbilac?? If so, then what do I do?

The blanket that he's in did have some Snuggle dryer sheets used, because when I took it out of the dryer it was very staticky and was shocking me like crazy and I didn't want it shocking him.

But it's absolutely not possible for him to have fallen at all since I got him.
Now when he tries to move around and sit up he's still very shakey, and unbalanced, so he throws his little head around. Maybe when he was crawling around in the container he bumped his head up against the sides? I mean it's very thin plastic, I just don't see how that could've caused a bump that large...if it did happen that is.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Could it be an abscess starting? Feel it. Is it hard? Is it warmer to the touch than the surrounding skin? If you dampen the area you will be able to see the skin through the fur a little better. If it is an abscess starting, you may be able to see the yellowish color of the infection under the skin in good, bright light.

It is very hard and warm, although he's very warm all over.. I'm going to take a look in the light in a little bit and see if I can see anything.

An abscess either would pop or just disappear right?
Abscesses aren't deadly to a baby are they?

[cava]

You could switch to Fox Valley 20/50 squirrel formula. It comes in powder form and you use it the same way.

Be sure you are cleaning all the formula from his skin after feeding anyway, it's good practice.

Do you senior members think she could try a bit of benedryl or is this baby way too young? To rule allergy out?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You could switch to Fox Valley 20/50 squirrel formula. It comes in powder form and you use it the same way.

Be sure you are cleaning all the formula from his skin after feeding anyway, it's good practice.

Do you senior members think she could try a bit of benedryl or is this baby way too young? To rule allergy out?

OK, I'm going to order it now. How long will it take to get here? I guess I'll have to keep feeding him the esbilac until then and just hope for the best.

And I think there have been a couple times I didn't get all the formula of his face... :Cry:Cry:Cry

[CritterMom]

It is very hard and warm, although he's very warm all over.. I'm going to take a look in the light in a little bit and see if I can see anything.

An abscess either would pop or just disappear right?
Abscesses aren't deadly to a baby are they?

Keep an eye on it. An abscess will get bigger and the warmth more marked. If it is, it may require draining and antibiotics. You are unfortunately going to need to wait and see here...

[ilovemyroscoe91]

okay thank you everyone! I am going to keep y'all posted on this thread. so stay with me here! :thankyou

[SammysMom]

Take a very warm damp cloth and hold it on the spot. It can help to draw it to a head like a pimple. It looks like an abscess to me and if so, it needs to open and drain.
Is it possible to see a vet?
Be sure to clean his face very carefully immediately after he eats. Formula can irritate the skin around their mouth and make it a bit dry and itchy.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

No its not possible :( I live in GA. And everywhere I went said they need to see my papers that say I legally can have squirrels.
Which scared me because it was for my 3 year old, and I thought they were going to take him away !:hissyfit

But I will do the damp cloth. Should I do it at every feeding afterwards, while I'm cleaning his face?

[SammysMom]

I would definitely do it every time you feed and soak as often as you possibly can.

[4Puddles]

Do the ear canals look ok? Would you be able/willing to put your nose right by that left ear and take a whiff and see if you smell anything stinky? Maybe smell both sides so you have a comparison. From the location of it, I wonder if it is somehow an abscess from the ear. Does anyone know if baby squirrels ever have complications related to their ears opening?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

It did seem like it happened right after his ears opened. Im going to try and smell it in a min.

But I did want to say that, I think there's something really itching him bad. He's scratching 24/7 now it seems. And his foot reaches the EXACT spot that the lump is. He scratches on both sides in the same spot.

I have a theory, what if he has some sort of parasite, maybe mites or something, and he goes to scratch but had some milk or pee on his paws and claws, since he is always wetting his bed, and when he scratches, it gets infected. Causing an abscess??
Does that sound plausible?:dono

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Is there any way I can send some one a video of what he's doing?
I mean the poor little guy can't even stay asleep because he's itching so bad!

It breaks my heart to see him like this.

[island rehabber]

I am sure that thing is bothering him a lot. Do you have Dawn dishwashing liquid? You can make a solution of a drop of Dawn and some warm water and soak the area with that; it will kill a lot of kinds of mites, fleas and other parasites. Do you have Benadryl?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I am sure that thing is bothering him a lot. Do you have Dawn dishwashing liquid? You can make a solution of a drop of Dawn and some warm water and soak the area with that; it will kill a lot of kinds of mites, fleas and other parasites. Do you have Benadryl?

Yes and yes! I have both. When you say soak, I can just hold a rag up to it and press gently?

And what kind of benadryl? Liquid or pill? How much should I give. And how do I give it?

[CritterMom]

Yes and yes! I have both. When you say soak, I can just hold a rag up to it and press gently?

And what kind of benadryl? Liquid or pill? How much should I give. And how do I give it?

You want CHILDRENS strength Benadryl, which is a liquid, and we need the weight of your baby so we can tell you the proper amount to give.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You want CHILDRENS strength Benadryl, which is a liquid, and we need the weight of your baby so we can tell you the proper amount to give.


OK I will get the weight soon!

[island rehabber]

Thanks CritterMom....I konked out shortly after posting at 1:00am.....:sleep

[Spanky]

Is there any way I can send some one a video of what he's doing?

You can e-mail the video (or video link?) to "squirrelhelp @ uysinc. com" (remove the spaces!) and I will see about incorporating it into your thread...

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You can e-mail the video (or video link?) to "squirrelhelp @ uysinc. com" (remove the spaces!) and I will see about incorporating it into your thread...

It won't let me send any of the videos, like it only lets me send like 3 secs and that's not enough time..

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You want CHILDRENS strength Benadryl, which is a liquid, and we need the weight of your baby so we can tell you the proper amount to give.


There was only grape and bubble gum flavor, so I got grape...

[CritterMom]

We need a weight.

Is he still scratching at the bump? How does it look - any difference?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

We need a weight.

Is he still scratching at the bump? How does it look - any difference?

His weight was Between 65 to 70 grams.

It doesn't look too much bigger, maybe slightly. But it does look redder. And yes he's constantly scratching, even in his sleep.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

The lump has gotten redder and much softer, like a squishy ball. I've been holding warm water on it everytime I feed him.
I just don't want to go check on him one of these days and there's blood everywhere because it burst, I will freak out and scream!

[TubeDriver]

An abscess bursting is the best thing that can happen. It may look gross but the infected pus can drain and only then can healing start!

When he scratches, is it only in the swollen area or other places as well! I would first try the Dawn bath. You can out him in a little bowl of warm water (1-2” water depth) with dawn, message it in and then run clean water in the bowl and rinse him off.

Stop using any type of fabric softener on his fleece, toys and cage contents.



The lump has gotten redder and much softer, like a squishy ball. I've been holding warm water on it everytime I feed him.
I just don't want to go check on him one of these days and there's blood everywhere because it burst, I will freak out and scream!

[SammysMom]

If does burst it is terrific, but messy. The pus in an abscess very thick and not like that which is in a cat or dog. You will want to gently flush it with warm water. If you can get Betadine you can make VERY diluted solution that looks the color of weak tea and flush with that.
Getting it to soften is definitely the way to go.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

An abscess bursting is the best thing that can happen. It may look gross but the infected pus can drain and only then can healing start!

When he scratches, is it only in the swollen area or other places as well! I would first try the Dawn bath. You can out him in a little bowl of warm water (1-2” water depth) with dawn, message it in and then run clean water in the bowl and rinse him off.

Stop using any type of fabric softener on his fleece, toys and cage contents.

I rewashed all his stuff with out the fabric softener.

When he scratches its really on both sides, with both his feet.

I'm Def going to try the dawn bath tonight, and what about the benadryl? Should I still give him some?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

If does burst it is terrific, but messy. The pus in an abscess very thick and not like that which is in a cat or dog. You will want to gently flush it with warm water. If you can get Betadine you can make VERY diluted solution that looks the color of weak tea and flush with that.
Getting it to soften is definitely the way to go.

Where can I find that??

[ilovemyroscoe91]

**Updated pictures of the baby

The lump has gotten much much bigger, soft, and red.

[redwuff]

Another possibility besides an abcess is that it is a bot fly. That would be too cruel and mean to have a bot on one so young. If it is, the lump will continue to grow, the top will open and slightly ooze, and eventually the bot will come out. I feed them to my chickens when I have a squirrel come in with one.:grin2

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Another possibility besides an abcess is that it is a bot fly. That would be too cruel and mean to have a bot on one so young. If it is, the lump will continue to grow, the top will open and slightly ooze, and eventually the bot will come out. I feed them to my chickens when I have a squirrel come in with one.:grin2

He's now suddenly lethargic, he is sleeping while he is eating, and he doesn't lift his head..probably cuts he can't...

[LR]

Betadine is at your pharmacy in the same section as wound care. The store brand of povidone-iodine 10% is equally fine.

Did you get the childrens benadryl?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Betadine is at your pharmacy in the same section as wound care. The store brand of povidone-iodine 10% is equally fine.

Did you get the childrens benadryl?

I did, and he weighs been 65 and 70 grams.
The scale I have isn't digital.

[Nancy in New York]

Can you post another picture of him straight on like this one.
Am I seeing a few "bumps" on his head or is it just the angle?
He almost has those "dwarf like" features in this photo. :thinking

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[HRT4SQRLS]

Sorry I haven't had time to read the entire thread so forgive me for not being up to date.
This is very serious. I highly suspect this is an abscess. That is a very dangerous location. I would start antibiotics immediately if they haven't been started yet.

This needs lancing ASAP. I wouldn't wait for this to rupture on its own. It is much too close to the brain. Is there any possibility of a vet?

[eakoppany]

I live in Georgia and have two friends who are veterinarians. They treated my squirrel Flower before I released her. I would be very happy to take this little guy and get him vet help and raise him until he’s ready for release, if you would like.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Things have gotten worse,
His head is huge, he can't hold it up to eat. And now he's making a licking, and sneezing noise.

I'm scared for him.
What part of ga are you in?? I'm in Albany GA.

I want to save him I just don't know what to do!!

[eakoppany]

3 hours from you. Could you meet me halfway?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I live in Georgia and have two friends who are veterinarians. They treated my squirrel Flower before I released her. I would be very happy to take this little guy and get him vet help and raise him until he’s ready for release, if you would like.

Is there a way I can send you videos of him? I want you to see what he's doing. It's like in a matter of 2 days things went from him being perfectly healthy to very bad!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Iloveroscoe, until we get this figured out... do you have any antibiotics?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You guys this thing has gotten massive, I think it's going to pop soon! But that looks like he'll loose allot of blood!
These pictures don't even show just how big it really is, it's so big he can no longer move around our lift his head to eat!
And now his breathing is heavy and slow, like it's cutting off the circulation to his brain or something!

This is making me break down and cry

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Iloveroscoe, until we get this figured out... do you have any antibiotics?

No I don't but how do I get them?
How many would I need?

I'm going to ask afew people

[HRT4SQRLS]

YES! Ask friends and family.... Clavamox, Clindamycin, Septra, Trimethoprim Sulpa... etc.

Do you have a syringe with a needle?

[eakoppany]

From what I have read it needs to be lanced and treated with antibiotics. It’s not that serious unless it’s interfering with his breathing, which it sounds like it is. He can’t breathe well through his mouth so the abcess has to be lanced soon. What do you want to do?

[HRT4SQRLS]

You only need one pill.

This has to be lanced.... Do you know any nurses or doctors?

[HRT4SQRLS]

It is very serious. The infection will be in the brain soon if not treated immediately.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

3 hours from you. Could you meet me halfway?

I couldn't that's the problem... but I got to save this guy. I'm asking around for antibiotics now

Just tell me what I need to do and I'll do it!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Have you ever lanced an abscess? Do you have a sterile syringe with needle?
Any diabetics in the family on insulin? They would have tuberculin syringes.

Keep looking for antibiotics. Antibiotics might buy a little time.

[eakoppany]

I would come get him now, but I have been awake since 5:00 this morning and won't be able to make a six hour round-trip drive. If it's any comfort, it doesn't look nearly as bad as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq4SP0L_PVs

And here's some information I found about his condition:

http://squirrelrefuge.org/lbacterial.html

I'll check here in the morning and see how things stand. I can come get him tomorrow if needed.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

A vet gave someone Doxycycline for her lab after his heart worm treatment
Will that work?

[HRT4SQRLS]

It's better than nothing. Can you get it tonight?
Is it a pill or liquid?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I have a short needle syringe. I'm posting a pic of it.

[HRT4SQRLS]

I'm going to send a PM.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

eakoppany@gmail.com

I tired sending the email but for some reason it won't let me send any of them no matter the size..

[ilovemyroscoe91]

From what I have read it needs to be lanced and treated with antibiotics. It’s not that serious unless it’s interfering with his breathing, which it sounds like it is. He can’t breathe well through his mouth so the abcess has to be lanced soon. What do you want to do?

Sorry I just now saw this.
But I'm going to try and relieve the pressure myself. I'm on way to get antibiotics and then I'm going to try and perform the Surgury myself......

Oh my gosh, that just sounds so scarey!

[SammysMom]

Prayers going up...:Love_Icon

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I gave him the antibiotics, and then I "tried" to Lance the lump but the needle I used is way to thin.
Nothing would come out.

Then I tried feeding him, because he is sooo hungry he suckles everytime I touch him, but he literally can't breathe good so he can't eat without looking like hes about to choke.

All I can do is hope the meds help him make it through the night so I can get him to some one.

Since I can't post videos, here are 2 pics that show how his mouth moves with every breath.

[Nancy in New York]

You may need an exacto knife.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HRPrBdb/0/70d075f9/Th/i-HRPrBdb-Th.jpg
I had to lance a little one this past summer with one.
The pus was so thick a needle would never do the trick.
I just made a very small cut right in the middle.
It only took a little pressure and it started coming out.
It looked like cottage cheese.
A needle would not have helped.
Just make sure to clean the area and whatever
you are using to open it well.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qKJs2nb/0/67e5afc4/M/i-qKJs2nb-M.jpg

[cava]

How is he doing this morning??

[ilovemyroscoe91]

You may need an exacto knife.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HRPrBdb/0/70d075f9/Th/i-HRPrBdb-Th.jpg
I had to lance a little one this past summer with one.
The pus was so thick a needle would never do the trick.
I just made a very small cut right in the middle.
It only took a little pressure and it started coming out.
It looked like cottage cheese.
A needle would not have helped.
Just make sure to clean the area and whatever
you are using to open it well.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qKJs2nb/0/67e5afc4/M/i-qKJs2nb-M.jpg

You don't think it'll hurt him, since it's right on his head?. It's starting to suffocate him. Hes breathing heavy.

I'm going to try and find someone today in Albany ga. If not I'll have to think of something.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

How is he doing this morning??

He's breathing at least..
So since I gave him the antibiotics late last night, I don't give him more until late tonight right?
Like it's not a twice a day thing is it?

[HRT4SQRLS]

Give him another dose now.

Yes, it is a twice a day antibiotic!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Ask coworkers. CLavamox (Augmentin) would be better and faster.

[Toddy]

If you don't have an exacto knife, like the one Nancy in NY suggested, you can get one at any craft store or scrapbooking store. Just make sure to disinfect it with rubbing alcohol before use. Also disinfect the area where the incision will be made.

Please do something asap... This little one will not last much longer if he can not eat or drink... You've been doing a great job, keep it up! :Love_Icon

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Ask coworkers. CLavamox (Augmentin) would be better and faster.

Someone has Azithromycin 500 ml

[Nancy in New York]

IF we can find a safe vet, how far could you travel?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

If you don't have an exacto knife, like the one Nancy in NY suggested, you can get one at any craft store or scrapbooking store. Just make sure to disinfect it with rubbing alcohol before use. Also disinfect the area where the incision will be made.

Please do something asap... This little one will not last much longer if he can not eat or drink... You've been doing a great job, keep it up! :Love_Icon

As soon as I leave work, which in going to try and leave early, I'm going to get something done even if I have to give the little guy up to someone like a vet or a rehabilitator.
The ring with the vets, is around here its hard to know who to trust.
Some vets I heard will just drown them in the back to put them out of their misery.
Which is sick and disgusting!!!!!

[Nancy in New York]

Just know that we are frantically trying to find someone that
can help you.:hug

[Nancy in New York]

Have you made contact with this member?



I live in Georgia and have two friends who are veterinarians. They treated my squirrel Flower before I released her. I would be very happy to take this little guy and get him vet help and raise him until he’s ready for release, if you would like.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Someone has Azithromycin 500 ml

No, to the Azithromycin.

[HRT4SQRLS]

As soon as I leave work, which in going to try and leave early, I'm going to get something done even if I have to give the little guy up to someone like a vet or a rehabilitator.
The ring with the vets, is around here its hard to know who to trust.
Some vets I heard will just drown them in the back to put them out of their misery.
Which is sick and disgusting!!!!!

Please don't turn him over to just anyone. They WILL euthanize.

[Jen413]

Praying for this sweet baby.

[Spanky]

As soon as I leave work, which in going to try and leave early, I'm going to get something done even if I have to give the little guy up to someone like a vet or a rehabilitator.

I am further than eakoppany (4 hours) but if you cannot hook up with her maybe I can help. I *might* be able to talk the vet into coming in this afternoon (closed Sat.) but certainly I can drain that abscess and start optimal antibiotics. What time do you leave work and how far can you travel?

I am further than Florida... do we know any vets in Tallahassee area?

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Oh god! I just got home and he's passed away! I feel so sick.. I'm devastated
I feel like it's my fault.
He never even got to open his eyes.

I loved him

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I should have cut it open myself, maybe that could've saved him.
I failed him

[HRT4SQRLS]

I'm so sorry. I know you loved him. :boohoo

[Toddy]

Rest in peace little one :sad

[Nancy in New York]

You did not fail him.
You looked for help and were willing
to do whatever it took.
I'm so glad this little one had you in his
short life.
He knew unconditional love. :Love_Icon

Rest in Peace
Precious Rocky 298959

[ilovemyroscoe91]

REST IN PEACE ROCKY !

YOU WERE LOVED BY ALLOT OF PEOPLE. I JUST WISH YOU COULD'VE GOTTEN THE CHANCE TO SEE ME AND YOUR FAMILY.

IT'S JUST NOT FAIR.

This is what you looked like the day I got you.
And this is how I'll always remember you

[CritterMom]

I am so terribly sorry. So many bad things can happen to these delicate little creatures before they come into our hands and sometimes they can be overcome and sometimes they can't, no matter how hard we try. If not for you he would have had NO time; but in his short life he got to be loved...

:grouphug:grouphug

[SammysMom]

Godspeed precious Rocky...:Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

You DID NOT fail him! Life is so hard for these precious little beings and you gave him love and warmth when he needed it. I pray you can forgive yourself any perceived faults, because you did all that you could for him. :grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[cava]

:grouphug I'm sorry

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I have the fox valley formula on its way to me. What do I do with it? Can it be stored for a while?

Also I have a silly question...could my 3 yr old have some of the formula? Or would it make him sick?

[Nancy in New York]

I have the fox valley formula on its way to me. What do I do with it? Can it be stored for a while?

Also I have a silly question...could my 3 yr old have some of the formula? Or would it make him sick?

Oh you know there will be more coming your way.
I would put the FV in the freezer.
You can definitely give Roscoe some of the forumla,
just try a little to start, then gradually increase it if he likes
it.

[HRT4SQRLS]

I have the fox valley formula on its way to me. What do I do with it? Can it be stored for a while?

Also I have a silly question...could my 3 yr old have some of the formula? Or would it make him sick?

It can be stored in the freezer for quite a long time.
Yes, your 3 year old can have formula if he will take it. Many of us give our older squirrels or flyers formula. Some will continue to take it. Others won't touch it.

I'm really sorry that we couldn't help Rocky. You will never know how many people were working in the background to save Rocky. I mourn with you as Rocky's loss hit me particularly hard. I feel his loss along with you. :grouphug

[ilovemyroscoe91]

Thank you all so much. TSB is an amazing place. Everyone was there for us the entire time and I'm grateful!

[ilovemyroscoe91]

I just gave my 3 yr old the last bit of formula I had already prepared and MAN! He went crazy licked his paws and all!

Also I bought a chayote from the grocery store, I guess it's some sort of squash. It was on the pyramid. Do I just cut him a piece and give it to him raw?

[HRT4SQRLS]

Yes, give it to him raw. I haven’t had much success with it. They didn’t seem to like it.

[ilovemyroscoe91]

R.I.P. ROCKY

Little tiny angel, gone way too soon.

[Shewhosweptforest]

:boohoo I'm sooo sorry for the loss of this sweet baby boy :shakehead it tears at our hearts and we never got to touch him....breath in his sweetness :( you were blessed to be the one to love him and care for him....as others have said...he knew deep love...safety:dono so many souls never have that at the end :( Rocky did....hang on to that...find comfort in that :grouphug you are not alone in your pain...we all grieve with you :grouphug

[HRT4SQRLS]

I can see that Rocky rests in a corner where a lot of love resides. :Love_Icon
I too, have an area set aside where my friends are laid to rest.
I tend it as I would a family plot.
I see your heart there. It's a fitting place for little Rocky. :sadness :grouphug

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So saddening to hear this. I love your corner.....