Rehabber needed in VA

[TessiesMom]

There is a wild female squirrel in back of my house who appeared to have no use of her back legs - drags herself with her front. I noticed her when it appeared that two squirrels were fighting or playing - when I went out one ran away and this little girl just lay there. When I got close she flipped over and went down a hill toward our lake - when I came back out with a net the other squirrel was tormenting her again. I ran him off but now she's hiding down near the water where I can't get to her. If I call Animal Control I know they'll just euthanize her. Any rehabbers near Newport News that can help me out with this poor baby?

[TessiesMom]

Well, now she has gone deep into an old muskrat tunnel. I don't know how I'm ever going to get her...

[Mel1959]

There are TSB members around the VA area. I guess you just have to see if you can catch her.

Thank you for caring. :hug

[TessiesMom]

I have her!!!!

[TessiesMom]

Anybody? She made it through the night and ate some.

[TubeDriver]

Keep her in a warm, dark, quiet place. A small bowl of water and some nuts with some fleece.

I will try to help locate rehabbers in your area.

[island rehabber]

I just cross-posted this in Facebook; I know there's a Virginia Beach rehabber on my Friends list.

[TessiesMom]

Cross your fingers, guys - my little girl has her hind legs under her, tail curled normally, moving around, and is super pissed-off. She has eaten three or four of the HHBs and has water available. Her eyes look bright and alert - not like they did last night. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic...

[TessiesMom]

Maybe it was just wishful thinking - she's still dragging her legs. She has eaten and is drinking water, and seems pretty alert. She is trying to chew her way out of the carrier that she's in.

[Chickenlegs]

Any chance a vet would check her out. Maybe an anti inflamatory?

[TessiesMom]

Don't have access to a squirrel-friendly vet.