Unlikely friends

[TubeDriver]

Clark,

One more thing...here is a thread where someone gave a member their squirrels over in order to provide a nice soft release. You can read about the process and see what a soft release cage looks like.

Link:


http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/s...999#post916999

[clark5113]

Scooter is gone.
He died between 0230 and 1000. I went to check on him and his tuke didn't move. Usually, he would launch out of his tuke at the sound of my voice. As I type, tears stream down my face. My soul is crushed. I don't know what killed him. We just played and played the day before and he was as healthy as a horse. There was absolutely nothing wrong with him. He simply died in his sleep with his little head between his paws like always.
I want to thank everyone who helped me with him when I was squirrel ignorant. There were several but the one I consulted most was Step-n-stone (I think that was his handle). Thank you all for putting up with my ignorance. I stopped coming to the board because I didn't want to be 'found out' by the Fish and Game people who would, apparently, take him and euthanize him which I still don't understand.
I have been a hunter since I was old enough to carry a gun. I can say unequivocally that a squirrel is THE most paranoid and skittish animal in the forest. That is why I was perpetually amazed that this animal would seek me out for affection. I would let him out in the morning after our breakfast and he would run around the house. Then he would invariably come and climb into the bed with me. We would wrestle a bit (he loved that and I have a video I hope I can find) then he would let me pet him and he would raise up his arm and I would rub his shoulder joint. These times touched my very soul. It was as if me and "rabbit" (I renamed him somewhere down the line) were the only two in the world. I believe he made me a better man. A rodent made me a better man (the Lord definitely works in mysterious ways).
The Lord put him in my life for four years and I expected at least 6 more. That is why it came as such a shock. My first thought was "I wonder if I will see him again in heaven"? It made me feel like a little kid and I thought I was losing it. I appreciate you folks putting up with me one last time. I knew y'all could understand where I am coming from where no one else can. Peace,

[Nancy in New York]

Oh Clark I'm so very sorry to read this.
I take comfort in knowing that little Scooter
was loved, and happy. I hope you do as well.
They seem to get inside us, and take a huge part
of us when they have to leave.

We know the emptiness and the heartache that comes
with loving a little one that most likely will leave before
us, yet we open our hearts anyway.

I'm so very sorry that you lost your little Buddy.

Rest in Peace
Precious Scooter/("rabbit")

[Shewhosweptforest]

Oh no.....I'm sooo sorry I know you must be in shock and disbelief sometimes we have no idea what happened...you must hold on to the fact that Scooter/Rabbit was loved...and loved well there is never "enough" time...they truly are magic lil emissaries...they reconnect us with the world....the real world...not the artificial world so many live in today I hope you can find comfort knowing he lived longer than he ever would have in the wild..and that he experienced love, safety, and nurturing he would never have without you

[lukaslolamaus]

I'm so sorry for your loss
R.I.P. sweet little boy
My heart is breaking for you, I just lost my 3 1/2 year old Toby last week.

[KarmaKay]

So sorry for the loss of your beloved friend. I completely agree with the specialness of receiving the love of a squirrel. There's really nothing else like it. I truly believe you'll see him in heaven!

[lennysmom]

Oh Clark, just read through some of your story with Scooter and I am so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he changed your life for the good, just as much as you changed his. Praying you find comfort in knowing what a good life you gave him. Godspeed sweet Scooter.

[stepnstone]

2/20/2017~

I believe he made me a better man. A rodent made me a better man (the Lord definitely works in mysterious ways).

And my first words to you were....
8/15/2013~

Obviously Creator saw something in you that you never allowed yourself...

I'm so very sorry Clark, it really saddens me to read of Scooter's passing....
I do believe Creator gifted you for a reason, I believe Scooter was the messenger.
While you may wonder why his young life had to be released to heaven, you must
also trust that some are sent among us only briefly because Creator knows some
have spirits meant to fly. I hope you will continue to embrace the awakening of
your soul with all that Scooter left behind.

~ Fly high with the Angels sweet Scooter and rest in the arms of Creator ~

[TubeDriver]

Gods Speed Scooter Rabbit.

The thought "I believe he made me a better man. A rodent made me a better man (the Lord definitely works in mysterious ways)." is what I have experienced too. A little squirrel opened my heart and showed me how incredibly special all wild animals are. Squirrel magic! Sounds goofy but it is potent!

Although Scooter passed too soon, take comfort in the knowledge that he passed peacefully in his sleep. Many squirrels have to endure far more before passing over. Nobody really knows what happens after we leave this life but if there is something afterwords then it only makes sense that all life be included. Certainly, there would be a place for a creature as noble as a squirrel.

[clark5113]

Gods Speed Scooter Rabbit.

The thought "I believe he made me a better man. A rodent made me a better man (the Lord definitely works in mysterious ways)." is what I have experienced too. A little squirrel opened my heart and showed me how incredibly special all wild animals are. Squirrel magic! Sounds goofy but it is potent!

Although Scooter passed too soon, take comfort in the knowledge that he passed peacefully in his sleep. Many squirrels have to endure far more before passing over. Nobody really knows what happens after we leave this life but if there is something afterwords then it only makes sense that all life be included. Certainly, there would be a place for a creature as noble as a squirrel.

I remember you from when I first got Scooter, Thanks for sharing. "Squirrel magic" may sound goofy and if you had used that term around me before Scooter, I would have scoffed (on the inside) and thought you an idiot. Now however I KNOW it is extremely accurate. Noble is also a perfect word. There is no animal as noble as a squirrel.

[Baxied]

[clark5113]

I'm so sorry for your loss
R.I.P. sweet little boy
My heart is breaking for you, I just lost my 3 1/2 year old Toby last week.

I am sorry to hear that and I know how you feel. The folks on this board have made me feel better about it by focusing on the positive aspects that, at the time, were hard to see. I get it now. It is all part of the Creator's plan and it is absolutely amazing. I would never have guessed. Thank you for your sentiments

[Mel1959]

We are never the same after being touched by squirrel magic. Scooter Rabbit was very lucky to have chosen you to be the one he touched. I am very sorry for your loss.

[stepnstone]

Thank you for your kind message Bob. Experienced yes, wise is debatable...
Truth be known my understanding came from your initial post, some souls just
understand each other. to you as well..

[clark5113]

Final communique:

A sincere thank you to everyone from myself and Scoot Rabbit. You folks made it possible for 4 years of life changing squirrel magic. A special thanks to Russell (we have already said our goodbyes) for putting up with my incessant questions. I won't ever be on here again so no replies please. Never, that is, unless I happen to come across another squirrel to rescue...................

[stepnstone]

Final communique:

A sincere thank you to everyone from myself and Scoot Rabbit. You folks made it possible for 4 years of life changing squirrel magic. A special thanks to Russell (we have already said our goodbyes) for putting up with my incessant questions. I won't ever be on here again so no replies please. Never, that is, unless I happen to come across another squirrel to rescue...................

Well damn! I don't understand, we're still here....