Re: Orlando/Altamonte Springs rehabber with babies to spare
Originally Posted by
Wschober
I’m in Tampa as well and was trying to find a rehabbed to help me with the release portion of caring for the squirrels. I have 3 that I received from someone when they were about 3-4 weeks of age...thin fur, eyes closed, dehydrated. That was last week in August. Well we are now about 8 weeks I’m guessing. Just started offering veggies and they still eagerly eat formula 3x a day...12-15 cc’s. And have noticed they are starting to try out their water bottle.
Reason I’m looking for assistance is I know at some point soon I have to get them used to being outside and then the hard part...now and when and where to release them. I called a wildlife place and next th8ng I know an officer called me and informed me I was committing a felony crime and began to educate me about the Florida law. I can save them if I keep them, but it’s against the law to rehab them for release purposes and that it could cause me to have a criminal record. He gave me a warning and informed me next time don’t keep them in my possession. Needless to say I will be getting my rehab license for future occurrences.
But I’d like some assistance for release. I can rescue and raise anything...but not for Iliad on the release aspect. Thanks in advance
Something seems really backward in Florida concerning squirrels.
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator