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    Default My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    Parkour is a 1 year old rescue. Neutered last week , and has been doing very well. Ran up an oak tree this afternoon, and is still there. He can climb up, but doesn’t come down. Many big owls out tonight! What can I do?

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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    That’s a big problem.
    I would be out there with a big spotlight. I would shine it in the eyes of the owls to draw their attention. He is a very vulnerable if he is sitting on a limb exposed.

    How did he get outside?

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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    He has always gone outside for exercise, but has never gone up an oak. I don’t see the owls until they are in flight. I’m just sick.

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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    When you opted to have him neutered you opted for him to be NR. That means not being outdoors unless in a cage. Put his cage outdoors with his belongings in it for scent. Then pray he returns.
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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    Finally!
    He returned late this morning! Thank you God for answering My prayers!
    Thank you All for advice...
    Lesson learned!

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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    Quote Originally Posted by marty View Post
    Finally!
    He returned late this morning! Thank you God for answering My prayers!
    Thank you All for advice... Lesson learned!
    You are lucky!
    I wasn't going to say anything in this forum for related reasons.
    The same thing happened to me almost 4 years ago with my girl who chewed
    through a screen on the second floor and left. Didn't see her for a year, thats
    when she came back with an injury and is now a 3 legged squirrel.

    I'm glad your boy came back.
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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    Don't let him roam out again. Get a halter and leash for him if he must have outdoor experience. Those owls will tear him to pieces.
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    Default Re: My 1 yr old is a the top of an oak tree. Won’t come down!

    Quote Originally Posted by JLM27 View Post
    Don't let him roam out again. Get a halter and leash for him if he must have outdoor experience. Those owls will tear him to pieces.
    Halters are still a bit of a conflicted option still... Squirrels are slinky little devils and many people have their squirrels slip out of halters and harnesses. Better to be safe and just bring your squirrel out in their cage.

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