Seeking Rehabber in FL & Advice

[FrogSong]

Hi ! I'm looking for someone in the central FL area who can take my littles for wilding up/soft release. I am not able to release where I live, I have too many feral cats around and not enough trees. Ideally I am looking for someone who has a large cage and can release on their property.
Their names are Frank and Emmie, and I have concerns that Frank may be nr which is why I am hoping to find someone with a large cage on their property who can closely evaluate him for release, and support him if he chooses to be free. Frank is clumsy, sleeps on the floor, shows unwillingness to jump and rests a lot which is why I'm concerned about him. I'm unsure if he is nr, or maybe slow maturing. He does sometimes jump and join Emmie in their raised beds, but I see him bundled up on the floor or choosing not to jump often enough that I'm concerned. I'm not new to raising babies (I frequented TSB often around 10yrs ago!), but also wouldn't call myself an expert. I would like Frank back if he is nr.
They are around 4/5mo, lapping Fox Valley from a bowl, eating vegetables and Henry Blocks. I'm happy to send money for their upkeep.
If anyone has advice regarding Frank I would be glad to hear it as well. The babies I've raised in the past have all been pretty squirrely, Frank has been off since day one. Emmie is younger than him yet Frank has always been behind. Seemingly no sign of head trauma, though when I first received him he was walking weird. He also seems very large to me, weighing over 400g whereas Emmie is at 250g. Unsure if anyone has successful release stories of babies similar to him ? I do have a vet who can see him if that is what is recommended before I take him somewhere for release. Unsure what to do in his situation.
I will try to attach pictures. Frank is the round one and Emmie is the slender one LOL

[Mel1959]

I’m going to give you several names of rehabbers I know of in Central Florida area. You can check with all of them to find a good fit.

Carol Hardee, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida, 21117 Reindeer Rd, Christmas, FL 407-568-3200. She has multiple rehabbers that work under her.

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, 10525 Clap Simms Duck Rd, Orlando, Fl, 407-568-5138.

Maryjane Eisner, 610 Birch Blvd, Altamonte Springs, 407-260-6137.

Central Florida Rehabbers, Ben Lehman, 407-446-1702

Central Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Breezy’s Legacy, Longwood, Fl, 386-295-1912.

I have not had contact with these folks recently so I don’t know of any changes in their status, but it’s a place to start. Best of luck!

[FrogSong]

Thank you for the names ! Off the top of your head do you know if any are nr friendly ? I'm concerned about Frank getting confiscated and released or euthanized if he is nr. Thats been my concern about taking him to a wildlife facility.

[Mel1959]

I will send you a pm.

[Momma mia]

I am in North Fl in St Augustine, between Jacksonville and Daytona. I do rehabilitation, myself but got the training thru WRC of N Fl. If you can’t find someone to take Frank, I’d consider it. We are in the process of building a new larger outdoor area for mine and I also have a huge squirrel condominium that takes up a quarter of my living room. I hope you get a rehabber in your area that can accommodate you and especially Frank. He’s probably NR but that would have to be determined and a squirrel lover would be alright with loving and caring for him. Good luck!

[FrogSong]

I am in North Fl in St Augustine, between Jacksonville and Daytona. I do rehabilitation, myself but got the training thru WRC of N Fl. If you can’t find someone to take Frank, I’d consider it. We are in the process of building a new larger outdoor area for mine and I also have a huge squirrel condominium that takes up a quarter of my living room. I hope you get a rehabber in your area that can accommodate you and especially Frank. He’s probably NR but that would have to be determined and a squirrel lover would be alright with loving and caring for him. Good luck!

Hi, I'm sorry I am just now seeing this! I am going to pm you c: