You are the kind of person that I Hope every person who finds a baby squirrel is like. It has been a dream working with you and your man!
You are the kind of person that I Hope every person who finds a baby squirrel is like. It has been a dream working with you and your man!
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
frankc (11-14-2019), PeteyPancake (10-21-2019), RockyPops (10-21-2019)
Petey had his last vet checkup (for a while) on Tuesday and we finally got some good news! Dr was thrilled at his progress. That really spoke measures to me when he said that considering he was expecting the outcome to be pretty grim for quite a while. His front leg and left hind have healed beautifully and he uses them great. The right hind didn't form a joint in his ankle so he can't use that one properly yet but Dr is going to be consulting with some orthopedic surgeons to discuss the possibility of putting a rod in his little leg or whether the leg should just be amputated. I know all of that doesn't sound like good news for most but the fact that Dr was legitimately thrilled and that euthanasia wasn't even discussed this time makes me absolutely ecstatic!!
Petey got the okay to move into an actual cage and out of the plastic tote finally and he is SO happy about it! He loves his antler that redwuff gave him and chews on his new toy frequently! He's growing into a happy, healthy boy and we am so thankful to have found the squirrel board and the plethora of knowledge that we've found here!
Last edited by stepnstone; 10-25-2019 at 04:37 PM. Reason: Removed personal info.
frankc (11-14-2019), Grinderhead (10-24-2019), Mialouise (10-24-2019), Milo's Mom (10-25-2019), redwuff (10-25-2019), RockyPops (10-24-2019)
Thank you for taking such good care of Petey! He's a lucky little guy. Praying for more good news on next visit.
Pics and video's would be nice.
PeteyPancake (10-25-2019), redwuff (10-25-2019)
Fantastic news! Way to go Petey (and Petey's awesome family)!
PeteyPancake (10-25-2019), redwuff (10-25-2019), RockyPops (10-25-2019)
I think it is time to change the name of this thread
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
PeteyPancake (10-25-2019), RockyPops (10-25-2019)
Our handsome little miracle boy!!
Milo's Mom (10-26-2019), Nancy in New York (10-26-2019)
I turned the photo for you. Petey is too cute to see him sideways.
Nancy in New York
Last edited by Nancy in New York; 10-26-2019 at 07:04 AM.
frankc (11-14-2019), stepnstone (11-03-2019)
Thanks for the pictures of your handsome Petey!
Those photos have something to do with cell phone pics I think.
i am having Petey Pancake withdrawals. How is the little munchkin doing?
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
Hey redwuff!!
Sorry we've been MIA for a few days. It's been a pretty tough week in our household. Our sweet old pup had to be laid to rest.
Little Petey is not so little anymore and he's doing great! He officially weaned himself! We are totally happy with that!!! He's also being very responsible with his eating habits! He mostly fills up on rodent block BEFORE he eats his veggies! He usually, by choice, goes to the block first! Unless, of course, there are blueberries involved hahaha! He THROWS his veggies out of the way to get to any blueberry! He's climbing well and he has been behaving well for Mom and Dad. Only a couple of rowdy times where we had to put him back in his cage. He has taken all of the newspapers out from the cage tray and filled his slipper hut now too
Grinderhead (11-08-2019), Mel1959 (11-08-2019), Nancy in New York (11-08-2019), RockyPops (11-08-2019), stepnstone (11-07-2019)
I am sorry to hear about your old girl. May she come back spry as a young pup. You guys had a lot of history and I know you have a huge hole in your heart.
As for Petey, it ain’t so unless there are pictures
Terrific about Petey doing so well on his diet. Is the block you are talking about Mazuri? It is amazing how easy to get them to eat right when the correct foods are offered. How is that back right foot? Any positive changes?
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
PeteyPancake (11-09-2019), RockyPops (11-08-2019), UDoWhat (11-10-2019)
He is climbing well with his hind right leg but still doesn't use it for walking around. It doesn't seem to get in his way though.
Yes! He is eating the Mazuri block and it was so easy to get him to love it! We just didn't give him any other options for quite a while and ta-dah! He loves it!!
I went in to get some new pictures of him and his newspaper nest this morning and he has his cage demolished
Of course my pictures are sideways because I'm uploading from my phone, but you get the idea lol
frankc (11-14-2019), Grinderhead (11-09-2019), Milo's Mom (11-20-2019), redwuff (11-09-2019), RockyPops (11-09-2019), SammysMom (11-13-2019), stepnstone (11-09-2019), UDoWhat (11-10-2019)
He has everything just the way he likes it!
PeteyPancake (11-09-2019), UDoWhat (11-10-2019)
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
PeteyPancake (11-13-2019), RockyPops (11-09-2019), UDoWhat (11-10-2019)
PeteyPancake (11-13-2019), redwuff (11-09-2019), RockyPops (11-09-2019)
Mr. Petey is up on his branch eating his block!! Don't let him fool you, he's totally rotten haha!
Just ordered him a plush squirrel to keep with him. He always plays with my sleeve like its another squirrel so I figure why not get him a plush squirrel!
Redwuff, I definitely would love to pursue a rehabbers license once I move to a state that allows it! Thanks for all of the help and experience!!
cava (11-15-2019), Mel1959 (11-14-2019), Nancy in New York (11-14-2019), redwuff (11-14-2019), RockyPops (11-13-2019), stepnstone (11-13-2019)
Wow. I just read through this thread. Excellent work you guys. Thanks for trusting Redwuff enough to help you and putting the time, heart and patience into rehabbing, wiping dirty splints off, worrying, having hope, the late nights, etc. Really, really great job all around!!
Anne (11-15-2019), Mel1959 (11-15-2019), PeteyPancake (11-15-2019), redwuff (11-15-2019), RockyPops (11-15-2019)
It has been too too long for a Petey Pancake update.
How is everyone doing?
redwuff
State Licensed
Master Wildlife Rehabilitator