I found a baby squirrel, left for dead, in Union Sq. yesterday. It was cold, and I thought the dogs or rats would get him, so I put him in my Enhabiten zip case to warm up! So young, his eyes hadn't even opened yet. He had little whiskers, peach fuzz on his muzzle and his miniature nails were incredible. On the way to the vet he wiggled about and made tiny squirrely noises.
After calling a vet they sent us to the Wild Bird Fund, who rehab all kinds of birds and wildlife. Right now is baby season, I guess, because the woman who took in our squirrel piglet said they've gotten about 150 the past few weeks.
The Wild Bird Fund is running out a vet's office right now, but building their own wild life rehab center. NYC is the only major city in the US that does not have a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center- yet! I gave them a donation & loved hearing about all the animals they've taken in. There are even dozens of cats just wondering about the vet office...
Visit their blog and donate if you feel so inclined... I'm thinking of volunteering just so I can see this little guy again. I want to hold him- I didn't really touch him. Don't you just want to cuddle up with him and rub that piggy belly!?!
After calling a vet they sent us to the Wild Bird Fund, who rehab all kinds of birds and wildlife. Right now is baby season, I guess, because the woman who took in our squirrel piglet said they've gotten about 150 the past few weeks.
The Wild Bird Fund is running out a vet's office right now, but building their own wild life rehab center. NYC is the only major city in the US that does not have a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center- yet! I gave them a donation & loved hearing about all the animals they've taken in. There are even dozens of cats just wondering about the vet office...
Visit their blog and donate if you feel so inclined... I'm thinking of volunteering just so I can see this little guy again. I want to hold him- I didn't really touch him. Don't you just want to cuddle up with him and rub that piggy belly!?!
You ARE a hero! So many people would just walk by and think "that's sad" or think nothing at all. And here you are making a difference for that little guy :)
ReplyDeleteBTWz, your short hair is snazztastic.
Oh! My dad used to rehabilitate animals back when he was young and dreamed of becoming a park ranger.... he was always catching birds, squirrels, opossums, and the like in our backyard just to show us... and of course we nursed every rabbit my cat caught back to health...
ReplyDeleteBut Ive never seen a baby squirrel before, he is mighty cute!
favorite shout out EVER. want to smooch those little eyelids and ears!!
ReplyDeleteso sweet! I'm so glad you found him and delivered him to the right place to be cared for -- you are a (s)hero!
ReplyDeletehe's adorable, I'm not sure I could have handed him over! :) he'll be too cute with fur!
omg, so cute!! Thank you for saving him!
ReplyDeleteThe Wild Bird Fund is an amazing place, a friend and I brought a dove's nest once with babies in it. When we went back a week later to check on the birdies, someone there was kind enough to upgrade us on their progress .. Truly dedicated people!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little one. Kudos to you. This post makes me happy.
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