(Cw: injured animal) I rescued a perfect baby from heaven today. Its back legs were paralysed, likely from being run over (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by happybadger@hexbear.net to c/earth@hexbear.net

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I saw the poor thing dragging itself across a parking lot at work. It was so emaciated that it didn't resist when I just picked it up. I managed to get it into a box, get it food and water that it was too weak/anxious to consume, and called the local wildlife rescue to hopefully get it some help. Its condition was so poor that I doubt it would have survived the night so I'm not optimistic about its recovery. Fuck cars.

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[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

Hoping the wildlife rescue can save this little thing.

[-] happybadger@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago

I grew up doing wildlife/exotic rescue and have handled maybe half a dozen rehab/pet squirrels that could be considered domesticated. The ones around my house are my yard pets and they're used to regular interaction with me. I've never been able to just pick one up. To be as passive as this one was is such a bad sign. On top of whatever injury/illness it would need to overcome, it's going to need dedicated syringe feeding for extreme starvation/dehydration. I'm hoping for the best but even euthanasia would be a better outcome than what awaited it. It's definitely never returning to the wild at least.

[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago

sadness

[-] happybadger@hexbear.net 13 points 4 months ago

Reason #1 of 1 why I decided against becoming a veterinarian screm-cool

Reason #1 of many why then going into human medicine was a much worse decision

[-] dualmindblade@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

Pessimism or not, you did the right thing, you did everything you could. Here's hoping little dude can pull through

[-] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago

Sending all the positive vibes

You're a good one, badger

[-] orangejuche@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago

Nice story but how do I know you didn’t just kidnap a squirrel?

[-] happybadger@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago

I just showed you one squirrel in one box. You don't know how many squirrels I've kidnapped. I'm squirrel richer than you'll ever be.

[-] kristina@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

you can just go to the park and grab them. they're free. the government doesnt want you to know this

[-] happybadger@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago

Unlimited squirrel glitch

[-] pelletbucket@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

there was a chipmunk in our yard with paralyzed back legs! looks like from a cat attack. we would put out extra feed for him but other than that he managed just fine on his own

[-] magi@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

rat-salute

[-] Hestia@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

If it's back legs are permanently damaged I doubt it'd survive the wild. I hope you can find a good home. Maybe make a wheeled harness for the back legs?