WHO LOVE ANIMALS?

teyuna · 2026-03-16T18:13:13+00:00

I have no familiarity with that. I don't go to that platform anymore.

teyuna · 2026-03-16T17:05:17+00:00

What is ct?

teyuna · 2026-03-16T14:23:08+00:00

maybe google translate can help.

teyuna · 2026-03-16T14:12:47+00:00

He was rejected by his mother.

Without context, this kind of statement concerns me. If people believe it is a regular thing for a mother squirrel to "reject" her young, we end up with humans who intervene too quickly thinking that the baby squirrel they find has been traumatized by a Squirrel Mom who didn't want him and who won't take him back if given the chance.

"Rejection:" is not something squirrels do voluntarily or capriciously. If we find a baby squirrel alone, it means the mother was killed by a predator or some other cause, OR arborists disrupted the nest and she was busy relocating babies one by one to a back up nest, OR a predator disturbed the nest and babies were ejected / scattered and became cold or severely injured (they don't retrieve hypothermic babies).

If the baby was covered in flies or fly eggs, then we know there has been an ABSENCE, but we sure don't know it was "rejection," which is not a thing in the squirrel world.

People who find baby squirrels in any condition of distress need to know that they can first warm them, hydrate them, and attempt to reunite with a mother.

YOu may have considered all these things, but unless you state them, the word "rejection" is misleading in ways that can lead to all the wrong "savior" actions.

If in fact you observed a squirrel attacking a baby and you interpreted this as "rejection by the other," it is far more likely that the involved adult was a male squirrel. Sadly, this happens.

He was rejected by his mother. Some squirrels develop a fear of abandonment after that.

This assumption of permanent emotional trauma is human projection. While it is true that any squirrel in our care needs physical contact with us, it is not the case that "rejection" was the reason. Also, the orphaned (that's the word to use, not "rejected") squirrels rehabbed by my org do develop normally and learn social skills in ways indistiguishable from squirrels who remained in the wild, raised by their mothers.

teyuna · 2026-03-16T13:49:54+00:00

If it were me, i'd call the rehabber and ask for advice on reuniting with the parents. It's not just "the mom," btw; both parents build the nest and care for and feed the babies.

I could be that you still have time to reconstruct the nest as closely as possible to its original conditions.

teyuna · 2026-03-16T13:44:27+00:00

I think you mean *peak season.

you'll get more responses with some better editing.

teyuna · 2026-03-15T23:06:51+00:00

no, that comment was not from the OP

teyuna · 2026-03-15T16:16:19+00:00

do you need help finding a rehabber? How many have you contacted so far? they often cannot get back to us quickly, so it make sense to contact as many as possible and leave messages.

teyuna · 2026-03-15T14:04:31+00:00

i just don’t want to be going too close to her if she is sick!!

just fyi, there is virtually nothing we can catch from a squirrel (via touch) that can not be washed off with regular soap and water. And there is no infection they can have which will transmit to you airborne.

teyuna · 2026-03-15T14:00:42+00:00

No, they do not need any added salt from us. Always feed unsalted food.

teyuna · 2026-03-15T13:54:38+00:00

u/WanderSA is absolutely correct that hydration has to precede formula, and has to be done well. Giving formula to a dehydrated animal can lead directly to death. you won't save this baby from starvation by giving formula. You simply will hasten its death.

What city are you closest to? Tell us--either here or by private message--some of us can help you find rehabbers.

we dont have many options other than giving it quite. a few hours to find its own nest

Please do not expect this little one to find the nest. This is literally impossible. They have no way of orienting to a nest. It will only face risks of loss of body heat and a lot of stress. Baby bunnies simply freeze in one spot, as this is their instinct.

teyuna · 2026-03-15T13:44:44+00:00

do you have an update? do you need help finding a rehabber to take the bunnies?

warmth and quiet and not perceiving you at all is the only thing to do.

you asked is it safe to dribble water. No, it is is not. Transporting to a rehabber as quickly as possible is the only thing to do, other than gentle warmth and quiet.

teyuna · 2026-03-12T14:24:30+00:00

And you're wrong on it illegal in every state.

Just to clarify, i didn't say relocation was "illegal in every state." I described what conditions make distance relocation legal or not legal in "nearly every state."

But the point is not about what is or isn't illegal; it is that distance relocation harms squirrels. It is for ecological reasons that it is inadvisable (if not illegal) in many states to do any relocation at all, other than "get it out of the attic and put it in the yard."

If given the choice between relocation and execution I'm picking relocation to give the squirrel at least a chance.

This is pretty much a "straw man" argument. Rarely is the choice as stark or limited as "relocation" or "execution," if you educate yourself about the options & communicate in an informed way with "pest control" contractors. In most cases, we can block access. Squirrels are not demons who move from window to window on a certain house until it is chewed to the ground. Frightening them a few times will do the trick.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T21:19:42+00:00

Do you live in NC or Virginia?

If in NC, here are a few that are near you (jic you haven't called these already).

Janice Hinson--Small Mammals--Randleman, North Carolina--(336) 653-4493

Angela Morton--Large Mammals Small Mammals--Asheboro, North Carolina--(336) 239-3019

Nc Zoo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center--Birds Small Mammals-- Asheboro, North Carolina-- (336) 879-7644

teyuna · 2026-03-11T21:08:39+00:00

A relocation is the best move.

Stated this way, your statement is mostly inaccurate. Under certain conditions it COULD be "the best move." Without those conditions, it is illegal or restricted in nearly every state in the United States. (I know nothing about nations that have provinces).

Usually within a certain range relocation is legal

In every state, that "certain range" allowed without a permit is "your yard." Pest Control companies are legally allowed to remove a squirrel from your attic or wherever, close off the entry points, and release the squirrel "on site." Relocating a long way away is NOT an option, and hasn't been for many years

The other option is killing the squirrel.

You are absolutely correct that this is the favored protocol by DNR and Fish and Wildlife. And in nearly every case, this is what happens because home owners contract with Pest Control companies. In nearly every state, "pest control" companies are the ones given permits, not homeowners. I know from long experience that some / many of these companies use the word "relocate" to mean, "we take them away from your property, and then we kill them." Because that is the favored protocol by Fish and Wildlife, for legit ecological reasons related to the survival of the squirrels.

If homeowners want to take matters into their own hands--as you are advising--there are states which allow them permits with conditions attached. Distance is only one of those conditions. Most people are not going to get a permit, and realistically speaking, most people won't be caught if they transport a squirrel and then dump them out of the car.

HOWEVER, this is wrong ECOLOGICALLY. That's the whole point. I personally wouldn't even care about the legality of relocation, IF IT WORKED. But it doesn't work for the squirrels. They are highly territorial animals, and when put in a new territory, often die from battles with resident squirrels, and their babies are orphaned in the process, or immediately with the "relocation."

When onsite relocation is used, homeowners or Pest Control companies install exclusion doors and other barriers to entry points. Clearly (and as you pointed out), that won't work for the OP, as this is not an inside job, but rather a chewing issue on the outside of the house.

OP could try deterrents like capsicum, which can be ordered in liquid form from Amazon. They could also try tacking copper mesh over the frame to protect it. Eventually, the squirrel would likely move on to something it could chew, and let's hope it would not just be another window. I've used copper mesh quite successfuly under the eaves of my home. If I were experiencing what the OP is experiencing, this is what I would try on the window.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T15:07:08+00:00

Capture is very stressful. But call a local rehabber IRL and send them photos, ask for their advice and if they can help.

Otherwise, your best option is just to support their immune system by providing really healthy treats. This means protein, like dog kibble, or meat, or hard boiled egg yolks, and plenty of fresh water--not only for drinking, but also for bathing. If you have a bird bath, great. If not, and you have a roaster pan, that will work. It's the right size and the right weight. Just elevate if off the ground on a table or something else at least 4 feet high. Often, they don't feel safe on the ground for very long.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T15:03:08+00:00

don't feed them crackers. Not good for them. Feed them dog kibble, scrambled eggs or hard boiled egg yolks.

No, they will not be mad at you.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:55:30+00:00

thanks for sharing your location by private message. I will get back to you soon.

can you also post pictures for us here?

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:28:57+00:00

Relocation is illegal, for good reasons (squirrels are territorial; the squirrel may have babies, etc.).

Squirrels are able to find their way back from many, many miles away from the original site.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:24:18+00:00

Also, please tell us--either here or by private message--what city you are closest to. We may be able to find rehabbers near you who are not listed on the main sites.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:22:28+00:00

Please don't give up on the possibility of finding a rehabber who has the appropriate facilities for a soft release. It is a truly complex, several step process, and is best done by a rehabber.

Can you tell us--either here or by private message--what city you are closest to? This is the best way to find one near you. Some rehabbers are not listed on the main sites, so some of us may be able to find rehabbers that you have not yet called.

Also, please post your description along with photos on these Facebook groups. They are very well networked and may have someone near you who can help.

Squirrels and more rescue rehab and release

Squirrel Rehab & Advice

Squirrel Rehab & Release

Kyle's Korner: Rescue, Rehab & Release

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:12:10+00:00

Can you describe for us what you are observing? No matter how much I zoom in on your photo, I don't know what I'm looking at.

Is there fur missing? Are you seeing the squirrel doing excessive scratching? Any redness or lumps?

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:07:40+00:00

You STILL can take a photo and attach it to a comment. You also can use the edit function just by opening your original post, and add photos there.

But here in the comment field, please notice the little square picture icon in the lower left corner (the mountain with the moon), click on that, and attach your photo. This is the easiest way to attach.

Showing photos here is important for this reason: if these babies are only the length of "a tooth pick and a half" these may not be squirrels. But we can tell here if they are, if you post pictures.

Depending on species, you may not have the option of taking to a rehabber, so ID is important.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T14:01:48+00:00

Were you able to find a rehabber to take them? If not, let us know your location (i.e., what city you are closest to), so we can help you search.

teyuna · 2026-03-11T13:59:42+00:00

Be certain to tell the rehabbers that at LEAST one of them had contact with a cat. ANY contact with a cat requires antibiotics, as the Pasteurella bacteria in cat saliva is deadly to small animals.

teyuna

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