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Does anyone know how to help a paraplegic squirrel? (sheezy.art)

submitted 11 months ago by Jedikkeneus@sh.itjust.works to c/ethology@mander.xyz

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I was in the yard of an old place of residence. One of the squirrels happened to have made its legs useless, presumably from a fall. As one can see, I recorded it trying to run from me (and failing; don't worry, I just startled it and didn't do anything to it) as I stepped out of the backyard door. What would you advise?

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[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Probably call an animal control centre, you might be able to take care of it, but not sure if it's being partially paralyzed will require extra medications or whatnot. Likely the best thing for it would be to have it euthanized so it doesn't suffer.

[–] Jedikkeneus@sh.itjust.works 0 points 11 months ago (2 children)

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Some areas have Rehabilitation Centers for wild animals, particularly mammals. If it's saveable, they'll do everything they can. Once it's healed (if it can be), they'll want to return it to your property as well.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 0 points 11 months ago

I feel that. Poor little thing needs a little wheelchair and stair lift for it's tree.

[–] Hello_there@fedia.io 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

hidey hole for it to hide in and be safe from cats.
source of water - bird bath on ground?

[–] Jedikkeneus@sh.itjust.works 0 points 11 months ago

That much I did in a way. The small patio or opening outside the back door is closed off and has den features, and I left an old flat container out with water in it as well as some nuts.