Probably won’t cover as extensively unless things get interesting, but #Trump’s #criminal #ElectionInterference / #HushMoney trial is back on today w/ continued #jury selection. A #juror was quickly dismissed at the start. She was among the 7 already s...
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So… I found a baby squirrel crying & stuck at the bottom of my indoor basement stairs. It’s the “country” so there are ways it could have found its way in on its own. I looked EVERYWHERE for its momma/tree/nest — even all over the basement jic, to no avail.
I captured it w/an upside down thin plastic bucket, & gently slid a piece of cardboard under.
At first, I tried to take it outside but after I tried to release it, I knew there was no way it was going to survive. It's waaay too young.
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I did some research & now I have it wrapped in clean rags in a makeshift “cage” set upon a heating pad (no seed or water per research)
If it survives the night, I found a rescue that hopefully will take it.
Adorably, my dog Linus is totally unfazed, other than a look of “here goes momma again rescuing yet another critter”
this is far from my 1st rescue.
Just in the last yr: a snake tangled in chicken wire, a nest of baby bunnies, & a bat.
I also used to volunteer at an animal hospital.2/
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So that was definitely more important than monitoring #TrumpTrial #JurySelection.
For sure.#BabySquirrel bests #Trump any day.
#JustSayin
#Adorable #squirrel video (look how little compared to pen cap!) attached: -
I’m going to TRY not to post too many rescued #BabySquirrel videos, but the little one has improved so much since getting snug & warm & it’s ridiculously cute.
I’m (knock wood) feeling good about its prospects.Baby #squirrel happily comfortably snuggling, bravely decided to sleep up high on cloths. (Don’t worry I checked that the heating pad wasn’t too warm)
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#TLcleanse / rescued #BabySquirrel update
I needed another check in after the latest news.
#Squirrel still doing well, still adorable.
It’s about 2” nose to rear (not counting tail)
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#BabySquirrel update
Managed several successful rehydration feedings. Video w/audible #Squirrel slurping noises.Added sock filled w/uncooked rice warmed in microwave to bed. Baby loves, clings to it like it’s momma.
I’ve handled it, needed for rehydrating, washed hands immediately before & after.
It likes being petted 🥰!
Still hoping to find its momma, no joy w/rescue orgs yet.best link found for info → https://www.squirrelsandmore.com/pages/basic-steps-to-taking-care-of-a-baby-squirrel
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#TLcleanse #BabySquirrel update:
Everything is going well. #Squirrel is hydrated & sucked down diluted puppy formula.
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#BabySquirrel latest:
She’s been w/me 28hrs now.
Momma still MIA. Played audio of a crying baby #squirrel to draw her (baby no longer in distress, ∴ not crying). Nada.
I periodically check hydration w/a skin “pinch test” & rehydration feedings have worked.
Obviously I’m handling to rehydrate & feed, but GENTLY — tiny & delicate easy to injure.
Made 3 “Momma Socks” for swapping if cool/soiled (sock + uncooked rice + warm in microwave).
“Cage” is Tupperware lined w/cloths + screen.
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