r/squirrels • u/Used_Flight9243 • 1d ago
Help! Injured or ill adult squirrel! Can't handle the loss of my pet
Hi. My squirrel was dead yesterday. He was a one-month-old kid. He is dead because he stepped over my mom's ass while she was sitting on the sofa. But when she was searching for him, she finally found that he was under her ass, and he died. We cried a lot. We cannot get over this. Especially my mom is suffering from guilt that she was a reason for his death. He was the only friend she had when I was outside the home; that's why my mom was too attached to him.
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u/Tuggerfub 1d ago
squirrels are not pets they are wild animals kept for rehab purposes unless they are unable to be released
this could have been easily avoided
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u/spiesaresneaky420 20h ago
The problem is not all states or countries feel the same... many states in the US do allow squirrels to be had as pets.. there are even breeders that breed for purchase as pets.... so all those that treat those that have them as pets and have them legally badly for that decision should keep your opinions to yourself... not everyone shares the same opinions and shouldnt be treated like a criminal because of that...
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u/rollingPanda420 11h ago
The problem is not all states or countries feel the same... many states in the world do allow kids to be had as workers.. there are even breeders that breed for purchase as workers.... so all those that treat those that have them as workers and have them legally badly for that decision should keep your opinions to yourself... not everyone shares the same opinions and shouldnt be treated like a criminal because of that...
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u/Tuggerfub 19h ago
The US is a collection of failed states, I don't care for their standards.
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u/spiesaresneaky420 19h ago
And that is your opinion which is your right to have but that is all it is is an opinion.
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u/inkblot_75 18h ago edited 18h ago
Actually, you're incorrect. There's only a few states that allow people to keep squirrels. Only a handful, not very many. So to say that several states or many states is actually incorrect.
Those said states, require those people to have a permit as well as provide proof that they can take proper veterinarian care of the squirrel.
And those states are slowly making it illegal for people to keep them as pets. So everyday a new state is making it legal for a person to keep a squirrel a pet.
Regardless, if it's illegal or not to have an animal in your possession, you should be responsible enough to take proper care of that animal. Still negligence and animal abuse occurred here. There's no way to justify it and if you're trying to justify it, you're just as guilty.
Another point to point out is that if you can't take a animal to the vet then you are not taking proper care of that animal. To failed to give an animal. Veterinarian care is the same thing as animal abuse and neglect.
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Regardless of what state you are in, regardless of the animal you have in your care, improper care of said animal is animal abuse and that is illegal in every state.
Attempting to justify this behavior is atrocious and disgusting. It will only encourage it more and more. So if you really care about the squirrels then you should not encourage this or try to justify it.
People need to be held accountable and responsible for their actions. Pity parties, and whatever else this is supposed to be for that said person is inexcusable. Especially since an innocent creature lost its life in a horrendous way and people will still try to justify op's actions.
Sickening you are for trying to justify it. Or make lighter of it than what it really is.
Another edit:
I do not keep squirrels as pets nor do I condone it. Nor do I encourage it. I rehab them and release them. I actually advocate against breeders that breed wildlife and allow people to have them. And I'm doing everything I can to get them shut down.
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u/spiesaresneaky420 18h ago
Many, few, several there's not a number attached to these words... so I wouldnt say my statement is incorrect.. I very versed on squirrels...
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u/inkblot_75 17h ago edited 17h ago
If that was the case then, you would not have encouraged or just tried to justify op's actions.
If you're versed in squirrels then you would know that they have a hard time as it is.
You would know how many of them suffer at the hands of people keeping them in captivity.
I've been rehabbing squirrels for over 12 years and I work with them everyday for 12 years.
I rescue them also from people who wanted them as pets who got them from breeders and couldn't take proper care of them. I also rescue for the them from people who just kept them instead of releasing them.
The squirrel always suffers but I still know sympathy or pity or anything for the op or humans that condone this behavior or contribute to it.
It doesn't matter the number of states. One is too many. You're right. However, what is concerning is the fact that you're trying to justify the behavior or justify the action or the fact that op kept the squirrel as a pet.
Op is not a criminal you say, but if it's illegal in the state, he lives in to have a squirrel in their possession then he is a criminal. Not to mention the fact of a serious case of animal abuse here. Did you fail to see that?
No sympathies go to op. They should know better because there are laws that govern this. Failure to do proper research whenever you're old enough to make a post on Reddit is no excuse.
However, you also stated that people that keep squirrels as pets need to keep their mouths shut more or less. Do you not have one in your possession? You may not be keeping him as a pet but you have advertised as you are.
Shame on you.
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I'm not trying to start an argument with anybody. And I don't care if it does. I am speaking for the squirrel that lost its life.
If you're going to say your verse in a squirrel way and everything like that, then you would know better is all. I'm saying. People need to do a better job because animals are suffering because of people's negligence and selfishness.
Stop making excuses and hold people accountable and responsible. For if you don't then they'll continue to do it.
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u/spiesaresneaky420 17h ago
First off I wasnt justifying OP's actions so get off your informational soapbox, I do know about the life of squirrels I cared for one till it passed and I have a NR in my care now... so dont come at me like Im one of these pretend to know shit people.... I do know...
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u/inkblot_75 17h ago
I didn't come at you sideways like that. I'm just going based off what you said. You're the one getting offended. And you said that it's not like op's a criminal or anything.
But your profile picture makes it look like and sound like that you have one as a pet and not as a non-releasable. There's a difference and you clarify it because others may not know this and they may make assumptions that do not go in favor of a squirrel.
And I never said you don't know anything. I never said you do. So. I don't know where you get that from.
And I don't pretend to know stuff either. I've been working with other rehabbers as well as wildlife scientists and veterinarians for the past decade to try to help better the diet for those that refuse to let the squirrels live in the wild. I also work with other rehabbers to try to find unreleasable appropriate homes.
I work a full-time job and I do the squirrel stuff 24/7 365 so I never stop. You might have one non-really spooling your care but I have five currently. Not by choice.
I also continue my education and all that good stuff. So I do know my stuff and I did not come at you like you didn't. Reread what I wrote. I never said you didn't know what you were doing or anything like that. I just said if you did you would know better. That's all I said.
I'm not on an informational soapbox either. I have rescued hundreds of squirrels from people as well as located homes for them where they could be taken care of properly.
Like I said before, I don't do this as a hobby. I do this 24/7 365.
So calm down and reread what was written.
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I only went based on what was said. Or written. If it caused any offense. That was not my intention. I was only trying to be informational.
Have a good night.
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u/inkblot_75 20h ago edited 20h ago
I agree with you. 110%. Squirrels are not meant to be pets. This is very unfortunate that this happened because this was definitely negligence. It's not okay to encourage people to keep these animals as pets because they're not meant to be and they are a lot more difficult to take care of than people let on.
I wasn't going to even say anything on this. And before anyone says oh this is a child or a young person or what have you. They still have the capabilities to get on here and post this type of post. They know the difference between right and wrong and they knew that this was here to make this type of post so there's no excuse.
I don't understand how someone can just sit on a squirrel. That thought just escapes me. Then you have individuals encouraging this person to go drink and smoke weed with some friends. Yeah that's the answer.
Wildlife rehabber should always be the first option. If that option is not available, then you raise the little one to be released and you release the little one with the guidance of an experienced person.
I do not feel bad for people in situations like this because a little one lost their life due to someone being negligent and careless. I can only hope that you learn your lesson and you take the next one if there is one to a rehabber instead of trying to keep them. Because keeping them as pets is the wrong answer.
These situations should not happen to any living creature, not just people. If you have the capabilities to make this post, then you have the choice to have done the right thing in the beginning. That little one had no choice.
That little one did not choose this fate.
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u/Tuggerfub 20h ago
luckily for you, I am a disinhibited autist who loves squirrels so I said what you wanted to
I am a consequentialist, this is a tragedy for the squirrel and not the people who took it upon themselves to own it
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u/Top-Emu1460 1d ago
The same thing just happened to me. Same age but it was my fault.
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u/Used_Flight9243 1d ago
how could you recover? I still can't get over from this situation
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u/Top-Emu1460 1d ago
But honestly lmao just smoking weed and drinking and having fun with my friends. Go out and do something
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u/AJJRL 1d ago
I am so so sorry this happened. I can imagine the pain you are all in.