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

submitted 12 hours 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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[–] Hello_there@fedia.io 6 points 11 hours 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 4 points 11 hours 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.