Baby squirrel
 

I just found one laying in my driveway. Appeared dead at first, but upon inspection found to be alive. Brought in in the house (in gloved hand) gave it a few droppers of water and it seems to be perking up although its eyes are still closed.

Uh. What do I do now?

heat a pan of oil to 350

Is there a crazy animal lady in your neighborhood? That's who we gave our various abandoned critters as kids.

jinx, don't get your hopes up. That's what a vet will tell you. Although, I've raised kitties and puppies by hand and never lost one.

First, don't feed them cow milk (lactose intolerant). If you have some soy milk that's okay, until you can get some soy-based baby formula. Pet supply stores should have little bottles and nipples. Maybe look into some glucose/vitamin paste.

Mammals need warmth and contact. Bundle and snuggle.

I know that for kitties, they can't poop or pee without mama licking their parts (true story) so you have to swab their bits with a warm, wet cotton ball.

I also want to add that a squirrels might carry some nasty germs, so I would look into a good all-over bath for the little bushy-tailed rat.

Edit: How to feed a hungry, wild rascal. Wrap in a hand towel with only the head sticking out, wet the mouth with formula, and tease with the nipple until they get the idea. DO NOT squeeze milk down their throat!

Flint's apparently the crazy animal lady in his neighborhood.

Thx flint. I called wildlife rehab, and am waiting for a call back from a squirrel rescuer - no plans to hand raise a squirrel in a house with 2 cats with loads of seniority.

The nasty little thing is verrrry cute though....

I wish. I don't mind driving him, I just hope this lady calls me back.

Well, in the meantime: bundle, snuggle, and no cow milk.

I'm glad you 're seeking outside help, btw. That's a responsible decision.

Ok, I took him out of the shoebox, bundled him in a washcloth and am holding him nice and snuggly.
Cows milk is teh debbil, I don't keep any in the house.

Good for you. Cow milk is for baby cows.

pics requested

Post some pictures of the squirrel, too.

Woohoo! The rescue lady just called and is ready to receive squirrely in Downingtown.

I'm gonna give him another little drink and then head out.

Took this pic with my phone, sry bout the quality.

teh CUTE!!! . . . so, no beaver shots?

good luck, little one...

my, what big paws you have.

Its been a dream of mine to raise a squirrel and teach it to pick pockets and scratch at the eyes of my rivals