Sorry to say this, but Atticus died early this morning. I knew he was fragile, but hoped he would be able to make it. Most likely he had a failure to thrive and wasn't gaining weight as fast as most baby squirrels. He was a sweet little thing, and as often happens with an animal that requires a lot of care, I developed a great deal of affection for him. My tears have been shed. There is some comfort in knowing he died in a safe, warm environment. Hope he's climbing a big tree right now near the Rainbow Bridge.
Boo Radley and Scout are thriving and graduated to a nice big cage.
Boo says, "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille".
Scout ponders escape, after seeing Prison Break.
Boo stares at the Sundance Institute poster on the wall and wonders why there are no good documentaries about squirrels
so sorry to hear about young atticus, poor little guy. boo and scout look strong and frisky - just nature doing it's thing. those are great pics, it's wonderful what you are doing :) boo should def go into show business!
Posted by: aria | September 21, 2006 at 05:33 PM
Sher,
I'm so sorry to hear about Atticus :( I miss him too...
Posted by: gattina | September 21, 2006 at 05:38 PM
Sorry to hear that...baby skwerls are very delicate
Posted by: Jeff | September 21, 2006 at 08:01 PM
Aria, Gattina, and Jeff:
Thank you so much for your thoughts. :) He was quite a little character.
Posted by: sher | September 22, 2006 at 12:59 AM
I really commend what you are doing, as rehab is such a combination of joy and heartbreak. The lil' guy knew that someone cared at the end, and that's a good thing.
Posted by: Kate | September 22, 2006 at 05:03 AM
Oh, how sad. I'm sorry to hear that Atticus is no more among you... He sure was one cute little soul.
Posted by: Rosa | September 22, 2006 at 07:11 AM
You certainly made his brief time on earth a special one. Poor little guy.
Hope the others continue to thrive!
Posted by: s'kat | September 22, 2006 at 07:59 AM
I am so sorry to learn about Atticus. I know that you did everything you could to save him, and you are to be commended for all your hard work with the baby squirrels. Please accept my condolences.
Posted by: Bonnie in Virginia | September 22, 2006 at 10:28 AM
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Would anyone else be interested in hosting a future WCB?
Thank you.
Posted by: Bonnie in Virginia | September 22, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Oh, man. Darn. I was rooting for the little guy. I'm sorry he didn't make it.
I'm glad Boo and Scout are doing well. They're starting to look like real grown up squirrels.
Posted by: Julie | September 22, 2006 at 01:00 PM
Awwww - poor little guy! At least he was cared for. *Sniff!
Posted by: Jenn | September 23, 2006 at 09:20 AM
Oh Sher, I'm just seeing this and I'm so sorry you lost Atticus. As you noted, at least he was warm and safe before he went to the Big Acorn Tree in the Sky. The other two are darling -- what fabulous photos!
Posted by: Lisa | September 30, 2006 at 12:49 PM