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[pyxiwulf]

So, I'm not a vegan, but I joined this community because it is wonderfully educational. Now, I have an issue, that you all may be able to help me with

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[malloreigh]

Squirrels can make great pets... maybe take him to the vet, have him checked out, and then keep him?

[pyxiwulf]

:) I would love it but hubby doesn't like "wierd" pets and anyway we have to pay additional rent for a pet, which we cannot afford.

[doja]

squirrels are not so great pets with young children.

[tarwatersghost]

He's a wild animal, though, not a domesticated animal. You don't "keep" a wild animal.

[communistcow]

I don't have an answer, but I just wanted to say I think it's neat you read this community even though you aren't vegan and that you find it useful and everything!

[pyxiwulf]

Thanks, it helps me be a more concientious consumer and I get good ideas on foods here.

[faerycake]

that's really cool :)

[anamatapia]

What about buying a live squirrel trap and releasing the squirrel in the woods or a park, far away from your house?

[pyxiwulf]

that's not a bad idea, I will have to talk to my husband about it

[jessecougar]

I'm not sure how safe that is for the squirrel though. You're dumping him without knowing where shelter or food is putting him at risk for accidents (cars, cats), etc. I would vote wildlife rehab over and above "relocation" -- which is really "forced displacement".

[impeccablyme]

I agree with this advice, just make sure to watch the trap closely, and take the squirrel for release immediately after it is trapped. My neighbor has left live traps out while he is gone for the weekend. We let the animals go when he's not there to take them for release, because they can get very distraught and injure themselves trying to get out of the cage, or starve if left for too long.

[veganhothead]

Do you have a local wildlife centre? They can be very useful sources of info. Most likely they'll come by and pick up Squirrely and rehabiliate the lil' dickens.

Look into it, most people aren't aware of having a wildlife rehabilitation centre until they need one. Good luck!

[pyxiwulf]

another great idea!

[vgnwtch]

Brilliant! Also, your local branch of the ASPCA might be able to give you more information.

[tarwatersghost]

Excellent suggestion!

[pseudosoliloquy]

well, everyone has already said what i was going to say, but perhaps you could try leaving food(like peanuts) away from your house? that way you dont feel guilty for turning an innocent animal away, and the animal stays away. try googling what a squirrel likes, and putting it in a place a ways away from your house.

also, you could carry a little spary bottle (they sell them at kmart, etc) full of water. if the squirrel gets too close just spray em and say loudly(but not too scary) "NO!" ....that could work too?

but all in all, i doubt the squirell will bite your daughter, especially if she's screaming her head off ;o}

[pyxiwulf]

you's think he wouldn't, but maybe he's deaf :) everytime she screatches, he walks closer. And he has walked literally right up to me before, like a cat :)