His name is “Tony” until I hear from the people that found him:) I’m pretty sure their boys would like to pick out a name:)
The little figure next to him is “Sprinkles” one of my characters in Rainbow Valley (click on the picture for more info!) I’m pretty sure Tony is attempting to nurse on my necklace string.
The wonderful people who found Tony did all the right things to give him the best chance:
- Kept him warm and safe
- Left him alone and allowed him to de-stress
- Checked him for wounds – sadly, he had a little bit of blood coming from his nose
When I received Tony I listened to his lungs and confirmed the presence of fluid (most likely a trace of blood or blood-tinged fluid in his lungs). If you ever find a wild animal that has ANY wounds or obvious bleeding (from ears, mouth, or nose too) contact a veterinarian who is experienced in wildlife care. I licensed wildlife rehabilitator most likely has contact for you.
For now, Tony is receiving IV fluids and doing VERY well:) His eyes are open and he will be ready to take milk replacer once his lung sounds improve.
I will keep you posted on this sweet little creature!
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