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Koriani, well, I bet she did/does still come around, but
you just weren't out there to see her.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 31, 2005 at 5:16 PM
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Same thing here...
I've raised and released a few wild critters over the years. The hardest was Maggie. Maggie was a raccoon that I bottle raised. She quit visiting when I was three months pregnant with my last daughter. I still feel like she quit coming because I was too tired to stay up and wait for her anymore.
Maggie never showed up till after dark (usually about 9/10pm) and I was always in bed by about 8 or so...
posted by
koriani
on January 31, 2005 at 2:29 PM
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Taps, thanks. It is always hard when the time comes for
a release day. It is always up to the individual squirrel; it's their decision each day I take them outside towards the end of my rehabbing them. I always let them make the final decision each time. That's how we're both sure they're ready to go. For a while after their release, I always leave a safe place for them where they can see it with food and a blanket with their scent on it just in case things get too scary for them.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 18, 2005 at 12:37 AM
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Awwwww, that's hard. I know you did the right thing but it is sad--the empty nest syndrome.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 17, 2005 at 8:18 PM
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Quirky, thanks for her well wishes!
I'll miss her!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 17, 2005 at 5:59 PM
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I hope so, MiaE!
Thanks.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 17, 2005 at 5:59 PM
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Goodbye sweet squirrel...be safe...and have a happy, happy life.
posted by
Julia.
on January 17, 2005 at 5:21 PM
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SpitFire,
You raised a fine young lady in lily bugs. 
posted by
MiaElla
on January 17, 2005 at 5:12 PM
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I'm okay, Symph, thank you!
It's sad for me to let them go but I know it's the right thing for them.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 17, 2005 at 5:04 PM
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erinlove, I thought about you that day
when I was watching Lilly run around in the tree. I know, it's never easy but think of the good you did for her. She'll be a free and happy squirrel!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 17, 2005 at 5:03 PM
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aahhh that so sad
I hope you are ok?....take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on January 17, 2005 at 9:29 AM
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Spitfire - I am dreading the day I let Stinkerton go. She is my baby.
posted by
erinlove
on January 17, 2005 at 7:38 AM
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PecanF,
That's for
damn sure!! He already has!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 16, 2005 at 11:12 PM
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Lilly is going to be just fine.
You know that she will love her trees and the wide open outdoors. And when you miss her just remember, Stanley would glady take her attention. LOL.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on January 16, 2005 at 5:30 PM
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PassionF, thank you!
I hope she'll be okay. It's been kinda cold lately.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 16, 2005 at 2:30 PM
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Thank you very much, Voyager9940
Glad you like them and thanks for looking!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 16, 2005 at 2:29 PM
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Lilly Bugs
Is adorable. I know she'll be missed but you're right...she is where she's happiest now.
posted by
Passionflower
on January 16, 2005 at 2:10 PM
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Dear Spitfire/Heidi, Samantha, I adore yourpictire of the aminals there. WAW, they are excellent!!
Voyager9940
posted by
Voyager9940
on January 16, 2005 at 1:57 PM
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