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Please advise, I said I’d make her some but I don’t want to use the wrong material or shape.

Our cat Panda died in an emergency room because we couldn't afford the $2,000 procedure that could've saved him.

What should I do? Idk what’s wrong with his feet but I do see string knotted around and I’m thinking about cutting it

Edit: this is in Florida and I feel worried leaving it in the sun as it dries because it is so hot right now I’m not sure how long it can stay in direct sunlight without moving. I was also able to cut the string but it seems to be trying to rest? It opens its eyes here and there but keeps them mostly closed and does not move

I found a mouse in my hall ckoset this morning, it's tail was stuck in some hair in my broom. I feel absolutely awful. I think it's been there since last night, I thought it's squeaking was outside.

I got it out of the broom and used some tweezers and small scissors to get as much hair off as I could. It's tail is looking pretty rough, and I can't tell if it's further injured or just exhausted. It's doing a bit more rolling than walking.

I have it in a basket with some rags and a bottle cap of water and a few pieces of cat food.

I'm in La Pine Oregon.

Is there anything else I can do for it? I don't want it to suffer, but I'm afraid a vet would just euthanize it, regardless if it could survive or not. Should I just release it and let nature take over?

update: I found a local rescue that could normal take the mouse as a patient, but they are unable to because of the hantavirus thing, so I was advised to release it so it can hopefully "heal and rejoin the econsystem." So I did, and I can't stop crying.

Send good vibes for the mouse!

Dear Reddit,

We need help with a cat colony in the general Canton OH area. My friend is moving out of her ex boyfriend's house soon but she doesn't wanna abandon the small cat colony there. He will continue to feed them but they need more than that. We need someone to help trap and fix the cats so they don't keep having kittens. I live out of state and she is a single working mom so we could really use some guidance. If someone could recommend a shelter/program that could help or even better a crazy cat person who knows how to get er done?! Currently this colony produces kittens and not all of them make it. Or the ones that do are pregnant themselves 6 months later. One is pregnant now. They all have fleas. I saved one kitten myself and he was a very sick baby. My friend loves the cats but is an overwhelmed working two jobs. She never even used Reddit. Her ex is nice enough. Like I said he feeds and waters the cats but that's about it. I'm willing to assist as much as I can for anyone who can possibly help. I trapped a cat once in my state but I don't know what shelters do that here. I know free is a lot to ask but even a discounted spay/neuter program could work. I just don't wanna forget about these poor kitties after she moves. A lot of them could easily be adopted out because they are so used to people. Her kid plays with them so they are socialized. Any help or guidance is appreciated 🐈‍⬛ 🙏🏼🐈

I was riding home with my dad and saw a turtle on the side of the road. We turned around and watched a HUGE truck maybe graze it and this poor baby probably flew about 15 feet ahead of where it was originally. It was bleeding by its leg so I took it home (not to keep just to get it out of the road, and hopefully give it to someone who can help it if it needs, we only live about a minute or two away from where we found it)

So far, only one leg has came out of the shell and I am worried the other might be hurt or broken.

What should I do or who should I contact about this??

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I need help! please!! there is an extremely friendly sick stray. this kitty is so sweet and clearly needs some help. i can take on this cat but i cannot take on 1800 in vet bills. i really need some resources. i live in arlington, tx, 76011.

the cat is crawling in critters and clearly has an ear and possible eye infection. i have been feeding the poor thing for a couple of days. i cant take the cat in this position as i have one of my own that i cant risk getting sick.

if i can get some medical resources at a
cheap price i would be more than willing to take in this cat who clearly was an inside cat previously.

i cannot bear to see this cat in this position for much longer and i dont know how much longer
kitty can keep going like this without it being irreversible.

SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!!

Found this on my driveway. Does anyone know it is a possum, squirrel, or mouse?

Two juvenile squirrels were found in a nearby plaza. One smaller than the other, acting strangely, visibly cold, and walking up to people. And it's breathing sounds wet? The second (presumably a sibling) was hanging out nearby but more wary of strangers. In speaking with the nearby shop owner, they had been hanging around and acting strangely for about two days. No sign of a mother. I managed to get them into a box (they were very docile, especially the smaller one). They're currently in the box in a dark room as I don't want to scare them more than they already are.. Also not sure if feeding is advisable, at this point. After some googling, I would guess they're around 8weeks old (but I'm not knowledgeable on squirrels and can be wrong).

I called local animal services. They can take them but are legally obligated to keep them for 24hrs max, at which point, if they are too young to humanely release, they euthanize. I'm looking for a wildlife rescue but haven't had much luck, yet. Animal services advised that I could try to put them in a warm box with a small opening, warm water bottle, and leave them overnight to see if their mother shows up. I'm a bit nervous about that but am willing to try if it's the best thing..

Not sure what to do. Any advice is appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I live in northwest Indiana and was mowing my overgrown backyard today. \*\* **I did not run over any animals \*\***, but while mowing I noticed a tiny baby bunny hopping around. I did my best to avoid it and tried not to scare it away. As I finished up, I spotted the nest and found 3 more bunnies unfortunately all three appear to be dead.

**The 1 alive bunny:** He appears healthy and not underweight. I'm unsure where the mother is, but I have spotted a larger bunny in my yard a few times over the past several days. From what I've read, mother rabbits typically return to the nest only 1–2 times a day to feed their young, so I don't want to assume she's abandoned him. Would it be best to just leave him alone and let her return?

**The 3 dead bunnies:** One appears to have died inside the nest. The other two are a few feet away from the nest and are already being eaten by flies. Should I move the dead bunnies away from the nest area so the living bunny can still use it as home base? Or should I bury them somewhere else? Or just leave everything as is?

I did call my local Humane Society and they offered to take the living bunny, but I'm hesitant what if the mother is still coming around to feed him, I don't want to separate them unnecessarily.

Any advice is appreciated! 🐰

\*\* Pictures included\*\*

Meet Sissy! She is a young, heartworm positive 35 lb border collie/lab mix dog who is estimated to be 1-1.5 yrs old.

Despite being severely neglected and malnourished she trusted me enough to let me help her. She was eating trash and plastic from nearby dumpster. She was injured and in heat but still very friendly and loving. I contacted local rescues and shelters but they unfortunately did not have room or resources to offer assistance so l decided to take her home.

My initial plan was to keep her safe with the purpose of eventually finding her placement so that she could be fully vetted. In the meantime I have taken her to check ups, started her on preventives, vaccines, etc.

Her bloodwork came back heartworm positive and unfortunately I have already spent everything I can getting her stabilized and cared for but the real costs are just beginning and I'm overwhelmed with getting her the care that she desperately needs to survive.

The moderators have approved me to share her GoFundMe. Donations will go directly toward her treatment, vet visits and medications.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/41eba3f26

If anyone is able to help, share or suggest additional resources I might not know about I would be incredibly grateful. Even just upvoting or interacting with this post could help save her life.

I'll continue posting updates on her progress so everyone who has helped can see how she's doing. I've included documentation from her vet for full transparency.

Thank you all ❤️🐾

Location: Missouri USA