r/chipmunks

I tell you man. Those squirrels.

>!it's a pretzel stick!<

Before you look for a meow, meet my new backyard friend!

Did you know that a baby chipmunk is actually biologically called a kitten (or a kit/pup)?

I don't have a name for them yet and don't know if they are male or female.

All naming suggestions welcome. I will create a poll later once I have the finalists.

I looked out my window about an hour ago and saw my dog playing with something in my backyard and it turns out it was a chipmunk. I managed to get my dog away from it and now I have it in a plastic box in my garage with some food and water. It's still breathing fine and moving around okay other than what looks like a broken back leg. I don't really know what to do now though, because taking care of it long term isn't really an option for me. I live in western Mass so if anyone knows a reliable rescue or rehab that can take it in my area I'd really appreciate it.

EDIT: I'm disabled myself and can't drive

EDIT 2: I got him into a rehab near me, special thanks to UnrulyPoet for getting me in contact with them.

I apologize for spamming this sub with Scooter pics lately, but she just keeps looking all cute

Sorry for blurry pics, best I can do rn.

Does this look like mange?
Any ideas welcome as we feed a community of Chips here and need a plan to nip this in the bud for all of them before they "hibernate" here in PA.

I have an upcoming Kickstarter for some illustration prints inspired by good stories and whimsical tales (tails?), and have been creating coloring pages to go with that. I thought you all might enjoy this one!