Found Baby Flying Squirrel (Update Page 2)

[TokiBear]

Earlier today there was a hail storm... I decided to look outside to see what size the stones were and saw a strange little creatures struggling to get out of the storm.  Well, it turns out it was a little baby flying squirrel.  It doesn't have any teeth yet.  We are going to try to put him back outside tonight in hopes that mom comes to the rescue, but he's currently in the house being warm.  Isn't he just the sweetest little bugger?

I've been reading up on what to do on websites all day long... if he doesn't find his mom tonight, I'll be taking him to a rehab center tomorrow.  He doesn't seem dehydrated.  He's strong... I think the storm may have just knocked him out of his home.

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[kaoskat]

He's so cute! I hope his mom comes for him tonight. Raising squirrels is not easy and I've been told flying squirrels are worse.

[Eviecorn]

Oh my goodness!  I hope he's alright and that his mom comes for him.

[Nonnavlis]

Oh gracious, doesn't he have the cutest little face~ What a precious~

Taking him to a rehabilitation center is a good idea, but you should make sure to call them and explain the situation first. Some centers are very picky about the animals they take, and of course they'll need to know to set up for him.

[Endocat]

Oh CUTE! I've never seen a squirrel (apart from tv), dammm they are adorable.  I'd love to see them rocketing through trees with my own eyes.  Sending good vibes to the wee fella for finding his mum or finding a 'surrogate' at a rehabilitation centre.   

[TokiBear]

Taking him to a rehabilitation center is a good idea, but you should make sure to call them and explain the situation first. Some centers are very picky about the animals they take, and of course they'll need to know to set up for him.

Oh yes, definitely.  I don't think there is anything even that close to me.  I am still doing a lot of research on them to make sure we give him the best care possible.  The dog is driving me crazy though.  She won't stop whining and keeps trying to get as his cage.  I can't tell if she wants to eat him or mother him!  Haha, this was how she was with the kittens.  We thought she wanted to kill one of the kittens but found her with the stolen kitten trying to take care of it.

Oh and I've named the little guy Winston. 

[kyedhen]

Awh what a sweet little guy <3
I remember we found a baby bat in the garage after a storm. It had obviously wandered off and gotten battered about by the wind.  My brother and I let it suckle on a small piece of (clean!) sponge soaked in warm milk. After less than a day he got over his shock and we let him go. I wonder if Winston would drink milk like that?

[TokiBear]

I wonder if Winston would drink milk like that?

According to everything I've read, you shouldn't feed them cow milk.  They saw kitten formula + warm water would be ok and even goats milk.  I have none haha

[hyenacub]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww  The poor thing lol Good luck getting him taken care of!

[teresat]

Awww....So cute!

We found some regular baby squirrels at work once and took them to a wildlife rehab because they were so little and delicate. We were afraid something would happen to them. We gave the mom the day to come back. Good luck!

[TokiBear]

Thanks everyone!  I still have not been able to locate a rescue... this is kind of frustrating

[Saja]

OMG thats so friggen cute! I want one! We have no such animals in Australia. Thats so cute to find, I hope you can work something out for him! Super cute tho, thanks so much for sharing! Is a real gem to see non aussie animals so cute like that!

[starrypawz]

Awww bless what a sweet little thing.
I hope you find someone to take him in soon.

[Kiwi]

Aww, he looks adorable (and so comfy in the one pic).

[Darth Delicious]

That is one cute creature!
I hope his mum will find him...

Otherwise, try asking the vet. They should know some kind of resque home for it. *nods*

If you nééd to feed it and you don't have any of the milk advised. You can also use a little coffeemilk/cream with water.
More water then milk though.

Good luck and let us know how the story of this Storm Trooper ends!