Eastern Grey Squirrel for placement

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Country: USA

Species: Eastern Grey Squirrel

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 2.5 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Attacked by a cat, has limited front wrist mobility, and does not grab well with her hands.

Days in care: 1

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

she displays normal squirrel behaviors, can climb and jump on bigger branches and wider perches

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Habituation

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Acts defensively at first but adjusts quickly

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

Has good temperament for permanent placement, will need perching adjustments to help her get around better. Tends to eat her food without using her hands. Was kept with other squirrels her age until recently.

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