Sad Event
Today I saw a cat with one in its mouth. It wasn't a starving cat or I'd not have intervened. This was a well cared for pet cat that was allowed to run even though there's a quite busy highway around 200 feet down the road. So I shooed the cat away and put the little squirrel in a soft towel. I wasn't in time. My only hope that in its last breaths it recognized a rescue attempt made on its behalf. I tried for a few minutes to revive it as I didn't see any deep bites. It must have snapped the backbone or just died of fright. I know animal's systems shut down when they are eaten - it save the animal the pain of being devoured.
It's been several hours now and I've only seen one or two other squirrels out. They're still in hiding here. I walked around a bit to see if there were other casualties that might still be able to be saved but I think this little guy was the only one.
It's sad to me. Had the cat needed to eat, I'd at least be okay with it - but to see a pampered well taken care of animal kill to kill - it just made me sad. These little guys are special to me since I don't have a pet to pour some love into and it was very sad that the first one I got to hold was just to give comfort to as it died.
I don't hate the cat - it's their nature, but I wonder what the hell is wrong with a person that will let their cat run right by a highway where the cars are going by at 60 mph. I held a wild animal while it died and it was emotionally harrowing. How are they going to feel when it's their pet they are holding and watching take its last breaths because they were too stupid to take care of it - or worse, finding it died without solace all alone.
Sal
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Sal
When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
Beyond the Path
Cheers, Laurence.
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Sal
When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
Beyond the Path
Cheers, Laurence.
Writer/Editor/Proofreader.
Sal
When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
Beyond the Path
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Sal
When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
Beyond the Path