Tail askew
Wound and limp
Favoring the leg
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Pipsqueek is Injured
For those of you who have followed the stories
of our wild cottontail Pip for the past 6 years I wanted to let you
know that Pip was attacked by something last night and appears to be
badly injured. She's had her tail torn mostly off, has a big
gash on her right flank, and has lost the use of her right hind leg. Good news is that she
did hobble out this morning to get her breakfast and her eyes still
have a sparkle. She also came out a couple other times this afternoon and other than the lame leg she doesn't seem to be fazed. Don't know whether she will recover or not. Right now I am worried about infection. She had a dust up with something a few years back but the wounds were not as bad. Good vibes
and animal prayers would be appreciated. After consulting with a friend of ours who has a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Ohio we have decided to let nature take its course. Pip has had a good life here in her little backyard kingdom and if she is going to succumb to these injuries we'd rather her last memories be of her home and not some sterile center indoors and afraid. Here's some photos of the injuries. If you'd rather not see stop here.
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2 comments:
Oh dear....I must say though that I believe she has lived many a year longer than most wild rabbits. Blow her a kiss for me.
Goodness I hate to hear this. Healing prayers to Pip that she makes it. With a sparkle in her that is really a good thing. She is so in tune with your family and I find her quite remarkable. Do let us know her progress.
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