Post #2546525
2026-05-14 16:46 UTC
Fedi, I need your help.
I found this chipmunk sitting still but breathing and he only walks sluggishly when I approach him. Seems to be breathing hard
What can I do to help the little guy?
Edit: Called animal control.
#BackyardHabitat #WildLife
Replies (3)
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@smellsofbikes@mastodon.social 2026-05-14 16:53
@KentNavalesi@mstdn.social nonzero chance he's sick and if you live in the western us nonzero chance he has bubonic plague or a hantavirus. I'd put out water for him and stay away and make sure no pets get near it if possible.
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@fullrange@pixelfed.social 2026-05-14 16:53
accept yin-yang of natures own way
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@pkw@snac.d34d.net 2026-05-14 17:00
If it looks like a baby then don't hover too much the parents might come get them after dark. (but a rescue place would know that too and more so ... defer to them)