I fell in love with a disabled squirrel

georgia @4alisha4

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00:00 Georgia was living with some college students.

00:03 She was a baby when they found her.

00:05 They took on the responsibility of trying to feed her and take care of her.

00:10 They got in trouble because their landlord found out that they had this pet squirrel.

00:16 So they had to find a rehabber right away, and I ended up taking Georgia for them.

00:21 It took a little while to learn everything, but Georgia was being fed kitten milk instead of squirrel formula.

00:27 So when I got her to the vet, we did the x-rays.

00:30 It was a lot worse than I had even thought that it was.

00:34 She had fractures in every limb, several different areas of her spine, multiple things, all from lack of calcium.

00:41 During the time that she was with them, she developed MBD, metabolic bone disease.

00:47 I had to start her right away on an emergency MBD diet,

00:51 trying to just get as much calcium into her as possible, and nutrients, and vitamins,

00:56 and just trying to get her on the right track.

00:58 You're falling backwards.

01:00 She's doing much better.

01:03 What are you doing, Georgia?

01:04 You silly.

01:05 Her bone density has improved greatly.

01:08 She's got great strength in her upper body now, where she didn't before.

01:11 She's not in any pain as long as we continue the proper diet.

01:22 What are you doing, silly girl?

01:24 Even though her bones are stronger, she still can't do a whole lot because of the damage done already.

01:28 Is that the spot?

01:35 She can walk. It's more of a hop.

01:42 She's sweet. She's my best buddy girl.

01:51 Oh.

01:52 Does it feel good?

01:54 Once she climbs up on me, then she's ready to snuggle and play.

02:01 I worry about Georgia. I don't want her to get hurt.

02:19 She's a dwarf. She is half the size of a normal squirrel.

02:22 You're crazy.

02:23 She's loud and she's feisty, but that's all normal considering her handicap.

02:31 She knows that she's different, or at least feels that she's different, so she is always on guard.

02:36 Did you steal one of my pistachios?

02:38 Being so much smaller, it makes her feel like she has to be on defense all the time.

02:46 I love her so much. I hope that she knows how much I care for her.

02:50 You're a good girl.

02:56 [Music]

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