Squirrel Rescue

Squirrel Rescue

"Papa!" they yelled. "Come quickly!We have something to show you."

Papa followed the children into the backyard.He saw a half-grown squirrel at the bottom of the gully.The squirrel was limping painfully back and forth.

"Mama says not to touch him," Inez said, "but he's all alone and he's hurt.We have to do something, don't we?"

Papa looked at the children.

"Mama is right!" he said."It's best to leave wild animals alone.That little squirrel might bite you, or he might be sick.You might hurt him more if you pick him up."

Papa thought for a moment.Then he said, "Stay away from the squirrel, but keep him in sight.I think I know someone who can help."

Then he scrambled back to his police car and drove away.

When Papa returned, a woman carrying a small cage was with him.

"This is Mrs. Jackson," Papa said."She and I have worked together before.She and her son are wildlife rehabilitators.That means she has studied how to help injured wild animals.It's against the law for most people to keep wild animals,but Mrs. Jackson has permission."

Mrs. Jackson watched the limping squirrel thoughtfully.Then she said, "Let's see what I can do to help this little creature."

Mrs. Jackson moved slowly toward the squirrel, murmuring soft, comforting words.She picked it up carefully with a small blanket and put it into the cage.

Mrs. Jackson turned to the children."Would you like to come to my house tomorrow to see how this little guy is doing?Your dad knows where I live."

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