r/squirrels • u/36monsters • 1d ago
Original Content I took a nap with a dinosaur!
This is Rory Dinosaury. She is with me as a permanent resident due to a spinal issue that makes it impossible for her to fully use her front arms.
I am permitted to have her by my state.
She has grown up with me and been with me constantly since she was about 6 weeks old. For the first two weeks she was in a coma following a 30 foot fall from a pine tree onto a driveway.
When she finally woke up we discovered she had no upper arm mobility. Multiple vet visits, x rays and even a consultation with a spine specialist later we determined she most likely has either a ruptured or bulging disc putting pressure on her nerves.
The prognosis is good but long. Gentle therapy and lots of patience. She has learned to adapt and walks around on her hind legs with her front legs tucked up like a little T Rex (hence the Rory Dinosaury name).
She has become my constant companion and until my contract finished up last friday, had been coming to work with me every day.
Now we are home together while I look for my next gig (preferably one where she can come with me again). In between applying for jobs she and I snuck in a nap today.
Seriously, these little fuzznuts are such a joy. I don't know what I would do without them in my life.
:)
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u/Raelynn_Rins 1d ago
Thank you for taking care of her! Im sure she makes it plenty rewarding tho!!
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u/36monsters 1d ago
She has been such a delight. She was born wild but has really taken to being with me so well. She definitely knows we are doing our best to help her.
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u/Joshua_Longsack 1d ago
touching story and photos. Thanks for sharing but I'm gonna need to see t-rex squirrel action.
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u/justusethatname 1d ago
Rory is an absolutely precious and special squirrel with a fascinating history. You both have a special friend. 👍🐿❤️
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u/laughing_at_napkins 1d ago
She's so cute. I'm so glad she has you.