Sorry if it's sideways. Fuck my phone. Someone's cat caught this poor guy. No signs of wounds or blood. It was hopping around earlier so I don't think it has anything broken. I think it's in shock.
Should I keep this guy safe and warm or leave him outside somewhere? I don't want to stress it out any more by keeping it but leaving it alone could be bad too.
I usually let nature take its course but I feel bad because [insert controversial statement about outdoor cats here and how they effect the environment].
>>2461809
And no I won't be keeping it as in like a pet. I mean should I watch over the poor fellow til it recovers and set it free or just leave it somewhere now?
what is it? a shrew?
>>2461827
Did a bit of research. Apparently it was a kangaroo rat, I think. Had a long ass tail with fur at the end. I live in Sourthern Cali so those are native here.
The poor thing just passed. I gave it space and kept it as comfortable as possible. Noticed it had blood on its nose that wasn't there when I initially found it, and when I turned its head over it looked as if the jaw was caved in or broken or something. It didn't look right. I buried it somewhere. The cat can have it now, I guess.
I think I was way in over my head. Had it been the daytime, I would've driven it down to my local wildlife rehabilitation center. But it was like 1am when I found it.
>>2461828
Forget that bit about the jaw. I think that's normal, now that i'm seeing more pictures of rodent jaws online. Just looked odd in the shitty lighting of my room at the time.
You did what you could anon
>>2461830
Thanks, anon. I hope it's hoppin' around in kangaroo rat heaven, or whatever. Or go back into the earth and feed something that needs the meal, I guess. Circle of life and whatnot.
Take a closer look at that snout!
Protect it!
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