"Woodpecker's" Surgery

This squirrel, named Woodpecker due to a mix-up at a precious vet's, has had to have a part of his leg amputated - he managed to get his foot and ankle caught in something and, as he struggled to get out, damaged his leg beyond repair. 

Captive squirrels cope very well on three legs, so we are hoping for a speedy recovery, but surgery performed by a wildlife specialist comes at a price. £510, to be more exact. 

We are very happy with the result (the vet stitched the wound very carefully, so that no bits of suture are left hanging out and waiting to be pulled or chewed), and, by the look on his face, so is Woodpecker the Squirrel.

Any help towards the cost of this specialist surgery would be greatly appreciated!

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London-based wildlife rescue unit that specializes in grey squirrel rescue and advocacy. We take in injured or orphaned squirrels, mostly babies, who are brought to us by members of the public or referred by vets. We look after them, treating any injuries and hand-rearing when necessary. We also have some squirrels living with us full-time, generally because of a disability. Urban Squirrels also works to improve the public image of the animal. As an introduce species, grey squirrels often become the target of prejudice and unfair persecution. Their ecological impact is routinely exaggerated or falsified altogether. We seek to correct false information in the public sphere via social and mainstream media.