Pygmy Raccoon Healthcare Donation Update
Hello, everyone! I just wanted to make a post to update everyone on what is going on with the critically endangered pygmy raccoon we found dying at a beach club. I am going to try to be as transparent as possible, however, please understand that due to federal and ethical regulations, there are some things I cannot tell you (right now). If I say something like "let me cook," I need you to trust me and let me cook.
First off, we raised about $1,000 US dollars.
When I say that tumblr dot com literally saved the life of a critically endangered pygmy raccoon, I mean it. My nonprofit credit card won't let me pull money out of the ATM, and I did not have enough cash to use my personal card, so without y'all's help, that raccoon would have gone the way of the two others that died before it.
I am going to do my best to send everyone a thank you note, but I apologize in advance if that takes forever.
Here is what the money went to:
Making sure the vet had the federal permits to provide care to a critically endangered species
Electrolytes and medication
Blood work, urinalysis, fecal samples
ATM fees (Unfortunately, but they are cheaper than fees to transfer money to Mexico other ways. It's insane)
The second follow-up checkup that is happening today and any subsequent testing (I will keep y'all updated.)
Now, to address some other important things y'all will probably want to know:
Q: Is this the raccoon that tried to fuck his mom?
A: No. I thought it was initially from the photos I was sent. It's really hard to tell what they really look like when they are that dehydrated. It may possibly be a female? I am gonna be so real with you, I know a lot of things, but I do not understand Spanish gendered language (nor does my translating headphones or google translate) and I haven't gotten that close to the raccoon to check. But it is one of that particular mama's babies from her youngest litter.
Q: Is the raccoon going to die?
A: I honestly do not know. I hope not. They are certainly improving. They have recently started calling out in the night for their mother, which I think is a sign that they know where they are now (which is away from home) and they want to get back to their family.
Q: Do you know what happened?
A: It is a combination between malnutrition and poison.
Q: Do you know who poisoned the raccoons and why?
A: mmmmmmmmm. Yes. Let me (us) cook though, please. It's some onceler type shit is all I can say right now.
Q: Do you need further donations?
A: Right now, I have enough funds to cover what needs to be done up until today. I do not know what will be needed in the future as raccoons do seem to keep getting sick and dying. If you would like to donate for future pygmy raccoon medical care, you are welcome to, now have a specific section in my nonprofit/research budget for medical care on the island, so the money would only be used for that (but maybe not for the same raccoon.)
If you are interested in supporting medical care for pygmy raccoons, donations can be made here (all are tax deductible. If you make a really big donation and want a receipt with my EIN, it me up)
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Q: Can you post photos of the raccoon?
A: Yes. The read more isn't working here because this post is so long but
WARNING. While there's no blood and guts or anything, the raccoon in the photos are clearly sick. Do not keep scrolling if you do not wish to see.
The sick raccoon in question is one of these two. They are from Mama's youngest litter. Remember when I said I discovered something very exciting and important? These are who were doing that thing I discovered. Even though I can't really tell them apart, they are both so smart and wonderful and I really hope that one of them doesn't lose a twin.
Here is the raccoon the day it was rescued:
And here they are from a few nights ago when they were crying out for their family:
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