Larissa Ione

The Birdies and the Culprit

Okay, so the baby cardinals survived the night. Both ate well (every hour, mind you,) and one was very active and trying to fly. The other was hurt more severely — probably a broken leg, plus stripped feathers, and by morning, infection had set in. I took them to the ASPCA late the next day, and the wildlife rehabilitor emailed me late that night.

So far so good, except the severely injured one isn't expected to make it. She gave it antibiotics and subcutaneous fluids, but he was pretty hurt. I'm hoping to hear more later.

Here's the picture of the less severely injured one, being held by my son while I fed:

Another:

And here's the little killer — doesn't she look all innocent, coming inside the house to curl up on my son's sleeping bag? Heh. Don't be fooled…she's vicious!

5 Responses to “The Birdies and the Culprit”

Butter wouldn’t melt, indeed.

Here’s hoping both babies make it–and wishing you all a good weekend.

by azteclady on April 26th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Oh, I do hope they both make it!

by Cynthia Eden on April 26th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
awww such sweet babies. And the kitteh is of course only doing what it does naturally Still…um…no no bad kitteh

by Jaci Burton on April 26th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Awwwwww!!!
I hope the wittle ones keep hanging on.

Thank you for your efforts, Larissa.
You’re good people.

by raine on April 26th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Thanks, azteclady! I had a nice weekend–spent it writing madly!

Cynthia, I haven’t heard anything new, but I’ll update when/if I do!

Jaci…it’s sad. I don’t blame the cat, but darn it, I wish her owners hadn’t just up and moved without taking her.

Thanks, Raine!

by Larissa on April 28th, 2008 at 8:19 am