"Boo-Boo" The Squirrel

"Boo-Boo", a Florida gray squirrel, was orphaned when his nest fell from its tree when he was one (1) day old. He sustained some neurological damage from the fall, and due to impaired motor skills, couldn't be returned to the wild. Therefore, Boo-Boo became a special member of our family.

In our spare time, we raise orphaned squirrels and release them back into the wild. Boo-Boo has become our Official Squirrel Ambassador, meeting people from all walks of life. He travels with us on vacation, and has been through eleven (11) states so far. When people meet "Ambassador Boo-Boo", they always ask questions. This gives us an opportunity to share information about squirrels and what to do with orphaned squirrels.

Boo-Boo has his own business cards, has published his own calendar, and had his picture taken with Santa Claus. He was voted Eclipse Magazine's first "Pet of the Month", was the only non-human participant in the 1996 Annual Run for the Turtles, and has received a certificate from the Disabled American Veterans as a Commander's Club Gold Leader. On July 4, 1996, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune published Boo-Boo's picture and an article about him in their newspaper.

Boo-Boo is also an accomplished sculptor. Out of whole walnut shells, he has chiseled with his teeth: a basket with a handle, 4 hanging chairs, and the letter "C" (the beginning letter of his last name). Out of a whole almond shell, he chiseled a cornucopia (horn-of-plenty). And out of a Tums he made a finger ring (about a size 4).

In September of 1996, Boo-Boo became a Florida corporation. "Boo-Boo" Inc is the name of his corporation. Boo-Boo is the V.P. of Public Relations for his corporation.

Boo-Boo's health care needs are taken care of by his personal physicians, Dr. Whitlock, Dr. Jack Landess and Dr. M.A. Salisbury. With their help and by the grace of God, Boo-Boo celebrated his eleventh birthday October 26, 1999.

Boo-Boo is spoiled rotten, the joy of our lives and one "Special Little Guy".

In 1994 we acquired some acreage, east of our town, in order to have a safe place to release our squirrels and in honor of our "Special Little Guy" we named it "Boo-Boo" Acres.

It is with great sadness of heart we share with you this

Memorial to "Boo-Boo"

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