Joseph,
Why can't "BE" be adopted to a zoo; sounds like he/she would be a
delightful addition to the children's or 'petting' section of a good zoo.
This creature seems more domesticated than wild, and most all campgrounds
have 'tame' chipmonks. However, BE changed status by getting in your
vehicle and ingratiating itself in your home. A Zoo home now seems more
appropriate.
Good Luck,
Maureen Ellis me2 at u.washington.edu Univ of WA and Des Moines, WA

"Finding the occasional straw of truth awash in a great ocean of
confusion and bamboozle requires vigilance, dedication, and courage."
-Carl Sagan-

On Wed, 19 Aug 1998, Joseph Grgoire wrote:

> Greetings,
> In a word, no decisions have been made (the first
> possible release day would be this Saturday)(to the very spot from
> whence he came, to be hurled from a speeding van into the waiting jaws
> of the half coyote beast)(well, maybe not speeding;-) but seriously, I
> was up late, thinking I heard a chirp(I didn't:-), wondering what to
> do... thinking I heard a chirp(I didn't:-), tossing and turning...
> pulling a muscle in my back, (gees your not even safe in your own bed:-)
> thinking I heard a chirp(I didn't:-)...
> OR construct a habitat for "BE" in the sage room.
> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CONSIDER...
> This little guy is no stranger to people. In fact "BE" is quite tame,
> while I was changing his water, he climbed up my hand, up my arm across
> my chest and down the other arm to look around and settle in my other
> hand. He has no fear of people, he perks up, as opposed to hiding. no
> elevated heart rate. just curiosity. His response to what should be a
> predator is not encouraging. just curiosity.
> MORE BACKGROUND: "BE"'s home at Blue Earth Lake, is camp site. He HAS
> people skills! (and a penchant for vehicles and the open road:-)
> I need to decide by Thursday, if he is to be released this Saturday, the
> next release window (to bring him back home) is in Sept.
> OTHER NOTES- the area is being ravaged with clear cuts!
> Not revving up the chopper, J.
> PS> the replies I received (surprised me in that) half said keep him
> half said let him go, no matter the consequences(?)(even to just kill
> it, or let him go in the yard...(?)
> "Blue Earth"... resilient may he be, invincible he is not.
> Yesterday I was convinced he was going home. now I am VERY
> undecided.???? NO I am not looking for a pet. hmmm... a habitat for
> "BE"... in the sage room... the blue earth room...
>
> PSS> more (revealing:-) photos of "BE"...
> SEE PAGE 1b. at:
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