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Sogo

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5. So sorry!

Reply to Shellback Squid (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 03:25 PM

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I know how that feels to accidentally kill an animal. I accidentally killed some baby ducks of mine when I was about 10. Won't go into the sad tale, but am sympathetic as to how you're feeling....

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I accidentally killed a squirrel, my rain bucket had no lid [View all] Shellback Squid Sunday OP

I'm so sorry! EuterpeThelo Sunday #1

cover the top with chicken wire or hardware cloth n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Sunday #2

That is sad, but not truly your fault biophile Sunday #3

The squirrel's family is going to came after you. Better hide, especially if you are an ACORN! Wonder Why Sunday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Shellback Squid Sunday #10

So sorry! Sogo Sunday #5

Understand your pain. We had incidents similar to that Whyisthisstillclose Sunday #6

Me too somethingshiny Sunday #7

All squirrels should be trained in aquatic safety True Dough Sunday #8

We had a small pond in the yard Marthe48 Sunday #9

I am very sorry Shellback Squid. debm55 Sunday #11

I'm so sorry 😔 I understand. I feed birds, squirrels, racoons and stray cats. You have a good heart and soul 💙 TommieMommy Sunday #12