My dog brought me a surprise....a possum. What do I do?

[@HP-in8pl]

Oposseums are sweet animals. Very docile. I'm glad you helped it. They are very beneficial to us. Very misunderstood creatures

[@carolyneubank9955]

S/he was sweet and even allowed us to rub it. They eat ticks and fleas which is a positive (among other positive contributions). I love animals.

[@Darla-p8v]

Agree❤❤❤❤

[@awanderingdream2093]

They can take venomous snake bites and then kill the snake. One opossum eats approx 5000 ticks per season. They are prehistoric as well. Very amazing, gentle and helpful little spirits! Thank you for saving this one!!

[@Nui_Nu]

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[@naomihatfield3015]

Love that gradual possum side eye of….”wait…you aren’t gonna eat me…? Okay…so what is this giant, making squeaky noises at me…?” Scared, but curious. They are so cute. We had a possum porch pirate with a penchant for cat food, little one like this. It was so sweet, but they don’t stay in one place very long.

[@carolyneubank9955]

We cared for this one and made sure it was healthy then let it back into nature. S/he was thrilled it climbed a tree. Amazing how they can just go straight up.

[@horseygurl143]

Thanks for helping this little fella!

[@carolyneubank9955]

It was our pleasure

[@sandybell2743]

They eat practically all human food. Especially yogurt. Eggs. They are wonderful pets too. Such amazing animals ❤❤

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the information. Very helpful.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

They say they’re smarter than dogs! I had a teacher rescue one and keep it.

[@Spirit_Mohuchy]

you did a very good job, thanks you that you helping to this wonderful creatures

[@carolyneubank9955]

Absolutely. They are living beings and deserve help when needed.

[@Montgomerygolfgator]

It's a little late, but possums gain independence pretty small, and that one is more than big enough. If it's uninjured, let it go. If it's injured, call a wildlife rehabilitator.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the information. I posted an updated video where we released back into nature after caring for it to ensure it was healthy enough to return to the woods. I appreciate the information.

[@kyledavis5646]

So cute! You're awesome for helping

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the compliment. I felt it was the right thing to do. I'm thankful s/he wasn't hurt and able to recuperate.

[@robschlotterbeck2566]

They make great pets. Get it a litter box asap, there a videos of people feeding them different foods so you can get an idea of what they like to eat. Good luck and enjoy your new friend. Imprint on it as much as you can, hold it and talk to it whenever possible. Life expectancy is 2 years in the wild and as long as four in captivity.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the information.

[@shigella63]

It looks injured. You need to take it to a wildlife rehabber. You can do a Google search to find one in your state. They make wonderful pets because they are so docile and affectionate.

[@carolyneubank9955]

It was not injured...just frightened. We examined it and cared for it then set it back to the wild after it was clearly playing "opossum"

[@MunchTheRabbit]

@@carolyneubank9955congrats you just killed an opossum ❤ you need to let professionals handle them instead of being in over your head.

[@carolyneubank9955]

@@MunchTheRabbit It's not dead and actually fully recovered after care and providing food and water. See my release to the wild video of the opossum.

[@J.G.817]

​@@MunchTheRabbitmind your own business,who asked you anyway.🤡

[@MunchTheRabbit]

@@J.G.817 don’t get involved sunshine, this ain’t your beef. It’s cute that you’re standing up for the opossum killer, you think you’ll get lucky with her? Btw, your parents are related. 💕

[@yoteawhirl1987]

We saved one and it still comes back every 48 hours and just sleeps on the patio and will lick you if you walk by. Always help a possum.

[@carolyneubank9955]

I need to be on the lookout for our buddy then. Thank you for letting me know that.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

We had siblings literally there's a hole someone forgot to seal up when renovating the trailer where the pipes come up through the floor and those two white faced rats yes ik what they are I just call them that we caught one a week ago docile barely hissed dad took it off a little distance this week it took a two man and one dog job to catch and boy did it growl and hiss at us no we didn't sic our dog on it she was the reason we even caught both of them that second one you could literally hear her chasing it around the house she managed to corner it behind the crate I had to go get brother and when came back she managed to get it cornered behind the TV stand me and brother did the pushing it to the trash can no way we could grab the tail so used broom to push it along as we didn't want to move the stand as we had sassy and the bigger hole had the trashcan on it's side plugged up sassy stood at the smaller hole the one where you put cords through trashcan was used to transport it to outside so it didn't stay in there long haven't heard either though I wonder how it managed to get in last night with the hole being plugged up🤨 maybe found another way in

[@HaNicolee18]

So precious :(♥️

[@alwaysyouramanda]

I’ve never see one bite. They open their mouth and just their face at people but I’ve never seen a person stick their hand in there 😂

[@alwaysyouramanda]

It seems like that’s the way you might be able to get a bite.

[@TikiRainbows]

His fur is looking a little gnarly, but he seems to be happy and sleeping like a baby

[@mayonnaiseeee]

How are they doing now? Thanks for caring for them :)

[@carolyneubank9955]

Really well. Back in nature and happy.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

@@carolyneubank9955that is great. thanks for updating us. And good dogs to bring it to you❤️

[@jcraigshelton]

Name it. Give it some foodz. Pet it.

[@EdwardMiner-vy1pq]

These opossums love sardines.I have been feeding one for over a month.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Oh that's interesting. I'll get more when I go to the store should this guy show back up or another one. Thank you.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Don't want to keep as a pet cause most states require you to have a license dad said what you were thinking of keeping one weren't you? Me: No I always look up the legalities for just in case someone wants to keep a wild animal 😂 was curious since I met a guy who had a pet raccoon 😂 curiousty killed the cat

[@deborahlarson2650]

They love Fruit & call your local animal shelter or veterinarian for information. If you can help it, clean it up & show your dog this is not for play or food. They are marsupials, not rodents (in case you didn't know). 💕 You're doing a good thing. They're good to have around because they eat bugs like ticks & black widows, etc.

[@roblockhart8410]

Oh poor guy. Hopefully the dog didn’t hurt him too bad.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for your concern. The baby wasn't hurt other than being slobbered on and frightened. We cared for him, fed him and pet him then when it was time released him back to nature.

[@roblockhart8410]

@@carolyneubank9955 Happy to hear that! Thanks for taking good care of him

[@godvlynn3335]

cuddle and love pls

[@carolyneubank9955]

We did cuddle and love and gave food and water. Then when well enough we returned to nature.

[@jeffhays1968]

A nice fluffy towel maybe ?

[@carolyneubank9955]

We gave a blanket after we checked the baby out for injuries. Great suggestion.

[@Peter_Tissot]

clean it feed it and name it

[@carolyneubank9955]

We cared for her/him until ready to return to nature

[@ToriHarris-lb6zg]

Poor little angel

[@carolyneubank9955]

The baby is doing well now. S/he stayed long enough to get cleaned up, fed, watered, and pet for loving. Back in nature now and doing great.

[@Gator_64]

Poor feller. 😢

[@carolyneubank9955]

He's doing really well. It was mostly just messy from slobber. No cuts or anything.

[@leslieerdman5220]

First, it needs water. Give her a bowl or try a few drops from an eye dropper. Is there a vet university with a small animal clinic that offers services at their cost? Sometimes animals will look close to death but then recover quickly. Next, it needs warmth. Then try soft wet cat foot, & goat milk or milk made from goat milk powder (from pet store). It may say for rescued kittens. Many animals don't tolerate cow milk. Opossums are omnivores like humans and their tastes vary a lot. I have one that comes every nite wanting chicken and oatmeal/peanut butter bars. They like bananas too. And ham. Talk softly and take it slow.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for all the advice. S/he recuperated well and is back in nature already.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the advice. S/he is already back in nature. Recuperation went well.

[@thelton100]

Call Fish& Game. In the meantime try to give him warm milk Or something

[@FinancewithXibaobao]

What happened to her?

[@carolyneubank9955]

@@FinancewithXibaobao Nothing other than a ton of saliva and fear. We weren't sure what to start with. Then once calmed we were able to clean her up and check her out. After a couple of night's rest and food and water she was released back to nature.

[@HongLi-vu7kb]

Your dog is so nice gentle and smart! I heard that many opossums were killed by predators such as dogs!!!! Too bad for opossums’s lifes!

[@carolyneubank9955]

Luna actually is very gentle other than the slobber. She has a support stuffed animal she carries around and treats as gentle as a baby. If it has been a different dog the opossum may not have faired as well. I'm thankful it was Luna. I don't like any living beings to be harmed.

[@jaxonbroussard9833]

it doesn't look too too young, opossums don't often carry rabies, their body temperature is too low. but Opossums do drop their young off while they ride on their mom's back as a way to spread out from one another to decrease competition between each other for food. up to you really, any vet would be able to tell you how well off the lil guy is. dogfood or cat food is something I've seen people feed their opossums online so I'm guessing its ok for em. as pets they're pretty good I've come to understand, I don't know about the messy side of opossums but i know they're affectionate and fairly sweet, sadly even in captivity they live 2-4 years at most. id say get it checked to be safe, and go from there. Goodluck!

[@carolyneubank9955]

Thank you for the information. See the departure video. After a night of care, food, and water it was fine.

[@snoochh]

​@@carolyneubank9955​ Thank you for releasing it. Possums actually don't do very well in captivity unless the person caring for them is trained to do so. They have very specific dietary needs that most people just can't fulfill. If they don't have enough of certain nutrients very bad things happen with their bones. They're better off in the wild.

[@KingRodanAiden]

I name that Opossum Ozzie

[@carolyneubank9955]

That's a good name

[@CkRiptide]

Keep him as a pet

[@carolyneubank9955]

S/he's all better and back in nature.

[@UltraCollagenBooster]

Give that thing some conditioner!

[@carolyneubank9955]

They do normally look like they need a good conditioning 😜

[@skellington8090]

That is your baby now. Be nice to them, because they’re not nearly as bad as people make them out to be.

[@carolyneubank9955]

It recovered and returned to nature. Thank you.

[@skellington8090]

@@carolyneubank9955 Oh. Well, that’s good to hear too!

[@Dave-te5bs]

My dog did the same thing

[@carolyneubank9955]

@@Dave-te5bs They both must have wanted a playmate 🤣

[@Darla-p8v]

Take 2 a wildlife rehab😊😊

[@carolyneubank9955]

Cared for the baby then let free in nature. Doing good.

[@Darla-p8v]

​@@carolyneubank9955Yay! I saved 8 babies that eyes were still closed. It was a opossum that I've fed here in town 4 a couple of years.She was sweet! I came hm.from place in the country where my favorite opossum is Handsome is his name he's like a dog😊😊😊 Anyway, it was during Covid n no 1 would take them.I kept them 2 days n long nights, they all lived n the rescue place that called n said u can bring them now!!!! They couldn't believe they all made it! They were the cutest lil love 🐞I would hold 1 at a time u have 2 keep them warm with a heating pad. It drove my 3 rescue 🐱🐈🐱 n 4 rescue 🐕🐶🐕🐶/morons 🤪🤪🤪🤪I keep them in a bathroom n every time I would ck.on them it was a battle 😅my dogs well 1 is 95,65,60 n 25 against me🫣😳I'm 6 ft.but still was a handful. 😘 Have a Merry Christmas!!!😊

[@ToriHarris-lb6zg]

Adopt!!

[@carolyneubank9955]

Kept until well enough to be returned to nature.

[@muaythaisaro3175]

Get a vet and watch the little guy it’s like when yo kid brings home the dirty street baby from the hood

[@chaddredman7585]

I want a possum my pet baby possum died they eat fruits and stuff like that

[@carolyneubank9955]

I'm so sorry for your loss. We gave it serious thought about whether to keep but thought it best to return to nature, especially since we live in the middle of the woods.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Hahaha its old enough to be away from momma thats for sure

[@tan.2209]

Call wildlife rescue before it dies. There maybe damage.

[@carolyneubank9955]

There was no damage other than saliva. The dog that brought s/he inside thought it was another one of her support animals (yes, she came from a poor breeder and has anxiety and carries a stuffed animal around for support). It was very frightened but after a while it calmed enough so we could thoroughly examine and pet. We cared for s/he and let it recoup then when ready released back to nature.

[@Ooughhh]

Feast

[@nspread8953]

…you put it back outside. What kind of question is this? 😑

[@carolyneubank9955]

I needed to make sure it was alright first. It got the rest, food, water, and care needed then it was returned to nature... See the departure video.

[@tousawa808]

Low IQ comment here

[@PatriciaG.5050]

​@carolyneubank9955 where is the departure video? I didn't see it on your channel? My son and I catch these every so often. I have two videos on my channel with use holding them. We arnt always able to make a video.

[@carolyneubank9955]

Sorry, I thought I uploaded it but obviously forgot to hit the final button. It's there now. Thank you.