Opossum Covers His Mom's Face In Kisses | The Dodo Little But Fierce

When Butter was first rescued, he was just a teeny, frail baby opossum. Watch him grow up to be the biggest snuggle bug! He covers his mom's face in kisses, even while she sleeps ❤️
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[@aserodriguez1425]

The crazy thing is when a possum is domesticated they actually go through both a physical and mental change and are different from wild ones, they actually really become physically fluffier and cuter. No joke.

[@dt-hf8vz]

quit joking around!

[@tyton4237]

I think a lot of animals do, any wild animal has a different mental and physical state

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

The same happens to people who grow up in less than ideal conditions.

[@melissav.r.4212]

Opossum. People use it as an umbrella term but it’s confusing for those that don’t know the difference .

[@damnitjoey1019]

With that said it’s kind of like the foxes that were domesticated in Russia, the color of the foxes fur changed when they were fully domesticated

[@defenseagainststalking]

I was homeless for 9 years, and after that long the outside creatures start to recognize you. Well, possums started getting comfortable with me and playing peek-a-boo when I'd go through alleys. They'd also wait for me and pop out when I'd come walking down my normal path.

[@mamagrackle]

I hope you're doing okay, now.

[@QGab]

Hey hope you are doing better now🙏🙏

[@taragr17]

That's adorable!

[@Megan-sf5vf]

That's really cute tbh

[@beebuzz959]

I'm glad you're no longer homeless and hope you're doing good! I never know what to do in that situation, I wish or system didn't fail people and animals. Do you ever go back to visit them? That would be a hard thing to leave behind.

[@nikkid7963]

I think Butter is just fine with his non wild life. He looked so happy when he pulled his blanket into his little house. I love him!

[@user-jf9wn4vg9q]

So best friend not my first opossum rescue they don't live a long time but they love so much you never forget how cool they are ,damn neer became a biologist for one critter

[@DelEast740]

Saturday I found a small joey possum. it was attacked by a cat. I flushed the bite and larve out with antiseptic and gave a small dose of antibiotics mixed in water melon juice. Two days later he started eating. Last night he ate 2 ounces of hamburger, same thing this am and for lunch. He is doing great. He even had fruit fly larves in his eye sockets and had to flush it out with saline and treat with teramcin ointment. All infections are now healing

[@happyhollee596]

Oh thank you

[@elizabethtencer7950]

Can you make a video of his recovery and life with you?

[@amberfick4329]

how is he now?

[@swissotto1]

He’s adorably homely. PSA: possums eat thousands of ticks a year as they’re very fastidious about grooming. Be kind to them

[@pattygiron-jones6930]

Amazing!! Love them

[@sheenahope3586]

Since they are marsupials, their normal body temperature range makes it impossible for them to contract rabies. They only contract rabies if they are exposed while they are already running a fever. Unfortunately, this can happen when they eat inorganic materials that can cause intestinal blockages ie plastic, styrofoam, etc. making them sick. Their blood has unique properties which kills ticks moments after the possum is bitten. They also can survive venomous snake bites that could kill an adult human. They kind of pass out for 45 min or so once the venom takes affect and then kind of walk it off. Possums are awesome!!!

[@freshencounter]

@@sheenahope3586 Yay!! Thanks for this generous share Sheena! 😀 Love learning this! On KQED or some other public radio station, there was someone talking about how 160 years ago, we cohabitated with animals even in cities. He said you’d see pigs, wild dogs, coyotes, chickens, and more just walking around minding there business, and is minding our. On another occasion I heard there were hundreds of 🐳 whales living living off the coast of central CA. One day there will be balance again, we may not love to see it, but life is too intentional to let a few billion humans take it down.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Yes! And they will groom their caregiver as well... thoroughly & obsessively! LOL!!

[@thedivinefeminine1821]

@@sheenahope3586 as a Lyme disease sufferer, I now really want a possum to cuddle with 💞

[@somepigsneverlearn]

My dad found a baby possum in one of his tool drawers once. He fed it and took care of it without mom knowing, and now it's his best friend. Follows him like it’s a puppy.

[@candieschonauer9648]

Absolutely precious and sweet as pie.

[@SavannahVu1985]

Ngawwwww, absolutely Adorable story! Your dad sounds so sweet, looking after a baby possum is not easy at all and without your mum knowing lol, thats just too darn cute! What a lucky possum.

[@annhathaway1475]

Love this story!!!

[@user-mn8zf6zq2b]

Aww, God bless him

[@iiJV678]

Post videos of the opossum please

[@amberreynolds5752]

How can people not think these little creatures are not adorable?!?!?

[@jimmyrade7815]

You clearly haven’t been startled by one late at night.

[@amberreynolds5752]

@@jimmyrade7815 I have lol…. I had a family that used to come out of my neighbors bushes. They would be calm until they noticed I was standing there then they would hiss because I would startle them too. Lol

[@leggomynihilego8253]

That’s a question I ask about tarantulas…

[@alexandrahernandez7206]

Personally I do they think they’re cute but they can be creepy looking and scary at the same time. Thats what most people think as well. Others are like nah these creatures are ugly just as rats!

[@alexandrahernandez7206]

Personally I do they think they’re cute but they can be creepy looking and scary at the same time. Thats what most people think as well. Others are like nah these creatures are ugly just as rats!

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

It's actually not super uncommon for animals that get a "soft release" (where they can either go into the wild or stay home) to choose to be domesticated or come back and visit their rescuers. Animals love for the ones that care for them never fades ❤

[@Kepora1]

Plus, you know, the comfort, food, shelter, and safety benefits lol.

[@Korinthe0203]

Stephanie: Butter, you can go where ever you want. Butter: Yes, so lets go home.

[@aaronrodden8121]

That was very sweet!

[@darlenegattus8190]

❤

[@CamilleGG451]

Aw so sweet!! 🥰🥰

[@EmpressAfrica]

Awww, let's go home mom. 🥰🥰🥰

[@vladimir-savage72]

Human mom : Your place is here in the wild Butter : No my place is with you where I get hugs!

[@jenniferemmert4163]

Her: he’s going back to the wild Butter: hard pass. Let’s slub.

[@graycrest806]

"Let's slub." Lmao

[@stevie56565]

lol so funny "let's slub" hahahaha that's definitely a new word I learnt in her video!

[@graycrest806]

@@stevie56565 It sounds dirty AND wholesome at the same time. It's beautiful XD

[@CaptainXanax]

I don't like to kiss and tell, but let's just say there was some heavy slubbing going on.

[@graycrest806]

@@CaptainXanax No way, man! You mean ALL the way? That must've been some damn good slubbing.

[@annebynon]

Aww, he's imprinted on you. Saving him has allowed him to live a happy and health life, and he is so loved. Wonderful.

[@user-qs2gr7dl5v]

Imprinting is too crude a word. We are all animals. At the root, there is no difference. No man has any more existential validity than another living creature.

[@greenman6141]

He got so BIG. What a sight, watching him pull the whole blanket into his little plush hut. A truly lovely couple.

[@MachiriReviews]

Butter’s idea of freedom is being with the human he loves.

[@sevenfree7753]

Yes!!! Love this x

[@thedirtywoodsman604]

Right?? Just the best.

[@hollydavis06]

I am happy for Butters & his new mom❤️‍🩹 She did the right thing! He’s super precious

[@stephaniewood1547]

Amen!! 🙌🏻❤️

[@tenritniehtnoyugmodnar5661]

Sorry i'm just looking at your name 😂 but rightttt?

[@g1st233]

Opossum, the ultimate scavenger, are extremely important to the ecosystem. They'll eat anything and everything and every pest you can think of. Such as snails, slugs, ticks, spiders, snakes, roaches, beetles, rodents, dead animals, etc...They are also immune to snake venom. Incredible animal!

[@47hundo86]

And dont carry rabies

[@LibraLady-hg4pd]

I did not kno they were immune to snake venom nor didnt carry rabies!! Cool!!

[@shane3905]

And it will be dead in 2-4 years

[@brandonfoley7519]

@@shane3905 so will you

[@brandonfoley7519]

@@shane3905 start counting the days

[@Jennifer-hv2bc]

I don't think it's crazy at all. Sometimes a wild animal needs a human and a human needs a wild animal!! Thank you for saving Butter💙

[@wordswordswords8203]

You could tell right away that he was super sweet and wanted to stay with you forever. What a totally cutie pie. Thanks for saving him.

[@lacountess]

Mom: I’m planning to eventually release Butter into the wild. Butter: I’m planning to ruin that plan.

[@cliveedwards2958]

Ok now that did make laugh ! I'm still smiling :D

[@Seth_Rogen]

999

[@skreemqueen756]

Lol. 😂

[@Rangelong]

She could have dropped him off down the street in the woods then left in her car. She had no real intentions of releasing him

[@wellbi]

@@Rangelong Yeah, because an animal without proper schooling will survive on its own. /facepalm

[@rosenrot234]

While I'm of the "let wild animals be wild" mindset, i still gush for those rare exceptions where the animal is just happy with their human

[@danielm4114]

If this thing saw a skunk it would have imprinted on that- this human isn't special, it was first in line.

[@blackkittens.]

@@danielm4114 Please go and crawl under a rock. And stay there. This is a love story and you don't get it.

[@peachyevren5789]

@@danielm4114 of course, noone's denying that but in this case it was a human? What's your point exactly?

[@tarawhite986]

Daniel M is just jealous that the Possum has better game than he'll ever have lol

[@danielm4114]

@@peachyevren5789 My point is that it isn't 'their human' it's just 'a human' it happened to imprint on- it coulda been anything. This lady ain't special.

[@KateDeFacto]

Watching Butter's sweetness made me melt. He is so darn adorable. I just loved they way he hugged his mom's feet with such affection. I think it would be nice if the mom could adopt another domesticated possum so Butter has a same-species friend to be a possum with. However, that might not be essential. Having a life filled with love is the most important thing.

[@inkadinkadoodle]

I'm so glad you tried to introduce him back to life in the wild, but I'm equally glad that he chose to stay with you! You're dedicated to his happiness, and he's devoted to you!

[@N1ghtFlower]

"are you ready to be released, bud?" Butter: "please don't ever say that ever again"

[@MrTruthislight]

Vomitous comment

[@wisdomfox857]

Yeah if she plam to release him she wouldnt raised hinnto be a pet

[@leelyttle7599]

lol

[@icebreakeroninjusticereals495]

LOL

[@Amy_L33]

@Johnny Sins aww look at the troll trying to get attention with this comment lmao. Good Luck :)

[@millsykooksy4863]

“He’s just like a stuffed animal”. Mouth opens to reveal razor sharp teeth….😂

[@spensert4933]

Just resist temptation to kiss him on lips hahah

[@sweetanila26]

IKR lol 😂

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

@@spensert4933 Furry detected.

[@Narutonarutonaruto85]

"...with pointy, pointy fangs."

[@robertcuratolo5339]

You guys can laugh all you want but its gonna be sad day when Butter dies....I miss already.

[@Paranormalin416]

Wow, thank you for opening my eyes to this. If I have to be honest, previous to this video, I was afraid of them, even though I’m 54 years old, all I’ve ever heard in my entire life is how dangerous they are, how vicious they can be, how they destroy everything in sight and carry disease. Your video has completely changed my entire perspective on this topic, and now I want one! I had no idea they could be that loving and affectionate! More people need to post videos like this to take away the ignorance, many of us, especially me, have regarding wild animals, especially those that many people consider to be a pest or a danger. Looking at the images, especially when he was young, it’s absolutely adorable, you put them in an entirely different light, and I thank you for it!

[@cheap-assrecipes5993]

Humans fear what they don't know. Once you take your time to know an animal, you will anderstand how they really are. We are taught to fear the unknown, to not trust, to kill what MIGHT be dangerous, even if it isn't. Possums, rats, pigeons, crows, mice: they are not pests, they are intelligent, smart and affectionate if they bond with you. One just needs to give them a chance and truly, really look at them.

[@johnhendel7357]

Once had a friend cockroach. No kidding. Really changed my perception about everything.@@cheap-assrecipes5993

[@samanthaorologio6866]

Oh my gosh i loved your comment! Thank you so much for being open to it and for even watchin a video LIKE this. I try to teach my kids, every animal (hell to me, even every bug too) is precious and that all the negative stigmas they may have are almost always only out of their fear, their instinct, or in the predators category, their nature. Of course disease is very real and truly should be avoided but every animal deserves kindness from every human. And being scared of animals is totally natural but they're really all just here trying to survive like we are. None of them have capacity for malice. Youre so sweet for seeing this the way you did.

[@drabulusdael9329]

yeah it’s crazy, they actually physically can’t have most diseases, due to their low body temperature.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Even wild opossums are nothing like you described. They're certainly not vicious and dangerous. In hours of watching (both in person and on camera) opossums interacting with each other, raccoons, skunks and cats I've seen an opossum being aggressive _once._ That was one adult male chasing away another from a pile of food. They're actually quite shy around not just people but other animals and have very laid back, almost sweet, personalities. The disease thing is actually kind of funny because think about it...have you ever heard of a rabid opossum? No, because their body temperature is too low for not just rabies but most disease common to wild animals. I think their reputation is entirely based on people thinking they're ugly and scary looking. I agree that they aren't as cute as raccoon and skunks but they grow on you once you get to know them. They're very much an "it's what's on the inside that counts" animal. Once you see how sweet they are they suddenly look a lot cuter.

[@darlaleasure4924]

Hims adorable. !!!!! Bless your heart for taking him in.

[@Yovu_]

I’m planning to release him Butter: And I took that personally.

[@JustThatGuy95]

xD

[@butterbear4964]

I sure did 😒

[@belart7057]

Hell no….😊

[@47hundo86]

Micheal Jordan ass possom😭😂

[@danip3270]

Lol

[@cameronsmith2245]

I believe that one of the reasons Possums are widely considered pests is because they somewhat resemble rodents like rats and mice. Not only are they not rodents, they are also harmless to people and most pets. They actually help reduce populations of some pests! Hopefully the stigma will disappear as people become more educted!

[@TheRTM]

I always thought they were rodents..so your saying that I’m wrong?

[@cameronsmith2245]

@@TheRTM They are marsupials, not rodents.

[@StrangeCreed]

They are the Armageddon of my least favorite parasite. They devour ticks in droves. That alone makes them worthy of our love, domestication, and all the peanut butter and bananas they could ever ask for.

[@am3lagrimas410]

They’re marsupials.they’re more like kangaroos

[@Wishchief_]

@@StrangeCreed and not to mention that they’re extremely unlikely to get rabies ! Their body temperature isn’t warm enough for the parasite to survive

[@LgpB]

OMG, I made so many adoring/swooning noises watching this, my dog came running to see what was going on! Opossums are THE CUTEST. I would love, love, love to have one. Glad Butter has such a great life. Thanks for sharing him--

[@denisesurber8176]

I could think of worse things to be stuck with than this adorable little love bug. I'm happy you two found each other.❤️❤️

[@sharonlefkowitz22]

"He's going to live a happy life as long as he lives." That is all that matters. Thank You for Saving this BLESSING and giving him the love and happiness he deserves to have.

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

I agree !!!

[@carolebirks3004]

Kkl(lkkkkllkklkllklkklkkkllkkkllklkklklllklklklklklklkkkkkkkkk000

[@anitajinfla9762]

I agree...

[@sabinewetzel2272]

👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dawnadriana1764]

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

[@witchothewood455]

When I was in my 20s, we rescued a baby possum- someone found her in a trash can being attacked by ants, so they saved her and brought her to us. She was AMAZING, and bonded with me immediately. She slept with me and slubbed all over me all the time. She was so awesome, and the bad reputation possums have makes me sad because they are such sweet little babies!

[@Zizzyyzz]

*opossum

[@Zizzyyzz]

Great story.

[@breakingames7772]

ya mine used a litter box and went for walks on the leash, i had a racoon and skunk and they all lived together happy until my ex gfs 15 year old son took wire cutters and chopped their paws off and put them in a storage tote full of salt, i had to take them out back and put them down, he got 13 counts of federal animal cruelty in a detroit MI court because he tortured them and my ten pigs to death

[@smerchly]

@insanity wolf He was typically insane ....

[@byrn]

@@breakingames7772 holy crap, that kid was a psychopath. I'm extremely glad to hear he actually got slapped with not just animal cruelty charges but FEDERAL charges! Not that such sick minds will learn, but at least there are red flags in his official records should he continue such behaviors...

[@standardcake18]

he knows what side his bread is buttered on

[@joeomalley2835]

This is so amazing. I'm seen opossums (like when I have gone to feed feral cats) and considered them wild, but he seems so tame based on all the love and support you have given him. I love this video and how you break down the wild vs. feral conflict..... I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@donnastokes2187]

Probably after losing his mom and siblings he doesn't want to lose anyone else. So special. God bless you both

[@yuzuruotonashi659]

I really doubt he thinks like that

[@yuzuruotonashi659]

@BPD Todd why would a vet know the thought processes of an opossum? I don't think that's covered in med school

[@xccelerant8695]

@@yuzuruotonashi659 the vet doesn’t know, but you presume to know.

[@xccelerant8695]

@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 okay.

[@Soniciscool1214]

@BPD Todd Vets aren't all knowing.

[@seriousblacc5747]

Mother: I had plans on releasing him to the wild. Butter: yeah that's gonna be an easy no for me

[@MerryMac8]

Serious Blacc, YOUR COMMENT: Mother: I had plans on releasing him to the wild. Butter: yeah that's gonna be an easy no for me CUTE REPLY !!! A "HUGE NO" FROM BUTTER THE BABY POSSUM !!!

[@Keaka.]

@@MerryMac8 huh?

[@OxelOttleRottle]

@@MerryMac8 ???

[@raptureready5004]

So glad she didn't dump him in the woods like rehabbers do. Domesticated wild animals make incredible pets.

[@hollyferrell9697]

Yea they got my baby because of my ex landlord and turned her loose In the wild on a freezing night because he could get a hold of me because they gave the wrong number purposely they new the right number and he said he was gonna bring her to me he new she was was not able to be in the wild but because of them he had no choice and when I finally found out how to get a hold of them he called me back the next day. And came and told me were he let her go and told me if I find her I need to get my permit for two dollars but she never md it very fr that night she was crippled in her back legs so she went slow and would rest and she froze to death that night I lost it when I found my baby girl like that I felt like I failed her because they locked me out of my home and took them while I was gone is was so cruel and so wrong

[@ZombieShredder11]

I think that's so cute how they show affection like cats

[@REALenvizible]

Everyone, animals and humans alike, can be loving creatures. It all depends on who raised you.

[@willthebeast8002]

Pest Control told me they are completely harmless, and great for the environment. He refused to destroy them and rather takes them into thick wooded areas and releases them.

[@Kiwi_kiki15]

They are !! I wish everyone knew this 😔 Just the amount of TICKS they kill is good enough for me lol I'm way more scared of a nasty tick 😫

[@brianscott9525]

Now that is a good, decent and wise pest control person! This world needs a little more kindness.

[@mssatire14]

This is true they are beneficial because they don't get rabies and eat everything bad like snakes, mice,rats and they are docile. They are a truly beautiful animal on this earth. A lot of People just don't care about anything but themselves so it's disturbing what they do to any animal regardless.

[@mssatire14]

@@Kiwi_kiki15I'm with you, I can't stand ticks.

[@SobridMusic]

That's odd, I watched my city's animal control take a possum's head of with a shovel just two days ago. Guess he didn't feel the same 😂

[@lemonmarie2161]

3:05 omg, he pulled the blanket into the little den with him 🥺 That was so damn cute.

[@jlvjazz]

I know.....that was the cutest moment for me......

[@JessicaL085]

Right! He was gettin comfy ♡ you know she don't own any blanket that's just hers anymore 🤣

[@Anthony-tw3oi]

He was actually trying to build his den even further. smh

[@coldsake07]

yeah, that one got me

[@ambermaccraig7316]

Bless this lady and thank goodness for people like her. So many do not understand just how tame and affectionate that possums can actually be. Sure, those teeth make them look aggressive and scary, but they're really just weird looking cats. A friend of mine has two possums that live indoors w him, that he rescued after he found their mother dead, and they use the litterbox and everything. They are the sweetest animals I've ever seen, cutest babies too.

[@kimberlypeters1658]

OMG....he's so super cute and huge!! Lol. I never realized how beautiful opossums are. He truly appreciates you and all the love you have given him. You're one awesome lady!!

[@2manycatsforadime]

daughter had a male possum, raised since bottle fed. It turned out so pretty, so soft, full thick fur. It was so sweet and loving, completely bonded with the daughter. She named him Bucky and he lived for 4 years. Little longer than expected but not as long as we would have wished.

[@Glitch-Gremlin]

Wild opossums have a relatively short lifespan of approximately 1.5-2 years. Captive opossums normally live between 3-4 years, however up to 8-10 years has been described. yeah, its too bad she didn't get one that lived 8 years

[@gerfgrub6622]

While cute and loveable, it's hard enough when I lose a cat I've had for 20 years. Main reason I don't want a pet that only lives a handful of years. 😢 Of course I realize the lady in this video wasn't planning on keeping the possum to start with.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

When I was a little girl living in the country with our house on the edge of a forest, there was a newly built highway running near the edge of our property. Inevitably there were wild animals run over by cars. Therefore there were frequently baby animals that had been orphaned that would wander up in our yard. As an animal loving child, I felt compelled to help any animal that looked like it needed help. During the years that I lived there, there were TWO different instances that I found baby possums & became their mother! They each bonded with me like this, & my mom & dad let me take care of them. I also intended to let them be rehabbed then go back to the wild, but no - neither one of them wanted anything to do with living outside! I loved my possum babies! And they loved me! I am 61 years old now & I still love animals & help them any time I see them in need. It was wonderful to see someone being a possum mommy like I once was!! God bless!!!

[@CYelluwFox_]

aww cute

[@nillers531]

Bless you! 💕 Good memories.

[@superkillr]

HOw long did they live and were you there the whole time?

[@dplouff0820]

@@superkillr I've had 3 of them through the years as pets and unfortunately they have a 3 maybe 4 year life span.

[@morgantaylor517]

@@dplouff0820 Yes, I read that. Even the most pampered possum won't live longer than 3 or 4 years. It's a real shame but I suppose evolution has a reason behind it we don't understand yet

[@malixcrash4126]

Butter is probably the cutest name for a possum ❤

[@guyincognito1560]

Just never get tired of seeing how most any creature seems to prefer peaceful, loving lives as opposed to having to get terribly vicious to survive. I know that sounds obvious but some insist it's wrong to rescue a baby animal in need as they're meant to be in the wild but I think it's worth the risk of domesticating an animal is you're giving them a chance at life. Even crocodiles will bond to people once trust is developed. Simply beautiful. Thank you for giving Butter a nice, happy life.

[@patrickfynn9916]

Thats cute. Most people don't understand that these animals are not a threat.... I have a huge one that comes to eat food from our dogs bowl but he chills and doesn't get mad with anyone.

[@deborahd2640]

We have one living in our backyard as well and it gets along with the neighborhood cats. They’re really easygoing critters but unfortunately aren’t long-lived.

[@canuckfan1745]

yea right, he'll snap soon enough. just give it sometime, until his wild instincs hit outta the blue.

[@jimmydeewilliams6489]

I agree with you.. my love for people doubles when they love animals

[@Diamondr11Blue]

@@canuckfan1745 what

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

And they eat ticks like nobody's business. Just one opossum can devour around 5000 ticks per season.

[@Daehawk]

Butter wants to live in the house with his mom. He is a higher evolved guy. He'll want a his own car one day.

[@oneproudpeacock6901]

Lol wut....

[@corablue5569]

Lmao!!! 😆😂😆

[@corablue5569]

@The Forsaken One 2 to 4 years in the wild… twice that in captivity- based on what I read from the WNC Nature center. Apparently they are our only native marsupial ☺️

[@EZ-qg7hp]

Use grammar next time

[@hamhockbeans]

No Pokémon !!

[@Jaden48108]

You're helping him live a long and prosperous life. He has beautiful markings.

[@lidoo489]

You are such an amazing person, Stephanie 🥹🥹 Thank you for saving this baby’s life 🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@chasenip2]

Idk who is luckier, Butter or his pet Stephanie.

[@crystalwilson7007]

😂😂😂

[@sylvesterwrather1737]

That's an awesome comment!😁

[@lrose1046]

its beyond adorable

[@NBid-rp9ch]

😂😂

[@hugejohnson5011]

Being an orphan myself, I can attest that it's a pretty good feeling when someone keeps you. That's a lucky Opossum!

[@houseofskulltulips]

Wholesome.

[@nortonyatzee7254]

+1

[@theruddyone6443]

A blessing. Jesus/yeshua Loves you and wants to save you. Be strong, Pray and find Your bible. Your not alone

[@sungchia280]

Breaks me heart every time i see them....knowing how short their life span is

[@user-iz4by5yf9x]

You are my new hero. You’re an angel and if more people showed love for the other inhabitants of our world it would be a real paradise. Thank you.

[@annecollins1470]

My son rescued a baby opposum after an owl attack killed it's mom. That was the most loving pet, he purred when petted & was paper trained in no time, then moved outside to live under the shed. Great little guy.

[@musicforaarre]

Love !! Aarre Peltomaa

[@croissant4131]

paper trained?

[@timg6223]

Potty trained to use news papers or w/e instead of a litter box or others resources.

[@Schubert_Standchen]

My rescue boss has been rescuing cats n other animals over 30 yrs. She told me once (randomly lol) opossums make amazing pets. Too bad we mistreat them n raccoons 😔

[@jennybasa5817]

I love the fact that she gave Butter the freedom to choose whether to go his own way or stay. Respect!

[@ttvdestrory3r412]

Like why catch an animal help it and force it to stay but he made his own choice

[@danacaldwell5388]

Precious

[@Angelic102]

She really feeds him well u can tell by the coat little snuggles is getting all the nutrients from mama ❤❤❤❤

[@kilssj2250]

Too. Cute. Oh. God Overload❤🎉

[@wildwest8069]

Butter, the Opossum Hairdresser - only does one style - love.

[@somethinggood9267]

Possum chic: very avant garde

[@agoodnoodle3098]

Cool lamp pfp! 😂

[@laifu_not_daijoubu4513]

I thought that lamp was something else😳

[@mano8471]

The art of deception i see.

[@testi_test]

@@laifu_not_daijoubu4513 as millions of people back in like 2004 :)

[@purplepixi18]

Idk. He looks happier than any opossum I've ever seen. I think he's right where he needs to be. Normally I'd advocate for letting wild animals be free, but I think this is the best option him. He's free 🥲🥲🥲

[@zlotywest860]

As long as they care for them i don't have a problem of wild animals living at home. He may get aggressive at some point but that's the risk with every animal. He got lucky to get such a nice person.

[@ellespoonies]

@@zlotywest860 Opossums are actually very docile creatures, they just act though because that’s what it takes to survive. Obviously that doesn’t mean too much, since any animal can snap in the right circumstances, but since they’re naturally calm it’s a little less likely he’ll become aggressive unless it’s due to an extremely stressful situation (which if they care for him well, he shouldn’t ever be in) or possibly due to old age / illness.

[@Seasonednuts]

If you love something set it free, If it comes back its yours

[@ryan4257]

@@ellespoonies Brother and I raised one when younger and they are one of the few wild animals I trust to just walk up and pet even as full grown adults. They hiss and open their mouth but they never have actually bit me. All bark no bite

[@maddog7999]

hes not wild. simple fact. he was born wild. but he was raised domesticated. he is domesticated. he wld not survive wild

[@samanthaorologio6866]

This is the best thing ever. I've always wanted one. This may never be seen but i want everyone to know, if ever you see one that got hit by a car, first please attempt to at the very least move it out of the road. It may not actually be dead or even hit, it could just be *playing dead" and is likely to get hit for real. Use gloves obviously. And secondly please call a local rehabber who knows what they are doing because FAR TOO OFTEN its a mama with babies in her pouch that could still be alive and need help. They can have up to thirteen babies attached to 13 nipples in their pouches. Please help them if you're able 😊

[@denaredford6701]

Crazy funny and loving creatures . I meet a little possum one night . I had left my front porch light and door open while I took out the garbage . When I got back to my porch he was at my door and walked into my apartment and tried to stay . I had to chase him around and around my living room till finally he waddled out the front door . They have cute little black eyes on top of their heads . Real adorable little critters .

[@williamgoboff1772]

Possums are actually very docile creatures. They just act tough.

[@thystaff742]

They don't attack and rarely bite.

[@ellespoonies]

wow, just like me, we would be a great match 😂

[@kilos5958]

@@thystaff742 then again i live in florida so maybe you are right in your case

[@oxyfee6486]

Shawn Woods Of the mouse trap channel,puts his finger in their open mouth,and they never bite.

[@angelasylvester5932]

Yep, that's called playin possum😁

[@Lach1234]

Watching him pull the blanket in his fort was the cutest thing. 😂

[@dritzzdarkwood4727]

Yeah, "This is my cuddle blanket! But now, it's also a door!"

[@DrBeckyEm]

He is beautiful!

[@bryanstrange3176]

2:33 I call bullshit on this comment she made. You know damn well after she gets done touching herself those hands were way more wet than the possum licking them.

[@queendomnation]

Yeah I went to see it again

[@heididietrich9800]

I loved it!

[@miketobin2324]

No animal can yawn as good as an Opossum. They are magnificent in others ways too!

[@ashwong6769]

The way he's slubbing made me melts. 😍😍😍

[@courtneymacdonald2196]

I adopted an abandoned one, a little smaller than that one, Petey, back in around September now he's huge 🥰

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

It’s sad they don’t live longer. We had one named Peter.

[@courtneymacdonald2196]

@@vhscopyofseinfeld aw i call mine my little Peter, I read they live to be about 5

[@courtneymacdonald2196]

@Patrick Shepherd they do, I love mine, He's more lazy than playful lol but he's adorable, always sleeping on his back, legs in the air lol

[@PeteyHatesYou]

Cool

[@BadlndsBob]

Are they litter trained? Do they go outside?

[@benjamins9121]

I live in Houston, these guys use the fences in the neighborhood as a freeway system. They are peaceful animals and it's really cool to see the mothers with all the kiddies onboard like mom's a school bus.

[@bluebelldays7650]

Oh what a lovely experience. Fantastic little animals. I love how the mum has them on her back it cracks me up.

[@ellenandwillhernandez4298]

I live in South Houston and they're everywhere, most are pretty nasty down here

[@bluebelldays7650]

Ellen. Thats sad to hear. Look what life has done to them, look at what kind treatment and security love brings the best out.

[@benjamins9121]

@@ellenandwillhernandez4298 They are very fearful because people freak out when they see them. They will do everything they can to get away and even if you corner them they wont want to attack, but people act like they're crocodiles. Or they think they have rabies, which is nearly impossible due to their temperature I've heard people say they're different un their neighborhood but acting fearful and being aggressive are very different things

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Its funny I’m in Houston and they eat my dogs leftovers at night. King 👑 daddy possum comes to feast.

[@jaypierce8994]

Love you for giving him such a wonderful life.

[@edesbalazs]

Seeing opossums increase my happiness exponentially

[@nslipknot]

When mother nature says it's a match......all you can do is accept. Absolutely love that little guy.

[@pineapplesky1]

well said ♥️

[@drd1924]

Truth

[@betsyroessner9616]

Lovely, kind rescuer!

[@vexusvexed]

Butter’s slubbing is so cute. Like cats, it's how they scent mark you and like she mentioned show affection. It's just the super silly and sweet way of saying “You’re mine and I love you.” Good on you for letting them choose, I'm sure he would've enjoyed being wild, but to him his home is with the woman who saved him and that's the sweetest thing in the world. I'd love it if she could make him an ambassador or education animal, teach kiddos how good possums actually are.

[@MrLeonightis]

kinda gross to be more accurate

[@unclebadger597]

@@MrLeonightis hush it. You're kinda gross 😆

[@jamesdoughty8086]

True that, except with my cat Annabelle, i think she's just saying " Your Mine " .

[@johnnyjr]

@@unclebadger597 its not gross until you pick one up and get seven diseases lmfao

[@robertfoster4070]

You are beautiful with your kind words! Absolutely a beautiful video and she certainly made people like us appreciate these little Chubbies .

[@anupmasrivastav3742]

It's not ridiculous... He is only a loving kid and that's how he expresses his love as he doesn't have words... It's unspoken love for you .

[@dawncordero7760]

God bless you for taking him in and now he has a forever home with you!! Blessings🙏❤️🥰❤️💋

[@eg1197]

Butter is so spoiled and he's going to have a lovely pampered life. He can't ask for a more loving mom ❤. Plus he's so cute 😍 and mom too.

[@lightbulb1982]

the mother died and this was the only one left alive, hence this lady taking him in

[@christisking1316]

YAAAY for Fur-Babies!! ❤️

[@timothylambright6052]

Be of a Godly type and Love all of His creatures,He loved them enough to save them from the flood,remember there totally innocent

[@ddavies1967]

@@lightbulb1982 I think they meant the human Mum.

[@ddavies1967]

@Slopjaw Johnson Formula milk from the pipette & water in the spoon, would be an educated guess.

[@fernandog.ramirez.6917]

He's literally an eraser for sadness, the amount of love he gives is more than billions of people will be ever be able to give.

[@abhaynatoo]

@Michele S. yah actually I do not agree with you totally, but people these days do go to either extreme and away from reality. finding another species to replace love from your own is a social psychiatric disease that will increase as times come and loneliness increases globally. but at the same time, animals do have emotions, and all animals are not exactly at the same level of complex emotions and intellect, for example, like chimpanzee is way more developed than a possum, but people, in general, don't like to think complexly, for them it is in white and black. either they hate something or love something to the hilt. there is no middle way. though reality always lies in between. in shades of grey. IMHO.

[@trankt54155]

@Michele S. Really, and your partner(s) may have more diseases than a "rodent."

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

You're right Fernando he is an eraser for sadness for some people doctor Love of Animals stop you from connecting with Humanity? It's the opposite I think astride lonely person can meet people through an animal like walking a dog arguing School shows with your wonderful rodent or lizard or Hedgehog. Animals open our hearts to love. Catholics have an annual blessing of the animals in honor of Saint Francis. You just bring any kind of pet. Beautiful

[@ZenMountain]

Ok ok, No need to exaggerate .... Jesus.

[@abhaynatoo]

@@ZenMountain people these days are trying to replace humanity with animals. I mean it's okay to love animals, but it is going too far, imho.

[@SarahGreen523]

Opossums are the most under rated critter in America. They are so gentle and sweet natured and just want to live their best life.

[@ppiper396]

Thank you for saving him and giving him a good and loving home. I don't know who's luckier....him or you!

[@Trund27]

I just LOVE opossums. They are darling little creatures. Seriously underrated and treated poorly. Protect them! they eat tons of ticks!

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

Me and my grandfather caught around 7 in a trap, but we carried then to a docking Pier and released then into a VERY thick brush.

[@starscotten]

All the more reason to have them around. Because ticks are evil!

[@csf7773]

@@starscotten next dodo video: lady rescues cuddly family of ticks

[@starscotten]

@@csf7773 NO! And I was talking about the opossums.

[@csf7773]

@@starscotten 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chipsthecat8924]

If an introvert is an animal it will be an Opossum, plays dead when they're around people they don't know but affectionate to those who they are comfortable with

[@kpepperl319]

Maybe that's why I love them so much... They are my spirit animal

[@pawwalker3492]

When we first moved here I went to bring out the trash, and startled one in our breezeway. The poor little guy wobbles a few feet, and fell over. Stayed like that about a half-hour. Then got up and went on its way.

[@jkknight9209]

I lived in a trailer for a while. I had to go next door to go to the bathroom. Which was interesting in the middle of the night. One night, I went out onto our walkway, practically sleepwalking. I tripped over a possum. He shrieked, I shrieked, then we both went running in the opposite directions.

[@legendxsheikh]

😇࿙ 𝙿𝙻𝙴𝙰𝚂𝙴 𝚂𝚄𝙱𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙱𝙴 𝙼𝚈 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙽𝙽𝙴𝙻 𝙸 𝙽𝙴𝙴𝙳 𝚂𝚄𝙿𝙿𝙾𝚁𝚃࿚💖

[@jp9707]

Rabbits would be introverts too. They're very loyal, active and loving around people they trust, but shy around people they don't know. And they don't like unknown rabbits entering their territory. They're my favourite animal 😍

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

We went through all of this with our boy Arty.... he was the sweetest baby... I miss him and his slubs so much. He was found on the road by his mom and littermates who'd been hit by a car... he had been there for hours when they found him... I'm so glad we gave him a home for the short life he lived, and thankful for the happiness he brought in that time. He was a very special pet.

[@VirginiaDandelion]

I like they way this lady speaks..I don't know her acent...and I love the little fellow too❤

[@billytruth6444]

That opossum is one lucky animal- he's got a life of royalty there!!

[@misstigerlilly7353]

The only thing bad about them is they don't live that long 💔In the wild about 2 years and taken care of as a pet 4 years some times a little longer.

[@kaycollarfeild]

@@misstigerlilly7353 that's like rats , I have 5. The longest living one I believe was 6. But most live 1-2 years. Wirh good breeding and care some can live 4 years but not often

[@aprildemers8814]

He is 100% adorable. I want him...

[@johnniebrown3365]

The job u

[@evilmorty8077]

Yeah fr. She's just as lucky though thats so cool

[@danielturner721]

You know, it's really amazing of how wild animals show affection to the people who cared for them.

[@mikejohn0088]

Unlike humans.

[@brets.lamaster6116]

@@mikejohn0088 Sad, but mostley true.

[@GTFBITK]

@@mikejohn0088 Trumpers

[@HRVDNT]

@@mikejohn0088 Yeah people can't show love and affection. Oh wait

[@denny414]

@@GTFBITK stop being rCist

[@Jen_Anderson_ripz]

People always try to say wild animals are better off in the wild, but I disagree. The wild is a terrifying stressful place with cars and predators and lack of food and ugh, this opossum of course wants to stay with his mom!! As long as they aren't stuck in a cage, wild animals thrive with love from amazing humans ❤❤❤

[@michaelquebec6653]

He loves his human mom❤

[@Nikkif8]

I wintered 6 baby possums for a rehab friend of mine and it was the most special rewarding thing ever in my life. They are very clean animals, they do not go to the bathroom in their living space, they eat ticks and other pests, they are just wonderful and very misunderstood

[@celesticforce2367]

I always remember that they’re more afraid of you than you are of it, thus they literally fake death lol

[@Justcuz99]

@Nichole Bachand where do they go potty?

[@kathykolcun6791]

That's amazing. God bless you 🙏. I looked outside one night and my cats were on the porch watching possum eating their food. I only seen him once but I hope he still comes and eats in middle of the night. The Cats don't mind 😂

[@kathykolcun6791]

​@@Justcuz99 I think they will use litter box if u introduce them to it 😁

[@GodLovesYou1624]

One snuck into my garage when it was cold one winter. He was wild but still trusted me a lot to help him get unstuck from where he was. Very sweet

[@TheHunsonAbadeer]

"He got bigger and bigger... fatter and fatter..." Story of my life, I guess

[@noneyerbidness]

stop eating so much. just a thought.

[@jari2018]

5:2 fixes that -it stop you grow more belly ,a day every week with only raw vegetables might do the fix also

[@LC-se8pw]

I came to give you a laughing emoji but stayed to tell others you're "cute YouTubing" wrong. We're here for happy cuteness, not snide bi$&+iness.

[@sonicroachdoggjrraven3263]

Lol

[@patrickbateman3799]

noneyerbidness literally stfu. someone’s eating habits r non of ur business and there could be another medical issue that makes it hard to loose weight, etc. imagine waking up and thinking that u really did something with this comment, all your doing is showing the internet how much of a dumbass u r

[@andiepotter9024]

I looooove possums ❤❤❤❤ shame their life is so very short 😢

[@thegreatselkie6009]

I have one who sneaks into my house all the time. He has since July. He’s a big boy now! He knows where the cat food is, and the dog and the cat let him eat whatever he wants. Then he goes back outside.

[@Game-The-System]

This is the one opossum in the world that will NEVER have to play dead.

[@danwatkins3044]

He'll be dead in three years

[@rshelia]

Awe...

[@pugh3896]

@@danwatkins3044 What a way to ruin the mood

[@candieschonauer9648]

Real nice thing to say ruin the good possum vibe!!!

[@FrancoF6]

Lmao! That video led me here

[@brojonathanjones5195]

I never really thought about Opossum s being cute but Butters has opened my eyes. He is absolutely adorable !!

[@dan_hitchman007]

I wouldn't consider Butter to be like other average Opossums. She got lucky as they can get quite aggressive in the wild when cornered or threatened. You wouldn't want those teeth and claws ripping into you.

[@cthulhuwu_]

@@dan_hitchman007 That is complete and utter horseshit lol. Anyone who knows a single fact about opossums know they are docile and nonaggressive. Even if threatened, they are most likely to hiss and then play dead.

[@anisezettecarey2448]

Baby Animals Will Make You Fall In Love

[@chryssoraidy9838]

​@@dan_hitchman007 that's BS. They aren't "quite aggressive". A dog is more likely to bit at you than a opossum. The opposum will run away first. If it can't, it will freeze, and if it thinks playing dead will work, it will do that. But if YOU'RE aggressive, he will bare his teeth and hiss to scare you away, and then run if he can. You have to really push an oppossum to get it to attack, and it will be your aggression, not his, that started the fight. Think of all the animals - even moths - that are equipped with characteristics that scare other animals away, yet are totally harmless. Learn about what you fear. Usually you'll find out you're fearing someone or something that is less dangerous than you.

[@nancyt.4702]

@@chryssoraidy9838 Of course, it's how they protect themselves....

[@gofiveggggg]

You Butter me up Butters with your sweet affectionate Slubbing. God Bless you and Stephanie. Ronnie.

[@shawncosmos5431]

Great story! Great lady taking care of that little guy…

[@vxxiii4160]

Possums are friends, not plague. They are also immune to rabies

[@veltonmeade1057]

No kidding? I never knew that they were immune to rabies. I was wondering about this also.

[@amandadraeger4874]

@@veltonmeade1057 their body temperatures are low that rabies cannot thrive in them. And they eat ticks so they also prevent Lyme disease!

[@neversabrina]

and they eat loads of ticks :).

[@Alvan81]

They eat insects and ticks which is a great help to humans.

[@erintubb9860]

It is rare for them to contract rabies, but it does happen.

[@heatherfurtado9445]

ALL animals deserve the love affection and attention Butters gets. What a beautiful boy AND a beautiful story 💙

[@Gaia_Seraphina]

Or those frogs in south america, whose skin oozes poisonous secretion. Nope. Not every animal is or has to be "hugable"

[@heatherfurtado9445]

@@Gaia_Seraphina just because an animal may not be 'huggable" SHOULD NOT mean it's life isn't worth saving

[@1jazzyphae]

100% they all are so worthy of love, respect and peace. Esp these babies. They're one of my favorite animals. And they're good to keep around. They eat ticks and other bugs. Their body temp is so low they can't catch rabies. They don't even attack. They run away or play dead lol

[@Gaia_Seraphina]

@@heatherfurtado9445 I didn't say anything about their life, did I? 🤷‍♀️

[@dreadfairy6963]

@@Gaia_Seraphina well nobody said anything about animals needing to be huggable either but you saw fit to come and say that here for no reason.

[@dawnstone4424]

Omg that toothy grin!! What a cutie! I have an Opossum that stops by in the winter. I leave him a box with a blanket out front and a bowl of cat kibble.

[@nataliebedics6993]

How awesome!! Wish every animal on earth could find love, joy, and peace. ❤

[@monicamarino2122]

Butter will live longer , because he is not out in the wild trying to survive . Thank you 😊 such a Lovie

[@wd25a]

Has the potential to yes. Always irks me when people imply natural is always best. Natural living humans died in their 30s when their teeth complications killed them, if they were lucky to make that age. Wild wolves live 5 -8yrs if they're lucky and so on. Nature is brutal, it needs to be respected not romanticised.

[@sunflowergrl79asmr86]

@@wd25a i agree with you but at the same time people want to help we don’t want an animal to suffer. It’s hard i guess

[@Fullyautomagic]

Unless peta comes to euthanize your pets

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@wd25a Ye, I agree with you, nature can be very brutal, but we need it "sadly" despite it's brutality in our eyes, but some animals don't do well in captivity and we need all ranges of plant like and animals in the wild for the planet to be in a (I guess you could say) good condition. Plants; all ranges of prey and apex predators are all needed for balance. Ii will say even tho I think nature is brutal if someone says they "saved" an animal from a predator (unless it's something like a cat etc) or someone says they found an injured or sick animal, if it's native I'm the type to say to just release it as to let nature take its course or if it's not native give it to a rehabilitator who can properly deal with it and in most cases probably has more experience or at least more resources than a lot of people may have, yk? Just my thought on it, I rabbled, but pretty much despite how brutal nature is, that brutality is kind of needed 🤷‍♀️

[@Celebi50]

wd25a okay but opossums have been well-documented dying in captivity much younger than in the wild and you can’t love that away

[@itsatrap1017]

“I wake up with a hairdo you could not opossibly imagine.”

[@xeddtech]

heh heh heh

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

Hold my baby hair.

[@Cylance-ji9tn]

🤣😂

[@dkthg]

@@Cylance-ji9tn spunk

[@dottisiders6932]

I know! That made me laugh out loud! I wonder if she goes into the office for work?

[@TabethaAurochs]

Y'alls are made for each other, it's just too adorable❤ -Butter's personality shows he takes after his Momma, it's awesome!

[@jamiecasey9800]

How blessed you are. They are so important for cleaning up the tick population. Butter can be a great ambassador for his species to educate people that looks can be deceiving.❤