Wow, what a weekend. I got a call to rescue another Baby Opossum.
A Lady was mowing Her grass and spotted some little creature in the clippings. She stopped the Mower and went to investigate, and it was a very small "Chrome " Baby.
She contacted the Nature Center and they referred Her to me. The Baby was very dehydrated And skinny. I placed the baby with " Gita " the Mother Opossum that was rescued on April 1.
Gita immediately took in the little fella and it began nursing right away. This morning the Baby Looked much better and I expect it to make a full recovery, within 6 weeks.
As soon as I hung up the phone, another call came in. This time it was a larger Blackjack Baby who was just abandoned on a young couples front porch. It seems to be in good health with the Exception of being underweight. This little Lad is doing fine as of this morning and also I expect a Full release within 4-6 weeks.
Visitors----
Yesterday while cleaning Opossum cages, my Friend Diana King ( Owner of Edible Arrangements in Asheville, in the Sams Club shopping area ) came by with Her Niece & Nephew to see the Baby Opossums.
We had a great visit, the Children asked many questions about Opossums, and seemed to really enjoy the time.
Stay tuned for photos of the Babies, hope to post them tomorrow.
Monday, April 21, 2008
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Thanks Matt for letting us see the opossums. It was a treat and educational for Nic and Alyssa. They learned a lot and have a better understanding of them because of you. Keep up the good work.
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