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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A BABY POSSUM
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How small of a baby we talking? Also did you find it out wandering around? Or do you mean theres a dead one in a strange area?
If we're talking a living one that doesn't seem to have a mother around I'd recommend taking it to an animal shelter (the kind that deals with not dogs and cats but I can't remember what they are called at the moment) or calling them and see if they can give you any information to help.
It's alive, it's just a wee baby. About four or five inches long but its eyes are open. It was abandoned on the sidewalk - I'm guessing its mother dropped it. I looked online and read a bit, put it in a box with a towel and a cottonball soaked in water but idk. I'm gonna call the vet here soon and see if there's a possum rehabilitation center somewhere...
That would be best imo. Last person I knew who tried to take care of a wild one themselves had the babies die on them (though I think that was also due to them not listening to vets on it as well.) Hopefully they can help and put you in contact with someone to take it, in the mean time I'd recommend following the vet's advice. I hope the little one makes it.
That would be best imo. Last person I knew who tried to take care of a wild one themselves had the babies die on them (though I think that was also due to them not listening to vets on it as well.) Hopefully they can help and put you in contact with someone to take it, in the mean time I'd recommend following the vet's advice. I hope the little one makes it.
There's a possum that raids the trash in our apartment complex every once and I while. I first discovered it when I took garbage out late, and tossed it in almost right next to the poor thing before I head him rustling around and saw him. I'm sure he had more right to be scared than I did, but I still jumped about a foot in the air.
Near the end of the show the heat of the day had taken it's toll on me and I needed to sit for a bit. While I was sitting listening to the rest of the show a guy walked up and started talking to me. He seemed to have never been to a Pride event and started asking me questions. He seemed interested and thought it was a cool event, I didn't get any vibes of what was about to happen. When he started to turn the conversation to me and I started to feel a bit uncomfortable, so I told him that I preferred women. After a couple of more questions he proceeded to ask me if he could squeeze my breasts. What the hell? **** who does that??? I told him that's not going to happen and he said that's cool and I started to make my escape. Before I could leave he asked me for my number and asked if he could see me sometime. I guess he could see in my eyes what I was thinking and he said that's not going to happen either huh, that's cool. I think I'm going to stick to tee shirts from now on, way too much attention for me.
We sent two baby possums to a clinic near us a few years back after the mother climbed into our walls, got stuck, then died.
I can still smell it....
There's a possum that raids the trash in our apartment complex every once and I while. I first discovered it when I took garbage out late, and tossed it in almost right next to the poor thing before I head him rustling around and saw him. I'm sure he had more right to be scared than I did, but I still jumped about a foot in the air.
Wow! did I have a rather strange day last Saturday. Friday thru Sunday was our Pride event, I guess I made an unfortunate wardrobe decision. I didn't want to carry a purse, I was working at the event and wouldn't have anywhere to put it. So I wore a pair of cargo pants and stuffed the pockets with everything I would need. I wore a tank top that is probably the best top I have for a hot day. It's rather tight and long and I thought it would help keep things from falling out of my pockets. I didn't think about one thing though, it's kind of low cut and I took the train into the city, it wasn't my brightest move. I was standing on the platform waiting for the train when I heard someone yelling nice top over and over, I turned and was surprised that he was looking at me. That should have been my first clue that it was going to be a different kind of a day for me.
The train arrived and everything was fine, when I made my next mistake sitting in the first seat from the doors. I looked around for the map of the stops. It was above the door and after seeing where we were my eyes came down and noticed a guy standing by the doors looking at me, his eyes certainly weren't on mine. As you can probably tell I'm not used to this much attention. A couple of stops before I was to get off a guy moved over and sat next to me and proceeded to start hitting on me. I was really happy when I got to my stop and a bunch of people got off and were headed to the event, as well. I was able to walk with them and felt safe, they were a lot of fun we had a good time.
I had a lot of fun at the event and late in the evening I was enjoying the entertainment, Jordin Sparks was the headliner, she was great and the DJ Havana Brown, who was on before her show was awesome and she's beautiful.
Ugh, that sounded throughly unpleasant Dani, sorry to hear some creep nearly ruined your weekend. Personally I would have gave him a kick in the balls and walk off, but that's just me.
All y'all got these problems and I'm just here like "it would be nice if I could move my Xbox onto the nicer TV" and "sure wish it wasn't so hot out on the pool deck while I'm lifeguarding" or "now that I have money and stuff to do, its too bad I don't have a girlfriend to do that with"
But it feels just as good to get minor stuff off your chest as major stuff!
Got another about the living situation I'm currently in. Found out some things about the person I'm paying rent to that has me highly worried for when I've been here for a while, apparently them doing things like getting too drunk to function proper or kicking down doors in a rage is normal or at least happened often enough that I've been informed on it. Though what is really bugging me is that there is family wanting to stay over as well and they are currently in a tough spot both financially and health wise (though I'd rather not get into those details) and it feels like the owner of the home is being more hard on them than they are me, maybe there is more to the story than I am aware of but it certainly feels like there is unfair treatment and I am worried that it may lead to them resenting me for the owner so far being more lenient with me.
I'd like to say that I think I'm worrying too much but I've lived with this person before and it was awful, hell at the time I had someone else get my things out of there because I was too scared to let them know I was moving and was told that they said they would kidnap me. (This was when I was in school still, basically it's family I'm dealing with but I'd almost rather not call them such)
@Gomez
It's become a pretty standard response for me, but *hugs*
I'm getting a little Schadenfreude from the situation with my parents, because they can't easily decide the favourite. I'm the deviant, but my brother has been super egotistical in the past few years, so there's no obvious better son. I'm probably the favourite for now, because I help out with the house and work, but as soon as I start dating, my brother will be #1.
I need to finish up my studies and start working, so I can finally move. Constantly postponing your private life is just draining.
Anyway, I wish you all the best with saving up and getting your own place.
I hesitate to suggest this, given how some people are about their pets, but...
Gomez, I realize this probably isn't a suggestion that you will want to hear -- as most people with pets would not -- but you might consider finding new homes for the pets. A pet is a financial drain, and three is an even larger one. At this point, it seems as if your situation is precarious enough without having to worry about them. I do get that you may feel an extra sense of obligation since these were willed to you from relatives that have passed on, but in the end, I think your life should take priority.
(Yes, I realize that some other relatives might give you s*** for ditching the pets.)
That said, I don't have any pets myself and my general view regarding them is based around practicality, not emotion. I will not get a pet myself if I cannot give it the time, attention, and space it deserves, especially important with dogs.
But if you consider these to be your "fur babies" and whatnot, then never mind, but your post didn't really give off that vibe.
Got another about the living situation I'm currently in. Found out some things about the person I'm paying rent to that has me highly worried for when I've been here for a while, apparently them doing things like getting too drunk to function proper or kicking down doors in a rage is normal or at least happened often enough that I've been informed on it. Though what is really bugging me is that there is family wanting to stay over as well and they are currently in a tough spot both financially and health wise (though I'd rather not get into those details) and it feels like the owner of the home is being more hard on them than they are me, maybe there is more to the story than I am aware of but it certainly feels like there is unfair treatment and I am worried that it may lead to them resenting me for the owner so far being more lenient with me.
I'd like to say that I think I'm worrying too much but I've lived with this person before and it was awful, hell at the time I had someone else get my things out of there because I was too scared to let them know I was moving and was told that they said they would kidnap me. (This was when I was in school still, basically it's family I'm dealing with but I'd almost rather not call them such)
It sounds like you're surrounded by some serious conflict magnets and that's got to be taking a toll on you. Not to mention kidnapping wtf? That wouldn't just turn my head, I'd want to call the cops! No wonder you're stressed.@Gomez
It's become a pretty standard response for me, but *hugs*
I'm getting a little Schadenfreude from the situation with my parents, because they can't easily decide the favourite. I'm the deviant, but my brother has been super egotistical in the past few years, so there's no obvious better son. I'm probably the favourite for now, because I help out with the house and work, but as soon as I start dating, my brother will be #1.
I need to finish up my studies and start working, so I can finally move. Constantly postponing your private life is just draining.
Anyway, I wish you all the best with saving up and getting your own place.
I hesitate to suggest this, given how some people are about their pets, but...
Gomez, I realize this probably isn't a suggestion that you will want to hear -- as most people with pets would not -- but you might consider finding new homes for the pets. A pet is a financial drain, and three is an even larger one. At this point, it seems as if your situation is precarious enough without having to worry about them. I do get that you may feel an extra sense of obligation since these were willed to you from relatives that have passed on, but in the end, I think your life should take priority.
(Yes, I realize that some other relatives might give you s*** for ditching the pets.)
That said, I don't have any pets myself and my general view regarding them is based around practicality, not emotion. I will not get a pet myself if I cannot give it the time, attention, and space it deserves, especially important with dogs.
But if you consider these to be your "fur babies" and whatnot, then never mind, but your post didn't really give off that vibe.
Yeah me moving out is something they have never let go even ruining a perfectly nice outing with their mother by telling her this day would of been perfect if she had not 'stolen my baby from me'. That person is not my parent nor have I thought of them as even remotely anything close to a parent to me. They have some serious anger issues and used to slap us around far more than what was needed for discipline, so living back here has me a little more on edge but it's currently my best option at the moment. Hoping if I save up for at least a year I can have enough to move out and make rent somewhere closer to work, or get a new more well paying job all together.
Alright I'll stop for today, even though this is a vent thread I'm starting to feel like I'm really over doing it lately ^^;
Treats?
*hugs back* It sounds like you need it even more than me! I'm sorry your parents feel that way and that you're stuck in that situation. We're always here if you need to let off steam, and I hope in time you're able to move, too.
Wasn't trying to steal your thunder, but thank you anyway
Another poster back from wherever they scurried off to. Undoubtedly back to sing the praised of the knife ears and avoid any sort of argument (they blocked me iirc)
All y'all got these problems and I'm just here like "it would be nice if I could move my Xbox onto the nicer TV" and "sure wish it wasn't so hot out on the pool deck while I'm lifeguarding" or "now that I have money and stuff to do, its too bad I don't have a girlfriend to do that with"
I feel you bro.
*hugs*
I've been absent for the last few days due to some minor complications from Wilbur's surgery. He had a wart-like round cell mass removed from the joint on his back left leg. Surgery went fine and he was starting to heal well. The vet removed the ace bandage on his leg and it was a little raw in one area due to the shave (for the surgery) and the heat.
He can't get to the stitches due to the Cone of Shame, but unfortunately he can get to that hot spot. We have put on gauze and such but he still removes the tape. Heck, we used this stuff could Apple Bitter which is a harmless but awful tasting/smelling spray designed to stop dogs on chewing on stuff. It didn't phase him though, and the pup still got the bandage off. He's back on fairly heavy meds again to get him to stay mellow. We've got it re-bandaged and we've called the vet. Hopefully he doesn't need antibiotics on top of everything else.
Gomez: I hope things are starting to mellow out at home. Your family sounds a little crazy so I hope you find some peace.
Wasn't trying to steal your thunder, but thank you anyway
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