Unfortunately Mom moved out from under the shed last night. But we got mom bus on the trail cam.

He usually flees if I open the garage door, but tonight he was in a basket of dirty laundry near the door. Little dude was frozen in there undoubtedly having a panic attack while I switched my laundry over to the dryer like 2 feet away and I grabbed a couple pics of him before I left. It's always a treat to see him.

Ever since I was a little kid random opossums visited my mom’s garden. I used to share figs with them when I lived there and would just sit down outside with them to hang out. Saw this little buddy when I left her house the other night. I’m glad they still come by. I left it a little fig booked on a branch. Such amazing critters.

She died yesterday from unknown causes and completely unexpectedly. I knew I would be sad when she was ready for release and left us but I wasn’t ready for her to die out of nowhere.

I didn’t plan to rehab a possum again but i feel so empty now that she is gone. I really enjoyed all the work that went into rehabbing. I just don’t think I could handle doing it all the time.

She became really special to me and I wasn’t ready to lose her.

This vid is from a day ago to give a better view of the babies under the shed. At least one of these joeys got left behind when Mom moved out last night and I'm wondering how concerned to be for them. Gave em some fruit and water for now.

Here is the loner? Baby. I say ? Because Mom had a full pouch AND back last I saw her so I know she had a lot and idk if she left others behind. I can't look under the shed. They're burrowing past some beams that I can't see around.

I have another post asking for advice about this guy. But basically I'm hoping mom finds him while she's out tonight. Also he seems almost the size of the ones I've seen foraging on their own from a previous litter.

Mom moved out from under the shed last night. I saw her gathering some leaves in my yard so I bet she's in a nearby yard. There's a good chance she will forage in my yard tonight.

But, she left at least one baby under the shed alone. I put a small water dish and some fruit and cheerios in a small dish under the edge of the shed.

Im hoping she might find him tonight. They're also getting close to when they usually start venturing alone from what I've seen.

How worried should I be about the little guy?

Can any of you fine folks identify whether these opossums are male or female? I’ve been leaving food out for them a few times a week with fresh water. The one on the right has been coming around for months. The one on the left more recent.

They seem to like grapes, bananas, cat food, and scrambled eggs. Right one looks full grown, left one seems small to me.
Thanks!

Caught a glimpse of the under-shed cuties exploring last night

Hey everyone, I’m looking for someone in the Kansas area that hopefully could help this poor girl. She got bit by a dog and it broke its back. She has no use in her rear legs unfortunately. I’m gonna guess she’s about 6-8 months old. I have taken in opossums before and have loved them so much. I unfortunately cannot take care of her at the moment and I do not want to put her down. Im hoping someone might be able to take care of her. No animal rescue place around will help a opossum.

Delightful silliness, as always...

I love opossums so much and would really like to meet one in person!

I'm from Germany, sadly we don't have opossums here. But I will travel to los Angeles next week on vacation and was wondering if someone has a possum I could meet and see in person?

I will be there from 14th till 21st of September.

It woul be great if someone could point me in the right direction!

It's always when you least expect it that you'll be asked to step up. Well, looks like I'm back on the grind boys. Lmao There's truly no off season but these are the moments that really matter and why I became a rehabber. I'll be picking these babies up from my mentor in a couple days to give her the r&r she deserves after saving hundreds of lives this year and being the absolute hero queen she is. 💕 Wish me luck and pray to the opossum Gods for these babies to grow fast and healthy 💖

I don’t know how else to share the original post so I’m putting up a screenshot. More in comments….

9/5/2026

Little opossum man!