Call me crazy, but I think they're adorable. A mother with four babies on her back crossed the road in front of me one day with one little baby following close behind. I came across one in the barn one day and we gave each other a pretty good scare - he hissed and I was the one who backed off. I've also seen one stand up to my dog, who thought he'd be pretty fun to play with. They are brave and amazing creatures!
The first time I met one was courtesy of my dog when he brought one inside my house and I thought it was a dead animal in his mouth. The poor thing played dead until I put him outside, and went on his way after he was sure that there was no one around. Over the years I have seem many in my garden, I call them my night garbage collectors. Great creatures tho have around.
Just wanted to note this is an essay I published on my old free blog a few years ago, but adore, and wanted it here for folks to enjoy again. I hope it encourages some of you to support this farm, it needs you.
Possums have always made me smile, and this post warmed my heart! To the possums! ^_^
Call me crazy, but I think they're adorable. A mother with four babies on her back crossed the road in front of me one day with one little baby following close behind. I came across one in the barn one day and we gave each other a pretty good scare - he hissed and I was the one who backed off. I've also seen one stand up to my dog, who thought he'd be pretty fun to play with. They are brave and amazing creatures!
I love this post so much. May the possums continue to bless you. (This also reminds me of how Dame Edna used "possums" as a term of endearment.)
Thank you, that’s so encouraging to hear!
The first time I met one was courtesy of my dog when he brought one inside my house and I thought it was a dead animal in his mouth. The poor thing played dead until I put him outside, and went on his way after he was sure that there was no one around. Over the years I have seem many in my garden, I call them my night garbage collectors. Great creatures tho have around.
They’re the best!
Just wanted to note this is an essay I published on my old free blog a few years ago, but adore, and wanted it here for folks to enjoy again. I hope it encourages some of you to support this farm, it needs you.