About Primarily Possums
Hi! I’m Suzie DeGrasse. I grew up loving nature and being in the wild, finding treasures and delights.
I have a Master’s in Library and Information Science, which has helped me collect and share information and my knowledge. It has also helped me keep track of all my patients!
The journey began in 2014 when I started volunteering at AWARE in Lithonia, GA. There I learned the basics and, with the help of my mentor Tammi Scarbro, acquired hands-on skills like intubating, wound care, safe and proper handling, and fluid therapy. I was also under the tutelage of federally licensed songbird rehabilitator and Zoo Atlanta vet tech Melanie Haire.
In 2015 I received my GA rehabilitation permit and kept on going, adding the Federal songbird permit and the Rabies Vector species permit.
I gravitated towards opossums after meeting some exceptional joeys and learned I have a deep and special relationship with the species.
The name came about before I became a non-profit in 2021. When asked what I care for in my work, I always answered ,” well, primarily ‘possums, but bats and bunnies and oddballs too”. Thus when I incorporated, I knew what to call my organization!
Click here to check out my fun Patreon page! Patreon is an effortless way to support my wildlife rescue and rehab work with a monthly donation- starting as low as $1 month.
Rehab Supplies Wish List
- Hollow Logs
- Moss
- Sisal Rope
- Large Tubes (From Carpet Roll)
- Home Depot Gift Cards
- Tractor Supply Gift Cards
- Ingles Gift Cards
- Seasonal Garden Bounty
Our Mission
“To rescue, rehabilitate, release and support the injured and orphaned native wildlife of Northeast Georgia.”
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept most small mammals except raccoons, deer and squirrels, with a focus on opossums, bats, and armadillos.
No, all of the animals are released when they are healed from injuries or are old enough. In the very rare case the animal cannot be released but is a good fit for a position as ambassador, we will transfer animals through the proper channels to zoos and nature centers.
Safely contain it- see this video – and call me at 706-255-7395 for further instructions. Check the Help tab for species specific information. Not all babies by themselves are orphans!
I was interviewed about my work in the local newspaper, the Madison County Journal, in December, 2022. Alison Smith did a great job asking the best questions!
Primarily ‘Possums: Former librarian rehabilitates wildlife
One of our videos was featured on BoingBoing! <–click here
BoingBoing is a ‘zine that became a website and describes itself as “a directory of mostly wonderful things”.
The Trail Dames Podcast
We also have an Instagram account, updated a few times a week.
2025 Sabbatical