It’s been a strange week here! Raccoons left in plastic tubs, cat-caught bunnies, a random wood duck? Raccoon in a tub I got a call about a raccoon who was found sitting with his head down by the side of the road in a suburban neighborhood. That posture usually means the animal has been hit…
2023 baby season has started with a real boing- the rabbits are coming in daily. So far I’ve been able to keep people from kidnapping them, but in the case of dog- or cat-caught babies, they always need to come into care, even if they have a Mom nearby. Eastern Cottontail rabbits Cottontail rabbits are…
The daffodils may be up and the birds returning, but it’s still quiet here at Primarily ‘Possums Which I am totally ok with! This is my biggest incubator, still empty but ready for the bunnies and opossums who will soon start coming in. My incubators are from Baby Warm, one of the groups I partner…
2022 was a busy year at Primarily ‘Possums! In 2022 I took in 262 animals, and helped just as many over the phone or Internet. Primarily ‘Possums is listed on Google Maps, so many callers find me that way. This webpage has also helped finders connect with me, and, of course, Facebook has been very…
The sad tale of a fox, kidnapped from her fox family, raised with humans and domestic animals, and then dumped when she became inconvenient. Wild animals should be left wild, that is their joy, and our appreciation should stop at observation, not needless intervention or possession. As wildlife rehabilitators we exist to bring wild animals…
Skunk mating season is upon us and the boys are out roaming! A skunk seen in the daytime from now until May is either a male looking for a lady or a Mama trying to find food to feed her kits. Leaving them alone to mosey along is the best remedy for skunk conflicts. You…
Here are the first steps to follow when you find a baby squirrel First steps Determine what kind of animal it is, is it a squirrel, a rat or an opossum? Baby squirrels have black nails. Do not feed the baby or give it fluids. Feeding can do more harm than good. You can get…
Armadillos are expanding their range. It’s more and more likely you’re going to see one of these fascinating dinosaurs in your yard. Would you like to learn more? This blog post is for you! This video is a great overview on armadillos. Armadillos have been around since prehistoric times and that’s reflected in how they…
