This Week In Wildlife
September 7, 2026 – September 13, 2026
12 more opossums out the door and into freedom! I still have 9 or 10 more to release in the...
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August 24, 2026 – September 6, 2026
Not a lot has happened in the last two weeks! But there always are a few things to share. Mister...
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July 13, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Over a month since I last posted, there’s so much to fit into one post! Enjoy the photos and journey!...
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June 16, 2026 – July 12, 2026
Releases, babies, more babies, plans derailed and the start of second season. In order to get this out so at...
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June 1, 2026 – June 15, 2026
I am grateful for Wade and Joan Sheldon, Guy Spencer, Claire Elrod, and Amber Stokes Torrent and Family for providing...
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May 11, 2026 – May 31, 2026
A Tribute to Sarah Sarah arrived in March of 2025, blind, walking in circles, and with a pouch full of...
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Where have I been?
I have been busy doing my job- taking care of animals. Feeding, cleaning, moving around, weighing, releasing, playing with, and...
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March 30, 2026 – April 12, 2026
Not a great two weeks. Amazing whiskers and an adventurous eater, that’s my Littler! Biggler’s big round head and handsome...
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March 14, 2026 – March 29, 2026
A LOT happened in the last 2 weeks, which is why it’s been 2 weeks since the last post. Here...
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The NWRA symposium, the class, and new intakes
What a very active February and just 2 weeks into March it’s stayed busy. I attended the National Wildlife Rehabilitators...
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February 2, 2026 – February 15, 2026
It’s been quiet in that I only have a handful of animals and am not receiving a lot of calls...
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January 19, 2026 – February 1, 2026
It’s cold, we are all inside, and everyone is fine. But such wonderfully interesting and happy news! My first armadillo...
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January 1, 2026 – January 18, 2026
Very little has happened in the last 18 days. Almost no photos were taken. This post is to let you...
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Wrapping up 2025
2025 did not happen like I thought it would, but it’s hard to direct Life into a certain trajectory or...
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November 24, 2025 – December 14, 2025
The biggest news this month has been that I was awarded a scholarship to attend the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association...
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November 10, 2025 – November 23, 2025
Fall is in full swing and many animals have headed into hibernation or brumation. That doesn’t mean I get a...
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November 3, 2025 – November 9, 2025
I was fortunate to attend a Bat Blitz held in Savannah, GA with the joint Bat Working Groups of Georgia...
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October 13, 2025 – November 2, 2025
It’s been a slow season since technically I am closed, but thus far I’ve taken in at least 75 animals!...
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September 29, 2025 – October 12, 2025
13 opossums made their way back into the wild in the last two weeks. It’s the most nerve wracking aspect...
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September 8, 2025 – September 28, 2025
September is passing quickly but also slowly as every day is just another day of feeding, cleaning, watering, health checks...
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August 31, 2025 – September 7, 2025
From 4 opossums to 22 in 48 hours, and another on the way! I swear I am still on sabbatical,...
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Almost nothing of note has happened in the last two weeks, this is ok! I wanted to share an amazing...
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July 28, 2025 – August 17, 2025
Hooray for babysitting! I spent multiple wonderful days with Maggie Haden’s adorable babies and enjoyed every minute of it. I...
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June 30, 2025 – July 27, 2025
A whole month has passed since the last blog post! It has been relatively quiet and I even got away...
Read MoreJune 2, 2025- June 29, 2025
After a lovely rainy spring, the flowers and the opossums are all out in full bloom. Some have been released,...
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May 12, 2025 – June 1, 2025
A fellow rehabber mentioned that we aren’t even halfway through (round one of) baby season and she is already tired....
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2024 year end report
The legal forms with the state and federal agencies that grant my permits were filed back in January, but it’s...
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April 28, 2025 – May 11, 2025
As of this writing, I have 4 opossums under 100 grams who I am syringe feeding. Once they start lapping...
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April 6, 2025 – April 27, 2025
I planned to make a huge post updating everyone on how the not-rehabbing is going, how the opossums with the...
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Baby season 2025 has begun!
To be very clear, I am “not rehabbing” this year. Now please look at what I have “not rehabbed”. No...
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March 10, 2025- March 23, 2025
Opossums released! Bats released! New little old ladies and one bat holdover. Sping has been kind to me. Volunteer Dawn...
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Mid February 2025 – March 9, 2025
Finally, the cages and enclosures are emptying out, getting deep cleaned, and ready for another season! However, I will be...
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Mid January 2025 – Mid February, 2025
I posted a photo of some of the bats on my Primarily ‘Possums Facebook page and two people privately messaged...
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Winter update December 2024 – January 2025
Some of our readers know that cold in the South can be a truly unpleasant and even dangerous time. But...
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December 9, 2024 – December 15, 2024
My volunteers and myself have gotten everyone warm and snug with plenty of room for fun. The 5 Fatties are...
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November 25, 2024 – December 8, 2024
Sometimes no news is good news. This is fine! There’s only been one new intake, #278, a crow with a...
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November 18, 2024 – November 24, 2024
We’ve had sunny days and cold nights here, and the heat panels and extra snuggy beds are in the outdoor...
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November 11, 2024 – November 17, 2024
It’s getting cold at night and soon the radiant heat panels and heated cat houses will be going into the...
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024 – November 10, 2024
I spoke too soon about Tina and Berry starting their jobs at Chattahoochee Nature Center, but they are still hired....
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October 21, 2024 – October 27, 2024
Everyone is growing, but the opossums are still quite petite. The lack of proper nutrition has stunted their growth in...
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October 14, 2024-October 20, 2024
Nothing but good news this week! Dolly, Lolly, Chip and Chup All four squirrels are gaining weight quickly and getting...
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October 7, 2024-October 13, 2024
The Pitiful Possum Pentad are improving incrementally. They have a lot of catching up they need to do. All the...
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September 25, 2024- October 6, 2024
All opossums are released! I repeat, all opossums are released! Except the tiny 5 that came in yesterday, who will...
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September 16, 2024- September 22, 2024
I thought we were in the “quiet season”, but Mother Nature had other ideas. This baby Flying squirrel joined us...
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Bunny time and more, September 9-15
Fall is coming soon, but the animals keep coming. That’s ok, this is what I do! Bunnies grow in leaps...
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Pistachio- August 7 to September 7, 2024
Pistachio fell out of her Mom’s pouch into some leaves and was nearly blown away with them! Her rescuer noticed...
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August 12-September 1, 2024
I’m down to 28 opossums, so it’s time for a spotlight and update on the litters and the individuals. A...
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August 5- August 11, 2024
Capping intakes at 30 (well…31) has made this second round easier to manage. It does mean I have to turn...
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Releases galore!
Almost everyone is released back to the wild- including Molly and her babies. Well, some of her babies. These releases...
Read MoreFirst round slowing down
The last 6 weeks have been a blur. Here’s some photos! Some of the babies had a special time at...
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