Possums

1. Welcome the possums to your neighborhood and yard. Possums are cute, sweet, friendly, good neighbors.
 

2. Possums are wonderful for your garden.  You needn't use pesticides if you have a possum residing in your yard.  Possums eat insects, bugs, and leaf debris.

2. Possums are very sweet & loving creatures.  They will not bite nor hurt people or pets under any circumstances.  They may hiss but that is just to scare people away.

3. Possums are very timid.  They are nocturnal and try to stay hidden so no one can see them.

4. Possums do NOT carry any disease or sickness that can be contracted by or spread to people or pets.  They do NOT contract or carry rabies.  Their body temperature is too low for them to be able to harbor rabies.

5. Possums are a delightful addition to your yard or neighborhood.  Please try to keep them safe, protected, and well-cared for.

Provide food, water, and warm, dry shelter for the possums in your yard, basement, or garage.  Provide good nutritious foods, especially fruits and vegetables, organic, if possible.  Possums love fresh raw bananas, tomatoes, brocoli, carrots, etc.  You will want to cut the fruits and vegetables into bite-size chunks.

Please call 773-250-3407 anytime for more information.

8. Possums deserve our love, kindness, and protection.

9.   If you find an injured, hurt possum or other wild creature:

If you find an injured possum or if a possum is not safe in your neighborhood, please immediately call a wildlife
rehabilitation/rescue volunteer or wildlife rehabilitation center in your area.

You can find them on the internet under wildlife rehabilitation centers or wildlife rehabilitators for your county.  The Audubon Society can often help you locate one.

If you can't find a wildlife rehabilitator, call us at our emergency number 317-602-3143.  We will try to help you find one in your area.
 
Caution:  Be certain that you are not accidentally calling a 'pest extermination' company.  They are horrific and sometimes try to pose as rescue groups. They charge high prices, kill the animals at issue in cruel manner, and lie to you about their doing so.
 
10.  You can help protect your neighborhood possum by providing him with good nutritious food, water, and safe shelter in your yard, basement, or garage.  Steam-distilled water is always best.  He would love some warm, dry blankets.

Let your neighbors know what a wonderful addition he is to your neighborhood so they will not be afraid of him.  And call us at 317-602-3143 if your neighborhood possum needs help of any sort.

Thank you for caring about our precious possums.