Just thought I would let those of you who have enjoyed my possum photo’s know that a about a week ago I found a dead possum at my garden gate. It had a live baby in its pouch which survived for a further day but in the end did not make it. It is very likely that it was killed by a cat so I am taking this opportunity to plead with those of you who own cats to please keep them indoors at night and make sure they wear a collar with a bell during the day. I like cats but I fear for our wildlife.
The possum in my photo’s – Cheeky Possum , Lodger_2 and The Lodger hasn’t been in his gladstone bag lodgings since I found the body. I had named my lodger Herbert although I wasn’t at all sure of his/her gender. Even though Herbert slept in my Gladstone bag he was very much a wild possum and I deliberately did not try to tame him.
The possum is dead. Long live the possum.
Thanks to my neighbour Emily who did her best to save the baby possum.
Karin Taylor
o poor Herbert, may he rest in peace.
this is such a sad tale Richard, i am very very sorry to hear of the loss of this lovely member of our native wildlife and your friend.
We do own a cat, but i assure you, he’s locked indoors from 5pm each evening….and luckily he enjoys spending a lot of time inside. In the past we did have toms and they are harder to manage to keep from straying and attacking wildlife. I would never have another tom cat…after seeing the destruction my previous ones have caused.
Again, I’m so sorry for the loss of the lovely Herbert……
Marion Cullen
How very sad, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wild possum companion. They are curious and daring litle marsupials that are quite well adapted to our urban environments, sadly that is not always an advantage. As a past veterinary technician, I have to agree that we need greater education for pet owners when it comes to taking responsibility for their animals.
Pat knight
What a sad story, only just seen the photos and sad to hear he has gone. At least he met someone who appreciated his beauty.