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Eight orphaned baby opossums resting on white towels inside a cardboard box

🚧🚧🚨🚧🚧(Sensitive Content Within)Rescuing Orphaned Opossum Babies: A Heartfelt Journey 04/19/2025🚧🚧🚨🚧🚧

April 29 Wildlife Update

A newborn baby opossum rescue reminded us last night how fragile wild lives can be. These tiny animals rely on fast action, gentle hands, and deep compassion – and our team was ready to respond.

Orphaned Opossums Arrive in the Night

Group of newborn baby opossums in a cardboard box with white towel

Late in the evening, someone brought in eight orphaned baby opossums.
Their mother didn’t survive, but the babies were still alive – warm, wiggly, and hungr
Our team quickly provided heat, fluids, and formula.
We’re now offering round-the-clock care to stabilize them.
If you ever find orphaned wildlife, organizations like Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary provide helpful resources and emergency contact guidance.

A Vocal Raccoon Kit Joins the Group

While we settled the opossums, a young raccoon kit made a dramatic entrance.
He arrived loud and full of attitude, demanding attention the moment he came through the door.
Now, he’s safe, fed, and still making noise.
For raccoon care tips or safe handling advice, Wildlife Center of Virginia offers excellent public education materials.

A Small Life We Couldn’t Save

Baby opossum wrapped in a towel with a small pawprint beside it

Sadly, one newborn baby opossum found alone on a sidewalk didn’t survive.
A kind person rushed him to us, but he passed away before arrival.
Even so, he didn’t leave this world alone.
He was held, kept warm, and offered love in his final moments.
That kind of care matters. It always does.