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this year's rescue...
a baby opossum
he was being "played with" by the dog of a neighbor of a friend (the same friend that brought me jack, the baby squirrel [link] ). the neighbor proclaims himself as "not an animal lover, but i just couldnt leave him out there like that". he asked my friend what he should do and i was immediately called. when i arrived this little guy was in a cardboard box on a soggy towel in a dark garage... the box and dark garage were ok but that soggy towel did nothing for keeping this baby warm! the neighbor said he had tried to wash off the dirt and stuff and thats why the towel was wet... he had also put in a little saucer with some mushed up dog biscuit and a little bowl of milk. neither of these appeared to have been touched which isnt surprising...
this little guy may have teeth, but he's still too young to use them in anything more than a display of fright (the opossum snarl). i scooped him up and wrapped him in my sweatshirt and kept him close to me so i could warm him and keep him secure. he seemed to like that idea as he slept like that the whole way home. after doing a LOT of reading i found what seemed like a sensible recipe for a formula. these guys have special needs when it comes to diet and i want o make sure i dont mess that up! no people food for this little fella... all organic babyfood and esbilac... he took well to the food when it was offered with a dropper, but had no concern for it yet when in a shallow bowl. good to know.
so, he made it through the night with flying colors and seems to be doing well today. im keeping the box warm with a hot water bottle and in the quietest room in the house. no contact with the other pets as i just dont think that would work out well

so it looks like ive got another little buddy. i have no idea what to call him while he is here...

any ideas?

**EDIT my name is Santiago [link] **

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Description
this year's rescue...
a baby opossum
he was being "played with" by the dog of a neighbor of a friend (the same friend that brought me jack, the baby squirrel [link] ). the neighbor proclaims himself as "not an animal lover, but i just couldnt leave him out there like that". he asked my friend what he should do and i was immediately called. when i arrived this little guy was in a cardboard box on a soggy towel in a dark garage... the box and dark garage were ok but that soggy towel did nothing for keeping this baby warm! the neighbor said he had tried to wash off the dirt and stuff and thats why the towel was wet... he had also put in a little saucer with some mushed up dog biscuit and a little bowl of milk. neither of these appeared to have been touched which isnt surprising...
this little guy may have teeth, but he's still too young to use them in anything more than a display of fright (the opossum snarl). i scooped him up and wrapped him in my sweatshirt and kept him close to me so i could warm him and keep him secure. he seemed to like that idea as he slept like that the whole way home. after doing a LOT of reading i found what seemed like a sensible recipe for a formula. these guys have special needs when it comes to diet and i want o make sure i dont mess that up! no people food for this little fella... all organic babyfood and esbilac... he took well to the food when it was offered with a dropper, but had no concern for it yet when in a shallow bowl. good to know.
so, he made it through the night with flying colors and seems to be doing well today. im keeping the box warm with a hot water bottle and in the quietest room in the house. no contact with the other pets as i just dont think that would work out well

so it looks like ive got another little buddy. i have no idea what to call him while he is here...

any ideas?

**EDIT my name is Santiago [link] **

journal feature [link]