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Waffles the Virginia Opossum

@wafflesopossum.bsky.social

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I'm a non-release rescue opossum, adopted from a wildlife rehabber. I love snuggles! I don't understand why humans are so mean to each other. Humans need to love, love, love. He/Him/They/Them🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Bot DM=BLOCK! Opossum questions are okay.

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · Jan 13

This is Waffles' Mama - I want to let everyone know that even though I give out opossum info, I am not a vet, nor am I a licensed rehabber. I adopted two non-releases from a rehabber. All information given is learned either from our rehabber, vet, vet/rehab internet sources, &/or opossum daily life.

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 12h

😰😰😰😰😰

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 12h

It's Mama - right?! I miss that adorable baby stage so much! And it was so easy to take them everywhere!

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

OMG! OUCH! We can't even imagine that pain! 😨

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you so much, Peter Rabbit! 💙💙💙💙💙

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

100%!!!!! 😂

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

Mama and I hope your surgery goes well! Mama just had 2 surgeries - 1 for each of her arms. She's still having trouble picking me up, and I just weigh 15 lbs! Poor Freebo! Give him scritches and kisses from us! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

We're smart aren't we, Lily? 🤭

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 14h

More baby pictures of me, because I'm the cutest baby opossum ever!

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Mama is, too! Don't tell her, but I have her trained, as well! 🤭🤭🤭🤭

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Lily has you trained!!! 😂

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

How did I miss this post, Freebo? Thank you! Totally awesome haircut! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Right?! Mamas are crazy! Lily! Elle is totally not a crazy weirdo! She's the coolest of the cool! I mean, I bet she even gives you special treats, right? That's totally cool!

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

And as for your PS? Probably every night! 😂😂😂😂😂

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Some of the time. Nebula Pi is 120 lbs and has arthritis in her hips now, so she has been staying on her bankie, on the floor. She refuses to ramp train, poor baby. She must have felt good today, though! She's on the bed right now!

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Mama told me to keep my ego in check! 😂 You're the coolest, though! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Elle! I am a pretty cool opossum, if I must say so. 😎😂😉

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Of course there are! 😉 We did nurse Pterodactyl back to health, so we have 16 free-range chickens outside and 2 chickens who live in my human sibling's room. And 3 dogs and me (Waffles) and my opossum sister, Ellie Bean ofc!That waterslide sounds like the best idea ever!Mama says no more bunnies. 😰

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Anna J! I really worked hard on them! 💙💙💙💙💙

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Probably out causing trouble! 😉

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Opossums would rather not bite, but I'm sure you know that. Hopefully he'll come out during the day, sometime. They need sun for vitamin D, just like we do!

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Awwwww! Poor lil' mouse! 😰 I'm glad the neighborhood kids have you around!

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, auggiethebeck! You're so cute, too! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Slowly getting better. Thank you for asking! We had a chicken pass away yesterday Poor Soleil. ☀️😰 My hubby dug her grave, but I decided I was healed enough to shovel the dirt back in. Bad idea! I'd probably be perfectly fine if I'd listen to the doctor and stop doing stuff like that!

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

So is Waffles! I started making what I call "goo." It's steamed, mixed vegetables, cat food soaked in electrolyte water - no flavor, and peach, strawberry, and/or blueberry yogurt. I blend it all up in the Ninja. You can, of course, play around with the ingredients a little. Waffles loves it!

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 2d

Ooooh! And tell jelly bean we love them! We love you too! 💙💙💙💙💙