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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 · 8h

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 · 8h

Lily has you trained!!! 😂

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 8h

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

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Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 8h

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 · 8h

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

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 8h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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

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

Probably out causing trouble! 😉

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

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 · 13h

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

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

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

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

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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

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

Hey! It's Mama! How have you been? As for jelly bean, I'd say get a styrofoam cooler and make a soft blanket and towel insulated den. Old throw pillows are great to put in, too! Plus, make sure you feed them extra veggies, fruits, and berries since they don't grow naturally in the winter.

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

I'm happy Jellybean is doing well! I was hoping they would be okay through this hot summer! 💙💙💙💙💙

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

That's strange. We're here, although we didn't post much when we had COVID (exactly 2 weeks after Mama's right arm surgery). So maybe I should say we're baaaaack! 😂

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

Thanks, frankncharliesmom! 💙💙💙💙💙

Waffles the Virginia Opossum @wafflesopossum.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Vee! 🥰 That's why I'm here. With all of the bad stuff going on in this world, we have to remember the cute, fluffy, snuggly stuff! Sending tons of love, snuggles, boops, and slubs to you! 💙💙💙💙💙

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

Thank you, Millie! The world's first opossum supermodel! 🤭😉 And thank you for asking about Mama! She's doing lots better, thank goodness! 💙💙💙💙💙

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

Hey Lawn Lamb! It's Mama. I'm DYING!!!!😂😂😂😂 100%!!!!!! You hit the bullseye! 😂😂😂😂

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

Thanks, Hope! And I didn't even have a mirror! 😊

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