This man raised an opossum. Now he thinks they are smarter than dogs.
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- This man raised an opossum. Now he thinks they are smarter than dogs.
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I am the guy in the video and am always overwhelmed by the support and love from so many. I recently lost my momma after being her caretaker from battling cancer, and reading sweet comments helps me in more ways then I could have imagined. These comments have made it easier for me during our journey and even now. ❤
I am sorry for your loss. Sending you warm wishes of peace and comfort. I hope you will be rewarded for your good deeds
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that she is watching over you. Cats too! Bless you so deeply for the work you pursued to do.
Thanks for the video.
Bless you for being a gentle caretaker
You are a very, very special soul. Sending love and strength to you xxx💜🤍💛
❤
Always remember: An animal or pet may be a small part of your life, but for an animal you were their entire life...
That is one way to put things into perspective. Blue Whales live up to 250 years, now that is crazy for any mammal! Normally you hear of reptiles like Tortoise and American Alligator Snapping Turtles which live so damn long. But for a mammal it is rare. I guess it isn't always the larger something is the longer it lives, look at poor Great Danes vs Chihuahuas life spans and it is 5 years average for Danes, and chihuahuas can live up to 20 years! So biology is crazy sometimes.
@@BFKAnthony817 mate no one's having a whale as a pet
@@feath3rs No, I said that puts things into perspective what he said. We are long living animals, but there are much longer living ones which is why I mentioned it. Some things outlive us by centuries. That is what is mind blowing. Yes we outlive most of our pets by many untold generations, but some other creatures like the Greenland Shark can live up to 400 years. That is really extraordinarily long.
@@BFKAnthony817 tardigrades are basically immortal aren’t they
@@raindogred You are twisting their words. That is not even what they were meaning. They were saying compared to the long lives of humans that live on average around 80+ years and dogs and cats and most other pets that rarely live for more than a few years or 20 if lucky, they are a small percentage of your total length of life. They didn't mean they were not important to them.
I didn't realize they were so short-lived. To be so cute, and to bless the world with so much cuteness for so short a time seems tragic. Lil' Miss will be missed ❤
They were among the first mammals in the world and they had to deal with so many reptilian predators that natural selection focused their genes more on reproduction and not longevity. Google "R-selected species" for more information about why they have such short lives.
I know, even rats can live for 4 years.
My thought exactly. Too cute, too soon gone💔
@@randall-flaggwhat 😭
@@randall-flaggwtf😂😂
Ugh that ending hit like a ton of bricks but I’m glad ppl saw this. They aren’t a threat, aren’t infected with rabies, and clearly can be loving. RIP you sweet, smart animal.
And they eat ticks.
for that alone they need to be pampered like royalty ticks are the worst
hypocrite. I'm sure you really believe that they're a threat, infected with rabies, and not loving. But since you wanted attention on youtube you said the opposite.
they also eat feces. @@mellow5123
They're incredible animals.
She was like 9 hours in the wild and thought to herself " yup that's enough" 😂
"I want my dad! DAAAADDDD!!!"
Had a crow did the same.... After a day ... Found our house and was like....what the hell!
9 hours when you live a year compared to a human is like being gone for 3 weeks. It’s like a child being abroad on a summer vacation for 3 weeks.
@@mjg1544 very true!! Haha!!
Not to mention .... Free room and board, good food. Who wants to pass that up?
absofuckinglutely not jesus. Possums are very very well adapted to the wild. They are NOT adapted well to being pets. Hence why it is DEAD
I've befriended a mouse at work. It started when I would occasionally see him run across the window sill. After I found where his hiding spot was, I would leave some crumbs outside for him. Now when I walk by there, I will see these beady eyes looking at me, letting me know he is hungry. He eats from my hand know, sometimes nibbling away, and sometimes he'll take the food and run. I also leave a bottle cap of water for him. he enjoys that.
Mr Bojangles? Great pp btw.
Kenny, God bless you.
You better take it home or something before some asshole puts down a glue trap. If you care about that mouse you don't want to see what that glue trap will do to him/her
Update: You are now playing board games, like MouseTrap with it now.
your a kindred spirit kenny...when i was young we rented a ski house for a couple years in the country. when this bunch of young people moved in there was a mouse that lived in the house. we treated it like a room mate and fed it some of our food at mealtimes, had its own bowl on the floor. nobody thought anything of it but we had to warn guests not to hurt it. we got some funny looks lol...it was still there when we left. just another one of gods creatures...
this is the HELL on earth! you barely get a relation with an animal and they pass away! leaving us with pain, loss, missing ... TEARS!!!
I found a baby on the road. Took her home and raised her. She was so sweet and never was mean. Sat on my shoulder and drank iced tea. I still miss her😢
It's so sad that they only live for a few years
@@martynBVT "A few" is a lot longer than they live. They're elderly and usually die at 1, and if they make it to 1.5 or 2 it's almost unheard of. Rats have the same short lifespan. It's really unfair.
@@Dirk_Strider our rats got to like 4 years old in general
I had no idea their lifespan was so short. How very sad. What an incredible story.
What a nice fellow this guy is.
Their lifespan in captivity is usually 3-4 times longer. She may have had a health issue.
Nice pfp
@@lorraineclark4413 the oldest recorded captive opossum was four years and five months, in the wild however one would be lucky to live to twelve months.
In the wild they only live 1-2 years on average but in captivity they can live 4-5 years.
@@kandijaimz just like moths. Beutiful and amazing but sadly live so short... poor babies.
It’s a shame she didn’t live longer. She did it her way though and was with her true love. RIP lil Miss.
my thoughts exactly
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She lived as long as she possibly could. Most opossums don't live that long.
@@mariaragonese2543 such short lives - most animal species the same size typically live longer. but she lived the best life she could have :)
@@mariaragonese2543 so unfair, why can't we trade her longevity for hillary's?
Damn...this made me cry. I love opossums, and I didn't know their lifespan was so short. That's not fair. This man's cool, I want to be his friend.
I understand how you felt for I feel the same. Wished they could live longer.. like 10 years at least
Possums get such a bad rap, but they're really gentle, meek creatures. So glad this kind person gave this one a good life.
The world would be a better place if we had more people like this guy.
I agree. If we all helped a bit, the difference would be huge.
Instead, be like that guy
@@Aufbleiben no u, I’m already a foster dad for dogs lol
@@Littlestaxolotl Hey, my hamster had a great life
Yes, that was my first thought as well. This so so rare in this world that humans show any compassion or respect for other living beings.
I was not prepared to learn she only lived a year.
Thank you, Dylan, for all that you do.
Awwwh
Common opossums only live to be about 1 -- 2 years maximum.
Why did I even read this :(
@@kitsulu8576 wow
Chances are, it was death by car like every other one you find on the road.🤷
Man I got nothing but respect for this kid. What a amazing human being.
Are you calling a grown man "kid"?
Hes an old man
He definitely looks middle aged
Why call him a kid? Explain yourself.
This guy is living the dream. Lucky him, and all the animals he helps.
1-2 years....that's just tragic. I'm convinced that animal caretakers, like this guy, are the toughest people on this planet, because they have to raise and bond with all these animals, knowing one day they'll have to go, one way or the other.
nah caretakers at nursing homes or hospitals
there are insects who exsist just to die the next day
also i agree with you
@@trickzzz0 Man screw those folks, animals and their caretakers are waaaay better.
@@trickzzz0 I know people who works as caretakers they hate their jobs. From the system behind it to some of the patients. You won't believe how disrespectful old people can be when their life is in your hands.
Yeah, that's a really short time on this earth for a mammal. Foxes also have short life spans... 5 years or so.
I had no idea that opossums had such a short life span. How heartbreaking it must have been to say goodbye to her. Suppose we can take comfort in the fact that she was one lucky opossum to have known only love and kindness all through her short time with such a great "Dad".
Yeah it's really weird for an animal that large
It’s one to about 4 years give or take -
Ditto. I thought a decade or more would be its lifespan.
Me neither.. I thought they live as long as dogs..
When they are in captivity I guess it can double that but it's no guarantee
I had no idea the oppossum lived short lives. All the animals he rescues and cares for is incredible. Takes a dedicated and special person. Lil Miss was too cool. RIP 🎉
In my experience watching opossums the females will usually make it to around 2 years and I saw one who made it three. It's the males who rarely make it much past a year.
Thank you for being a credit to the human race!!! Your compassion for this little angel and for all the animals you rescue is just so wonderful and special!!!
I literally cried when he said that she passed away a year later. She lived a happy life. :)
Me too
I'm still crying
Meet toooo.
Same,,,
😑
My God! This is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen all year.
1 to 2 year lifespan?!? That is just heartbreaking.
Yeah I didn't know that either. .,.. absolutely so so heartbreaking
I've heard they make good pets but if you are a person who gets really emotional over the passing of a pet, opossums aren't for you as they do have a very short life span. Seems a cruel trick of nature.
I had one for 8 years! They can live a long time if properly cared for.
@@artisticendeavors5076 From everything I've read, you were very lucky!
@@gregorylapointe4157 similar to rats
You gave her a wonderful possum life. You're a good soul ❤
Nothing more heartwarming than seeing a man be so tender, gentle, attentive and silly!!! Lil Miss was such a lovely little lady. I’m so happy they had their special bond. He is a very special man.
I had a male. He was so tiny when I got him my vet actually told me he wouldn't live but I couldn't just give up on him. I called him "little bit" because he was barely anything and I didn't want to "name him" because I didn't think he'd survive (completely hairless, completely pink, mouth still sealed except for a tiny hole in the front, maybe 2 inches from nose to rump). I took care of him around the clock. It was weeks before I finally even considered the possibility that he might live. But he did. He was so affectionate and cuddly. He'd run to me the minute I got home from work. If he was napping he was in my lap. He was so completely trusting. More than any animal I've ever enteracted with. I only had him for 3 years (most opossums don't live that long) but I absolutely loved that opossum.
Thank you for ur story.
It's so sad that opossums don't live very long up to 3 years. It's sooo adorable !
@@AG-nc7wj it definitely makes you appreciate them when you have them though. You know your time is short so you make the most of it. It's been nearly 10 years since I lost mine and I still miss him. He was a complete cuddle bug and I'm grateful for the time I had with him.
So cute
Do you have videos you could share?
one of natures biggest mysteries to me is why these adorable creatures age so quickly. their metabolism is so slow that they dont even get infected with rabies. its so sad that a species would suffer like this. cudos for the guy that took her in. you are a kind spirit.
Actually, the rabies thing is because of their body temperature. It is very sad indeed. Especially for one that was living in captivity.
Their short lives increase the rate of adaptation because new generations occur extremely frequently. They can have 20 generations of offspring in one generation of human time. There's a trade-off for a long generational cycle -- less genetic adaptability. Since humans perform most of our adaptation to environment at the social level, we don't require many genetic generations to adapt. Animals with less complex brains or more stable environments don't require as high a generational frequency.
Some say that we're here on this earth to learn to love and because animals have such pure spirits they don't need be in this "school" as long as humans do.
@@msplacebo-246 that's so accurate and heartwarming in a special kind of way.
@@michaeldavid6832 thanks for the thorough explanation, you seem like a biologist from the way you analysed it.
We rescued a baby possum and she lived with our family till age 1 and a half. We named her Pandy and she was super friendly and kind. Possums are a special! ❤
I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t know their lifespans were so very short. They’re so cute
Same for me.
Wait, how long do they live for? :(
@@McMushTrippy Like 2 years maximum.
It’s 1 to about 4 years
Don’t feel shame for that or anything - lol
E gad
This was a heartwarming story. I can’t believe they have such short life spans. What a spectacular animal. I adore animals.
Pretty Spectacular Guy Too !!
A domestic opossum I'm certain will live much longer. Take feral cats; they will live 5-7 years, vs domestics living 18-20 years.
@@dangre00 a feral cats average age is 3 to 4 yrs due to injury's , disease , fights with other animals , starvation. Weather. The average house cat's age 12 to 13 yrs. I have many cat's and many more over the yrs 20 at one time and ferals also. Some die sooner some live longer. It's just what I've observed.
We used to have many snails and slugs around here. With that, came the opposoms.
They would eat the snails.
I rarely see snails any more and not as many opposoms either🤔 ( Droughts?)
Cute story. They're cute little critters. Thanks for sharing.
That's too short af a lifespan crazy
It takes a special person to take care of animals and put the animal's needs above their own. The rescue looks lovely. I'm sorry Lil Miss wasn't with him longer but he gave her her best life.
Such a sweet little thing she was!
I rescued an elderly possum that had apparently been hit by a car. He had a huge scab. Got him inside, warm, and fed. On three different antibiotics.
He was doing so well, until he just wouldn't eat. Broke my hert when he passed.
I didn't realize they only lived a couple of years.
Even though this opossum only lived for a year, this man gave this little guy the best life it could ever have.
Girl*
The way you phrased it is so inspiring, I never thought of animals that way. We are basically immortal to them. They know us all their life and we hardly age while we see them turn from pup/kit into an adult and then finally watch them pass.
@@chrisbustos1431 little guy is guy or girl. 😊
id like to know how it died. if it was living with him it should have lived alotttt longer than a year
@@tyreesneed they don’t actually live that long 💓
I had no idea their life span is so short or that they can bond with humans. Lil Miss was a great friend to have, even if it wasn’t a long time together. ❤️
Yes, that's kind of shocking their lifespan is so short.
Ditto. I was like, "That's it?"
Yeah, I thought it would be at least 5 or 6 years. Shocking how short their lifespan is.
I will never understand why their lifespans are so freaking short, it’s really unfair. Skunks and raccoons also have pretty short lifespans. All 3 are some of my favorite animals, so that factoid always makes me very sad :(
@@thetwistedsamurai I just googled it. Skunks and raccoons have longer lifespans than opossums in captivity.
Thank you for loving her and giving her a wonderful life !
My sister is an animal rehabilitator and she raised an opossum from the time it was a baby. The thing was EXTREMELY smart, it would sit on her shoulder, play with her kids as if it was a dog or a cat and never bothered to bite any of them. She just recently had to give it to another rehabilitator because she was moving and it nearly broke her heart to do it.
The tears that ambushed me when we learned she only lived a year. My heart.
❤❤
69th 👍
I don’t think they have a long life span . Sad
Well, you should instead think about it like once of the happiest opossum to ever live
It’s all relative. In the grand scheme of things our lifespans are little blips with respect to the age of Earth.. ~78 years, the average human age, vs. ~4.5 billion years, the estimated age of Earth. If those 4.5 billion were instead a year, our life would be like a nanosecond in duration. That creature lived a good ass life compared to 99.999% of his kind.
RIP, Lil Miss. You experienced life from a perspective few opossums ever could. You lived a great life. Heck, many people would envy your lifestyle and the love you shared. Dylan should be proud.
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 ❤
Powerful owls rip possum heads off btw. Gruesome…
This is such a wonderful animal rescue story. Whenever possible, a wild animal rescue that consists of one caring human being who will be that animal's guardian angel for the rest of its life is the BEST rescue for that animal. I am convinced of that
Yes! Wild animals, domesticated animals, and human animals have a lot in common! A decent human is a compassionate human!
Opossums only live 1 to 2 years? I never knew their life span was so short. Gentle creatures, all said and told.
I feed them cat food every night. They love kibble and the ferals get along with them just fine. One night I had a possum, a racoon, and a cat all standing in line at the bowl waiting their turns!
I didn't realize that either. I have a opossum that eats the cat food with the feral cats too. Her baby likes sleeping in one of the cat houses I made for the feral cats. That kind of makes me sad that their life span isn't that long because I've gotten accustomed to seeing them around and love that they have no fear of us. They're pretty amazing.
Indeed! She should have been so much older. ❤️❤️❤️
What a treasure of a man Dylan is. Not many like him around unfortunately. He brings light to this dark and cruel world.
I mean give me 10 acres and i'll do it
Hm, not so sure about that I feel like most of humanity appreciates and likes animals. Our problem is lack of education and short-term thinking, combined with the greed of evil / rich people, leading to the extinction of so many creatures across the world.
@@vapecat1982 me 2! I'd be happy with one acre.
That's a very pessimistic outlook. The world is safer than it's ever been.
He is precious. An angel on earth. 😇
In a crappy old world this was an inspiring and heartwarming story. Thank you
Beautiful pictures.. so hard to say goodbye😢, trust me, I know, but the time you had with her was priceless!
I had the intense joy of fostering 2 baby squirrels after my cat killed their mother. I had to get permission from Lands and Forests under the promise to release them when they were old enough. They stayed with me for 5 weeks and an officer suggested releasing them at the children's play park about 2 miles from my home. Lots of pine trees for nesting and lots of kids to mooch snacks haha. The day I released them, I placed their cage on a picnic table and opened the door. They sat on my shoulders for over an hour before climbing down and running off into the trees. We caused quite the sensation sitting there lol. I spent the time talking to the kids and their parents about fostering and caring for them and how important it was to let them free rather than keeping them caged.
That's awesome 👍
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„You can have all my buttons, because I love you!“ That sentence is so powerful, it broke me up. Had to rewind and watch it again. Beautiful!
Awesome!!! Thank you for rescuing soooo many innocent animals and sharing your journey on CZcams to bring light to the need of animals.
I raised a baby possum whose mother was killed by a car back in the 70's when I was a kid. That possum rode around on my head on my bike all over the neighborhood. All my friends wanted to play with the possum. It was very friendly. When it grew up it chewed through a plywood wall of its enclosure and escaped. I was sad and for years to come every time I saw a dead possum on the side of the road I wondered if it was my possum. But the experience definitely gave me a love and appreciation for possums that no one else I've ever met has.
It's sad that they have such a short lifespan. So adorable.
I had no idea it was that short! My gosh! Well she had a great life full of all kind of adventure and love!
Why do they have short lifespans?
@@benjaminfranklin7030 Cause the nature of the universe is cruel, and reality is often bleak. You should know that if you're going to take on the name of a legendary nihilistic freemason.
Is opossum still alive?
@@mikenuzzo3323 3:28
Wow, I didn't even realize they had such a short lifespan. She lived a full, happy life full of love. You gave her a once in a lifetime opportunity, I thank you for doing this! ❤️
They don't. In captivity, it should have lived 5 to 11 years.
@@zufalllx No, opossums definitely don't live up to 11 years. They grow very fast and die very fast, even in captivity.
@@123forafurry I have first hand experience in this. You can't be more wrong
@@adamwest3512 First, rodents are mammals. Second, possums aren't rodents, they are marsupials.
@@zufalllx nope
Fell in love with these creatures before I found out about their lifespan. Never thought I could shed a tear for a opossum until it happened. Over and over and over and over. They are amazing little things.
I have a friend who rescued a baby opossum that was left by her mama while chased by dogs. She was so tiny her eyes weren't even open yet. The dogs chewed her up, no one thought she would make it... but now she's a year old and can hobble around the yard whenever she wants. She doesn't have long now but she is given a comfortable full life with lots of grapes and cuddles
My opossum friend used to go to my backyard at night, carrying a bunch of children on her back. They make great mothers. Wonderful creatures
Thank you for taking care of Lil Miss. (Shedding a few tears....). I didn't realize they have such short life spans. So sweet!
I cried a little when I heard in the video about her passing..wasn’t expecting that. I know when you have a bond that strong, the day they go away is tough and you just never fully recover. RIP little Miss!!
When mine died straight on the barbecue 🍖 surprisly excellent
Nothing is ever lost to God !!!! Animals never sin . God made animals first . JESUS was born in a stable . Little King David took care of the family's sheep . White horses in God's home . If you.have a relationship with our Lord Jesus you will be there also .
So sad! Poor thang!
Beautiful video! All those animals are angels being taken care of by an archangel! Lil´Miss, you were a sweet sweet soul! Thank you!💖
Ive recently gotten 2 opposums, it almost turned out to be 3 however the 3rd one was injured so we had to give them to a rescue center.
Throughout these few months (3maybe) ive found myself to love these little ghost face looking animals!
Ive found them being extremely smart and very curious. People say theyre a waste of money but in all actuality they can return as much love as you give them.
We need more videos like these, shining light upon misunderstood animals. ❤
"A year later Lil Miss came to Dylan, she passed away." That broke my heart, but she passed with the one she loved and not alone in the wild...you're a sweet man Dylan
This was a beautiful tribute to Little Miss. 🥲
Lil Miss was a beautiful, adorable spirit and she and this beautiful human being shared a special bond .. I have a feeling that this precious spirit is still with this wonderful human being, and always will be 💞💞💞💞
@Elsa ♪ 💞💞💞
To the guy who rescued and raised that sweet Opposum. Thank you for explaining (in so many words) that animals are all different and much sweeter, nicer, unique, and special than people think. The human race really needs to hear this. (Especially meat eaters so they/we can appreciate the life that was sacrificed for them/us, and give thanks to the beautiful animals that nourish their/our bodies). I have always felt this way about animals even as a young child, which is why as an adult I can’t stop adopting them. I honestly just can’t turn them away. Especially since I believe they find and imprint on their human parent/parents. I know they do. They can sense an animal advocate, but also they know who will help them if they need it. Like humans, some animals are self reliant and some just want to be free and/or left alone, but I feel like more times than not they actually need us more than we think, but sadly so many people turn them away out of fear, prejudice, and misunderstanding. Lastly like you said animals are much smarter than we think. They deserve patience, respect, understanding, compassion, and unconditional love. Thanks for sharing this story. Love and light to all that read this 🙏🏼✌🏼😁🖤
I eat meat. I have no intention of stopping, either. That being said I try to always remember that the cost of my survival is the death of another. Cafos, veal, and other cruelties need eradicated. Genetic modification must be done with greater care to ensure quality of life and safety of consumption.
Science, like nature, must also be tamed
With a view towards its preservation
Given the same state of integrity
It will surely serve us well
The most endangered species, the honest man
Will still survive annihilation
Forming a world, a state of integrity
Sensitive, open, and strong
- N.E.P.
Just like that other person said definitely didn't know they had such a short life span...not gonna lie..i cried...It's absolutely amazing and beautiful what u do!! Don't ever stop!!!
This is a perfect example of “If you love them, let them go. If they come back, they’re yours forever.”
Except forever is only a year 😭
Ya but what if you can't let go? Are you a dick for it?
🗣📢 *Pin Worthy*
Oh my heart... what a wonderful man. The world needs more people just like him...
There are, they’re just usually not as handsome
@@Garl_Vinland Lol
We all should strive to be like Dylan! What an awesome man that truly loves & respects all animals! Yes! Dylan is a sweetheart!
What a precious gift she was... thank you, for being there for her!
That's why he was talking about Lil Miss in past tense. I am so sad. Really made me cry. Don't know. At least she had all the love she deserved. Thanks for sharing her story.
I like how the cat in the background just menacingly standing right there while watching his owner holding the baby opossum.
it's looking at that opossum like it was a mouse
Cat: "Soon.."
reminds me of Joe Rogan bit about cats, lol
Having lived with many cats and opossums, I promise you the cats do not mess with the possums... not more than once, anyway!
@@bengalkityy2594 😂😂
So sad that their lifespan is so short... the emotion I will feel ...
Lil Miss is now in heaven, she has a wonderful life!!! Thank you so much for that 💝💝💝💝💝💝
She was meant to be and stay with you ❤She is your child, your little girl ❤. She and probably all your rescued animals feel safe and at home with you. You are wonderful to take on this very large and important tash.Thank you for doing all you do .
I’m so heart broken to find out that she only lived for 1 year, but it was filled with love and care , thanks god for people like this man ❤
Honestly, I thought they lived longer too. Now I'm sad
2-4 yrs depending on the breed, that's why I'm not going to get one 😭
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That's really short. You put a lot of love and effort in the upbringing but the lifespan is too short.
I didn't know they had such short lifespans. :(
Me either
It likely explains why they never have been domesticated into pets, despite a few in captivity showing some aptitude for it. By the time you'd have them grown up and trained, they're done with living already.
Me neither! That was really sad to hear at the end. About the same lifespan as rats. It's really surprising you'd think they would live much longer.
Biological life is horrible.
Yeah :( about the same as a hamster!!! So crazy. I would think it would be more like squirrel in captivity they can live a long time!!! I always thought they were sort of similar since they can climb. Like a raccoon, rat and squirrel sort of mixed together.
Like some of the other comments, I welled up with tears to learn she was only with you for a year. We need more people like you who have the compassion to save animals. Thank you for your big heart
Such a short life span! 😢and you got to live with this amazing animal dad, what a pair you were!! And all amazing animal family too, little bit envious, well done!! Absolutely beautiful animal family story, thank you so much for sharing 😊😊😊😊
Im sad that their lifespan is soo short. But she definitely lived a full life of love.
My family rescued a possum after it's mother died when it was a baby. I can truly and honestly say, these little guys are some of the most caring, adorable, wonderful pets you'll ever have. For all of those who are uncomfortable with possums, give them a chance! 🧡
They are wonderful creatures.
I always thought they were little monsters but they're actually cute.
When a pet dies, the hole in your heart never goes away
She's adorable, I'm glad she found a good person in you 🥰
Damn I literally starting crying when he said she passed away and that opossums only live a year maybe 2, I really wasn't ready for that.
I'm feel so sad.
R.I.P Lil Miss
Dylan, you're truly one of the good ones, thank you
Go vegan for the animals💚
They live 1-2 years in the wild. The average lifespan for a possum in captivity is 3-5 years.
I,d be sad too , my Rats got much older, my parents got us Rats , and many other pets, and we even took em out in the park in the evening,.. ,🐾 part of the family 🐾
@@lenelli1349 if an opposum demands it.. 🐾
@@lenelli1349 people dont really eat opossums
The more I learn about opossums the more I like them. Sadly, they have a short life span.
adorable. How fortunate you are to have this friend
RIP lil miss, you’ll never be forgotten
Right up there with Pit Bulls with one of the most misunderstood animals. That was sad. I had no idea they only lived for such a short time.
Amen. =(
Me either. Kinda makes me sad.
Pit bulls are a dangerous breed and should not be allowed in residential areas
@@bloodorange6713
Yep. I didn't even have to point out the dummy.
They open their mouths.
I'll bet you haven't even been around one. Ever.
Go spew nonsense elsewhere.
@@danielocean2665 thank you for taking care of that troll. 😉
Little Miss can't be wrong, sorry for your loss.
We had an opossum growing up, his name was Skippy, because he loved peanut butter. He was an awesome pet, and a friend. He knew us from strangers, and always smiled when we were around,
So sad she passed away but you gave her such a wonderful life and rescuing all of these animals is so awesome!! Youre a real hero!!! 🩷
I’ve raised several dozen, and it’s absolutely true. They are the most amazing creatures I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.
I'm sure the love & companionship is worth the hearth break in the end... 💘
@@majinvegeta7777 it is, just like with any other animal. I’ve had thousands over the years, and it is never easier. I never feel prepared.
@@user-pt1cz4ot1e Youre such a beautiful soul. We need more people in this world to be kinder to each other, our animals & our mother earth..
@@majinvegeta7777 you’re so sweet. That’s very true, isn’t it? 💜
Aww that is so awesome. I remember back in 2002 my brother and I had a baby raccoon hanging around our door, and one night we heard him screaming outside so we let him in, it was so weird how he just came into the house, and was still screaming. We fed him some bread, salmon and apples, he got a bit quiet after being held for a bit. Later we found out his mother was killed, which we learned was the same adult raccoon we would usually hear or see around at night, and would often feed, which I know you're not supposed to do lol.
Her body wasn't too far from our house, a car had hit her. We had him all checked out healthy no injuries, he wasn't so young that he needed constant care, we ended up keeping him though he was always free to leave, which he would usually go out at night, and come back in the morning. But if one of us were ever outside, he'd always follow us around, he was like a little brother it seemed. We had called him Rocky, since we were fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy comic as kids 😂
Whenever we'd watch movies, he'd be sitting up on the couch, or flat on his back on the floor with popcorn (no butter for him of course lol), it was hilarious as hell! Whenever we ordered or made a special dinner, we'd make something for him as well. The absolute funniest time was when we were pushing the car out of the snow, and he walked outside and stood up on his back legs, with his little paws on the car, as if he was trying to help, he was praised when the car was unstuck, to make him feel like he was a huge help lol. Miss him a lot, he passed away last year, he was pretty damn old, lived longer than he was supposed to.
NGL, you being a house that feeds them made it more likely they'd get hit by a car near your house.
That's one reason why you don't feed animals.
Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!
What a great story -- I especially liked the part where he "helped" push the car out of the snow.
@@StoufSto NGL for you.. All kinds of animals ended up being hit there, not to mention lots of accidents in general, in which a kid was hit, and an adult. The raccoon came from the back, which is all woods, where they lived, as we always saw them come and go from there. She just ventured out into the danger zone sadly..
@@inkmage4084 Stop feeding the local kids too, then!
This gentleman got my respect 👍
That picture of her baby self in your hand is so precious ❤❤
Lil miss may have not lived long, but through this story she's touched soooo many lives! What a gentle loving soul this guy is. Thank you for sharing!
👍❤ 🥲
Possums Only Live 2 to 3 years. That's a full life to opossum
I would give everything I have to be able to have a life like this guy. Owning land and taking care of rescued animals and rehabilitating them would be an absolute dream for me
Me too!
Do it! Or donate to a cause that is! It is really not impossible, you can volunteer with a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in the States or abroad
I feel you, also, your username + pfp are hilarious lmao
Same
@@the.corvidian lol I came here to say that
I have a blind opossum , I named no-see.. A very sweet animal, even though they hiss a lot. Thank you for all that you do. I know taking care of wildlife is a labor of love.
She was so precious and so too, are you kind Sir, for all you did for her and continue to do for those voiceless and vulnerable. You and your partners/staff are real Keepers. Thanks!!!
I never realized their lives were that short. Lovely little girl.
BTW: the short clip of the goat trying to grab food as it was being poured down was hilarious.
A short lifespan filled with enough wonderful memories to last a lifetime. I've rescued several and adore them so much.
@@ZERO_O7X Could be, but still shocking. I just read that a landmine sniffing rat died at eight years. I always thought larger mammals lived longer than small ones. Sad to hear it.
even more reason to shoot em on sight
Goats are hilarious!
I wish every human was like this guy. What an absolute incredible person. Thank you for doing what you do. Sincerely. This world is better with people like you in it
Mills.
Right.
💛
Fire H.
Your comment is stupid.
change yourself first.
@Fire Heart I haven't a clue how you managed to turn what I said into a negative but it's pretty impressive.
@@lucasmills9959 In his defense, most people and make such comments about wanting everyone to be like such and such a good person, Are rarely like that good person themselves
Oh bloody hell. I just watched everything with a big smile on my face and then you dropped that "she passed away... possums only live 1-2 years". That did hurt..
The love you give is the love you get back --- you, Mr. SillyDilly, are a man of deep empathy to all living forms. In these animals, you have found love, true love. May it soothe your soul and mend your heart for the loss of your Mother. I'm sure she was just amazing, loving and empathetic, just like you. Blessings.
If we had more character like Dylan, the WHOLE WORLD be so much better place. keep it up and spread the word!
Lets start be like him.
Agreed....more animals, less Democrats. Perfect world.
@@dh-flies stop bringing politics into every conversation
@@stxrships940 fr, its become peoples personality types now lmao. Obsession.
@Fire Heart I bet you're the life at all the 3rd grade parties.
Only 1-2 years for such a wonderful companion would break my heart, never knew possums lived such short lives.
Thank God for such kind people that care about animals like this man❤️
See this is the type of stuff that makes me still believe in some humanity. Good people who do good things because they have a heart. This man don’t get credited well enough for it.