Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Opossum Profile: Lady Nubbington

 This is the first iteration of the “Opossum Profile” series of posts where we will highlight one of our rehabilitation success stories.

Name: Lady Nubbington, Duchess of Stubblefield, the Tailless Terror AKA “Nubbs”

Favorite Food: Fresh broccoli  

Favorite Activity: Showing “Alligator Mouth”

Nubbs came to us as a part of a litter that survived in their mother’s pouch after she became a roadkill victim. Unfortunately, it was soon discovered that her tail was broken and mangled and she seemed very runty compared to the other pinkies. 

After a late night visit to the emergency vet, she came back to us with her tail amputated but she didn’t let that slow her down.


Against the odds, this little lady was one of two littermates that ultimately survived and was rehabilitated to release. 

Her balance was a little off as she adapted to the lack of a tail, but it didn’t stop her from growing up happy and healthy.

Let us know in the comments how you liked the first ever Opossum Profile, feel free to ask any questions, and offer any recommendations for information or content you’d like to see added.


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