10/19/2026
We are excited to share a new addition to our team of non-releasable ambassador animals!
Some of you may recall the baby opossum who came to us in May 2026, after surviving a dog attack that caused her to lose her right eye. She was only a few weeks old, weighing less than 100 grams, and required surgery to remove what remained of her eye. She quickly won the hearts of our team with her unique appearance and adventurous attitude, and our volunteers started calling her “Winky”.
As she grew, it became clear that she lacked the skills necessary to survive in the wild on her own. We are honored to offer her a permanent place to live, here at ROW, and a future helping us educate the public about opossums, conservation, and our mission.
“Winky” was never intended to be her forever name, and we knew that once we could share this news with the public, we would leave her final name up to the community. Now, we need your help naming her!
Are you thinking Wink? Feeling something more festive, or want to name her after your own beloved pet?
For $5 per entry, you can enter a name of your choosing into a raffle, with the winner announced via Facebook on November 20th. The winning name will be randomly selected, but the more entries you purchase, the better chance of your name being drawn! If your name is chosen, you will also receive an exclusive piece of merchandise featuring her new name! Funds raised during this time will go directly back to the construction of her forever enclosure.
Help us celebrate our newest member, and purchase your entry now at https://tinyurl.com/yfwfmjkj
