The Opossum's Pouch Sanctuary, Rescue and Rehabilitation

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The Opossum's Pouch Sanctuary, Rescue and Rehabilitation

We assist anyone in finding help for orphaned, injured or misplaced opossums. Our mission is to educ We are a non-profit 501-C-3, EIN, 36-4841372.

The Opossum Pouch. This page was created for saving opossums in the South Carolina area as well as networking to save all in any location. We will assist in the help/advice of any and all orphaned, injured or mis-placed opossums all over the United States, Canada and South America.

08/11/2025

Facebook's waiting to see if this pic is stolen...lol. This little one was in a burn pile. Thank you Jennifer Moore for getting this little fellow safe and for the relay to meet me. He's lost part of his tail and little feet are burned with the back feet being the worst. Fur is singed on his lower body and some other burned areas like the tip of the ears. The Opossums Pouch will be home for this one due to toes on one foot will be lost. He did allow me to syringe feed formula and took all his meds. The vet has him on some pain meds and we've ordered some burn gel wraps for his little feet.

IMPORTANT, When limbs etc... are cut and piled, please burn immediately. If not they become homes for opossums, bunnies and other small mammals who find places like this a safe place to make a home.

08/08/2025

If anyone has a way of watermarking photos so the watermark can't be removed, please post here or PM me... People from other countries are removing The Pouch's name. Then posting my photo's and the story as their own. If they subscribe in some way via Facebook they make money off of the replies. I'm doing the work and they are making the money, go figure?

I will be adding The Pouch's name through out my wording so they can't use the post itself. I've filed a complaint via my attorney (who isn't charging me, thank goodness) with Facebook. I've also sent them dozens of pages doing this with my photos, other pet owners and rescues. Thanks for any insight on this!

Let them steal this one! lol. (enjoy)

08/04/2025

They stole my rescue photos and acts as if its theirs. REPORTED TO FB and I have announced this scam page to every other legit opossum group... got tons of screen shots

08/03/2025

New resident at the Pouch! This old lady has cataracts and was bumping into things. Thank goodness she was noticed and sent to us so she can live a safe life out of the elements and safe from predators. We call her Miss Rosie and she has quite the appetite! She quickly learned to go up the ramp to the loft area and has chosen it for her bed.

07/31/2025

Look at our little momma from the trash can Sunday!! We're calling her Gabby. She has stayed in her bed with her babies all snug in the pouch for days. Only coming out to potty. Tonight she decided to check out her upstairs after eating her supper. She's been wiped down with wet wipes so it wouldn't be as invasive as attempting a bath.

Gabby is eating well, grooming afterwards and seems to be learning this life is pretty darn good.... lol. She looks like a totally different girl than the one I pulled out of the dumpster. We've seen no signs of a heat stroke or any permanent damage from the severe heat. We're blessed!

07/28/2025

This call came to me from another rescue, Snug Harbor Wildlife. I was the nearest rehabber. I couldn't leave fast enough. It was already 96 degrees and temps were climbing. I had a 40 min drive and did it in 28 min! I was so afraid mom would be dead with her babies in this trash can which was in the sun. The finder was afraid to touch the can.... Mom was limp but alive when I arrived and her babies were out of the pouch desperately climbing all over her "chiching" for her. I placed her in a pet carrier with the babies and dug through everything in the trash can to make sure none were left behind.

I got her back to the truck and immediately hydrated and cooled her and the babies down. She received fluids when I was back and she was so exhausted. By 4pm she drank some water on her own, babies were back nursing. By 7PM, she was resting and seemed more comfortable. At 9PM she awakened and her nose was working overtime when she smelled the food prep we were doing for all the others. This poor mom ate as if she was starving. She will remain with me until babies are weaned and she's put on weight. Its such a struggle to find food for them and when temps rise over 101 degrees... I could never put her back out with babies. I just checked on her and she's sound asleep with babies all tucked in her pouch... "my heart smiles tonight"....

07/27/2025

This past week, we've had 9 new intakes... 2 adults and the rest juvie and small babies. Tonight a good friend and vet tech, contacted me from across the state, 3 hrs away. We're making arrangements to get this dear little female to me. Something has caused her to loose the top part of her nose. She's in good hands for now and cared for. The 9 new intakes all came with medical issues and has us quite busy, but all making progress.

Thank you all for monetary donations, formula, and the much needed potty pads to name a few items sent. I've been at the vets office much more lately than normal and feeding everyone a proper diet is a must but can really add up. I appreciate each and everyone of you. I wish I was able to get thank you notes out to you all but time is shorter than I've ever expected. We could not keep the doors open without those of you who help make it all happen.

07/22/2025

Quail eggs have healing qualities I'm unable to explain, however for MBD and deterioration of their hips when old, the Quail eggs make a difference. They aren't always easy to find nor are they cheap. So we have our own quail and Bert built them a really nice coop last year.

I'm proud our critters "share". lol. Cucumbers and carrot shreds are a treat for them. I wasn't out of the coop before I noticed this tiny little fellow also likes the nice cool cucumbers. The little guy had no fear of me or the quail. The temp was 97 degrees today and he wasn't going to pass up the cool treat or the fans!

07/20/2025

The first photo is Gully, he came to us from a well meaning person who did not understand how important feeding the proper diet can be for orphans. Metabolic Bone Disease is caused by a deficiency in calcium. It usually causes issues with the bones in the legs and it can be facial as well. We refer to this as the Spuds McKenzie features. One baby from a litter turned over to us two weeks ago appears to have a youngster forming the same facial features. We've place him on a strict calcium rich diet including formula. Time will tell if he will be releasable and if not he'll remain with us.... (We don't name our orphans to be released, however this little guy is known as "Abner".

07/16/2025

Should you find orphaned opossums, here is the "don't do" in the first photo and the "please do" in the second one. Opossums feel safe when snug together like when in mom's pouch. They feel safe and secure. The babies in the box were afraid and have no understanding of being apart and feeling alone. The second photo were brought in all wrapped up snug which reduced their stress and fear. Even adults who come in prefer a small bed with blankets to hide under. Mom's pouch is a secure place even adults can relate back to as safe. This is the reason I named my rescue The Opossum's Pouch, I wanted it to be a place where all opossums can come home. I want them to always feel safe here.

07/14/2025

Sorry its been so long between posting. Its safe to say the second season of babies is here and its been so busy. The bottom right corner is an older boy found walking in circles in the middle of the road and thank goodness for the compassionate police officer who stopped traffic to get him safe. Other injured ones have come in and small orphans are arriving almost daily. The weekly formula, veggies, fruit, eggs and other foods needed is averaging between $500-$600 weekly. Its been awhile since I've added a donate request but its badly needed right now. Any help is appreciated for the basic care for all at The Pouch.

Address

202 Long Street
Prosperity, SC
29127

Telephone

(843) 514-3217

Website

https://paypal.me/OpossumsPouch?locale.x=en_US, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/36-4841372

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Our Story

The Opossum Pouch Rescue and Rehab is a non-profit 501-C-3, EIN, 36-4841372. We are now in the process of saving to build a new Sanctuary. This page was created for saving opossums in all locations by networking. We will assist in the help/advice of any and all orphaned, injured or mis-placed opossums all over the United States, Canada and South America. We keep a vast log of rehabbers and transporters. Our organization are constantly doing research in order to better care for these wonderful marsupials. The Opossum Pouch has grown along with a large audience and we are so grateful for such fantastic support. We will soon have a larger sanctuary built where all can live out their lives if not able to be released. Opossums are amazing and it’s our goal to share with everyone how special they are!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Opossum’s Pouch Sanctuary, Rescue and Rehab is dedicated to the rescue of injured, orphaned or misplaced opossums. We also provide education about these amazing marsupials. Our goal is to rescue and return to the wild all that are able. If any are old, have a disability or for any reason cannot survive properly in the wild, we provide them sanctuary. The Opossum’s Pouch Sanctuary is a place of refuge where any opossum in need may live in peace and dignity for the remainder of their lives. “Its a place where all opossums can come home”!