Amazing footage reveals 'weird' discovery on pet dog inside Aussie home
Home security footage captured the moment the Sydney man noticed the possum on Wednesday night. He instructed his dog Stella to go outside so he could get a closer look. He repeatedly remarked on how "weird" the discovery was before slowly pulling the jumper off his dog.
"He was cooking Mexican and realised the dogs were nowhere to be seen for around an hour," the man's daughter Francesca explained to Yahoo News. "Then Stella came running out into the lounge room with a possum attached. He originally thought it was a giant rat!"
She said her dad took the jumper off as the possum was attached to it, wrapped it around the possum so it was warm, then popped it in a box with a towel and took it to the vet.
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The possum in question appeared to be a disorientated juvenile, a possibly lost its mother. John Grant from animal rescue service WIRES told Yahoo News it was likely seeking refuge on the dog, similar to how joeys cling to their mothers for protection. He said finding possums inside the home or on the roof is "not uncommon", particularly in areas surrounding bushland.
When taking a possum to the vet it is best to transport it in a warm, dark environment such as in an appropriately sized box with a towel or blanket. John said if unsure what to do, simply call a wildlife rescuer for assistance.
"Always remain calm so the possum doesn't take fright, and call WIRES on 1300 094 737 or your nearest wildlife rescue group for advice on the situation," he said.
"The dog owners handled the situation perfectly by gently containing the joey, keeping it warm, then taking it to the vet." He said after a medical examination the vet will call a wildlife volunteer to care for the possum until it's old enough to be released.
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