Discover how this amazing woman uses an $8 Kmart item to offer refuge to wild possums! - Here’s the heartwarming story
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Ah, one of the greatest joys of living in Australia: our nation’s vibrant and diverse wildlife. No other country on the planet has a wildlife population of adorable creatures like kangaroos, koalas, and of course, possums.
Many Aussies find the abundance of friendly critters and birds around their cities, towns and rural properties almost overwhelming.
Sure, some people might not be too thrilled at the idea of sharing their space with animals. But many others are actually quite fond of our critters, taking it as an opportunity to protect the environment by nurturing and providing shelter to some animals who were left astray.
One inspiring story that demonstrates this is the tale of an Aussie woman who is providing refuge to wild brushtail possums in her area - with the help of just an $8 Kmart item.
Sharing her story in the Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia Facebook group, the woman said that it all started when she spotted a brushtail possum sitting on her garage shelves, looking 'all sad and miserable’ back in 2020.
The homeowner said that she was moved by the possum’s state so she decided to purchase an $8 Kmart cat cave to provide some shelter for the poor creature.
‘Pandy (the name the woman gave to the critter) the possum loved his comfortable bed,’ she wrote.
‘We even put CCTV in and named the camera “Pandycam”.’
Sadly, around 2021, Pandy suddenly disappeared.
Just when they thought they would surely miss him, another wild possum came along and made itself at home in the cat cave.
The woman continued: ‘Now we are pleased that the cat bed has a new tenant we named Jazz.’
‘He is free to come and go as he pleases. Jazz is also living his best possum life in Belgrave, Victoria.'
The adorable post captured the hearts of more than 1,600 group members, with many saying that the story brightened up their day.
One person wrote: ‘This is the kind of wholesome, sweet, and selfless stuff we need to see more often.’
‘Bless all your souls for being so kind to these gorgeous babies and providing beds for them. Makes me so happy!’ another praised.
Others shared their experiences with providing homes to wild possums.
One user shared: ‘We have a possum who has made a nest in between 2 snake plants in a planter on the fence outside the laundry.’
‘I didn't realise and started pulling off the bits of twigs and leaves until he popped out and ran along the fence. Needless to say he has fixed the nest, bigger and better, and I'm leaving it alone now.’
Another shared: ‘I adore our little possum, we have a gum tree that she sleeps in near our deck. My husband hates the tree because it’s lifting our pavers, but we both love Poss.’
‘I've got one as well. She made a vet visit then released back home and now is a regular visitor. My dog and her share dog biccys,’ a third wrote, along with a photo of the adorable possum perching on the user’s balcony.
Meanwhile, many people seemed to remember Pandy, admitting that they followed the possum’s story on social media and were dejected when he went missing.
One comment read: ‘Pandy broke a lot of hearts and I watched and watched hoping he would come back.’
’I remember your posts about Pandy. I wondered what happened. I hope Jazz enjoys her new home. She looks so sweet,’ another said.
‘That's the thing about Possums, one moves out and another moves in, great spot.’
A third added: ‘Very cool! I follow you with Pandy on Instagram. I have seen some cool video footage over the years. I wonder what happened to Pandy?’
Members, while Baby Jazz and Pandy are living their best possum lives all thanks to this Aussie woman, we want to encourage you to exercise caution in opting to care for wild animals.
We suggest doing research that provides comprehensive information on how to safely care for these animals, and please consult a professional if you have any concerns.
Have you ever encountered a wild possum in your area or have you ever had a ‘Pandy’ or ‘Jazz’ of your own? Tell us about your furry friend in the comments below!
Many Aussies find the abundance of friendly critters and birds around their cities, towns and rural properties almost overwhelming.
Sure, some people might not be too thrilled at the idea of sharing their space with animals. But many others are actually quite fond of our critters, taking it as an opportunity to protect the environment by nurturing and providing shelter to some animals who were left astray.
One inspiring story that demonstrates this is the tale of an Aussie woman who is providing refuge to wild brushtail possums in her area - with the help of just an $8 Kmart item.
Sharing her story in the Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia Facebook group, the woman said that it all started when she spotted a brushtail possum sitting on her garage shelves, looking 'all sad and miserable’ back in 2020.
The homeowner said that she was moved by the possum’s state so she decided to purchase an $8 Kmart cat cave to provide some shelter for the poor creature.
The woman provided refuge to wild possums in her area using the $8 Kmart cat cave. Credit: Facebook.
‘Pandy (the name the woman gave to the critter) the possum loved his comfortable bed,’ she wrote.
‘We even put CCTV in and named the camera “Pandycam”.’
Sadly, around 2021, Pandy suddenly disappeared.
Just when they thought they would surely miss him, another wild possum came along and made itself at home in the cat cave.
The woman continued: ‘Now we are pleased that the cat bed has a new tenant we named Jazz.’
‘He is free to come and go as he pleases. Jazz is also living his best possum life in Belgrave, Victoria.'
The adorable post captured the hearts of more than 1,600 group members, with many saying that the story brightened up their day.
According to the woman, since the original ‘tenant’ of the cat cave did not return to the area, a new possum, named Jazz, took over the place. Credit: Facebook.
One person wrote: ‘This is the kind of wholesome, sweet, and selfless stuff we need to see more often.’
‘Bless all your souls for being so kind to these gorgeous babies and providing beds for them. Makes me so happy!’ another praised.
Others shared their experiences with providing homes to wild possums.
One user shared: ‘We have a possum who has made a nest in between 2 snake plants in a planter on the fence outside the laundry.’
‘I didn't realise and started pulling off the bits of twigs and leaves until he popped out and ran along the fence. Needless to say he has fixed the nest, bigger and better, and I'm leaving it alone now.’
Another shared: ‘I adore our little possum, we have a gum tree that she sleeps in near our deck. My husband hates the tree because it’s lifting our pavers, but we both love Poss.’
‘I've got one as well. She made a vet visit then released back home and now is a regular visitor. My dog and her share dog biccys,’ a third wrote, along with a photo of the adorable possum perching on the user’s balcony.
Other users shared photos of the possums that seek shelter in their backyards. Credit: Facebook.
Meanwhile, many people seemed to remember Pandy, admitting that they followed the possum’s story on social media and were dejected when he went missing.
One comment read: ‘Pandy broke a lot of hearts and I watched and watched hoping he would come back.’
’I remember your posts about Pandy. I wondered what happened. I hope Jazz enjoys her new home. She looks so sweet,’ another said.
‘That's the thing about Possums, one moves out and another moves in, great spot.’
A third added: ‘Very cool! I follow you with Pandy on Instagram. I have seen some cool video footage over the years. I wonder what happened to Pandy?’
Members, while Baby Jazz and Pandy are living their best possum lives all thanks to this Aussie woman, we want to encourage you to exercise caution in opting to care for wild animals.
We suggest doing research that provides comprehensive information on how to safely care for these animals, and please consult a professional if you have any concerns.
Some tips on how you can protect wildlife. Credit: Seniors Discount Club.
Have you ever encountered a wild possum in your area or have you ever had a ‘Pandy’ or ‘Jazz’ of your own? Tell us about your furry friend in the comments below!
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