We did not grab Shmooky, but rescued him. His brother or sister died. The nest was abandoned (parents killed?). Shmooky had an option to go wherever he wanted, but he chose our home and we LOVED him and he LOVED us back. One of the most beautiful creature I had a contact with, including humans!
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure that he appreciated all the love & attention that you gave him. How long did you have Shmooky for he seemed very patient. Abywho, take care & have a nice one. :D
I'll say, more than 95% of their species are immune to rabies and also from contracting lyme disease, they eat ticks and snails, also they have cute little grabby hands, if I could adopt a possum as a pet that couldn't be let back in the wild I would tbh as they're like a dog cat mixed with a ferret and a rat, also they look adorable af when they eat vegetables
This was filmed 6 months before he died. I am glad I did, because it is a lasting memory. I wished I filmed more, but when you live in real time, the end seems so far or impossible. Thank you for your kind comment! Equal can be recognized by equal only.
What a beautiful possum. They make such lovely pets. I notice Shmooky still has little pink tips on the ears. This is a sign that Shmooky is still an adolescent possum .... their little ears gradually turn solid black when they reach maturity. Shmooky does not appear overweight to me either.. The way to tell is to look at the possum's tail. Possums store extra fat in their tails .... if the possum's tail is fat, then the possum is overweight.
@@godblessamerica3247 some animals just look fat when they're at their ideal weight like frogs look fat but I dissected frogs in school and they have very few fat cells inside them they have like these two little yellow strips of fat that aren't even anywhere near the skin there like around the internal organs to help keep them warm
Thank you for your kind words. As far as I know they are wild animals and rarely come to humans. My experience with Shmooky was exactly opposite. He is sweet and polite and kind and never look for trouble with the cat or dog that are in the same household. They all got along. Animals have great instinct and if they do not feel threatened they communicate. That is what happened to you. These are great moments in life. I am very glad to hear that this little video made you feel good!
Shmooky was 1 year old in this video. Shmooky passed away on September 20th 2011 @ 1:30 pm in my arms. We found him once on a table and therefore had to move chairs away from the table at night so he can not climb. That was when he was younger. He had his place in the bathroom for his potty duties and he went out as well in the garden at dusk. I cherish the times spent with Shmooky!
That's the only thing I hate, they don't live long. I love their breath, like major puppy breath. They are good animals. Finally being more understood because of these platforms. ❤❤❤❤
Aw. He reminds me of my old opossum Smacky. What a cutie. Smacky fell off his momma's back into our trashcan when he was a wee little thing. He sure did get big! Totally spoiled, would dive into your shirt and snuggle up. I would even dig earthworms out of the mulch pile for him - boy, did he love worms!
Nenad, Don't know what is is about opossums but once you have one,you are hooked for life. Slow motion cats,very clean,very affectionate, seem to be happiest when on your shoulder or on your chest.I'm 64 and look forward to interacting with mine every nite. Slobbering all over me and clicking like the males do or just being affectionate like the females.
We rescued two little opossums. One was wounded probably by our cat, parents gone, we never saw them. Shmooky survived and we let him free but he always came back to live with us. I felt deeply connected with Shmooky. Gentle, kind, respectful.
This is so heartwarming to see you give so much attention & love to him. In Texas I usually see them flattened on the road. It's so sad. They're very smart amd unassuming animals..i heard they are even pre-historic. We have one that lives around us and leave water and food for him. They're so gentle. Some ppl are scared of them but they're really more afraid of us.
This is true as well in Georgia. I have one that i leave catfood for outside, and snacks whenever she'll let me. Very easily spooked these critters are. But I love them. Especially since they eat ticks. 🎉🎉🎉
Yes, unfortunately that's because alot of people are uneducated about the benefits that opossums provide to us, in a natural wild environment, and in urban settings. Opossums need to be learned about how they really benefit us. They are important. On a side note, in Texas opossums are much darker in color very little white, not as cute as opossums in the Northern part of the country, and could be another reason why people are not as nice to them. But hopefully with more videos like this and education, opossums will get the respect they deserve.
I am glad you changed perspective on such adorable species who are miss-understood most of the times. They are nocturnal and most of the people see them only as a road kill, not as sweet as you just saw. Thank you for taking the time to write to us!
Dear Carla, so happy to hear from someone like you. Shmooky eats almonds, yogurt, corn meal that we prepare for dog and cat with the little bit of chicken. Grapes , apples, bones etc. Outside, snails bugs etc. All the best, Nenad Bach
I know I'm a little late here.. but thank you, kind soul, for rescuing this precious baby. I know also that people can be extremely hostile or offensive about things like this with any animal involved. Everyone's a professional and a critic, but most are solely that, a fake professional critic not worth listening to at all. But the fact is, you did a good thing saving and documenting Shmooky. He is IMMORTAL now! And Shmooky loves you, for ever in your heart. Where ever you believe animals go after passing on, Shmooky is loving and watching over you. waiting to see you again, in my beliefs. Thank you again, this time for your comment above. I may need it... I may have found my own opossum. She was tiny and no one came back for her for days.. so, here goes. Cheers To Shmooky ~187
@@Mistah_187 Dear Dylan, it’s never too late to read what you wrote. I have one weakness and that is that I love good souls whether it’s marsupial or human. I wish that Good speaks louder and more consistently. Today’s media in general is quite opposite so thank you for taking your time to honor our dearest Shmooky. Grateful, Nenad
@@Mistah_187 please forward some photos of your sweet baby opossum. They are experience for life. I know you will treat her with kindness love and respect. Equal can be recognized by equal only. Nenad P.S. Any advice you need feel free to text or call WhatsApp +1-914-557-6092 (New York)
He's such a cool little fellow. I have 7 and love them to bits... I do wildlife rehab and 4 are handicapped from injuries... It's wonderful to see someone love them the way they deserve...
I do animal rescue and have rescued alot of opossum. I have never seen one with a short nose like his, so I have to wonder if it is a genetic defect. If so, it is good that you have him because his defect could have affected his ability to find food in the wild. He really is a cute opossum!
***** Except in the animal kingdom, these differences can mean life and death. If his ears are smaller and his snout is shorter, it could mean he could have trouble sensing predators. He's perfectly fine the way he is, but the point was it's good that he has a loving home because in the wild he could run into issues if his senses are affected.
Love hearing the 'sniffing' as Schmooky explores. This is adorable esp when Schmooky thinks the camera is more for his amusement then us!! Thank you for sharing this....
I want a opossum. Sadly it's illegal to own them here in Texas. But you can hunt them, kill them...do whatever you want to do to them to cause harm but you can't help them. I had the honor to take in 2 baby opossums for about 4 days because their mother was cruelly ran overed by a lawn mower on purpose. Two little babies fell off and I got to experience taking care of them until I found a opossum shelter that would take them in. I fell so much in love with the babies!
As a penalty for killing opossum, I would have that person work in the animal shelter for 10 years and all they earn would go to preserve the life of opossums. I know how you feel because Shmooky is from an abandoned nest. Thank you for sharing your story
Good idea but, I would be afraid someone that kills innocent animals would sabotage the animals @ the shelter on purpose. As a penalty I would feed them to a pack of hungry Hyenas....lol.
That's very sad! I was just thinking I want a pet opposum but if we can't have them as a pet in Texas, I'll just make as if the wild ones in my neighbourhood are my pets! Lol we also had a family of them in our backyard last year! Wonder where they are now.
What a great vid. I had an opposum for about 2 years myself. A male that was abandoned as a baby. He had congenital issues and would not have survived in the wild. He died a few months ago and watching your video reminds me of how amazing it was to take care of such a wonderful creature.
Nenad Bach Cuteness overload! I have many possums in my backyard and we put up nesting places for them. We feed them and they also feed from our many fruit trees. They are so lovely.
The love and caring of the opossum makes how well your connected to God's wonders of the world. The trust is so amazing Blessing for all you do. ❤Thanks for the lovely video.
I buried Shmooky in our garden. There is no day that I do not think of him and thanks to technology I can see him every day. Life is beautiful when an opossum can make your heart elevated. Only few humans experienced this!
oh my gosh. Tonight seeing vids of people nice to opossums and all of you people commenting kindly! Makes me happy on this new year's eve. Happy New Year to Shmooky, Nenad and All of You Kind Human Beings! Oh yes, I also agree about how cute and fluffy Shmooky is!
I think people complain about animal captivity doesnt see how beautiful relationship between human and animals is, and to me if the animal is well taken care of and safer in the captive environment, not for profit in anyway then why not?
Ms chewie,had to reply because you hit a topic very close to me.My wife was called to rescue a little opossum at a shopping center by a friend who worked there. It surely was rabid.I got sent out,wife was working.Grabbed the little critter by the tail and wrapped it up in the t-shirt I was wearing.Just before they beat it to death with brooms and mops.Figured we would feed it and nurture until large enough to release.Hit the internet-1st opossum-life span in the wild "just over a year"WTF. Lifespan in captivity.....with proper diet.... several years.1st day she was with us I fed with gloves, which she never bit,put the gloves down,never used again....try that with a raccoon or feral kitten.Gave her the run of the house,she would poop and pee in the same place each nite,put down newspapers....problem solved.Time to release....she is big enough now....its the right thing to do ?? Why ??So the neighbors dog can rip her apart,so the person down the street can beat her to death when she raids his garbage can or sleeps under his shed, so someone can run her over purposely!"Petunia" has been with us over 3 yrs,a member of our family who makes many trips to Lowes,Home Depot and Bed,Bath and Beyond.Petunia climbs dog steps each nite to snuggle under the blankets and sleep against my wife.3 days ago she had extensive surgery to remove 2 large fatty tumors.In a lot of pain-never an aggressive act- if anything I would say that she appreciates the extra food,care, water and tenderness.With us over 3 years now.....how do you put a price on "roadkill"????
Benny Hill yes, i think all animals we can consider pets nowadays come from wild ancestors that we domesticated over time. And even with the ones that we've come upon and decided to make them pets more recently, after a while living with human and receiving food, care and love," captivity" becomes less and less relevant.
MrJerryUrt sorry for late response, such an amazing story you have there. I believe you did the right thing out of love and there's no price we could put on a life, no matter human's or animal's. I hope Petunia is doing well. I was just lucky enough to have a possum came across my back yard once.
I can relate to your feelings because mine are the same. There is certain innocence that humans lost or never had it, certain naivete that that animals posses, for me especially my dear opossum Shmooky!
That's awesome. My friend has one and they make the best companion pet. They're not like what people think. They're very affectionate and my friends possum has never bitten anyone. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers.
Thank you, Nenad! So much praise here and with good reason! Shmooky looks to be an older fellow, a little frayed on the ear tips (often from frostbite). I had a male that looked similar to him, even with the 'brow' that I wintered over for one season and a wonderful fellow. The shorter nose is just one of the variations I've seen, but when they forage through a lot of brush and weeds, the fur gets worn very close to the skin and makes the nose appear long and skinny.
Awwww...so cute! You are obviously a very kind and caring person. Thankyou for taking such great care of and loving this precious little life. To Roger, I hope your possum hss gotten better and is ok.
sooooooo cute! oh My god! too bad Hong Kong is not allowed to keep them as pet :( But you are so nice and kind to smooky, wish you and smooky lives a happy life :)
all the animal lovers i respect you very much cause the love that you people show towards these animals shows that there is still humanity left in the world hats off
Yes they are marsupial and almost 1000 comments say exactly opposite of what you see as ugly, we see as beautiful. Shmooky is one of the most beautiful animals I have ever seen!
Exactly right: "so many shockingly stupid people". The gap between the most intelligent and the most stupid human is bigger than between average human and a dog. Care, goodness, kindness, benevolence. Sweet little Shmooky!
My son aired out the basement in our Brooklyn house today by leaving the back door open. This evening he came upon a young possum down there when he got back. I have rabbits as pets so he lured the possum into a pet carrier and put him back into our backyard. For all I know there's a whole family out there because we don't use the yard often. Thank God my son is a regular Dr. Doolittle and loves animals. It seemed scared and probably came in because he smelled my rabbits. It had the cutest face and seemed docile but their teeth scare me. I hope he finds his family. And damn...I forgot to take pictures but who knows...They might be here to stay for another photo opportunity
We did not grab Shmooky, but rescued him. His brother or sister died. The nest was abandoned (parents killed?). Shmooky had an option to go wherever he wanted, but he chose our home and we LOVED him and he LOVED us back. One of the most beautiful creature I had a contact with, including humans!
@NenaBach, I so sorry you lost your dear companion. The life of a possum is far too short but maybe we all meet again! 🕊
@@skehleben7699 thank you for your kindness
I love opossum, sorry for your lost.@@NenadBach
Thank you for saving him and giving him so much love and a home.
Thank you for saving another one of God's innocent and gentle creatures.
Thank you all you good people. Shmooky was an incomparable soul. I love him so much ❤
Thank you for also sharing the adorable floofer ❤️
TBCH when I saw the video was 12 years old, I knew I'd be sad clicking on it. Poor lil guys don't live all that long.
Did you get another opossum?
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure that he appreciated all the love & attention that you gave him. How long did you have Shmooky for he seemed very patient. Abywho, take care & have a nice one. :D
Thank you for making this 😊❤
@@interrobangingsno it was too hard to lose him
I agree this man handles his opossum very nicely.
Thank you for your kind words
I always thought that these animals were bad, but now I have realized that they are really good animals, sorry Shmooky
Thank you Gregory, Shmooky
I'll say, more than 95% of their species are immune to rabies and also from contracting lyme disease, they eat ticks and snails, also they have cute little grabby hands, if I could adopt a possum as a pet that couldn't be let back in the wild I would tbh as they're like a dog cat mixed with a ferret and a rat, also they look adorable af when they eat vegetables
gregoryy2010 There are few “bad” animals, simply those pushed out of their habitat by the relentlessly consumptive, parasitizing human population
We were bad, but now we’re good.
There are no bad animals, only our bad perceptions of them. (Except wasps, fuck wasps)
This was filmed 6 months before he died. I am glad I did, because it is a lasting memory. I wished I filmed more, but when you live in real time, the end seems so far or impossible. Thank you for your kind comment! Equal can be recognized by equal only.
I'm so sorry to hear about your little friend.😢🙏 You and him had an amazing time together and you're in his heart forever together. God Bless 🙏
Truly sad that he passed away. He will be missed for sure. 😢
What a beautiful possum. They make such lovely pets.
I notice Shmooky still has little pink tips on the ears. This is a sign that Shmooky is still an adolescent possum .... their little ears gradually turn solid black when they reach maturity.
Shmooky does not appear overweight to me either.. The way to tell is to look at the possum's tail. Possums store extra fat in their tails .... if the possum's tail is fat, then the possum is overweight.
drifterpilot thanks for the ifo. I thought he was overweight.
Very welcome info thx 💕
@@godblessamerica3247 some animals just look fat when they're at their ideal weight like frogs look fat but I dissected frogs in school and they have very few fat cells inside them they have like these two little yellow strips of fat that aren't even anywhere near the skin there like around the internal organs to help keep them warm
Oh my god, he's so pudgey! So cute!
That's one healthy opossum! So precious. I love the sniffling noises he makes. He's almost like a cat! And his name is perfect. :3
Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words. As far as I know they are wild animals and rarely come to humans. My experience with Shmooky was exactly opposite. He is sweet and polite and kind and never look for trouble with the cat or dog that are in the same household. They all got along. Animals have great instinct and if they do not feel threatened they communicate. That is what happened to you. These are great moments in life. I am very glad to hear that this little video made you feel good!
I love opossoms! Even the ones that eat my cats food at night and hiss at me through the window lol. Those beady eyes are too cute
Shmooky was 1 year old in this video. Shmooky passed away on September 20th 2011 @ 1:30 pm in my arms. We found him once on a table and therefore had to move chairs away from the table at night so he can not climb. That was when he was younger. He had his place in the bathroom for his potty duties and he went out as well in the garden at dusk. I cherish the times spent with Shmooky!
That's the only thing I hate, they don't live long. I love their breath, like major puppy breath. They are good animals. Finally being more understood because of these platforms. ❤❤❤❤
What was the cause of death? I doubt old age, it still looks young, and they can get bigger.
Aw. He reminds me of my old opossum Smacky. What a cutie. Smacky fell off his momma's back into our trashcan when he was a wee little thing. He sure did get big! Totally spoiled, would dive into your shirt and snuggle up. I would even dig earthworms out of the mulch pile for him - boy, did he love worms!
Smacky is such a cute name for a possum
It's cute how he wobbles when he walks
Nenad, Don't know what is is about opossums but once you have one,you are hooked for life. Slow motion cats,very clean,very affectionate, seem to be happiest when on your shoulder or on your chest.I'm 64 and look forward to interacting with mine every nite. Slobbering all over me and clicking like the males do or just being affectionate like the females.
Don't know either, but I am in total love with Shmooky. Kindness is one reason.
We rescued two little opossums. One was wounded probably by our cat, parents gone, we never saw them. Shmooky survived and we let him free but he always came back to live with us. I felt deeply connected with Shmooky. Gentle, kind, respectful.
This is so heartwarming to see you give so much attention & love to him. In Texas I usually see them flattened on the road. It's so sad. They're very smart amd unassuming animals..i heard they are even pre-historic. We have one that lives around us and leave water and food for him. They're so gentle. Some ppl are scared of them but they're really more afraid of us.
This is true as well in Georgia.
I have one that i leave catfood for outside, and snacks whenever she'll let me. Very easily spooked these critters are. But I love them. Especially since they eat ticks. 🎉🎉🎉
Yes, unfortunately that's because alot of people are uneducated about the benefits that opossums provide to us, in a natural wild environment, and in urban settings. Opossums need to be learned about how they really benefit us. They are important. On a side note, in Texas opossums are much darker in color very little white, not as cute as opossums in the Northern part of the country, and could be another reason why people are not as nice to them. But hopefully with more videos like this and education, opossums will get the respect they deserve.
I am glad you changed perspective on such adorable species who are miss-understood most of the times. They are nocturnal and most of the people see them only as a road kill, not as sweet as you just saw. Thank you for taking the time to write to us!
Dear Carla, so happy to hear from someone like you.
Shmooky eats almonds, yogurt, corn meal that we prepare for dog and cat with the little bit of chicken.
Grapes , apples, bones etc. Outside, snails bugs etc.
All the best, Nenad Bach
I know I'm a little late here.. but thank you, kind soul, for rescuing this precious baby. I know also that people can be extremely hostile or offensive about things like this with any animal involved. Everyone's a professional and a critic, but most are solely that, a fake professional critic not worth listening to at all.
But the fact is, you did a good thing saving and documenting Shmooky. He is IMMORTAL now! And Shmooky loves you, for ever in your heart. Where ever you believe animals go after passing on, Shmooky is loving and watching over you. waiting to see you again, in my beliefs.
Thank you again, this time for your comment above. I may need it... I may have found my own opossum.
She was tiny and no one came back for her for days.. so, here goes.
Cheers To Shmooky
~187
@@Mistah_187 Dear Dylan, it’s never too late to read what you wrote. I have one weakness and that is that I love good souls whether it’s marsupial or human. I wish that Good speaks louder and more consistently. Today’s media in general is quite opposite so thank you for taking your time to honor our dearest Shmooky. Grateful, Nenad
@@Mistah_187 please forward some photos of your sweet baby opossum. They are experience for life. I know you will treat her with kindness love and respect. Equal can be recognized by equal only. Nenad
P.S. Any advice you need feel free to text or call WhatsApp +1-914-557-6092 (New York)
He's such a cool little fellow. I have 7 and love them to bits... I do wildlife rehab and 4 are handicapped from injuries... It's wonderful to see someone love them the way they deserve...
Theyre amazing precious innocent babies. Thank you for being one of the few who loves them
Awwww its cute, it looks like a cat/mouse mix and its eyes are really intense.
*INTENSE EYES*
I guess that he does kind of look like a cat/mouse mix,friends.He is really adorable,God bless little Smokie.
🥰🤗Little Shmooky , You sure had a great life ! Such a sweet little Possum !❤
So sweet of you to say it
I had one of these beauties in San Diego. LOVED walking around with Frodo on my shoulder. Miss him.
I do animal rescue and have rescued alot of opossum. I have never seen one with a short nose like his, so I have to wonder if it is a genetic defect. If so, it is good that you have him because his defect could have affected his ability to find food in the wild. He really is a cute opossum!
Oh yeah, and his ears are too small for a normal opossum.
Benny Hinn
He lives with a cat and a dog in the same house, no problem.
That is what the look like when they become obese.
*****
Couldn't agree more Ann
*****
Except in the animal kingdom, these differences can mean life and death. If his ears are smaller and his snout is shorter, it could mean he could have trouble sensing predators. He's perfectly fine the way he is, but the point was it's good that he has a loving home because in the wild he could run into issues if his senses are affected.
Shmooky is so cute. God bless you for loving him.
God bless you for feeling that way ♥️
Love hearing the 'sniffing' as Schmooky explores. This is adorable esp when Schmooky thinks the camera is more for his amusement then us!! Thank you for sharing this....
I want a opossum. Sadly it's illegal to own them here in Texas. But you can hunt them, kill them...do whatever you want to do to them to cause harm but you can't help them. I had the honor to take in 2 baby opossums for about 4 days because their mother was cruelly ran overed by a lawn mower on purpose. Two little babies fell off and I got to experience taking care of them until I found a opossum shelter that would take them in. I fell so much in love with the babies!
As a penalty for killing opossum, I would have that person work in the animal shelter for 10 years and all they earn would go to preserve the life of opossums. I know how you feel because Shmooky is from an abandoned nest. Thank you for sharing your story
There are Short Tailed Opossums. About the size of a hamster. Not the opossum you're probably looking for but...close enough :\
Good idea but, I would be afraid someone that kills innocent animals would sabotage the animals @ the shelter on purpose. As a penalty I would feed them to a pack of hungry Hyenas....lol.
Why do such laws even exist? Are opossums trouble for the environment in any way? To me they seem like cats just doing their thing wherever they can.
That's very sad! I was just thinking I want a pet opposum but if we can't have them as a pet in Texas, I'll just make as if the wild ones in my neighbourhood are my pets! Lol we also had a family of them in our backyard last year! Wonder where they are now.
They chew their food so well
true. best I've ever seen any living creature do.
dumpster i could really learn something from these possum videos
He responds to the sound of my voice, not like a dog or cat but communicates and is very loyal, friendly and fun. Cuddles!
This video is absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your support!
What a great vid. I had an opposum for about 2 years myself. A male that was abandoned as a baby. He had congenital issues and would not have survived in the wild. He died a few months ago and watching your video reminds me of how amazing it was to take care of such a wonderful creature.
He's such a little cutie, especially when he's munching on his apples. Thank you for sharing.
Omg Shmooky is absolutely adorable! Love him:)
Thank you Kimberly!
Yes, we love these small creatures. They get into our hearts and it becomes unbearable to lose them.
Soooooo beautiful!!!! Wish you health and happiness 😊
@@sergiosantiagojalao4071 thank you Sergio, wishing you the same
Thank you for 500.000 views, Shmooky and Nenad
Awww !!!! ❤
Nenad Bach Cuteness overload! I have many possums in my backyard and we put up nesting places for them. We feed them and they also feed from our many fruit trees. They are so lovely.
I WANT ONE 👨
Thank you for sharing!
He's like a dog.lol
The love and caring of the opossum makes how well your connected to God's wonders of the world. The trust is so amazing Blessing for all you do. ❤Thanks for the lovely video.
Thank you
You're very welcome. God 🙏🙏 loves you!
God loves you as well
I buried Shmooky in our garden. There is no day that I do not think of him and thanks to technology I can see him every day. Life is beautiful when an opossum can make your heart elevated. Only few humans experienced this!
oh my gosh. Tonight seeing vids of people nice to opossums and all of you people commenting kindly! Makes me happy on this new year's eve. Happy New Year to Shmooky, Nenad and All of You Kind Human Beings! Oh yes, I also agree about how cute and fluffy Shmooky is!
Thank you Cathleen and All Kindness in the world, Happy New 15th, Shmooky and Nenad
Cathleen Young I would love to jave one, I think they're beautiful! !
I think people complain about animal captivity doesnt see how beautiful relationship between human and animals is, and to me if the animal is well taken care of and safer in the captive environment, not for profit in anyway then why not?
Shmooky is free to go whenever he wants and he does go out, but sleeps at home in a secure place.
Ms chewie,had to reply because you hit a topic very close to me.My wife was called to rescue a little opossum at a shopping center by a friend who worked there. It surely was rabid.I got sent out,wife was working.Grabbed the little critter by the tail and wrapped it up in the t-shirt I was wearing.Just before they beat it to death with brooms and mops.Figured we would feed it and nurture until large enough to release.Hit the internet-1st opossum-life span in the wild "just over a year"WTF. Lifespan in captivity.....with proper diet.... several years.1st day she was with us I fed with gloves, which she never bit,put the gloves down,never used again....try that with a raccoon or feral kitten.Gave her the run of the house,she would poop and pee in the same place each nite,put down newspapers....problem solved.Time to release....she is big enough now....its the right thing to do ?? Why ??So the neighbors dog can rip her apart,so the person down the street can beat her to death when she raids his garbage can or sleeps under his shed, so someone can run her over purposely!"Petunia" has been with us over 3 yrs,a member of our family who makes many trips to Lowes,Home Depot and Bed,Bath and Beyond.Petunia climbs dog steps each nite to snuggle under the blankets and sleep against my wife.3 days ago she had extensive surgery to remove 2 large fatty tumors.In a lot of pain-never an aggressive act- if anything I would say that she appreciates the extra food,care, water and tenderness.With us over 3 years now.....how do you put a price on "roadkill"????
Benny Hill yes, i think all animals we can consider pets nowadays come from wild ancestors that we domesticated over time. And even with the ones that we've come upon and decided to make them pets more recently, after a while living with human and receiving food, care and love," captivity" becomes less and less relevant.
MrJerryUrt sorry for late response, such an amazing story you have there. I believe you did the right thing out of love and there's no price we could put on a life, no matter human's or animal's. I hope Petunia is doing well. I was just lucky enough to have a possum came across my back yard once.
Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. 😊
I can see he likes you. It’s surprising how many animals make good pets. They can also be a lot of good company.
Very sweet! It's so nice to see people caring for animals with love and kindness!
I come back to your sight often, just for viewing; I love watching over and over again.
thank you, Shmooky and Nenad
I can relate to your feelings because mine are the same. There is certain innocence that humans lost or never had it, certain naivete that that animals posses, for me especially my dear opossum Shmooky!
S okie is so adorable...bless you for taking care of this sweet creature.
Love of my life
That's the prettiest opossum I've ever seen
♥️
I love how chubby it is it's so cute!
Not chubby. Fluffy
Thank you I do the same, can not get enough of Shmooky. Love him!
Thank you for over 700.000 views and lovely comments. Yours Shmooky and Nenad
He is so cute!
What a beautiful video, such kindness from him to the little one.
Why cant every human be this compassionate towards living things...
he's so happy and chubby ;; I love him
Not chunky
That's awesome. My friend has one and they make the best companion pet. They're not like what people think. They're very affectionate and my friends possum has never bitten anyone. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers.
This is so sweet!
Audrey Selking Thank you, Shmooky and Nenad
He's so cute.... May he rest in peace
I always come back to watching Shmooky, it makes me fell so happy. I love watching him.
OMG. He's soooooo cute.
Thank you, Shmooky
ninja kids
It looks like a baby panda. So cute!
Sorry you lost Shmooky . They don’t live for too long. I know this video was made long time ago but😢I just found it. Lovely memories 🙏🙏
Just a word to describe Shmooky: ADORABLE!!!
Thank you, Nenad! So much praise here and with good reason! Shmooky looks to be an older fellow, a little frayed on the ear tips (often from frostbite). I had a male that looked similar to him, even with the 'brow' that I wintered over for one season and a wonderful fellow. The shorter nose is just one of the variations I've seen, but when they forage through a lot of brush and weeds, the fur gets worn very close to the skin and makes the nose appear long and skinny.
Awwww...so cute! You are obviously a very kind and caring person. Thankyou for taking such great care of and loving this precious little life. To Roger, I hope your possum hss gotten better and is ok.
sooooooo cute! oh My god! too bad Hong Kong is not allowed to keep them as pet :(
But you are so nice and kind to smooky, wish you and smooky lives a happy life :)
You're government covered up tianemen square
all the animal lovers i respect you very much cause the love that you people show towards these animals shows that there is still humanity left in the world
hats off
Aw, he's so cute!!! I love possums. I feed one in the backyard every night. Thanks for posting this!!
What a cute cuddly guy. Apples are a sweet treat. So nice you treat him so well. What a lil love.
i feel the love that man feels for the opossum even thru the screen :(
Thank you Silvana! True!
That is the most prettiest rat🐭 I've ever seen👀, and so sweet🍯 and gentle😍. I could watch him chew forever. 👳👍💖
Me too
Shmooky is adorable!! Also I like your band lol.
+Apointed Judge Thank you, Shmooky. Thank you for your compliments on music, Nenad. If you are Apointed Judge, must be the truth!
Cute possum I love how beautiful and gentle the possum is and the owner so patient. We need more great people like him.🌈
I simply adored Shmooky
Humans should take a lesson from Schmooky and chew their food this well.
opossums are lovely animals, and you a good person to take care of this one ^^
I had a pet opossum once. Named her Percy. She lived almost six years which I hear is pretty old for an Opossum.
He is very cute and seems like a very sweet pet to have. He looks adorable and he likes to be petted :)
Какой он классный ! Просто милаха!
Been brushed too! How pretty! Opossums are sweethearts...
So cute! When I was very young my dad had a pet opossum. They are adorable :D
Absolutely adorable. I hope he lived an amazing life in your hands❤
I hope so too, he never complained. Pure LOVE
They are so cute!!! Look at his little mouth eating away!! 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️
Yes they are marsupial and almost 1000 comments say exactly opposite of what you see as ugly, we see as beautiful. Shmooky is one of the most beautiful animals I have ever seen!
Exactly right: "so many shockingly stupid people". The gap between the most intelligent and the most stupid human is bigger than between average human and a dog.
Care, goodness, kindness, benevolence.
Sweet little Shmooky!
Judith Moore
They are so adorable. Truly fascinating little innocent creatures. If only all people could be kind !
Thank you Judith
Thank you All for 400,000 views, Shmooky and Nenad
drunkoncustard
in progress, hopefully soon. Thanks!
+Nenad Bach YEA!!! Love Shmooky!
I'm naming my opussom gizmo
I love opossums! This is so cute. They're are not bright like dogs and cats, but they are very tameable. We had one and loved it dearly.
+Justin Harrell Shmooky NEVER bit me!
Nenad Bach
I can believe that- Opossums do bear their teeth when threatened, but that's just a bluff.
So damn cute! I love the way Shmooky sniffs the camera.
aww this is so heart-touching
Thank you ChèreRachel Rae. True love!
Oh I love these animals! This one is adorable. Like feeding them grapes. Thank you for sharing!
Aww... If I didn't have Guinea Pigs and lived in the UK... My house would have a couple of these darlings running around.
If they didn’t require so much work I would get one of these other guys in a heartbeat, they are so sweet and adorable!
I jumped into the 2nd min to get apple immediately. :D very cute creature.
Thank you for sharing. Shmooky also sit on my lap. I cherish these moments!
Adorable creatures! I've never seen one in real life.
Special soul
If only I'd chew my food
So thoroughly as this possum. They're so cute!!
Aw, I love opossum, such sweet animals, adorable and very good to have around.
My son aired out the basement in our Brooklyn house today by leaving the back door open. This evening he came upon a young possum down there when he got back. I have rabbits as pets so he lured the possum into a pet carrier and put him back into our backyard. For all I know there's a whole family out there because we don't use the yard often. Thank God my son is a regular Dr. Doolittle and loves animals. It seemed scared and probably came in because he smelled my rabbits. It had the cutest face and seemed docile but their teeth scare me. I hope he finds his family. And damn...I forgot to take pictures but who knows...They might be here to stay for another photo opportunity
+belladonna1999 Thank you for sharing. Yes, photo would be great!
Chubbiest opossum I have ever seen so far. Make it look so cute a fluffy looking.
That Shmooky is one handsome fellow
Thank you, Shmooky.
You are so gentle with him, so loving ❤️ shmooky is adorable 😍 💕 he loves his apples 🍎 🤣
This possum takes food out of his hands gentler than some dogs