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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Aug 30

Live in CT and want to be a wildlife rehabber? #CWRA is putting on new rehabilitator training (space is limited).

Registration: cwrawildlife.networkforgood.com/events/91046...

#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #volunteer

You're invited to CT New Wildlife Rehabilitator Training Class, Sunday October 19, 2025, at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, CT. Registration closes on October 15, 2025.

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Apr 9

Erica somehow managed to reopen the wound on her tail, so pre-release will have to wait until she's healed up.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Apr 7

Erica, our last overwintered animal, looks out of the carrier on her way to pre-release.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Apr 5

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Apr 4

Petey is out in pre-release! We only have one more overwintered animal to release, then a slight respite before baby season starts.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 22

Petey, trying to deal with the existential horror of being an opossum ... and that someone hasn't filled his food bowl yet.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 16

Monster, on his way to pre-release. He can't wait to get back out in the wild!
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 4

Some people are morning people, this opossum certainly isn't.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 3

Erica, our newest overwintered resident, is a female who came in severely underweight, and had been chewed by a dog and only weighed a pound; she's much healthier now!
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 2

Petey, anxiously awaiting food. He's very skittish, but don't let him fool you -- he's a voracious eater.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Petey the opossum waits anxiously for food

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Mar 1

Pirate, our large overwintered female. She seems like she just can't wait to get back out ... as soon as the weather warms up.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 26

They shouldn't. They can be secured or weighted down if you're worried about high winds.

Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 26

The largest male that we have who is being overwintered. He's rarely happy to see anyone, but always happy when the food dish fills up!
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 25

Another new intake, Petey, from Granby. He's gaining weight, but he's petrified of people (as he should be). He loves his scrambled eggs!
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #animalrescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 20

Meet our new intake, Erica. She was rescued from a dog attack, and is resting. Thank you to Dr. Kneeland at Peake Brooke Veterinary Center for taking such good care of her!
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Female opossum being held by a veterinarian

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 16

Early morning spicy behavior from our resident overwintered male opossum.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Hissing male opossum peeking out of a plastic hut

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 13

Someone decided that he had to hide when his food dishes were being filled. I think he's not as good at hide and seek as he thinks he is.
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Male opossum hiding by sticking his head into the lower level of his enclosure.

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 8

Opossums don't do well in the winter, consider building them a shelter. www.itsmesesame.com/starrys-blog...
#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 7

The male overwintering guest opossum flipped his plastic castle over, and is sitting in it, hissing. #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Male opossum sitting in overturned plastic castle

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 6

My male overwintering guest opossum, availing himself to some of the limited amenities. #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

Male opossum hides inside plastic castle

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Killingly Wildlife @killinglywildlife.org · Feb 5

Pirate, definitely not a "morning possum". #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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Jeffrey Buchbinder @handle.invalid · Feb 4

New intake male aquaints himself with his plastic castle hiding spot. #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #rehabilitation #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #opossumsofbluesky

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