This is just too precious. Lots of people think if they find an abandoned baby possum that this animal would make a great pet. Not only do most states not allow it, but it can be difficult finding a ...

Bringing your pet to work every day is a dream for some. To others, it’s a reality. In 1987, Flea the pet possum was the ...

Did you know that some people keep opossums as pets? Proving that there is a lid for every pot, this rescue opossum and his family are celebrating his third birthday—quite a feat for the short-lived ...

The first time William Voiles met Saffron, he nearly ran over the matted lump of fur on his bike. Last March, Voiles says he was cycling into the French Quarter to sell his artwork when he came upon a ...

Opossums are one of the most unusual animals in the United States. They’re the only marsupial in North America. They famously carry their babies on their backs and have cute appearances as well as ...

Twelve days ago, agents of The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department confiscated a pet opossum named Saffron during the city’s Carnival celebration. Now the marsupial's owner wants to get his ...