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red98vett · 01-26-2006, 12:12 PM

I left my house this morning.....I opened my door.... and a HUGE Freakin POSSUM was standing at my front door - Then....to make matters worse (I don't know who was more scared) HE PISSED ALL OVER The Place !

ok......HE was probably more scared than Me....

I live in HOUSTON practically in the City and have never seen a possum up close....HE was practically ringing my doorbell !

I thought these creatures only came out at night ?

hle_625 · 01-26-2006, 12:18 PM

You are really brave bc I would have peed my pants as soon as I saw the thing.

red98vett · 01-26-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hle_625

You are really brave bc I would have peed my pants as soon as I saw the thing.

I WAS Scared at first till I watched him take the biggest pee all over my front door area.... and waddle away like he felt SO much better ! I've honestly never ever seen one....

Lexi Rae · 01-26-2006, 12:19 PM

be careful with those rodents, they can be dangerous and poisoness too.

txshopper73 · 01-26-2006, 12:20 PM

YUCK!!!!!!! That's GROSS!!!

chewysmom · 01-26-2006, 12:21 PM

OMG!!! I thought they only came out at night too. I've heard they can be bad news.. What a sight tho

DaisyMaesMom · 01-26-2006, 12:22 PM

Yuck! I probably would have slammed the door so hard and quickly that he wouldn't have had a chance to pee... He'd have gotten slammed in the door... LOL They are gross and they can be mean I've heard..

princessgracie · 01-26-2006, 12:23 PM

Ewww. Those things sure are ugly.

bchgirl · 01-26-2006, 12:24 PM

Haven't ever encountered one during the day, so your vistor may be sick. We have them here. I live in the 'burbs, but possums are alive and well. We used to leave our garage door cracked for our kitties to come and go, their food was out there too. One time we caught a possum munching away WHILE kitty just WATCHED

Another time, we pulled up in the driveway....here comes mama possum under the garage door then quickly following....3 baby possums. Guess she was teaching them where the easy food was.

My father and step mother had them come INTO the house by way of a dryer vent. They were finding possums individually, and generally new poops indicated another visitor to look for. Now one time, they knew one was in the house, but hadn't discovered it's hiding place. My step mother pulls open a dresser drawer...guess who POPS up? Yep, Mr. (mrs?) possum. My step mother said she almost had a heart attack. And you think possum pee on the porch is bad....she had to wash everything in the drawer

rrosenberry · 01-26-2006, 12:24 PM

EWW! Now, I love ALL animals but, those are thee Ugliest things! I had one camped out in my trash for months, my neighbor caught him in a live trap ,and I didn't ask what he did with him after that. I would take the trash out and he'd move or his beaty eyes would be glowing at me.and you can imagine how many times I about filled my underwear!.And they are MEAN! I was always afraid Bailey would run into him.
Luckily, your girls were not at the door with you. That could have been ugly.
We have tons here,, and the correct spelling~ FYI~ is "Oppossum",,which I have NEVER understood.

velobabe · 01-26-2006, 12:30 PM

I remember seeing several during the daylight hours as we walked to school because the kids would throw rocks at them and sometimes kill them. Me and my friend would cry and try to get the kids to stop because it was horrible to see. But yes, they are typically nocturnal but some do show themselves during the day. Only you V would have one christen your porch

. Sorry but I just have to laugh

red98vett · 01-26-2006, 12:36 PM

Oh well ...you guys made me feel SO MUCH BETTER

lol - I had no idea they were so common...shoot - I've never even seen one at night but you're right - they are UGLY suckers - but I sure couldn't stand it if someone tried to kill them - I wouldn't go for that at all....

I just watched him waddle away and the next time I saw him ...he was at my neighbors front yard

rrosenberry · 01-26-2006, 12:37 PM

Another FYI~ When they are out in the day, it is very abnormal and it is usually because they are sick, or possibly rabies, stay away from them or call animal control, My other neighbor had on in her garage,and they had to come out and get it for her.

centralnewyorki · 01-26-2006, 12:53 PM

My sister has them in Florida. Coming from New York, she's seeing a bunch of critters we've never seen- she actually even thinks the possums are cute!!

She was so depressed that her little buddies didn't come out when my bf and I were visiting. (Beleive me- I was fine with it!)

That's quite an interesting start to your day, though!

JCarlson2004 · 01-26-2006, 12:57 PM

What a little piggy possum for peeing by your house!

01-26-2006, 12:12 PM	#1
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Can you BELIEVE this ? I left my house this morning.....I opened my door.... and a HUGE Freakin POSSUM was standing at my front door - Then....to make matters worse (I don't know who was more scared) HE PISSED ALL OVER The Place ! ok......HE was probably more scared than Me.... I live in HOUSTON practically in the City and have never seen a possum up close....HE was practically ringing my doorbell ! I thought these creatures only came out at night ? __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-26-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	You are really brave bc I would have peed my pants as soon as I saw the thing. __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

01-26-2006, 12:19 PM	#4
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	be careful with those rodents, they can be dangerous and poisoness too. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-26-2006, 12:20 PM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	YUCK!!!!!!! That's GROSS!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-26-2006, 12:23 PM	#8
princessgracie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 655	Ewww. Those things sure are ugly. __________________ Marie

01-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#6
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	OMG!!! I thought they only came out at night too. I've heard they can be bad news.. What a sight tho

01-26-2006, 12:22 PM	#7
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	Yuck! I probably would have slammed the door so hard and quickly that he wouldn't have had a chance to pee... He'd have gotten slammed in the door... LOL They are gross and they can be mean I've heard..

01-26-2006, 12:24 PM	#9
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Haven't ever encountered one during the day, so your vistor may be sick. We have them here. I live in the 'burbs, but possums are alive and well. We used to leave our garage door cracked for our kitties to come and go, their food was out there too. One time we caught a possum munching away WHILE kitty just WATCHED Another time, we pulled up in the driveway....here comes mama possum under the garage door then quickly following....3 baby possums. Guess she was teaching them where the easy food was. My father and step mother had them come INTO the house by way of a dryer vent. They were finding possums individually, and generally new poops indicated another visitor to look for. Now one time, they knew one was in the house, but hadn't discovered it's hiding place. My step mother pulls open a dresser drawer...guess who POPS up? Yep, Mr. (mrs?) possum. My step mother said she almost had a heart attack. And you think possum pee on the porch is bad....she had to wash everything in the drawer __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

01-26-2006, 12:24 PM	#10
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	EWW! Now, I love ALL animals but, those are thee Ugliest things! I had one camped out in my trash for months, my neighbor caught him in a live trap ,and I didn't ask what he did with him after that. I would take the trash out and he'd move or his beaty eyes would be glowing at me.and you can imagine how many times I about filled my underwear!.And they are MEAN! I was always afraid Bailey would run into him. Luckily, your girls were not at the door with you. That could have been ugly. We have tons here,, and the correct spelling~ FYI~ is "Oppossum",,which I have NEVER understood. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

01-26-2006, 12:30 PM	#11
velobabe Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,333	I remember seeing several during the daylight hours as we walked to school because the kids would throw rocks at them and sometimes kill them. Me and my friend would cry and try to get the kids to stop because it was horrible to see. But yes, they are typically nocturnal but some do show themselves during the day. Only you V would have one christen your porch . Sorry but I just have to laugh __________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~

01-26-2006, 12:36 PM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Oh well ...you guys made me feel SO MUCH BETTER lol - I had no idea they were so common...shoot - I've never even seen one at night but you're right - they are UGLY suckers - but I sure couldn't stand it if someone tried to kill them - I wouldn't go for that at all.... I just watched him waddle away and the next time I saw him ...he was at my neighbors front yard __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-26-2006, 12:37 PM	#13
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Another FYI~ When they are out in the day, it is very abnormal and it is usually because they are sick, or possibly rabies, stay away from them or call animal control, My other neighbor had on in her garage,and they had to come out and get it for her. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

01-26-2006, 12:53 PM	#14
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	My sister has them in Florida. Coming from New York, she's seeing a bunch of critters we've never seen- she actually even thinks the possums are cute!! She was so depressed that her little buddies didn't come out when my bf and I were visiting. (Beleive me- I was fine with it!) That's quite an interesting start to your day, though! __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

01-26-2006, 12:57 PM	#15
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Piggy Possum! What a little piggy possum for peeing by your house! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You