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mamaj · 05-20-2012, 08:11 PM

oh my gosh. I am so glad Callie is ok. She was smart to stay away from it. Better keep some rocks by the door just in case it happens again.

lovespandp · 05-20-2012, 08:18 PM

I'm just trying to point out what you should have done- I still haven't seen you say you were going to put a leash on her to be safe... I wonder if this really happened? You ever hear that story " the girl who cried wolf?"

GeorgiesMomma · 05-20-2012, 08:19 PM

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Really lets all pick on me ok that's nice. I would never post something nasty or mean to either of you if your dog almost got attacked by a opossum. You people tend to think I am being mean and stuff but that's just me being straight forward I am not a mean person and I do not try to be. But really don't think yall are being any better then what you think I am.

No but let's be real you would be the first to post how irresponsible we are for allowing it to almost happen. While I don't like to take the threads off topic I had to agree with lovespandp.

I am glad that Callie is ok. I don't think they would hurt our furbabies but I know that just seeing it scared me!

lovespandp · 05-20-2012, 08:27 PM

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No but let's be real you would be the first to post how irresponsible we are for allowing it to almost happen. While I don't like to take the threads off topic I had to agree with lovespandp.

I am glad that Callie is ok. I don't think they would hurt our furbabies but I know that just seeing it scared me!

Right.. just seeing it- Pnut would be leashed up next time. Bottom line!

McheleM · 05-20-2012, 08:58 PM

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No but let's be real you would be the first to post how irresponsible we are for allowing it to almost happen. While I don't like to take the threads off topic I had to agree with lovespandp.
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I just have to say I agree.

citygirl123 · 05-20-2012, 09:52 PM

What a good grandma!!!!! She is like a superhero grandma! Love it! She needs a red S on her t-shirt!

Glad your story turned out well, and the dog is ok. It was exciting to read!

MidnightUnicorn · 05-20-2012, 09:56 PM

I'm glad Callie is okay.

Lilymo · 05-20-2012, 10:50 PM

We are so lucky where we live. The odd fox is all we have to worry about. Bet you were going frantic. Glad no harm done. Could yOu maybe fit a sensor light that would come in when there's movement in the garden to scare them off before she goes out ?

mugwee1 · 05-21-2012, 03:53 AM

So glad you ,grandma and Callie did not get hurt. Fast thinking on Granma's side. have a great Day.

gracielove · 05-21-2012, 04:04 AM

I didn't realize from your original post that you have a fenced yard. I thought you were afraid that you dog would run off after the opossum. You said it was a big opossum but there must be a way it has to get into your yard. Opossum's are not the kind of animal that will attack any animal. Of course they will make a big fuss to try to look scary if they feel threatened but they are scavengers and not out for a fuss with anyone. They are slow movers and usually get the worst end of any encounter with dogs. Their inability to move quickly is also the reason you see them dead in the road as well.
It sounds like your dog was more interested in the smell of the creature in it's yard than actually meeting the critter.
We live away from the road down in the woods and have about every creature known to the north east passing through the yard at one time or another through out the day or night. Gracie loves everyone and would just love to meet a opossum. It sounds like your dog handled the whole situation very well since she did not have any interest in meeting the opossum face to face. Sorry you had such a scare. It sounds like the opossum was just as scared as you were! They really have little ability to protect themselves except their scary faces but it is best not to let your pets go after any wild animal. Your dog was smart enough not to.

Lovetodream88 · 05-21-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

I'm just trying to point out what you should have done- I still haven't seen you say you were going to put a leash on her to be safe... I wonder if this really happened? You ever hear that story " the girl who cried wolf?"

Seriously? Now I'm a liar. Wow why would I make this up. I don't make things up and I'm very hurt you would think that. What I should have done which was put a leash on her right? Well in 5 years I have had Callie nothing like that has ever happened therefor there wouldn't have been a need for me to have her on a leash before that because one everything she could possibly get under in our back yard has chicken wire around it, two we do many walk arounds to check for holes around the fence, three Callie is to big to be picked up by an owl, and four WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE! I am not allowing her to run around an unfenced yard like some people do so why not go attack them. I keep Callie safe!

Lovetodream88 · 05-21-2012, 07:51 AM

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No but let's be real you would be the first to post how irresponsible we are for allowing it to almost happen. While I don't like to take the threads off topic I had to agree with lovespandp.

I am glad that Callie is ok. I don't think they would hurt our furbabies but I know that just seeing it scared me!

Seriously? How was I to magically know that a opossum would come into my fenced yard when it hasn't happened for 5 years. I think some of you are forgetting Callie is 16 pounds. And no I think you should go back and look at my posts when someone has posted that something scary like that has happened I post oh my glad every one is ok! I am not kidding go back and read and you will see! I am not a terrible person who wishes bad on everyone.

Lovetodream88 · 05-21-2012, 07:53 AM

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Right.. just seeing it- Pnut would be leashed up next time. Bottom line!

And you don't know that Callie wasn't! She was and my grandma was right behind me with a golf club but I'm sure you think I am making that up too........

Lovetodream88 · 05-21-2012, 07:56 AM

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I just have to say I agree.

But that's not true go back in my history of posts and see where when someone had coyotes or anything I said glad every one is ok and that's scary and stuff. I never knew how bad I must come off to you people and how hated I am. That was not my intention. Guess I need to find some where else to post or something. All I can say is sorry.

GeorgiesMomma · 05-21-2012, 08:05 AM

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But that's not true go back in my history of posts and see where when someone had coyotes or anything I said glad every one is ok and that's scary and stuff. I never knew how bad I must come off to you people and how hated I am. That was not my intention. Guess I need to find some where else to post or something. All I can say is sorry.

You're not hated you can offer a lot to people here. I do think you are judgemental at times and wanted to comment on it. I think when we post we need to consider where people are coming from and I don't mean physically but emotionally too. It's not always what you say it's how you say it. Just my opinion but MOST people don't come on here if they don't have their furbabies best interest at heart. While some don't care if people leave, I would prefer to have people stay and learn as I did 6 years ago. The people here, especially when I was a new Yorkie Mom, have given me so much support I want to return the favor.

05-20-2012, 08:18 PM	#47
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I'm just trying to point out what you should have done- I still haven't seen you say you were going to put a leash on her to be safe... I wonder if this really happened? You ever hear that story " the girl who cried wolf?" __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

05-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#51
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	What a good grandma!!!!! She is like a superhero grandma! Love it! She needs a red S on her t-shirt! Glad your story turned out well, and the dog is ok. It was exciting to read! __________________ Lynn and Copper

05-20-2012, 10:50 PM	#53
Lilymo YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 441	We are so lucky where we live. The odd fox is all we have to worry about. Bet you were going frantic. Glad no harm done. Could yOu maybe fit a sensor light that would come in when there's movement in the garden to scare them off before she goes out ? __________________ Eileen mum to Mitzi Brodie Robyn Molly and Lilly RIP Morgan

05-20-2012, 08:11 PM	#46
mamaj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 572	oh my gosh. I am so glad Callie is ok. She was smart to stay away from it. Better keep some rocks by the door just in case it happens again.

05-20-2012, 09:56 PM	#52
MidnightUnicorn YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 443	I'm glad Callie is okay.

05-21-2012, 03:53 AM	#54
mugwee1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pa. Posts: 861	So glad you ,grandma and Callie did not get hurt. Fast thinking on Granma's side. have a great Day.

05-21-2012, 04:04 AM	#55
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I didn't realize from your original post that you have a fenced yard. I thought you were afraid that you dog would run off after the opossum. You said it was a big opossum but there must be a way it has to get into your yard. Opossum's are not the kind of animal that will attack any animal. Of course they will make a big fuss to try to look scary if they feel threatened but they are scavengers and not out for a fuss with anyone. They are slow movers and usually get the worst end of any encounter with dogs. Their inability to move quickly is also the reason you see them dead in the road as well. It sounds like your dog was more interested in the smell of the creature in it's yard than actually meeting the critter. We live away from the road down in the woods and have about every creature known to the north east passing through the yard at one time or another through out the day or night. Gracie loves everyone and would just love to meet a opossum. It sounds like your dog handled the whole situation very well since she did not have any interest in meeting the opossum face to face. Sorry you had such a scare. It sounds like the opossum was just as scared as you were! They really have little ability to protect themselves except their scary faces but it is best not to let your pets go after any wild animal. Your dog was smart enough not to.