Cool.  I'm all for native animals as pets instead of cats & dogs - with the exception of Maggie of course. 

When my brother was at uni and living on campus they only had to turn on their outside light and the possums would come running for their feed. I think they are rather cute and as long as they are not living in your roof can't understand how so many people dislike them.

Maggie is awesome with the possums. She just sits there watching them from the doorway. Accepting that at night, her place is inside and theirs is out (although, Sophie has snook in twice, when the screen door was just closed and not latched, she used her nose to open it. I walk into the lounge room, Maggie's on the sofa watching as though it was normal whilst Sophie sniffed around the lounge room floor.) Cheeky little thing. I rather she stayed outside though, not being toilet trained and all - but she was courteous enough not to have left a mess

So many people Kathleen, do not understand that the Australia Brush tail and Ringtail Possums are protected and unfortunately do not follow the law when it comes to re-locating them. We lost a ringy a few months back because of a cat (which in our shire, should be contained at night) attacked it, but didn't kill it. I did my best to nurse it but its the shock that gets them throughout the night. It was a female too, fortunately without a pouch full but still sad. 

I understand that its the life cycle, but domesticated cats do so much more damage than that of the feral fox. 

As of roof dwelling possums, just a small matter of readjustment and hole blocking will deter them elsewhere.I accept other people's opinions and if any one would like information on removal of any possum, please contact me.

Mmmm... possum gyros  

I think they's be a little tough on the meat side Joel, but flavoursome from all the fruit they eat.

Geez Joel, talk about murdering the eloquence of fine cuisine.  Mate, you need this one...

Beautiful!  We're set, I'll bring the hardware and charcoal, you bring the seasoning and mezz brings the meat.  Speed Week 2015 BBQ is set!

See you there 

@mezzararty made you a emoticon of your possums 

Awesome John, Thank You 

As of today (Wednesday 30th December 2015) this particular blog of mine has been viewed 921 times! Wow! Thank you for reading (or just browsing)

I think that it's fantastic what you do Mezz.

It's a shame that more people don't take the time to smell the flowers and take in the natural beauty of our Aussie bush.

I know when we do field trips with our yr10 students, they crash through the scrub, rushing to the top of the hill so they can get a few bars on their phone.

I just don't get it. They are completely hamstrung without mobile coverage.

It's so nice to read your good news stories. Keep up your great efforts, you are to be commended.

Thanks @Chook Its nice to be appreciated for the voluntary work I do. Like yourself, I enjoy the beauty of the Australian bush, I have always felt drawn to this country and I'm proud to be a part of its up-keeping. You and I will keep Australia (what it should be like) alive! What with you saving the land and me saving the creatures. 

Catch up with you soon in SA!

All the best, 

Mez