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Orphaned Opossum Refused To Be Released Back Into The Wild Because He Had Other Plans!

He’s even been in a charity calendar shoot and has helped bring people to dog adoption events!

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Image Credit: Sheri Kassalias

Sadly, Opie has just celebrated his second birthday after two years spent with this loving family.

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Image Credit: Sheri Kassalias

Opossums generally do not live for much longer than this age, and he’s beginning to show signs of age getting to him.

Kassalias is greatly saddened by the possibility of losing him, but she is grateful for all the positivity and happiness he has brought to her life.

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Image Credit: Sheri Kassalias

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