That's upsetting, Tina, that the wildlife rehabilitators didn't return your calls and emails. I could see them saying they couldn't take the possums and tell you why, but to ignore your contact is unprofessional (and unkind). At least the Ansonia Nature Center is responsive and will take the babies. I suppose it would make a good educational exhibit for visitors.

Good luck.

Claire

So sad - I love possums. I've read that they are excellent neighbors, in that they don't really do any damage to anything and don't carry any communicable diseases. Good luck with her, I hope she recovers.

I'm also surprised that you received no response from wildlife rehabilitators. I should think this kind of situation, an injured mother and her babies, would be the typical kind of call they get.

I did some online checking about what to do when a baby possum is found. The first thing you did --- contact a wildlife rehabilitator --- is exactly what was suggested because it's difficult to provide for the kind of environmental and bodily functions conditions that they need. Here's the link. Good luck.

Molie

Here is a link that might be useful: What to do if you find orphaned possums