10/19/2026
What are the odds that a gray squirrel and an opossum with congenital dwarfism would show up in the same season?
Unlike Lucy, who is thriving, this little one is really struggling. His head is dome shaped, he has an underbite, his limbs are very short, and his rib cage flares outward - which is likely what is making it difficult for him to breathe. These are all signs of congenital chondrodysplasia, and the prognosis for his survival is very guarded.
And yet, he made it this far.
He's in my incubator and receiving iron supplementation because he was so heavily infested with fleas - but he's likely also pale because it's hard for him to breathe. I'm tube feeding him until he puts on some weight, though he is also eating some kitten food mixed with formula and veggie baby food.
Once he's more stable, I'll take him to the vet for X-rays so that we can adequately assess his potential quality of life.
For now, he needs a name. Drop your suggestions below and please be respectful. Also note that the name Stewart is already taken by Salena's ambassador opossum!
