there is a fucking possum in the basement

[eris]

I dont know why, how, or WTF, but there is a fucking POSSUM in my basement. 

My house is clean, and and there is nothing down there for him but maybe some boxes. I guess he got there from under the neighbors porch. Ok, it is 6 am and im a girl, and im alone. I got a fucking baseball bat, though !!! Im just one person and those things can have rabies, im not fucking with it alone.

I have to wait 2 more hours before animal control opens, and im pretty sure they charge money....

this is going to be a fun day.....

[ZEGH8578]

theres a famous norwegian childrens song (a bit psychedelic at that) about a badger in the ceiling (the tunnel ceiling. the singers live in a tunnel!)

they then specify that there is no crocophant or eledile, but a badger in the ceiling

[eris]

maybe i can turn it into a pet 

["couldbecousin"]

maybe i can turn it into a pet 

No, you're better off letting animal control deal with it. 


Also, after it's gone, you might want to check your basement to see how it got in. 

[eris]

I think it got in from some sort of crawlspace under the neighbors porch that is directly over my basement.

I have to wait at least another hour before agencies start opening up.

What a pain in the butt

["couldbecousin"]

I think it got in from some sort of crawlspace under the neighbors porch that is directly over my basement.

I have to wait at least another hour before agencies start opening up.

What a pain in the butt

Yeah, but you're safer waiting. It might be rabid. Just post here while you wait! 

[eris]

ok

First Im going to call my brother to see if he can help me, but he is a total asshole and will probably say no

Then im going to try the fire department as I dont think they charge money.

the cats are SOOO MAD. They are just sitting by the door with very serious expressions on their faces

I can hear it moving around down there. It is giving me the creeps.

[Parts]

Animal control is your best bet.  Other things to do is leave a door or window to the basement open so it can get out easy and make a lot of noise. I have to chase them out of places I am working at times. Possums are not that friendly to have as pets I had a raccoon for awhile as a kid.  Good luck

[eris]

thank you

There are no doors down there, i think there is a hole though somewhere, some sort of crawlspace. That is the landlords problem not mine

I dont know if that thing is smart enough to find its way back outside though that.

[renaeden]

How many cats do you have? You are welcome to post pictures of them.

["couldbecousin"]

thank you

There are no doors down there, i think there is a hole though somewhere, some sort of crawlspace. That is the landlords problem not mine

I dont know if that thing is smart enough to find its way back outside though that.

Definitely tell the landlord; in fact, call him first! HE should pay animal control, it is his property.
He should also fix whatever opening allowed the possum to get in.

[eris]

See the thing is the landlord is not very reliable, I probably wont be able to get a hold of him

but im going to try


Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon

["couldbecousin"]

See the thing is the landlord is not very reliable, I probably wont be able to get a hold of him

but im going to try


Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon

Keep a receipt from the animal control people and send a copy to your landlord. IMO he should reimburse you,
though I don't know what the law would say. If he's at all honorable, he ought to!

And I look forward to seeing your cats' pictures in the photo thread. 

[renaeden]

Oh and I have 3 cats. Very cute. Ill post pics soon

3 cats, excellent. Looking forward to pics.

[eris]

Ill try ! My landlord is a jerk :S

Oh and I have 2 pet rats too. They play with one of the cats. They chase each other on the couch. its cute