On 7/28/2016 6:50 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> I know Gary wouldn't do this, but my husband would stick the
> Havahart trap with the possum still in it into a big container
> of water. He'd rather shoot it with his .22 (which would be quicker
> and thus more humane, but doesn't want to risk skipping a round off
> into the neighborhood behind us.
>

I haven't noticed that possums do anything that would
make me want to kill them. I know they're out there but I
don't see them.

I had a rabid skunk years ago. The cop that came was debating
whether to shoot it or not, but was afraid of the bullet hitting
the neighbor's house. The poor thing was so thin, I don't think
its body would have stopped a bullet.

He was finally able to roust the animal control guy from wherever
he was hiding and they used my cat carrying case to take it away.
They said I could pick up the case if I wanted it back. I said thanks,
it's all yours.

nancy