All 4 dogs were out in the back yard barking up a storm. I looked over and saw what the issue was.
The ONLY one to come when I called was Belle! GOOD GIRL. We both went inside and I got hot dogs (Belle got lots!) and some leashes. I also grabbed the camera on my way out, so there are no pics with Belle.
Tasha was the next one to come in. But it took time for her, as she is still leery of doorways, plus I was a bit 'wound up,' and she heard that in my voice and thought perhaps going in wouldn't be a good idea. Here you can see she has moved away from the 'fun,' and is paying attention to me.
But she returned a few times.
Everyone was making lots of noise -- including me! Dogs were barking (including Belle, in the house, up on the sofa back, looking out the window). Possum was growling and hissing.
I went as close as I could -- the snow is quite deep where they were. Nearer the house there is almost no snow, and I could walk easily. Out where the possum was, the snow was almost to my knees, and I did in fact fall back (sat down) once as I moved away from the house. Decided I did not want to fall and be close to the possum, and risk being bit. So I could not go and GET the dogs, as I usually do. Yep, this possum visits my back yard regularly. Eventually, Willy turned towards me and I was able to get him in to me and put a loop over his head. Got him in, whew! Just one left.
Edit to add: I did some work on the photos and now have 7 of them cropped and close up. Wow the teeth on this possum are HUGE! So glad none of us got bit.
Willy is left rear, facing the camera; Riley has her back to me. Tasha is on the right.
This is the one with Riley sticking her nose right in the coat to get a good sniff. I could just imagine her thinking, "What are you? You won't play with me like a dog and you won't run from me like my cats at home, I gotta figure you out!" Ha haaa Willy is behind Riley. Tasha is on the left.
These last 2, Tasha is far left, Willy is middle / rear, and Riley is on the right.
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