Pittsboro, NC – Last week, Chatham County Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade and Taylor Hardee came to the aid of a young opossum in need of a helping hand.
A resident on River Forest Road in northern Chatham County contacted the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office after discovering the small animal trapped in netting that covered a pond on his property. The baby opossum had become entangled and was unable to free itself.
The officers transported the animal to Holly’s Nest, a nonprofit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and their natural environment. Holly’s Nest provides a safe haven for orphaned, injured, and abandoned wild animals. Their team offers medical care and attentive rehabilitation with the goal of returning each animal to its rightful place in the wild.
“We’re thankful the homeowner did the right thing by calling for help,” said Officer Cade. “A little compassion goes a long way, and now this young opossum has a great shot at a full recovery and release.”
Chatham County Animal Resource Officers respond to a wide variety of calls involving animals in need, whether domestic or wild, and work closely with local rehabilitation centers like Holly’s Nest to ensure animals receive the care they need.