Cojack/Opossum Stand-Off

This may not be an aesthetically pleasing photo, but it IS unusual, right?
Fortunately no physical contact occurred between my dog, Hank and this unhappy Opossum.
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[Jodibear58]

Wow! A little scary and unusual!

[Jae]

Just doing his job! Protecting his people :)

[Jane Anderson]

It looks like a cat warning--did it sound like one too? Very interesting photo, Kareen!

[Taffy]

Oh wow -- you were savvy to get the shot and must have quick reflexes! Lucky that they didn't end up in contact!

[MoeB]

oph my!! documentary at it finest!

[Lyn Berriman]

The opossum looks very fierce. Glad your dog was ok.

[carol white]

He does look angry,a super capture!!

[Linsey]

Nice capture :)

[Smitha]

Scary and unusual.

[Diane]

Great capture Kareen, I'm glad no one got hurt in the encounter!

[Kareen King]

@dianeburns @smithak @kiscsillag @carolmw @lynnilou @mission14 @taffy @cejaanderson @lifepause @jodibear58 Thanks for stopping by and making the time to comment. Much appreciated!

[Marnie]

Great action shot Kareen, and great capture too. I do hope the dog didn't tackle that possum. Assuming they're like ours, they've got wicked claws and teeth.

[Shawna Schroeder]

Wow impressive capture. Glad your dog is okay.

[Karin Hirsch]

Very interesting encounter , great shot