She saved more than one life that day đĽš
Published on May 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Meagan Licari, president of Puppy Kitty NYCity, spends her days saving cats and dogs. But when she recently stumbled upon a distressed wild animal, her rescue instincts kicked in and she sprang into action.
The other day, while in an Uber stopped at a red light, Licari looked out the car window and saw an opossum clinging to a fence. One wrong move, and the terrified animal would have fallen into the busy highway below.

In a split-second decision, Licari asked her driver to stop the car so she could get out and see what was going on.
âIt really wasnât a thought process,â Licari told The Dodo. âIt happened so fast. I was like, âOh my God, sir, I need you to pull over. I have to help this animal.â
There was a group of people gathered below the opossum. Licari learned theyâd discovered the animal hours earlier and had called 311 for help, but no one had come. Thatâs when Licari knew she had to act quickly â the opossum couldnât wait much longer.
âI canât turn my back when I see an animal in distress,â Licari said.
@puppykittynycI canât even go out without getting into a situation. I was in an uber heading to an event tonight and I see people standing around this poor opossum. I had my driver pull over and I said give me a few minutes! Thank you to the kind people who were there trying their best and helping me not die. They called 311 and of course no one came to help. This opossum was there for hours. Heâs safe and back at my garage and if he isnât hurt I will release him. If you are impressed by the work we do send us a donation! How to Donate: ⢠Text âVet Billsâ to 44-321 for Apple and Google Pay â˘Venmo – @puppykittynycity – search under business account â˘PayPal us – info@puppykittynyc.org â˘Visit our website www.puppykittynyc.org/donate ⢠Comment âDAFâ to donate via your Donor Advised Fund!#puppykittynycity#savealife#catsofinstagram#catcrisisnyc#puppykittyopposumcity⏠Aesthetic – Audiodeity
Licari climbed up onto the fence, scooped up the opossum and placed her in a tote bag. The whole rescue was done in less than 60 seconds. Once she had the animal secured, she got back in the Uber and asked the driver if they could turn around and go back to her house.
âI think he was very shocked at first,â Licari said. âAnd then he was like ⌠âYouâre brave.ââ
Perhaps sensing she was finally safe, the opossum relaxed in Licariâs arms. Licari kept the animal in her home overnight, then transported her to Wild by Nurture, a wildlife rehabilitation group, the next day.

Wild by Nurture informed Licari that the opossum had been suffering from lead poisoning. The toxin often makes animals feel disoriented, which explains why the opossum had been out during the day. But thanks to Licariâs bravery and quick thinking, the opossum is safe, receiving treatment and will feel better in no time.
@puppykittynycMama Lee update! She is doing so well with @wild_by_nurture She saw the vet and it was confirmed she has lead toxicity! Her babies are doing well also! So happy for her! Thank you everyone for the support and kind words! So happy for her and her babies!#puppykittynycity#savealife#catsofinstagram#catcrisisnyc#puppykittyopposumcity#wildlife#wildliferescue#opposumsofinstagram⏠original sound – puppykittynycity
Licari also learned that the whole time the opossum had been with her, sheâd been guarding a secret: tiny babies in her pouch. While Licari thought sheâd saved just one life, it turns out that sheâd actually saved a whole family.
@puppykittynycOur little friend is mom with a pouch full of babies so thank god we got to her when we did! Sheâs now with @wild_by_nurture for her rehabilitation! If she releasable she hopefully will come back to queens! Follow @wild_by_nurture for more updates! Feel better sweet girl!#puppykittyopposumcity#wildbynurture#opposums#opposumsofinstagram#wildliferescue⏠A Million Colors – Vinih Pray
Once Mama and her babies are strong enough, theyâll all be released into the wild. It makes Licari happy to know she helped protect and nurture New Yorkâs opossum population.
âOpossums may look scary, but theyâre really docile creatures,â Licari said. âTheyâre great for the ecosystem ⌠[They] really should be left alone unless they need help.â
If you’d like to support Puppy Kitty NYCity, you can make a donation here. If you’d like to support Wild by Nurture, you can donate here.

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Couple Touring Empty Home See Old Doghouse In Yard â Then A Sad Face Pops Out
âHonestly, I was just in shock.”
Two years ago, April Morgan and her fiancĂŠ, J.C., toured a home they were interested in buying. When they walked into the backyard, they noticed an old doghouse â with a dog inside.
At first, Morgan couldnât process what was happening. Was the dog there by mistake, or had she been abandoned?

âHonestly, I was just in shock,â Morgan said in a video for The Dodo. âI was like, âI have to do something.ââ
Morgan was heartbroken when she learned the truth: The houseâs previous owners had left their dog behind on purpose. In their real estate purchase agreement, theyâd explicitly stated that they were leaving the dog on the property because they didnât want her anymore.
The dog was 10 years old, and her previous owners had adopted her when she was a puppy. Even after a decade spent together, they tied her up in their yard and abandoned her like she didnât matter.

Morgan didnât understand how someone could treat any pet so cruelly, especially one as lovable as the pup she and her fiancĂŠ had found.
âWhen I first met her, I thought she was the sweetest dog ever,â Morgan said.
J.C. let the dog off the leash sheâd been tied up with and let her run freely around the backyard. In that moment, the dog seemed to understand that she was finally safe.
For Morgan and her fiancĂŠ, the decision to adopt the dog was a no-brainer. They named her Molly and introduced her to their cats and other dogs.
It didnât take long for Molly to settle into her new routine, which involved lots of frolicking, luxurious baths and cuddle sessions with her siblings.
â[S]heâs just spoiled rotten,â Morgan said.
As much as Molly loves her whole family, sheâs developed a special bond with her dad, J.C. Perhaps itâs because heâs the one who first let her off the leash sheâd been tied up with.
âShe follows him around everywhere,â Morgan said.
It means the world to Morgan to get to provide a warm, loving home for Molly. After everything sheâs been through, she deserves to be pampered for the rest of her life.
âItâs just very heartwarming to know that sheâs in a safe place,â Morgan said.
To keep up with Molly, you can follow her on TikTok.

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