Nebraska Opossum Hospitalized After Eating Entire Costco Chocolate Cake

The opossum, nicknamed 'Cake Bandit,' is recovering at a wildlife rehab center after its sugar-filled escapade left it bloated and dazed.

A Virginia opossum in Nebraska consumed an entire Costco chocolate mousse cake left on a porch, raising concerns about chocolate toxicity.
The incident occurred at the home of Kim Doggett, who discovered the bloated animal surrounded by chocolate paw prints on her patio furniture.
The opossum was taken to Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, where it is being treated for its dietary mishap and unrelated lead toxicity, with a full recovery expected.
The rescue center has created 'Cake Bandit' T-shirts to raise funds for wildlife conservation, capitalizing on the viral story's popularity on social media.
The opossum will remain under care until it is healthy enough to be released back into the wild, likely by late March or early April.