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Possum Party Raises $1,200 for Wildlife Rescue

Barley the Awesome Possum celebrates his first birthday in style.

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Barley the Awesome Possum recently celebrated his first birthday in Lutz, and more than 100 people came out to mark the occasion.

The cuddly marsupial's birthday bash netted $1,200 for wildlife rescue efforts, Dennis Costantino of East-West Animal Hospital said.

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