Apparently there may be one in her grandma's basement. Because her grandma hoards things, including foodstuffs. So, they are going to try and clean up and flush out the possum.

My ex used to try and reason with the squirrels that had nested in his walls when they would wake him up fighting ("fighting") at 2 in the morning

That is wonderful

hope she not only catches it, but gets it butchered for dinner

I've heard they're good eating

not that I've gotten a chance to try any

I've never eaten possum either.

I'd like to, though

What's the best way to prepare possum? Stew?

no idea

I knew someone who gathered roadkill - he swore by grilled possum.