I take the younger grandkids to the river park to feed birds and ducks. Sometimes the river rats, not really rats, but nutria, ( just as ugly) show up. They are so ugly, but we feed them too. The kids love it.
Never heard of those rats. Yeah I figure any animal that’s hungry I feed. Except I don’t want this possum attacking my cats or dog, so he’ll just have to figure out how to make it without cat food. If he doesn’t stay off the deck you’ll have to relocate him and then I’ll worry about him being able to find food and shelter in the winter in a new spot.
How wonderful to have a river with birds and ducks for grandkids. Those are some great memories you are making.