We Found a Soaking Wet Baby Raccoon

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  • We took the raccoon to a lady who is part of TLC Wild Baby Rehab, Inc. Once the raccoon was old enough it was released back into the wild. Check out their Facebook page!! They do great work ➤ / tlcwildbabyrehab
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  • @Lite93891
    @Lite93891 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    THANK YOU!!!! We rescued a tiny raccoon from a storm drain one night. 2 nights later he showed up on our patio with his mom and 3 siblings. They come regularly to visit us. :)

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aww!

    • @1jazzyphae
      @1jazzyphae 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lite93891 how precious. Mom wanted to meet the people who saved her baby

  • @arthurnam7619
    @arthurnam7619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    thank you for saving that little guy's life. made my day.

  • @babe201
    @babe201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    **Watching baby raccoon crying in the box** “FOR GOD’S SAKE SOMEBODY HOLD HIM!!!”

    • @m.d.d4250
      @m.d.d4250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know! I would be really loving him up!

    • @triciamcneely6287
      @triciamcneely6287 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe they were Afraid that it had Rabbies...as 4 my thought, i would have picked it up & gave it a sure of Confort.

  • @thatgirlwithbangs
    @thatgirlwithbangs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for saving the little guy, you both actually saved his life

  • @ArtandHomesteading
    @ArtandHomesteading 7 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I can't get over how good you guys are with animals. I believe you really WERE led there to find it, because you're the kind of people who cared enough to take care of it. When I was about 12, we rescued a baby raccoon from a tree that had been hit by lightning (I guess the mother had run away or something). We ended up raising him for about 3 or 4 months...he was a very smart, good friend...(but he had a bratty side to him as well. haha). He ended up getting hit by a car, and our whole family cried for days. :( But we have very good memories of him. :)

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yea, it does seem that we were led to find that baby. It was so strange! I am glad we found a rehabilitator though because I am not fond of caring for baby mammals...too much commitment! That is so sad about your raccoon...

    • @naomibeery478
      @naomibeery478 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Laura Metheny the first job of man was to care for the animals.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Val O'Brien, We had prior experience caring for orphaned kittens. We also looked up specifics about baby raccoons. We also called veterinarians, who would not take it because they don't look at wild animals. We only had the raccoon for 3 days until we found a rehabber who could take it. I'm not sure why you say we "didn't have a clue how to look after him". What did we do wrong? Your comment was a bit rude.

    • @lovecats7974
      @lovecats7974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Val O'Brien Wow! What would you have done? The little raccoon survived the three days they had it then they took to an expert!

    • @blueclover9918
      @blueclover9918 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Val O'Brien why dont you look at what they DID, instead of what you think they DIDN'T do

  • @armoredwings4182
    @armoredwings4182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Considering where you found it and how young it was, I think you did a good thing. It really did seem abandoned.

  • @kingfisher3302
    @kingfisher3302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Had a racoon as a pet. Got him when his eyes were still closed. The GREATEST pet I ever had.

    • @robertktw
      @robertktw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what do they eat? puppy chow?

    • @kingfisher3302
      @kingfisher3302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was 12 at time, but at first was formula from vet in a bottle. Then milk with syrup. Then yes puppy chow.

    • @robertktw
      @robertktw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kingfisher3302 cool, clueless abt raccoons here :)

    • @kL-vs6wz
      @kL-vs6wz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have heard from several people that they really do make great pets if you get them young enough.

    • @ratj4715
      @ratj4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think they go to bathroom a lot. They can destroy a home. Some people don’t know what their getting their self into.

  • @Diana-wg1tm
    @Diana-wg1tm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Your husband has an amazing heart. He was so worried and I liked when he said we gotta try we gotta try. You have a beautiful family

  • @midnightandfriends381
    @midnightandfriends381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I did the same thing with a baby wolf. I fould him in my back yard i waited for a few hours the mother didnt come back for it. I felt bad hearing it cry so i went outside and i took him in then. kept him for about a year. Then i gave him to my cousin who takes care of wolfs for a living. And i visit him every time i can. He remember me and actualy runs up and jumps on me. Im sad he isnt living with me anymore but im happy he remembers me and he is happy where he is.

  • @nancycartermoore2907
    @nancycartermoore2907 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He would have died without you. I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and you did the right thing. Mama would not have been out during the day, you're right. He was still steady calling for mama even days later. You did a great job.

  • @wildwildItaly
    @wildwildItaly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You don't need to justify why you saved a raccoon, you did the right thing, a wonderful thing! Animals need our help sometimes nature goes wrong too. Allot of people save raccoons and give them loving homes. ❤️❤️❤️ The guy seems allot more willing to keep it. The wife said she was glad she didn't have to take care of it anymore🙄

  • @birdnest5814
    @birdnest5814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was given 2 babies. The mother was dead in the road and they were on the side of the road, crying for mom. A friend picked them up and brought them to me, since I had, had a pet raccoon before. I got cows milk from the neighbors barn and put a little sugar in it. I borrowed 2 4oz baby bottles from another neighbor. They thrived! When they were old enough to climb trees and run, I let them stay out of their cage, in our backyard. We had 10 acres, so plenty of room for them. When summer came, I put them in my bicycle basket and took them to the creek. They learned to swim and how to catch crayfish and minnows. When fall came, they left and never came back. Maybe it was time to find a mate? Hibernate? Oh how I missed them! They were my most favorite pets I ever had. Glad you saved it and did the right thing. I was a kid and didn’t have any other options, because my parents refused to help me with vet visit or anything. They just kept telling me that they would just die. Haha mom and dad...you both fell in love with them, too!

  • @jill701
    @jill701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You did a good thing. It's hard to decide if you should leave the critter or not but I think you made the right choice.

  • @valerieshepherd6823
    @valerieshepherd6823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Guys... do not doubt yourselves... you did the right thing xxx

  • @bonnabellewalker9448
    @bonnabellewalker9448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    His eyes were closed meaning he should be in a nest most likely he was stolen by predators and left behind after awhile you saved him big time!

  • @willemfeather2655
    @willemfeather2655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There is nothing "weird" about finding a vulnerable baby alone. Natural habitat and food sources are being gobbled up by greedy humans, and parent animals are hunted or dying of starvation and illness.
    Good for you - you are kind and caring and responsible. And your child learns this from you. Bravo.

  • @Skaterwolf-tj1oo
    @Skaterwolf-tj1oo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    And this is how rocket raccoon joined the Guardians of the Galaxy.

  • @SugarSweetCherry1
    @SugarSweetCherry1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You really did right taking him with you. It hadn't a chance surviving on it's own. Thankyou for doing that!

  • @sunshinemishasmommy5352
    @sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That says alot about their character that they were willing to help that baby raccoon..their kindness will come back to them in unexpected ways ☺😁

    • @kathleenoverton3263
      @kathleenoverton3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. And years ago they not only fed a bunch of feral cats on their property but the built a big house up on legs for them and stocked it with hay for warmth. These people are very kind.

  • @melissabradley1600
    @melissabradley1600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I found one when I was younger in a barn. The mother wouldn't take care of it. But it had other kittens to play and grow up with. He lived a good life.

  • @tempesttmars
    @tempesttmars 7 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This is awesome. Thank you for stepping in and showing kindness to a helpless baby. Two nights ago a baby bird followed me and my dog home. It followed us for 15 minutes, even running when we tried to speed away. When I got home it kept trying to jump through our glass door. Obviously it wanted help, so I brought him inside. Put him in a tall box with grass under a heat lamp. Took him to a Vet clinic that works with a wildlife preserve. Found out it was a 2 week old Ameraucana Chicken! One of the vets has chickens and adopted him. Spoke with the vet yesterday and they told me he is healthy and full of energy.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      What a cool story! Thanks for sharing that! How weird that it was a chicken, haha. Glad it has a happy ending.

    • @susanolson3611
      @susanolson3611 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jordan Mars, what a funny story! Followed home by a baby chicken! Still smiling

  • @roscoe454
    @roscoe454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    that racoon would be dead without your help..just think you guys are the reason it lives today :)

  • @kemberlyhappylife9752
    @kemberlyhappylife9752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You can tell a lot about a person by how he/she treats animals.....good people right here

  • @brandibuffkin9740
    @brandibuffkin9740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These are also much healthier when on puppy formula instead of cat formula. Raccoons are more related to the K-9 then the cat. But kitten formula is better than nothing... most people end up doing this same thing, no fault of their own...just wanting to save a life 👍.
    I raised my first raccoon at age 13, Bandit . From then I have rehabilitated many of wildlife.
    Great job to you both 👍

  • @Billy65438
    @Billy65438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for saving this little one. Bless your heart

  • @shishkebab5306
    @shishkebab5306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You totally did the right thing. How anyone could leave a baby anything just laying there is unbelievable, but after reading the comments its painfully obvious that some would. Well done on your success.

    • @willieboy8798
      @willieboy8798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ease up on the leave behind mother raccoons die from delievery just like human moms do! Deer are particularly vulnerable to maternal death by birth hermages in older does. Also mom cant take care of the guy so she abandons the baby just like human moms do.

  • @karenmicheleosburn9556
    @karenmicheleosburn9556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The most fascinating creature you will fall in love with! I raised 3 and kept 1. She used the litter box, had to have a bite of everything I ate. Took baths with me! Traveled in the truck with me, everyone loved her!

    • @taylortinsley575
      @taylortinsley575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karen michele Osburn thank you for raising these sweet babies I love raccoons

    • @darlingpamela729
      @darlingpamela729 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long to they live ? As pet's ?

  • @rhondawolfgangbelluscio2548
    @rhondawolfgangbelluscio2548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My kind of people...humane !! God was with you that day directing the way you were walking. Thank you so much for saving God's precious creature. My family had a pet store bought raccoon and she lived many years and she thought she was a cat because she was raised with cats! TFS this wonderful act of compassion. A friend from Pa. 💕🐾💕

  • @joycenesselhauf180
    @joycenesselhauf180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You guys rock! I totally appreciate your respectt for wildlife but you guys did the right thing by saving it and totally stepped up to make sure it went to someone who can care for it properly. Most people would think about what THEY wanted like “it’s so cute I’m going to keep ir.” You were more concerned about what the raccoon needed. You totally have my admiration and respect for your thoughtfulness!

  • @dianabaric2768
    @dianabaric2768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love people who rescue animals not leave animals

  • @cr250rnut
    @cr250rnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You can actually raise a baby raccoon to adulthood. Since you found her with her eyes still closed YOU would have become her mother. Once it gets warmer you build or buy her an outdoor shelter. She will not leave as you are her mother and you feed her. She will be tame, playful and will be great with dogs around the home. Once outside and used to it, do not let her back in the house. She will roam, hunt and find ways to feed herself, that's what raccoons do. Around the end of August, she will become restless and not come back for days at a time. It will be time to mate and find her own way, that's what raccoons do. You might get lucky for one last visit in mid fall and you can say goodbye to a great friend. As a teenage I worked at one of the largest hay and straw farms in the country, I found these babies much as you did, alone. I raised several and it was the same every time. You cannot cage them and you cannot train them. Give her love and kindness and she will find her way...............that's what raccoons do.

    • @staceyroberts3468
      @staceyroberts3468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dan macumber I bet that was fun! I think bottle feeding was a lot for them to keep up with and they said they didn’t want to deal with that responsibility on and on. Every 2-3 hours and also having young children to raise...... woo wee 🤪

    • @cr250rnut
      @cr250rnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@staceyroberts3468 My sister helped a lot. It is a ton of work for a few weeks. Plus, when I raised my raccoons it was the 70's. Probably would not get away with it today since we lived in a neighborhood.

    • @idylledoll
      @idylledoll 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing and educated response. Cannot stand when people try and domesticate wild animals and try and compare them to dogs. Dogs have been domesticated for hundreds of thousands of years and people need to understand the difference.

    • @cr250rnut
      @cr250rnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@idylledoll I appreciate your comments. I think about those times daily.

  • @deecates7715
    @deecates7715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My dad rescued a Mama raccoon who had been hit by a car and her 3 babies. 1 baby died but he nursed the other 2 babies and the Mama back to healthy happy raccoons.

  • @palmettopurist5549
    @palmettopurist5549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Awesome! I couldn't have left it there either.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yea, we just had to give it a second chance. :)

    • @mannysaurus19
      @mannysaurus19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MiniSteading kudos! you guys did the right thing. 😊

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is illegal in our state to keep raccoons without a permit. Another thing, we don't want a pet raccoon, so bringing it to the rehabber was the best thing we could do.

    • @palmettopurist5549
      @palmettopurist5549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What is wrong with YOU? They rescued it and cared for it until they found someone who was experienced and actively rehabbed orphan raccoons. Most people would have done far less. The woman sounds hard? Really? You sound pretty abrasive yourself. Why don't you show us some videos of some of your great humanitarian contributions to world.

    • @lauren-ep5rj
      @lauren-ep5rj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Palmetto Purist aYY south carolina i live there :D

  • @suzannehedderly1331
    @suzannehedderly1331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for saving the raccoon! If anyone ever finds baby animals (with absolutely no mom) or injured animals, there are state licensed rehabbers in most states. Often local animal control agencies will have rehabber info. You might have to put some effort into getting connected but it’s worth it to save a life. Animals are part of our life/world network. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @jfseal38
      @jfseal38 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Suzanne Hedderly - Awesome info, Suzanne! Thank you!

    • @suzannehedderly1331
      @suzannehedderly1331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Seal You’re welcome. :-) A friend of mine is a rehabber so I’ve learned a lot. Her house is always full of baby squirrels, birds, possums, bunnies, even mice. I was just at her house helping feed 7 week-old *foster* puppies. Rehabbers work very hard with no thank yous. Try bottle feeding 15-20 baby critters every 3 hours. It’s a labor of love. :-)

  • @tinytoma25
    @tinytoma25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for saving the baby Racoon!! I admire kind hearted people like you! 😊🙏💖

  • @jaeljade3609
    @jaeljade3609 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Was meant to be. There's so many things to learn from animals and it's really good for kids to see that act of kindness and empathy.

  • @Spyroula
    @Spyroula 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How sweet of you to take care of the little baby... very heartwarming moments.. thanks for sharing...

  • @speedysnail1518
    @speedysnail1518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love these people
    Thank you for not leaving the little baby in the rain

  • @blisterbill8477
    @blisterbill8477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Little Rocket would have succumbed to hypothermia pretty quick.

  • @karenscrazycutecrafts
    @karenscrazycutecrafts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You did great, that baby would have died without your intervention. peace and blessings to you both! Your kids are adorable hugs!

  • @DiligentProsperous
    @DiligentProsperous 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You did the right thing bringing it home keeping it warm and feeding it. It would have died if you wouldn’t have. I know it was a lot of work and you have your own baby to take care of. God Bless you for being so compassionate. 🌷

  • @cassiewirth5621
    @cassiewirth5621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Its people like you guys who make the world a better place

  • @kl6902
    @kl6902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for saving it...it would have died. It is so freakin precious and you were very clearly supposed to find the little guy. Thank you for being kind.

  • @patshhi4620
    @patshhi4620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think you did everything perfectly. I would have been hesitant too, but since it was raining it could have caught pneumonia. And if the mom raccoon was trying to come back to get the baby the rain would have washed away the smell on the trail.
    We have raccoons where I live. The only times I’ve heard babies got separated from mom was because a dog got them, a baby fell down near a river and the people couldn’t find the mom. Check out James Blackwoods channel. He’s been feeding and caring for raccoons for years. Good job!!

  • @MrPerry61
    @MrPerry61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for doing the right thing and taking it to a rehabber. Too many people try to make them pets, and that rarely works out.

  • @LouisGedo
    @LouisGedo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best people in the world are the people who care enough about animals to not only not harm them but also see to it that helpless animals like that baby have a better than average chance of surviving.

  • @elizabethharttley4073
    @elizabethharttley4073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Unusual for that tiny thing to be out of the den. Fell or mom was moving it.
    They are really a cute handful when they're little. An wickedly capable when grown.
    You guys did a good thing. Thanks

  • @brennies24
    @brennies24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much for showing compassion and teaching your daughter that all little lives are precious-good job

  • @ritabrown2226
    @ritabrown2226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If his eyes were opened you wouldn't be able to hold him. It was meant to be. 😊😊😊❤️

  • @T_oxInz
    @T_oxInz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If you weren't there he would have died from hypothermia when they were walking he probably got strayed off of the litter and ended up wandering and eventually making a stop to the point of hopelessness thank you.

  • @ansel8066
    @ansel8066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awww! Thank you for helping the little guy out. It's so hard to leave a helpless living creature. Hopefully the little guy will live his fullest. Great video, thank you for sharing!

  • @maureenallen7778
    @maureenallen7778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You were meant to find and save that little one. I'm so glad that there is a place for you to take him/her to. Thank you for saving that baby.

  • @reneebrown5598
    @reneebrown5598 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He/she looks like it's rooting around to get covered up. It can't be 2 weeks old yet because it's eyes would be open

  • @anniegeturgun3564
    @anniegeturgun3564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    NO WORRIES GUYS...YOU DID A GOOD THING RESCUING HIM!!

  • @Brandoncye
    @Brandoncye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We need more people like y'all in this world. Thank u for saving that baby

  • @rainbowfox1934
    @rainbowfox1934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for rescuing it and making sure it was cared for.

  • @alexis5785
    @alexis5785 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Poor thing! Bless your guys hearts seriously!

  • @peytonmooney8434
    @peytonmooney8434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Y’all are such great people for saving this baby raccoon. I’m crying. Of happiness and saddness

  • @Louloupetals
    @Louloupetals 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not all hero’s wear capes. Bless you guys.

  • @janeentrujillo2833
    @janeentrujillo2833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    BLESS YOU GUYS SWEET HEARTS, FOR SAVING THIS ADORABLE BABY RACOON. I had to text that in caps, because you guys, are truly a God send. Thats AWESOME there's a lady that cares about these beautiful creatures. God Bless you guys, the lady who takes care of the animals, and the beautiful racoon and the baby squirrel, also!!!!

  • @CuriousGoodsJessica
    @CuriousGoodsJessica 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You guys are terrific, I don't think I could leave a cold baby animal outside either, in the rain, it's just not likely that it would have survived, and the fact that you kept caring for it just shows you are great people. I wish everyone could be so loving and kind! Bless You! You went for a walk because your kid really wanted to, that's cool of you 😊 and you had a chance to make a difference that you'll never forget!

  • @cricket1289
    @cricket1289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He probably fell out of the nest. The mother must think he was killed.

  • @trashman11
    @trashman11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for saving one of my fellow trash eating brothers

  • @baileechambers5467
    @baileechambers5467 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Omg my heart melted so cute thank u so much for liking it❤💞

  • @wynterwillow1360
    @wynterwillow1360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    No ! You are not supposed to leave stuff. Rescue. You did the right thing. So awesome. You saved a babies life.

    • @catmonkey4351
      @catmonkey4351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Baby fawns are supposed to be left because their mothers leave them while they eat and then come back to them. Some baby animals ARE supposed to be left. Not this guy though. They did a great job.

    • @glenbe4026
      @glenbe4026 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baby Fawns are left by their mums because it is safer for them. An adult doe is easier to see than a fawn lying quietly in the grass/undergrowth so that is why the mother often leaves newborn fawns. It is only when they are bit older and more athletic that the fawn starts accompanying it's mother.

  • @charlie_u.k.
    @charlie_u.k. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're a good man, you did the right thing!!!

  • @MyChilepepper
    @MyChilepepper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His chirp language means “I’m starving, feed me. “

  • @juliad.6372
    @juliad.6372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You are wonderful by helping an innocent animal ..God takes notice of these...

  • @reedamanda814
    @reedamanda814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We rescued a baby bunny that had been attacked by a cat... called local wildlife rescue and the told me that the bunny would die and hung up on me. But I had medicine from one of my guinea pigs that had been attacked by another guinea ... so I treated the rabbit, and it lived and I let it go. :)

    • @sassycat6487
      @sassycat6487 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's sweet of you. I hope the bunny is ok

  • @leftylaylow1535
    @leftylaylow1535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You guys definitely made the right choice. Mamas don't just leave their babies behind like that.💚

    • @youngboyh1545
      @youngboyh1545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lefty Laylo okay some do but I think she had to much and she dropd him but they are like cats they don't like water so I think they left him by accident

  • @DW-pq7ni
    @DW-pq7ni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good job, I saved a baby squirrel in Tennessee and brought him to a wild life conservation called Waldon puddle , you guys did the right thing, you saved a little life, kudos! 💜

  • @cherbear977
    @cherbear977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's nice it was found... but the nuzzling is heartbreaking because its longing for its mama💔

  • @joan6793
    @joan6793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    YOU DID THE RIGHT THING, YOU SAVED HER LIFE...THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU....

  • @cameronheugly7392
    @cameronheugly7392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Aw, what a cute garbage panda

  • @teestjulian
    @teestjulian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I raised 2 of them from that size! A lot of work, but was a great experience for my kids.
    Kitten milk is what I used... Every 4 hours. You then need to get a warm wash cloth after every feeding and rub her belly. This will get her bowels and bladder moving, immediately. We released the 1st one. Fed it dog food and eventually she learned to take care of herself. She brought her 1st litter to show us a year later.
    The 2nd one we found a home for.

  • @kawythowy867
    @kawythowy867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a pretty little raccoon. I love them. Listen to him or her talking or chirping. So cute. Thank you for helping that little cutie.

    • @cellogirl11rw55
      @cellogirl11rw55 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's calling for his mother. 😊

  • @WillowCreekHomestead
    @WillowCreekHomestead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    So sweet! You guys are awesome!! ~Trish

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks!

    • @boscoitalics
      @boscoitalics 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      MiniSteading aww sniff. glad you saved him/her. Today I saw 4 baby racoon s & momma ut geside my place during day time..they were hungry so I gave some dog food. I don't feed wildlife normally

  • @firetoy911
    @firetoy911 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I found one that was hairless and didn't even know what kinda baby it was. we threw it in with a litter of kittens and the cat raised it. he was always like an outside cat that we could feed and occasionally touch til he got old and died..

  • @rishelschimmel7358
    @rishelschimmel7358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Id have no choice but to keep it i couldn't leave it there. You did the right thing.

  • @gizbunny5333
    @gizbunny5333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have always believed that you can't save everything but when something comes into your own personal world you just have to try. I'm so proud of you both for saving that little baby.

  • @Scratchingforcash
    @Scratchingforcash 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Plot Twist, the mother raccoon used their baby for bait and she just caught herself a couple humans

  • @ronalddonaghe3674
    @ronalddonaghe3674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad you found the baby raccoon, and I'm glad you took him to the rehabiltator.

  • @lisag4441
    @lisag4441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You did the right thing!

  • @bencebob8055
    @bencebob8055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I hope the mom raccoon was not looking for her. That would be sad.

    • @NotaRealnam
      @NotaRealnam 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great quote + icon combo you have here.

  • @ratsrule9853
    @ratsrule9853 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So sweet I'm glad u took him in and didn't leave him to die

  • @havoc6441
    @havoc6441 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You guys are great for taking care of it.

  • @jeannawalton8107
    @jeannawalton8107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the care and compassion you show to animals! You have a good heart :)

  • @bradyk2231
    @bradyk2231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hats off to you man for leading your family in compassion, how to treat animals, and what a real man/father acts like.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks BR4DY, I appreciate that.

    • @bradyk2231
      @bradyk2231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The world needs more men like you. You taught so many things in this simple act of kindness..leading by example beats anything you could say with words.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel that I should also say hi. We once knew each other and I was truly surprised to see you once again after so many years. I recognized you right away. It's a small world isn't it, about the size of Ravenwood ;) Take care!

    • @bradyk2231
      @bradyk2231 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does your first name begin with a D? And was your wife a part of it too? I have terrible memory issues, but I think I know exactly who you are =O I think there was a group?

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep :)

  • @lisapalomino1717
    @lisapalomino1717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m so glad you took the time to save this poor little baby. You guys are angels. By the way, you look so much like Adam Scott from Parks and Recreation but with lighter hair!

  • @djsupernature1
    @djsupernature1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    for anyone that has this same experience pick the baby up and hold it to your chest, let it feel your heartbeat, it will calm down

  • @ladybluegrass4173
    @ladybluegrass4173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is an incredible story that was meant to be, I've found so many baby animals and I felt the same way, I was at the right place at the right time.

  • @smbeecrochetcreations4372
    @smbeecrochetcreations4372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm glad you found the little guy and he is well taken care of ☺ Most people don't like raccoons, but I've also found that they're adorable rascals!

  • @silaslizzie43
    @silaslizzie43 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for being such kind, compassionate humans.

  • @ashleyrichmond2591
    @ashleyrichmond2591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Aww it's making the cutest noises ❤️

  • @SAMMIsLIFE
    @SAMMIsLIFE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank u for saving the baby!! I love racoons,he sounds adorable, im glad he went to a rehabilitator.

  • @Emg2463
    @Emg2463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm thinking something happened to mom....when she didn't come home the babies went out looking for her because they were hungry. I found a very young baby squirrel sitting in the middle of the road one time. No mom anywhere to be seen...I took it home and found a rehabilitator who had 3 other baby squirrels and she took it. I believe you were meant to find this little guy....nice work !

  • @julierobinson7177
    @julierobinson7177 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Aww you lovely people. It was meant to be, you were lead there to save that little baby. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @diyfferent
      @diyfferent  7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It was totally meant to be. :) She is doing well now with some other raccoon babies she gets to be raised with. Glad you liked it. :)

  • @stephanieruiz7809
    @stephanieruiz7809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    god bless you for taken it in and having a kind heart for a animal

  • @parkleegeum1003
    @parkleegeum1003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Jiggin with jordan: i dont want to touch it because they have rabies (has gloves on)
    Him: picks up a wet baby racoon without gloves didn't hesitated

  • @beteeho
    @beteeho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Worth watching again... just to see Doug standing wet in the rain 😘 ...sorry Ashley 😄 Another example of the compassionate nature of these wonderful people.