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  • @Swissswoosher
    @Swissswoosher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3256

    Imagine being chosen by a groundhog as family. I’d be honoured. She’s adorable

    • @DJxSGGxNeo
      @DJxSGGxNeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I wonder if this ground hog wasn't maybe a relative of this family and was reincarnated. Hmm I guess we will never know.

    • @magnificentmuttley154
      @magnificentmuttley154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ✨💎 Perfectly spoken

    • @DreaDrea-bg2mu
      @DreaDrea-bg2mu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Come get my groundhog he is looking for a family

    • @leeannsampson6050
      @leeannsampson6050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely 💯 %

    • @sumartime6895
      @sumartime6895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My thoughts

  • @benttwisted210
    @benttwisted210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7013

    The "lay in the middle of the road to get adopted scam" has been passed down for generations in her family! 😂

    • @danakarloz5845
      @danakarloz5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      😂

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Ahahaha totally underrated comment. Really needed a laugh today, thanks ✌️

    • @TABULOUS1
      @TABULOUS1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      RIP to Auntie Prickles & Uncle Fluff who never made it 'cause they got their bluffs called by a couple'a trucks....

    • @grahamcurl5026
      @grahamcurl5026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Best comment I have seen today. Well done sir 😂👍🏻

    • @ct4074
      @ct4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      yea, and although undocumented not illegal...

  • @bonek350
    @bonek350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3963

    "Screw this. When I wake up tomorrow I'm going home with the first human I see."

    • @KindCountsDeb3773
      @KindCountsDeb3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      smart move.

    • @spamachuchan8824
      @spamachuchan8824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Well it seems accurate XD there are few explanations for this groundhog's choices in life XD it does seem the most accurate is that the groundhog wanted to be a pet/companion specifically to this woman XD bless her and her husband for accepting love in all its forms

    • @DroppinJewelzz
      @DroppinJewelzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      🤣

    • @cantomagica
      @cantomagica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I hope it's a good human!!!
      :)

    • @fynndolinfrohlichstein9671
      @fynndolinfrohlichstein9671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks for the laugh haha :D

  • @tmartin1747
    @tmartin1747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8210

    "She spends most of her time on the deck eating and laying in the sun and flop"..honestly, this groundhog is living my dream life!

    • @bretthughes8679
      @bretthughes8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      Right? I was thinking the same thing. Nice house by the lake, Dog Cats better life then I have lol.

    • @mysticflow467
      @mysticflow467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bretthughes8679 not all dogs and cats tho

    • @YupIknowthatfeeling
      @YupIknowthatfeeling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      T Martin lol!!

    • @BillTheCat7
      @BillTheCat7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LMAO!!

    • @Carl-LaFong1618
      @Carl-LaFong1618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Just the way my brother in law spends his days. Worthless piece of sh#%

  • @danielbrown1724
    @danielbrown1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3209

    This little guy says “listen lady, get me the hell out of these woods, I been out here for a long time and I’m tired. Show me the comforts of domesticity”

    • @ItsAllLove4Real
      @ItsAllLove4Real 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      😂🤣🤣🙌🏾 Exactly

    • @jadenyuki3138
      @jadenyuki3138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ye

    • @PafMedic
      @PafMedic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lol,Right❤️

    • @GrumpyCat-mw5xl
      @GrumpyCat-mw5xl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Yeah why should only Dogs and cats get the high life.

    • @danielbrown1724
      @danielbrown1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@GrumpyCat-mw5xl lol, exactly 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mikeemmons1079
    @mikeemmons1079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5526

    Wild animals are sending volunteers out to study this "pet" arrangement the cats are always bragging about.

    • @stockwellsantley6606
      @stockwellsantley6606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      This made me laugh! I can JUST see that happening!

    • @mikeemmons1079
      @mikeemmons1079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      @@stockwellsantley6606 Maybe I should shop it to Pixar.

    • @foxmeow7656
      @foxmeow7656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      😆😅

    • @byebyegoogle9246
      @byebyegoogle9246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hilarious! 😂😂😂

    • @joshuakim5240
      @joshuakim5240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      Cats: "HA! Look at you stupid wild ones, spending your entire day looking for food while we get it served right to us and can do whatever we want with all of this amazing free time and housing that you plebs don't have."
      Groundhog: "Challenge accepted! Oh look a hoo-man, time to try this friendship stuff."

  • @karenmessinger9609
    @karenmessinger9609 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    We don't pick our pets, they pick us. What an honor for this woman.

  • @L1Run
    @L1Run 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1506

    "You! You are now my family."
    "Wait, what? I don't remember ever..."
    "Shhh. Don't make this difficult. Which one's my room?"

  • @MacabreMole
    @MacabreMole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1374

    "Your husband is going to kill me"
    Husband: talks about her with love in voice, pets her, brings her breakfast

    • @wddub9075
      @wddub9075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The wife? 🤓

    • @AngeloXification
      @AngeloXification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      You'll find that a lot with guys, they tend to seem stone hearted but end up fawning over the pets the most in the end lol

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      Dad: We are NOT getting a groundhog!
      Dad and the groundhog 2 day's later:

    • @daisyelmir1289
      @daisyelmir1289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@josephgold208
      Now that's what a real man should be. Bravo Joseph, bravo! 👏🍻👍

  • @Ben-kz2km
    @Ben-kz2km 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1513

    "She spends most of her time eating, she likes to lay in the sun and relax" Yeah, relatable.

    • @ethansalazar4920
      @ethansalazar4920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂nice

    • @BlueBlaze99
      @BlueBlaze99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      And *p l o p*

    • @AndroidAntill
      @AndroidAntill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      *Plop* is the most relatable for me lmfao.

    • @lynny5510
      @lynny5510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep I was thinking the same thing saying.....ME TOO!!! LOL

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and chew on broccoli. You chew on broccoli like that. :)

  • @jw8082
    @jw8082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    So adorable.....and I love that you can hear her munching in her snacks! What a compliment to have such a cool little creature love you.

    • @ochukocash
      @ochukocash ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's one thing that thrill me about them, they just chew with reckless abandon and they never stop chewing

  • @cloudstreets1396
    @cloudstreets1396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2194

    That is one lucky groundhog. Gets to live in the “wild” yet looked after and fussed over.

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Simply a smart groundhog. If the humans don't leave food out and pamper you then RELOCATE till you find the right home to live by.

    • @marks8432
      @marks8432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What an Amazing story..

    • @fohpono8884
      @fohpono8884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Actually it’s two lucky people who get to live with a wild groundhog. I believe Living with animals makes us better humans.

    • @antiblonda1737
      @antiblonda1737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Notifications off same

    • @gohjiangminkp8788
      @gohjiangminkp8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Uoemstiev mspuremin

  • @formulah113
    @formulah113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1933

    the shelter was trying to feed her pellets. she was like "where's the banana and broccoli? I can't eat this crap."

    • @bobcaygeon6799
      @bobcaygeon6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Stewie: "LMAO yo!...pellets come out of me...not go in (eyeroll)!"

    • @teddybear3552
      @teddybear3552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      LOL

    • @beardedpanda5086
      @beardedpanda5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Hey once you get used to a certain standard of living you can’t go back to peasant food.

    • @goanna83
      @goanna83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      And now she's upgraded to a 5-star resort haha

    • @magnificentmuttley154
      @magnificentmuttley154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😆😋 Wow. Nailed it!

  • @shadowswithin702
    @shadowswithin702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2020

    While most people would agree wild animals are not pets, sometimes it's necesary to save their lives.

    • @gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466
      @gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      @A M
      Exactly. They set up the perfect home for her. She gets to be free outdoors, yet able to be close to her adoptive parents. Had they of tried to hold her hostage indoors, I’d of had a big issue with that!

    • @barockhill
      @barockhill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      This ones family not a pet

    • @amybaskall3472
      @amybaskall3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can save a wild animals life without bringing it home as a pet. I'm sorry it's not a fog or cat. It's a groundhog.

    • @Xerrand
      @Xerrand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@amybaskall3472 The animals happy, nothing else matters.

    • @spamachuchan8824
      @spamachuchan8824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@amybaskall3472 and this video is about a groundhog that didn't want to be "wild". A groundhog that made some connection with this human and refused to be away from this lady. It may have a den under their porch, it also spends time with them, and it seems to only eats veggies they put out. That does not sound like a "pet" nor does it sound "wild", it sounds like a companionship with an animal that chose its human.

  • @christinavan8519
    @christinavan8519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    They're fascinating creatures. On our property, we've seen many generations over the past 5+ decades. They have separate summer and winter burrows. They seem to be most active around dawn and dusk. But, it's quite a treat to catch them sunbathing on a beautiful day.

    • @stephenfennell
      @stephenfennell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's great info, thanks! How long do they live? Can you identify any of them as individuals? Do they let you approach them?

    • @lynettefoster8207
      @lynettefoster8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry guys i hate those bastards

    • @markmack2746
      @markmack2746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are so lucky. That sounds so dang cool.

    • @christinavan8519
      @christinavan8519 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@markmack2746 I'm currently on baby watch. The adults have been actively readying their summer burrow. It's so much fun to watch when little ones start venturing out with their mom. They will spend months occupying about a 1/4 acre of my property. Once late Fall sets in, they will relocate to the winter burrow. In between the Summer and Winter burrows, some skunks, about 4 years ago, decided to make their own burrow. As the skunks seem to be more nocturnal, I've only caught some quick glimpses. But, I definitely know they're present. Sometimes, if I get too close to the den with my mower, they emit a strong odor..

    • @bethfrigerio9708
      @bethfrigerio9708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The way they eat makes me giggle every time I watch

  • @harrison1671
    @harrison1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1944

    I dislike the sound of humans smacking while eating, but when this little girl does it it's adorable.

    • @bigman4407
      @bigman4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      F you!!! You anti-human smacking.

    • @kooldudeno-lastname
      @kooldudeno-lastname 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@bigman4407 CHILL! YOU DONT NEED TO SWEAR AT THEM! THEY WERE JUST SAYING THE GROUNDHOG EATING IS CUTE! GO USE YOUR ANGER SOMEWHERE ELSE!

    • @kentgladden4316
      @kentgladden4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@kooldudeno-lastname I'm pretty sure "Big Man" was being sarcastic.

    • @kentgladden4316
      @kentgladden4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeed. That fat little rodent can seriously pack away the chow, right? Even then, she's got a mild activity heartrate of ~80 bpm. 'Bout the same as a human enjoying a slow Foxtrot at a party.

    • @emkdpk2006
      @emkdpk2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree.... love the chomping away. Lol

  • @kaylynnfaith2768
    @kaylynnfaith2768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +830

    "How to make friends, Groundhog style":
    1) follow the person everywhere
    2) Do not let them leave you
    3) make your home under their deck
    4) enjoy your lifelong friendship

    • @tcanderson1313
      @tcanderson1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      5) Teach them to feed you breakfast.

    • @whitepanther2806
      @whitepanther2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      and eat Broccoli 😂😂

    • @shub9239
      @shub9239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You miss most important point:- You need to be super cute 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @Kimoto504
      @Kimoto504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Super friendly cats are like this. I've had a random cat stick to me so much it got on the hood of my car as I tried to leave. It was somebody's cat but if I could have been sure otherwise it would have become my pet. :-P

    • @tangerinetundraag1014
      @tangerinetundraag1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dud that's basically stalking

  • @AuntieHauntieGames
    @AuntieHauntieGames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1573

    I can only imagine that this groundhog was someone's "exotic" pet that they eventually abandoned. Wild animals almost never cuddle up to people like that, let alone follow them for help or not know how to do basic things for their species like burrow. She was at the exact right place at the exact right time for that little hog.

    • @andrewbader6927
      @andrewbader6927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

      it looks young its mom could have died and it just hung around but it being a pet seems likely

    • @BeckeyGirard
      @BeckeyGirard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      That's exactly what I thought. I rehabbed wildlife in Florida before my health failed. I miss my little raccoons 😢

    • @sherbob6054
      @sherbob6054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly!

    • @chanterelle483
      @chanterelle483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      That makes sense. She was lucky to find a new family like that then!

    • @keithjones9546
      @keithjones9546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Yes. She was most likely a pet.

  • @IrishAnnie
    @IrishAnnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She found YOU! It was meant to be. Precious.

  • @KENTUCKYUSA1
    @KENTUCKYUSA1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3192

    My guess would be that her mom got killed, probably by traffic, and this little one was lucky someone with a huge heart stopped and saved her from getting run over. This woman is so sweet.

    • @AnonymousBosch3158
      @AnonymousBosch3158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

      I don't think so, I think she was maintained as a pet and was dumped. This why she is scared of cars and it's not of humans.

    • @SeventhEve
      @SeventhEve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

      I agree with Daniel. I think someone took her in as a little baby and 'released' her when she got bigger, not realizing she had no idea how to care for herself in the wild.

    • @rainygames1881
      @rainygames1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      👍👍

    • @6318374
      @6318374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      It was either separated from its family or a dumped pet because ground hogs live in small family groups and one that young would still be with its family

    • @daynaram381
      @daynaram381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@AnonymousBosch3158 I totally agree!

  • @tkell31
    @tkell31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +890

    That escalated quickly from "I've never seen a groundhog before," to "oh well, you're too adorable to leave on your own so you are coming home with me."

    • @singing4hope
      @singing4hope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know right lol

    • @ct4074
      @ct4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      would never happen with a purple-hair bipod...

    • @channelname4331
      @channelname4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ct4074 binod

    • @Lifeofbass
      @Lifeofbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel like that's a common tendency with these stray animal adoption videos, but it does sort of make sense. The people who record and eventually share these videos are usually people with an exceptional love for animals. So the threshold for adoption isn't really that high as they already have the facilities and basic knowledge to take care of them.

    • @ppena4128
      @ppena4128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well...that's how true, unconditional love goes sometimes!!

  • @hrodvitnir6725
    @hrodvitnir6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    I like how they kept her outside with her own build nests, like respecting that she's not a domesticated animal, but yet taking care of her and make sure the has food etc.

    • @ms.anonymousinformer242
      @ms.anonymousinformer242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same, I agree.

    • @saintjackula9615
      @saintjackula9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes this is very unusual but I fully support it. I am surprised how much groundhogs look like large squirrels.

    • @donnerblitzen1388
      @donnerblitzen1388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@saintjackula9615 I got squirrel with cat vibes and an appreciation for veggies and being social. Be awesome to have that happen to me, but I live in Texas, so too hot. Don't want to hurt one.

  • @johnnywalker8326
    @johnnywalker8326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    She imprinted with you so quickly that it was a bond she didn't want to break hence her failure to thrive with the rehabilitator. Good job Momming it for wildlife! Cheers.

  • @melissanicholson3918
    @melissanicholson3918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1336

    The end, her noises while she eats. Adorable.

    • @dreaminlayers
      @dreaminlayers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Have you seen the channel about the groundhog that just showcases him eating?

    • @dreaminlayers
      @dreaminlayers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Look up Chunk The Gtoundhog

    • @wat8437
      @wat8437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I know. I can't stand it when people chew with their mouths open, but when cute animals do it, I can't stop smiling

    • @whaleycoyote5226
      @whaleycoyote5226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like my late granny , may she RIP . The only person ever not annoying me making sounds while eating .

    • @mnomadvfx
      @mnomadvfx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dreaminlayers SLOTH LOVE CHUNK!!

  • @John-un3lj
    @John-un3lj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1080

    2:00 "She coexists with our other animals."
    - gives cat the great stank eye of death

    • @hannahy4823
      @hannahy4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hahahaha

    • @JonPaulCostello
      @JonPaulCostello 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know this is a joke but that cats eyes definitely look like curiosity to me

    • @zband9016
      @zband9016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      First time you ever heard a groundhog HISSS at a cat.

    • @Cheetah-lq2sy
      @Cheetah-lq2sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

    • @blackie75
      @blackie75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah, groundhogs aren't know for sharing food, even with their young, lol

  • @LaundryFaerie
    @LaundryFaerie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +991

    2:01 "She coexists with our other animals."
    Cat: *well that's the funkiest dog I'VE ever seen*

  • @stale_coffee
    @stale_coffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +582

    i love how they still treat her like a wild animal with freedom rather than something they own, shes also the cutest thing ive ever seen

    • @TofuTarantula
      @TofuTarantula ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Exactly. They aren't property for people to use or own. And she was blessed with the chance to rescue one and share their lives.

    • @trollnerd
      @trollnerd ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The craziest part to me is she's not enclosed or forced to stay in any way but refuses to leave. crazy. i wonder if they go on vacation and come back if she'd still be there.

  • @mrtanner1671
    @mrtanner1671 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Absolutely amazing. What a sweet gift from God for these lucky people.

  • @glamoret
    @glamoret 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1357

    It could also be that this groundhog used to be someone else’s pet at some point and released in the wild. This may be why she was clinging to the nice lady. It’s just nice that people loves animals. I love listening to human- animal relationships. 💕

    • @tabora_
      @tabora_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      It was a baby

    • @stephenfennell
      @stephenfennell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      To LORIE: Yes, that sounds possible. Otherwise it seems almost impossible that an animal encountered in the wild would attach itself to a passer-by like that.

    • @parrotletsrunearth1173
      @parrotletsrunearth1173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @ChelSierra_Remly
      @ChelSierra_Remly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I was considering brain trauma/head injury. But that she was dropped off seems to make more sense.

    • @bartwilson2513
      @bartwilson2513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Probably at that age she either became lost or her mother was killed. And it was at just the right time to imprint on the next big thing to make her feel safe. But, who knows.

  • @offthewalla4717
    @offthewalla4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2024

    I truly believe that animals can recognize a kind heart. You have been honored to be chosen by this little soul.

    • @TruckieLooks4Aliens
      @TruckieLooks4Aliens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I rescue wild animals and I genuine love them so much I sold my company to go to vet school- btw, first year cancelled bc of corona... The ducks & turtles at our city’s pond come to my dogs and I without thought. I’m the only person in my city they will allow to touch them. The birds in our yard don’t fly away. My hubs said he’s convinced they know that I’m a human who will take care of them.

    • @thelimey351
      @thelimey351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you include rats in this belief ?

    • @offthewalla4717
      @offthewalla4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thelimey351 why not?

    • @thelimey351
      @thelimey351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@offthewalla4717 A rat will come across another wounded rat and will start tearing it apart whilst it's alive - that's why.

    • @offthewalla4717
      @offthewalla4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@thelimey351 I'm not sure what your argument is about. Wild animals are just that, wild. All animals react differently in a stressful situation be they tame or wild. Some attack and eat each other, others eat their young, and so on. It's life.

  • @GinoNL
    @GinoNL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    A human, a dog, a cat and a groundhog are chilling on the deck. How epic😂

    • @venessalizabeth
      @venessalizabeth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know, right?! I’m smiling so big right now

    • @salan3507
      @salan3507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's my ideal family lol.

    • @vinny_rivera
      @vinny_rivera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If this doesn’t say Bolt idk what does

    • @FingerBreakerWu
      @FingerBreakerWu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All we need is a priest and we’ve got a joke.

    • @aaronnekrin5150
      @aaronnekrin5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think its the best

  • @appolop8273
    @appolop8273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I'm glad to know that good hearted people still exists on this earth. Bravo for helping this precious little soul.

  • @widgetsareus8850
    @widgetsareus8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    Wild Groundhog Won't Let Woman Go Home Without Her"
    Aww so sweet. Everyday is Groundhog Day with Stewie.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I could cry when looking at my like dislike ratio. I have so many jealous people that my videos always get way more dislikes than likes. Please don't be jealous, dear us

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    • @sugarbear1965
      @sugarbear1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank u!!

    • @elyqia
      @elyqia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@obekparedaniel5938 stop spamming

  • @HeyitsDee
    @HeyitsDee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +542

    Since that groundhog decided to pursue that woman, I'm positive that animals are much smarter than we give them credit for being. So so adorable.

    • @solar0wind
      @solar0wind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You just don't see the cases where animals follow the wrong person and get tortured and killed. Just seeing one side and then drawing conclusions is called survivor's bias. It's like "Oh, all of you soldiers survived this battle AND you all prayed to God/ate vegetables/danced before the battle? That means that you survived BECAUSE of it". Not taking into account that most soldiers who died might've done the same thing, but still got shot.

    • @eru7774
      @eru7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      stfu bro you probably smell like heavily used pillows

    • @HeyitsDee
      @HeyitsDee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@solar0wind The perfectly negative internet troll strikes again. Happy Thanksgiving, jerk.

    • @wimpow
      @wimpow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Pretty sure it was raised by humans and abandoned or something like that. I have seen that behavior with rabbits too, but with rabbits, it is easier to spot a "not wild rabbit" (color, size, etc)

    • @obekparedaniel5938
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  • @adamolition8702
    @adamolition8702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    is it weird that one of my biggest pet peeves is people eating sounds, but when it's animals, I LOVE IT!

    • @07negative56
      @07negative56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I hate it when people smack their lips while eating. It’s disgusting

    • @aMuenchGrinch
      @aMuenchGrinch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's the weird breathing noises we make when eating that bothers me lol.

    • @bBersZ
      @bBersZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Or when someone is talking and they stop to swallow a mouth full of spit. blah!

    • @jara4766
      @jara4766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And nursing babies

    • @LFUFMNX
      @LFUFMNX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You should name your next animal "Peeve." Then you can tell everybody, "This is my pet, Peeve."

  • @stoneymcneal2458
    @stoneymcneal2458 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    People like those pictured in this video have a gentle energy that animals readily understand to be some form of compassion.

  • @jolietia
    @jolietia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +747

    The groundhog probably imprinted on the lady and was like, i adopted you so we in this together. Lol

    • @pailcbxb9259
      @pailcbxb9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When a man try’s to rob her he just bursts in with a groundhog sized minigun

    • @Mr.Ekshin
      @Mr.Ekshin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      When I imprint on some random woman and start following her around, all I get is pepper spray and a restraining order. Maybe next time I should try it while wearing my groundhog costume.

    • @merleawe_
      @merleawe_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@daisy9181 Probably not. This animal was a lost baby. It's mother may have been killed, and so it was left to wander. Baby animals don't really develop fear of humans until a certain age; But then again, this baby was found in the middle of the road- so it's possible that the cars screeching by her was traumatizing enough for her to imprint on the human that rescued her from it.

    • @davidolsen2495
      @davidolsen2495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mr.Ekshin lmfao 🤣

    • @Garacha222
      @Garacha222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had a co-worker who found an exotic bird in his yard. It bonded with him. He says, it has the personality that crazily is that of a male friend he once had, who had passed away. My co-worker is convinced that the bird is a form of a re-incarnation of that friend.

  • @stonewall18god39
    @stonewall18god39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    She must have been a pet, look how indifferent she is to the other animals. I'm so glad you found her, she's adorable🐾♥️🤗

    • @davidca96
      @davidca96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I think so too she shows no signs of living outside she seeks a human to know what to do.

    • @Kim-lc3fv
      @Kim-lc3fv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think so, too. But I love these stories. 😊❤

    • @Leo-nine
      @Leo-nine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We have groundhogs in our backyard. It seems like the same one for years, but who knows?
      They are so cute. They eat the dandelions and the fallen apples in the orchard.
      I often get pretty close when I'm out working in the yard and they don't really mind.
      But I've certainly never petted or brushed it! Lol what a treat.

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    • @darethshiral2680
      @darethshiral2680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@obekparedaniel5938 reported

  • @asm7069
    @asm7069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    As ive heard
    "The best animal companions are not always the ones we choose, but the ones that choose us"

    • @theyrekrnations8990
      @theyrekrnations8990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I do believe you are correct on that one

    • @KW-rb9bo
      @KW-rb9bo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen!

    • @clintonhaws8984
      @clintonhaws8984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's been that way for me!

    • @truthdweller3454
      @truthdweller3454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably knows her from a previous incarnation

    • @aplicqu8761
      @aplicqu8761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Last cat I had was from a "cat" house where there were a dozen or more scrawny, scraggly cats. He had to cross a busy street where a week or so later I saw a brother or sister of his flattened to death. "Whitey," about 7 months old, came over to my 3 year old, wound himself around Alex's legs and Alex said, "Kitty!" So we were stuck with him. Never used a litter box. Asked politely to be let out or let in, slept with Alex, lounged purring on the sofa or half on someone's lap. Lived for about 17 years after that. We fixed him, but he still had fights. Was 13 pounds of muscle and great balance. Would come when you called him... Nicest pet we ever had. Would bring me dead lizards and birds. I know he loved us. Respect!

  • @MBT2024
    @MBT2024 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    That is the most adorable thing ever!! She just knew … that was her family!
    So precious!! Thanks for making my day!☺️💕

  • @gregoryhoover5875
    @gregoryhoover5875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1046

    Funny how she termed this groundhog a "wild animal." The little cutie-pie is apparenlty wild in only two ways: 1) wild about broccoli ; and 2), wild about her step-parents . lol

    • @mionrugheart2340
      @mionrugheart2340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂😂

    • @reenakblas2307
      @reenakblas2307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thats not a 'wild' animal. So much at home with dogs and cats. See how she settled on the lady's shoulder right from the start. So cute.

    • @bernadettem4473
      @bernadettem4473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true😂

    • @scottgrimes1287
      @scottgrimes1287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      or mother run over, and she had no idea of how to raise herself.

    • @Executiveinvestments-
      @Executiveinvestments- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@reenakblas2307 oh so a groundhog is not a wild animal now? Since when?

  • @sargetheshelterdog8291
    @sargetheshelterdog8291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +686

    Normally I'd be against interfering with wildlife, but this lil' one is existing outside and obviously needed help.

    • @MojoPup
      @MojoPup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I agree. I had a squirrel like this when I was young, mother got run over so I raised him. We lived on the second floor of an apt building surrounded by huge oak trees. One limb came very close to our balcony, so I would let him out to run in the tree. Gave him the choice of being free or with us...he always came back at the end of the day. He would go and play on the tree for hours, then come running back inside. Great little squirrel.

    • @vf12497439
      @vf12497439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My thoughts exactly, that and one rodent won't be missed? They are rodents? Cute little thing...

    • @Bottlecap
      @Bottlecap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The important thing to remember is that no one really cares if you’re against it, you aren’t some wildlife authority figure.

    • @ethanpoole3443
      @ethanpoole3443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@vf12497439Yes, groundhogs are members of the rodentia order, so rodents. They are classified as large ground squirrels (squirrels & chipmunks also being rodents).

    • @vf12497439
      @vf12497439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ethanpoole3443 I think in our neck of the woods they are officially marmots and people call em rock chucks. Think that's the same lil guys. 👍

  • @LaserGadgets
    @LaserGadgets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2072

    Cat is still sceptical....dog doesn't care.
    "Relax, she's a bro!"

    • @Eriquee
      @Eriquee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      where the comments?

    • @zhangfiona3171
      @zhangfiona3171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I..... don’t get the joke?

    • @LaserGadgets
      @LaserGadgets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@zhangfiona3171 *chirp*

    • @MikeKollin
      @MikeKollin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @aalzien722
      @aalzien722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zhangfiona3171 a typical cat bad dog good lame ass joke. probably an American so makes sense.

  • @MeditationsWithSam
    @MeditationsWithSam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This couple is so blessed. She totally chose her family!! ❤️

  • @michaelcelotto6743
    @michaelcelotto6743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    She’s living the DREAM

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      man I was thinking the same thing. I don't wanna do anything other than chill at home and watch my animals eat!

    • @chrisbaven
      @chrisbaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha, True though!

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    • @maryw.5779
      @maryw.5779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Other groundhogs living the dream can be watched at Chunk the Groundhog, on TH-cam. Unlike this happy little girl, they are still pretty wild, and unpettable, but like her, they're very spoiled, as are the other critters in the neighborhood. They even have a picnic table and a fountain!

  • @gravitystorm61158
    @gravitystorm61158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    My Grandmother had a woodchuck she would feed by hand back in the 60’s when I was a kid. Friendly and playful. It would follow me when I hiked in the woods of North Jersey.

    • @michellewhelen3251
      @michellewhelen3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's pretty cool.

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

    • @gravitystorm61158
      @gravitystorm61158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@armybeef68 As my Grandfather would say, about as much as you could, “git wood”….

    • @bea.of.ameadow8029
      @bea.of.ameadow8029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You had a story book childhood

    • @gravitystorm61158
      @gravitystorm61158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bea.of.ameadow8029 I have many fond memories of growing up.
      I’ve got nightmares as well.

  • @vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576
    @vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1515

    Looks like she was originally a pet that someone couldn’t keep and just released

    • @RachelDoesntknow
      @RachelDoesntknow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      That would explain why wildlife rehab wasn't successful... They would have TRIED to treat her like wildlife because that's their job, it's usually in the animals' best interest

    • @penelopefeline1651
      @penelopefeline1651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Was thinking the exact same thing actually. Definately makes more sense,also it didn’t know how to burrow only nest,so that cld be why also. Thy didn’t know what they were in for or how to look after one or train? I’m with you on this. Bloody sad either way and cruel but with a lucky happy ending

    • @mrman_7052
      @mrman_7052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@elizabethmoore6913 stop spamming

    • @mrman_7052
      @mrman_7052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      stomp spamming

    • @roseguber3240
      @roseguber3240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@mrman_7052 Those are not their real names...they are everywhere...

  • @richardallen7509
    @richardallen7509 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Animals know a good person and you and your family have been chosen ✨️ 💛 ❤️

  • @Triqkshot
    @Triqkshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Kinda insane how quickly that groundhog made up its mind on what it wanted. There wasn’t a plan B after it met her.

  • @SephirothRyu
    @SephirothRyu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Groundhog: "I CHOOSE domestication!"

  • @conniefisher7376
    @conniefisher7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    My dad had a groundhog as a pet for years. She lived under his deck. They are sweet.

  • @lj401
    @lj401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Aw, looked like love at first sight for her new mom. She certainly chose well. What a great home and family. Her groundhog plop is adorable!

  • @dorothygears1349
    @dorothygears1349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +846

    It's called imprinting. She was a lost baby, and found someone to imprint on. Hope she stays safe from coyotes.

    • @patm3802
      @patm3802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This isn't a baby though - so wouldn't it have been imprinted on someone other than the woman who found her?

    • @kjford587
      @kjford587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      This one was almost definitely not wild. She was way too relaxed/acclimated to being around a human to be wild. Probably taken in as a baby then dumped by a cruel bastard

    • @jaypay8954
      @jaypay8954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Pat M The woman said it was a baby when she found it.

    • @RennersPT-C
      @RennersPT-C 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol, u watch too much twilight

    • @7tonsofsalt865
      @7tonsofsalt865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jaypay8954 i call my 14 year old cat a baby

  • @veemaxine5257
    @veemaxine5257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    “This is a disaster” the only kind of disaster I ever wish for

    • @kostas6621
      @kostas6621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed!! Lol

    • @emmbee6552
      @emmbee6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 🙋‍♀️

    • @spacemonster416
      @spacemonster416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep.

    • @kchez5586
      @kchez5586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sign me up!
      Got one who lives under our shed. He would eat the pears from one of the trees in the yard, so we started giving him apples when the tree stopped dropping pears. Now, when he sees you, instead of running away, he'll come to you. He won't hand feed, (don't want to encourage that) but will get up to about 3 feet away and let you toss apples to him and then sit with you while eat chows down. Cool little guy!

    • @bananaapple1478
      @bananaapple1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The disaster that turned into a disney movie

  • @chellefell1331
    @chellefell1331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I'm thinking some other hoomans raised her till she was old enough to be let go, not realizing she didnt have skills to do her groundhog thing.... then she found this wonderful lady :)

    • @johnnyduncan6486
      @johnnyduncan6486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She’s living the DREAM

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    • @mirandabutler9766
      @mirandabutler9766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the first thing I thought too! 🦡

    • @noclu4u384
      @noclu4u384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mirandabutler9766 same

    • @noclu4u384
      @noclu4u384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've had 4 of them and they usually attach themselves to one person in the family . This one was domesticated likely previously and was probably attached to a female person . That's how they are .

  • @erlendnr
    @erlendnr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The groundhog chose well - you were the perfect family for her! Like how you take care of many other animals and how your house is surrounded by nature.

  • @manlymcstud8588
    @manlymcstud8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    if wild animals ever figured out how easy it would be to get into someone's life and have them take complete care of you then there would be no wild animals.

    • @nosuchthing8
      @nosuchthing8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Good point. People would be adopting elephants, horses, cobras, Lions, Tigers, Bears of ny

    • @chaosgoettin
      @chaosgoettin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      @@nosuchthing8 well, this is actually how we got to have dogs..... some wolves once said: "screw this, I get food easier around hoomans."

    • @nosuchthing8
      @nosuchthing8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@chaosgoettin true that. Domestic cats also.
      But there were more comprehesiblen pathways. Dogs were good for hunting, cats for killing mice.

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Vice-versa also. I pretended to be hurt and some deer drug me back home and raised me. They named me:
      Buck...hahahahah

    • @yashagarwal8249
      @yashagarwal8249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@zzshopper9983 Please, see yourself out sir xD xD

  • @TheJoscelyne
    @TheJoscelyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    "Are you my mommy?"
    *Sigh*
    "I guess I am."

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah...yah, that looks like mom....hahahaha

  • @brandonklein6782
    @brandonklein6782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Shes so cute. And she gets along with everyone. I want her. She's got a special personality.

  • @Syed________6686
    @Syed________6686 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When an animal chooses you never let it go its destined to be with you .

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    I wonder if someone left a pet? She seems like she's unusually fond of humans.

    • @A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK
      @A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      That's what I wondered too...I am so glad she has a safe and forever home.

    • @JigglyPuff777
      @JigglyPuff777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I think that's exactly what happened! I think whoever had Her didn't realize the responsibility and put Her out. Thank God for this Kind Lady

    • @ornulubeats
      @ornulubeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      damn I didnt think of that yet

    • @Danielson1818
      @Danielson1818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Everyone keeps saying she was already domesticated, but I've seen many stories of animals that just didn't have parents. It's natural for any creature to cling on to others that take care of it when they are young. I just believe that is the case, because almost nobody likes to keep Groundhogs. This is literally the first case I've heard of that happening.

    • @TheMormonSorceress
      @TheMormonSorceress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I figured she picks and chooses her friends.

  • @lexifuntimes4047
    @lexifuntimes4047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    That smacking at the end is so freaking cute.

  • @brendag5855
    @brendag5855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    She’s living the life!! Constant food supply, love, nature and a lake!! Groundhog paradise 🌺 🌈 🌳

    • @johnfast5852
      @johnfast5852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cute little animal

    • @Davepool-hs7vr
      @Davepool-hs7vr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m living groundhog paradise 🎼

  • @blackraven763
    @blackraven763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    She's a beauty and knew that without her human mom she didn't want to go on.... So adorable! She had already imprinted with this lovely caring woman. I'm glad her and her husband decided to take her in and care for her. I also find it fascinating that the dogs stayed laying down next to her while she ate without bothering her. Amazing! Lol... 😄😄😘🥰😇

  • @bengonzalez3109
    @bengonzalez3109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1226

    I wonder if she was raised by humans and then released in to the wild without much thought?

    • @rexflexall30044
      @rexflexall30044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      Yeah...it would seem....but she found a good home

    • @simplypsychology9526
      @simplypsychology9526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

      This is the first thoughts struck in my mind, because she not afraid of human and even other domestic animals. Might be her previous experience helped to settle with human and other domestic living beings. God bless her long and healthy life.

    • @jeanisdancing
      @jeanisdancing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Makes sense. Looking for a new human mommy and daddy....

    • @17thknight
      @17thknight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      That's a really good thought. I've had wild animals that would become attached to me if injured and needed help, or needed food, but eventually they go back to the wild with little coaxing needed. The fact that she completely bonded to this family and couldn't thrive without them makes me think it's all she knew.

    • @TKDragon75
      @TKDragon75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      So I don't actually think so because looking at her size, she couldn't have been that old, and groundhogs are not pet animals normally. It's more likely she imprinted on the lady here, possibly because her actual mom had died or she was abandoned.

  • @caseytittle1168
    @caseytittle1168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +660

    2:01
    "She coexists with our other animals"
    Shoots a glare when the cat gets near 😂

    • @theTruthSeekerishere
      @theTruthSeekerishere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      They coexist but they're not besties 😆

    • @markvanheeulen2717
      @markvanheeulen2717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dun dun duuun.

    • @UncleEarl97
      @UncleEarl97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Many pets get nervous or even mad if you get too close while they are eating, I had a dog do this when I was young, he threatened to bite my hand if I was going to touch his face or food dish or especially his food! A wild animal would also be very quick to warn, "hey stay away from me and my food while I'm eating!" But this little guy is so sweet. First time I've seen a domesticated, somewhat, Groundhog. Best of luck to all of them, humans, pets, and new little buddy!

    • @brostenen
      @brostenen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When I had cats, my rabit had constant diarea and was extremely agressive. Now there are no cats and she is like any other rabit.

    • @jamescook5487
      @jamescook5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw that too and laughed lol

  • @joesmoe71
    @joesmoe71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ground hogs are adorable! They're incredibly smart too, a guy I used to work with had a friend whom rescued one as a baby and it was like a dog, it would sit on the couch and watch TV with him, scratch on the door when it wanted to go outside, etc.

  • @ironhead9507
    @ironhead9507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    She's living her best life. So glad you found her

  • @hauntedmushroomsasmr7716
    @hauntedmushroomsasmr7716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    For some reason, she might have been taken care of as a baby and then released back into the wild without actually thinking that this animal was reliant on humans. I think she really is a pet! ❤️

    • @justmeprematee
      @justmeprematee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok, but why didn't she do well with the rehabber?

    • @raisschultz420
      @raisschultz420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@justmeprematee groundhog has been socialised to humans for too long, it's told old to develop the survival skills it would need to live a potential happy life in the wild.
      Edit: and the rehabbers job is to make it so the animals can return to a natural life in the wild

  • @starsantheoriginal
    @starsantheoriginal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +712

    Fun fact, in many states you can own them as pets. She is more than likely NOT wild born and was probably dumped

    • @BlackieNuff
      @BlackieNuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      That's what I was thinking ; too comfortable with (and even partial to) humans to just be some random wild oprhaned animal. I bet anything it's a dumped pet.
      Some people suck so bad... but then some, like this woman, are pretty amazing... doesn't "make up for" all those heartless idiots out there, but it sure helps.

    • @BUNMAT
      @BUNMAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      That fact wasn’t fun at all !🥺

    • @lucid6891
      @lucid6891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      @@BlackieNuff I'm hesitant to just assume she was dumped, I'm leaning towards someone rescuing her and thinking they were doing the right thing by releasing her without realising she wouldn't be able to survive.

    • @jadduck
      @jadduck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@BlackieNuff She's been socialized with humans. That must mean her previous owner handled her a lot and loved her, so I doubt she was dumped.
      Maybe she escaped or got lost.

    • @kineticuncertainty
      @kineticuncertainty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lucid6891 i have to disagree with you.

  • @lynnwest4307
    @lynnwest4307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Most likely someone had her as a baby and tried to keep her as a pet then when she got too big she was ditched. Luckily this woman rescued her

    • @plywood7894
      @plywood7894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@tiffanyfrank3654 It’s possible that they were rescued with the intention of returning her to the wild and they did but she didn’t like being wild.
      They could have “released” her away from the rescuer’s home and she didn’t know how to get back their home.
      Or she could have gotten curious and “ran away” from them but realized she didn’t like being wild.

    • @martinhorvath4117
      @martinhorvath4117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tiffanyfrank3654 people ditch human babies, their own blood and kin, what's your point?

    • @britgilbert8736
      @britgilbert8736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a maybe what if she was just wild and scared and felt safe with this woman

    • @pokemonitishere202
      @pokemonitishere202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mrpeefart
      That's sick!!

    • @freakindawgen
      @freakindawgen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts also, might have dumped by the road and was looking for them.

  • @richardhaynes110
    @richardhaynes110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very special little life. Hers a busy girl. God Bless you folks for caring enough about other lives.

  • @stormdancer0
    @stormdancer0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Some nimrod raised her, then abandoned her "to be free," not knowing or caring that she won't make it without human help.

    • @tornoofo17
      @tornoofo17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then some other nimrod continued to raise her?

    • @stormdancer0
      @stormdancer0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@tornoofo17 No - then someone ended up having to care for her, because she'd never learned how to care for herself. It's best to leave wildlife alone - though I know how tempting it is. I love groundhogs, and I'd love to have one. They are so cute. But once you raise them, you need to keep them, for the most part.

    • @rachaelwhitlock2917
      @rachaelwhitlock2917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Well she looked like just a baby. A lot of times, if the mother gets hit by a car or something, the babies will stay near there and cling to a person or other animal that comes around. Possums do this a lot. I bet the mom died and this woman was the first person to stop for her, so she imprinted on her.

    • @rachaelwhitlock2917
      @rachaelwhitlock2917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @H N That's so sad! Turkeys are suprisingly smart for birds and are also super affectionate from what I've heard. I'm sure the mother didn't want to leave her baby. How terrible.

    • @allisonfick7748
      @allisonfick7748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rachaelwhitlock2917 all birds are very smart and affectionate. They have very complex social interactions. Everything from chickens to macaws can/do imprint, and are remarkably intelligent.

  • @spaced1298
    @spaced1298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This is one of the dearest little creatures I’ve ever seen...and she chose YOU! You didn’t tame a wild animal; more like she convinced you that you needed to let her be part of your family. Actually, I’m a bit envious!

  • @matyldawaller8456
    @matyldawaller8456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    If someone had told me this story I wouldn't have believed it. Beautiful, heartwarming.

  • @BTCMPOWERS
    @BTCMPOWERS 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You have something she needed and you should know how blessed you are to share that special need

  • @g.vanimations700
    @g.vanimations700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I’m starting to believe animals are self aware of their cuteness and understand that’s a 1 way ticket to human coexistence.

    • @KageNinjaMC
      @KageNinjaMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cuteness (or rather the traits that positively affect cuteness) is/are considered defensive biological trait(s) for this reason. Big reason why babies are cute. Cute babies get more loving attention and are less likely to get intentionally killed by humans or even some other animals. Survival of the fittest is an elegant system. :)

  • @sirdiealott
    @sirdiealott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    The best part about this is every February 2 you will know the weather.

    • @johnhuber354
      @johnhuber354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hysterical Comment.

    • @J.Wolf90
      @J.Wolf90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

  • @lindagibney3134
    @lindagibney3134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is amazing she picked her human 😍

  • @anyascelticcreations
    @anyascelticcreations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    She's absolutely adorable. I have watched this many times. And I am quite happy to watch it again.

  • @tiffanypittman04
    @tiffanypittman04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Bless this family (including the other animals) for allowing this groundhog to be a part of it. Beautiful story! 🙏🏾

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feeding and caring for a ground hog has nothing to do with God blessing people. 118 verses in the Bible for bless or blessing and none say anything about animals...

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol! ...it is.

  • @psychedforlife7176
    @psychedforlife7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    She hit the jackpot! Lives lakeside with the best fruit and vegetables!

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    Videos like this gives me hope that humanity is still alive.I love people like this who help animals who have no voice just love.

    • @michellewhelen3251
      @michellewhelen3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen.

    • @rcaneformula424
      @rcaneformula424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will never be disappointed.

    • @clcnj5365
      @clcnj5365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s great that they helped this animal but they likely still eat meat and drink milk. Help some animals and kill and eat others.

    • @operationgnp
      @operationgnp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clcnj5365 when all else fails, hang your hate-hope on 'likely'... ffs try assuming something good abt someone, if not these nice ass ppl,then who? yeesh.

    • @franksmith7247
      @franksmith7247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said, Mike!

  • @micheledonahoe8092
    @micheledonahoe8092 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh I love the fact of how you found her, and how your love for her happened. You can see in both your faces "pure love". So Beautiful. Once in a lifetime experience. Something you will always remember. She is precious. Bless your hearts, all of you.

  • @8thhousealchemist600
    @8thhousealchemist600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    What a great yard for a Groundhog to live.

  • @LouisGedo
    @LouisGedo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    *The best people in the world tend to be those who are kind towards animals*

    • @Dudububu57
      @Dudububu57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hitler

    • @RM-gn2nj
      @RM-gn2nj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree !!

    • @nyehehe652
      @nyehehe652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Johnathan Doe it's just a myth. There is not scientific evidence to back this up.

  • @kejean12
    @kejean12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I wonder if someone took her in and then abandoned her. She seems awfully friendly for a groundhog. But either way I'm glad she has a happy little life now.

  • @kipfoster1790
    @kipfoster1790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this woman out here living my dreams- we have a momma and five baby groundhogs in our backyard that have been chillin- it's so lovely to watch them grow. this is such a beautiful little story

  • @deihrtz
    @deihrtz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    at the end of the video, when she started munching. I JUST AWWWED SOOO MUCH

    • @buddah610
      @buddah610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! She was loving that banana!! What a sweetheart!

    • @patriotchic3364
      @patriotchic3364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me three.😂😊

    • @Ir0nMa1d3n
      @Ir0nMa1d3n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Speaking baby atm.

    • @dianac.7613
      @dianac.7613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So cute 🥰🥰❤️

    • @HayleysComet3
      @HayleysComet3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully people who treat them like vermin watch videos like these and realize maybe they can share their yard with them and other wildlife.

  • @mbeacom21
    @mbeacom21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This exactly how wild dogs and cats were domesticated thousands of years ago. A particularly docile specimen bonded with humans and then bred more docile animals that some stayed.

  • @judythomas2345
    @judythomas2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    My cat won’t even let me brush her🤣

    • @richesebastien7575
      @richesebastien7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My rabbit won t let me do either😂😂

    • @judythomas2345
      @judythomas2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@richesebastien7575 might make my cat watch this......

    • @darrellreynolds7574
      @darrellreynolds7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@judythomas2345 BAH=HA-HA-HA!

    • @pauljohnwallace
      @pauljohnwallace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My cat won’t either

    • @uwcb1
      @uwcb1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pauljohnwallace Why would your cat let Judy brush it?

  • @blackjakko
    @blackjakko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    She had you at hello. Bless her little heart. So glad she's having such a great life. Plop. 😋

  • @DaSALTmustFLOW13Marquez
    @DaSALTmustFLOW13Marquez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    You my dear are this animal's guardian angel. God Bless U for being at the right place at the right time!!!

    • @davidpollard3522
      @davidpollard3522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or the other way around ☺️☺️☺️

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes.

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feeding and caring for a ground hog has nothing to do with God blessing people. 118 verses in the Bible for bless or blessing and none say anything about animals...

    • @ppena4128
      @ppena4128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSmith-uy7sv Seriously? You may be able to quote Bible verses extensively (or maybe you're just using a concordance) but it's completely OBVIOUS you haven't the slightest idea what the Bible says! (Caution! God/Jesus HATES people like you; see the verse which says "I never knew you!") That being said, ABSOLUTELY this is a wonderful blessing from GOD.

    • @ppena4128
      @ppena4128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GoldwingRideri Oh, brother; I'm not going to argue hermaneutics with you - especially in the comment section of such an adorable video. I chose to drop the subject, but you cannot deny that the spirit of God's word teaches compassion, unconditional love for ALL His creatures (including animals), and has given man dominion over all animals. We are duty-bound to protect them from harm... And I consider His gift of them - to us - as a blessing in itself.

  • @xxdemisucksxx
    @xxdemisucksxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Doggos above ground- "its time brothers. We have domesticated the humans well enough."
    Doggos under ground- "Roger that. Commencing operation 'Ascension' ."

    • @voightkampff7936
      @voightkampff7936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Underrated comment!

    • @lucinda2329
      @lucinda2329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ❤️~✿~❧~🌿~❧~✿~❤️

    • @kimboyojimbo579
      @kimboyojimbo579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Literally choked on my drink while reading this, LMAO this comment almost made me drown

  • @streakslinger
    @streakslinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    She played you guys. She knows whats up. "oh i don't know what to do. Take me home and feed me forever."

  • @superxxamadeus4098
    @superxxamadeus4098 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It always amazes me how so many wild animals around us have such great potential for this type of intelligence and affection. Like I saw a woman who rescued a european starling and was able to teach it tricks and even how to speak. I never would have known they are capable of that. Just a good reminder to stay humble and kind when dealing with all animals.

  • @Yul-Uhlu
    @Yul-Uhlu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Shes a princess living the life of leisure. She has sweet heart, as do the couple that took her in.
    This makes me feel happy inside.

  • @slicktop2jz855
    @slicktop2jz855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the go to channels when humanity breaks my spirit

  • @keegan-1024
    @keegan-1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I just love it when they get to keep the animals

  • @erinchamberlain1315
    @erinchamberlain1315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    How extraordinary! Somehow, that baby was able to sense the good in this lady! I love this so much ❤️