Would you make a good raccoon parent?
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Hey everyone! We get asked all the time "how do I get a pet raccoon" but we are never asked "would I be a good pet raccoon parent?" It is so important to know before you get any pet (whether its a cat, dog, or raccoon) if they would fit you and your lifestyle. So watch to the end of this video to see if a raccoon would be a good pet for you and if your home is suitable for an energetic & curious raccoon!
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The person that disliked were jut mad they didn’t make the cut
hahah you right
Sometimes I think people hit the dislike button by accident
Yeah
Thank you for posting this. I can't stand it when people get any kind of pet and then just throw it away!!!
Exactly!
I think I’ll be to distracted by them ripping apart my furniture to take care of them, but they’re just so epic.
Yeah RIP furniture lol
@@TitoTheRaccoon lol. They are my favorite animal though, i remember when i was little and introduced myself to my 4th grade class, i said i loved raccoons. The teacher hated them tho :/
@@wideeric1 wow meanie teacher
Hey @titotheraccoon people. I had about 12 raccoons that would come to the back of my cabin every night for about 8 months. Then one day they magically stopped coming. I have a house in the woods with closet neighbor about a quarter mile away. They stopped coming after the 1st snow we got. Anyone who knows raccoon behavior know if they moved somewhere for the winter or any other options. My only neighbor said theh didnt set any traps. Thanks in advance
Well nust by furniture made out of stone like i have
You have to be a very special person with a ton of patience to own a raccoon.
so true. patience is key!
We adopted brother and sister their mom just disappeared.So yes it took alot of patience.Their eyes and ears weren't open yet so we figure they were 2 to 3 weeks they were newborns.They are now 5 to 6 months. They have to be tault everything.We will be moving in the spring and it will in the mountains so the can run free or back and forth.Be sure you want one before you get one or 2 read up on them they are all different
Well I guess I'm special
@@Skyla999 Yes you are very special!
my raccoon knows what “no” means. She just waits until I get up to her to get away from whatever she’s getting into until she runs away. Having a raccoon is like having a toddler on crack 😂
my wild but tame one does too but she also gets jealous if her siblings get treats first. lol also was upset when I called her a piggy for asking for another cookie. it legit hurt her feelings and I had to apologize
I wont be a good raccoon owner so ill stick with watching you
thanks so much for watching :)
Also im 14 and my mom hates animals :P
@@Remario- and I hates Moms
@@Remario- unless she had bad experiences that is not a good sign in a person!
@@lynyrdskynyrd7779 I LOVE Lynyrd Skynyrd! Have for MANY years.
A family friend had a raccoon. He got into her kitchen cupboards & into the honey, then he walked all over her house because he was locked in all day.
Yikes
99% of people would make lousy racoon parents. I'm glad you have the time and patience for them, I've already got too many critters to take of.
Being a raccoon parent is tough sometimes! But Piper and Cheeto make it so worth it:)
How do you potty training them ? I’m having trouble with mine !!!
I know that it seems like a good idea to have a raccoon as a pet, but most don't understand how much work it takes, cause I didn't know until I looked it up myself. Thank you for sharing and I hope people take this to heart. 🖤🤍🖤🤍
I have to hand it to you. You are the top, number one, numero uno raccoon benefactor, care giver, papa that I have ever encountered. Dedication. You have invested more time, resources, and love into Tito and Cheeto's care and well being both emotionally and environmental, as well as dietary and exercise mentally and physically, than anyone that I have ever seen. You provide them a life full of enrichment. You have even surpassed public institutions such as zoo's and that is a difficult hurdle to surmount. Kudo's where kudo's are due and you my friend take the cake. Good luck on your sanctuary.
@Akshita Shukla Confused?
@Akshita Shukla It's all good.
Seeing tito on the sweater made me sad.
I think I've told you already that I had a raccoon as a lad in Iowa. He ripped my throat open completely unintentionally. I was wearing a candy necklace. My Dad let it go and I was heartbroken. Every year after, we had new babies in our tree. He never forgot me and I could hear him calling me from the tree at night. I would sleep with my bed pushed up to the window and he would climb onto the porch roof and lick my hand pressed up against the screen. He was totally sorry.
I'm from iowa, is it legal to have one? Not planning on getting one any time soon, just curious
@@user-fe8rh9rg7j We lived on a farm. We did what we wanted to do.
Is your throat ok??
@@bajabl I ended up starting an Opera career at the age of 7. 47 years, still going strong!😁 Moral of the story... if you have a pet raccoon, you'll be an Opera Singer.😁
Thank you for this video. I knew what to expect when I got my raccoon (had 2 when I was a kid) but a lot of people have no idea what they are in for which as you said is bad for the people and the animal. I hope people really pay attention to what you are telling them. Great info.
I would love to have a pet raccoon but
1. It is illegal to have a pet raccoon in New York
2. Me and my family have no time to take care of a raccoon
3. My house has no extra room for a raccoon enclosure
I'll just stick to watching Cheeto, Piper, and (hopefully soon) Tito. Merry Christmas/Happy holidays! 🎄❤
As a former cohabiter with my girlfriends raccoon I find your video completely informative, with one exception. One must buy a covered beverage container, as all liquid will be ruthlessly attacked and ice cubes will be freed to be played with!
THIIIS hahah piper and Cheeto LOVE ice cubes
@@ItsSarahThyme Oh that was or rather is Jack’s problem, he is obsessed with them! I spoke with Tiff over the holidays. He still try’s his best to raid all open cups, still runs and jumps into the tub every time someone opens the bathroom door. Lol
Thank you so much for this. I'm in a state where it's illegal to have raccoons, although I think they're amazing creatures. But I love the work you do with them. And Rocket Raccoon is my favorite MCU character of all time.
This is a very well put together and informative video. With you, James Blackwood, Shredder and several other Raccoon channels online, I'm happy to see you take the time to explain ownership of these wonderful animals.
Absolutely. Your comment is so very right!
I've raised 5. It is like having a perpetual 2 year old in your home at all times and they are into everything.... I loved them all.
I love this Channel! Great info! Thank you!
Really good video. Raccoons seem like a lifestyle, not a pet.
I think I do! I did have a pet too many years ago, and I had to have the same attention and care about his safety when he was free around the house and also a day sleeper one too 😅. He lived for 13 years... Tito seems to have all the love he deserves...
Wow, thank you for this! This is really informative. I alway knew they were a lot to handle but I still learned so many new things!
No tito ????!!!! I'm very sad about that... all I can think about is tito.... I hope tito is well and I miss him so very much
Same :(
LOVE Raccoons❤️⚡
I really want a pet raccoon! I done so many research! In my state all you need is a permit. Behind my dad work we got so many raccoon! I love hanging out with them. (I don't pet them there behind a huge fence) who knows maybe when I'm older I can raise one...
Short answer: no, I would not be a good raccoon parent
Good response. You are making a sound decision. I can only hope that others understand your wisdom.
EARLY I LOVE RACOONS🥰❤️🥺🥰💕🥰💕🥰✨🥰🥺
I was like: OOO ANOTHER VIDDEOOO YAS
Raccoons are my spirit animals 😍🦝🦝🦝
I'd love them a lot, but I might not be the best.
we love the honesty!
Yes
sure!
They’re beautiful creatures but I don’t have the patience and money. That’s why I stick to watching your videos lol
Thank you! That was so great!! And such great advice! ❤
You raccoon sleeping is so cute
Aww Would love a Raccoon but he in london ontario we cannot have one .. darn . but i bought a bearded dragon and his name Is Cheeto... forgot your raccoon was name Cheeto too.. love your raccoon for sure...Thanks .. good video for sure.. P.S Love How You Did those plant on the wall so cool
I miss Tito!!!😭😭😭
Early gang! As soon as I read the title, I went "YES!". I would love a raccoon but being in the UK is some challenge. Maybe one day. I love you guys ❤️🦝
I love raccoons. My husband has written the series called "The Totally Ninja Raccoons" but I told him he can't bring one into the house.
You're so chill and patient which I admire. The messiness, constant eating, scratching and ruining everything in my house would be detrimental to anxiety and OCD about having a clean pad...
You're house looks so gorgeous, so I have serious respect for you and whoever you live with! You must have the patience of Jobe and be so laid-back to not let your pets ruining everything in your house bother you! You're awesome.
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Thank you so much for teaching us. I wish you a merry Chistmas and a happy new year. Love from France.
As much as i adore raccoons with my whole heart, i know that owning a raccoon would probably be impossible for me. I'm still happy that some pet raccoons are lucky to have good and careful owners like you who gives them all the attention and love they need.
For me, i'll stick with the cute raccoon plushies (and my cat)!
Well done. Merry Christmas to you and your family and animal
This is a very good and informative video, I am glad you made it 😃
😂I know this isn’t relevant but i remember when j was in year 5 we were talking about some kind of alarm when something happened like an intruder in the playground. And then a boy asked, what if a racoon broke into the school🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my teacher and everyone else laughed
My raccoon is 4 months old and has broke to TVs so if your not in a good stable financial situation you shouldn’t get one
this video is so informative!! im hoping to have a raccoon pal one day and your videos have taught me a lot :)
Great 👍🏼 knowledge
I've had racoon's they where sweet most the time I would be a good ratcoon owner. But I have a few exotic pets so I am used to being bit and scrached
You're back! Still no sign of Tito?!
Yes! we hope to post regularly this year 😁. No sign 😒
Aww. Sadly I don't think he's coming back. I'm sorry. Im sure he's happy in the wild too.
@@mikeytheone9878 he said in the video if they’re raised at home and go the wild they don’t usually survive.....I hope he’s happy and alive.
@@bluecollarmenproductions oh really... That's not good...
@@mikeytheone9878 hopefully he’s fine he seemed like a crafty Raccoon
My kids haven't burned down the house or blown up the backyard shed yet, so I guess I'm making the grade.
Any luck with Tito yet?
I really miss him!
I can't wait for the day! Raccoon proofing the house, staying up super late with them watching them while watching anime or videogaming and giving them so much affection, love and care! We unfortunately don't have them in the uk! But if I ever get the opportunity! I'll definitely heed all your advice and find an exotics vet 1st before getting a raccoon. I'm glad I made the cut! Now to just work towards it all :3!!
anyone else miss tito? 😔
It would be easier to ask if anyone doesn't (in which case what the heck are they doing here?)
I have my hands full with my Cockatiel...lol she desires constant attention.
I couldn’t do it, I recently had to put a blocker piece of metal so some youngsters couldn’t access the roof, we don’t mind them there’s one who’s very old, she doesn’t roof climb, very mischievous creatures, I got a nice bite setting a bowl down, so I’ve taken back my trust lol 😆 🦝 I commend you on the proper ownership of the animals, Tito just had to go do normal raccoon things he had to explore the wild 🌲
Thanks for this video. It really helps with wanting a raccoon
I always recommend your channel to those wanting one and warn them they're difficult. PA they are legal but require a license. I can't wait to have one when I have my own place. I already had one wild one take to me so well she is tame for me.
Second
Because the youtuber is always first
Any tips on gaining a Raccoon's trust? We have one that eats at our house every night.
Very cute indeed. I wanted to tell you guys about this. We have a mom raccoon and 3 babies that come by almost every night that my wife will leave “little treats “ outside for. Then there’s this other one that is mostly black. In fact, his tail is solid black with no stripes and you can barely make out a “mask” over his eyes. His body has some gray in it but very little. My wife says he looks like a little black bear from the back. Yeah, like REALLY little! 😂 I’ve never seen anything like him, have you?
I would love to have a raccoon but even taking care of 4 orphaned raccoons for a few days was too much for me. Apparently they all either walked off from the yard they were in or turned aggressive as they got older too, even after being in human care for most of their lives.
Yeah, some animals just aren't meant to be kept as pets. They look cute and all, but they have behaviors that aren't so cute for humans as well.
I think it will be a challenge but I think I could be a raccoon parent, as long as doesn’t try to kill me in my sleep like a cat
Yea I wouldn’t be able to have a raccoon. 😂 also can u do some videos on your rabbit? Or ferrets?
my favorite channel i love you and the raccoon kkk post more videos purfavor srmpre comment merry christmas hug
I've taken punches/head butts from Great Danes. I can handle a feisty trash panda - and I would love every second of it.
good story!
I've ben wanting a Racoon for about 8 years. I used to feed them by my hand .
If I was a raccoon parent l would love them
I don't have a pet raccoon but I do try to support and protect every raccoon in the swamp... I won't say which swamp but it is one of the south's largest.
We acquired our 1st racoon almost dead on the dirt road. She was a baby, but had a hard time wearing her from the bottle. The other 2 were in a tree someone cut down in the city, they call my fiance racoon man, so guess what they showed up with tiny babies brother and sister, sister is the one who wont leave the house. So the older one and younger one are outside. Wish I knew were they are, but hoping their surving outside.
You have made it!! It’s me btw
• 2:55 - Far too many people are stupid/ignorant and think that domesticated animals/pets will just survive in the wild "because nature" and "because instincts". 🤦 Then again, those are the same people who think fish breathe water and then wonder why the goldfish they put in a small bowl dies after a few days. IT DROWNED. 😒
• 3:16 - Raccoons are as ill-suited to be pets as foxes are, but worse because of their dexterity.
• It sucks that we can't always have the pets we'd like, but it's important to do what's in the animals' best interests rather than our own desires.
• So Tito never came home? 😕 Hopefully it's because he started a family. 🤞
I’ve had Riley for 3 years but she’s gonna be a 2 year old her whole life! I do let her have free roam of the house even when I’m not home but it took A lot of time and training. I’m nocturnal so that helps!
How to litter train your raccoon and what are good habits to get your raccoon doing
haha.... its a full time job keeping 3 cats from shredding my house!
They’re so cute
I wish I could own one of these. But in the UK you can't own them anymore :(
would a squirt bottle be a good deterrent as a training method?
Can you make a video on how you raccoon-safe your house? ✌🏻🙂
Pretty much everything you said might be right but my little girl just passed away Dec 14 after 7 yrs none of those characteristics describe her, she didn't tear things up, she was never aggressive, didn't leave my side, she listened when I would say get down or no, she only went on her puppy pads, all in all I always treated her like a kid and she behaved like one so maybe it was the time dedicated to her or maybe she was just unique which makes the loss more painful. What state are you in that you are allowed to keep yours? What permits did you have to get? Make a video on that because for me the hardest thing was having to always have that looming that she could be confiscated and killed yet I see lots of videos on UA-cam but no one ever answers that question!!
Florida is Legal. I'm going to find a homeopathic vet for mine. His eyes open 1.5 weeks after I found him.
Wow, a party of pothos behind you! Are your plants generally safe from your raccoons?
Hi sweeties love when you guys are on your so special happy New Years warm hugs🦝🦝🦝
yes i am a good person for a pet raccoon i just recently lost m pet raccoon jasmine of 7 years i raisied her on a bottle an she was my best baby ever so loved her but i do not recomend one for a pet lots of hard work goes into training
sorry for your loss but thank you for giving her such a nice life!
It’s never easy losing them. My 10 year old buddy boy is going any day now as I type this. He was a rehab that we let go. He came back the 1st time all beat up from a fight and spent a month recouping with me on my bed. We got him all fixed up , rewormed and let him go his way again only to have him show up a couple of months later again weak and dehydrated. Due to his gentle nature we fixed him up again and told him he could stay. Except for not being neutered he has been a good house guest since. He only gets crazy for one month a year but then he’s back to his gentle ways. He took a liking to a female yearling this summer and they love to play with each other. She is going to be so lonely when he passes☹️
I watched a few of your videos, I don’t see where you talk about their “bathroom” requirements. Can they be house broken? This was a nice video.
They use a litter box
Kaity & Stella neat, thanks.
Raccoons are cute but I'm not into destructive pets that need a lot of attention.
I would definitely make a good raccoon parents they love me and I love them LOL these unfortunately are in the wild but they run from everyone else but me I'm like the Pied Piper LOL
I've had 3 to wont come in so we have a shop with a cat door. One she came back in a wont go out. We're remodeling no ceiling main level. She sleeps in the rafters.what do use use for parasites
Hello from the great state of Michigan
i dont even want to own any pet but i still watched this vid through
Hmmmm, I have over 25 years of "raccoon" experience. They do not make good pets, they're more like 3 year old children with sharp teeth and claws and an insatiable curiosity to figure out how things work and what things are made of. Which can result in conflict with their "human pets" as we don't much like having our hallway carpets pulled up and our living room furniture taken back to sticks! That said, these are the most wonderful sweet love-able playful caring creatures you can ever have in your fur-family! They need their own space and their own activities, for when you aren't around to entertain them. If you can't bare the thought of bleeding, you don't need a raccoon in your life because as I mentioned they have really sharp non-retractable claws and sharp teeth (and a short temper to go with all that)... if you have a raccoon fur-kid, you will bleed on occasion until the kid gets you well trained! If you just want a pet, buy a goldfish... these guys aren't a fashion statement, they're not a "cool pet", they're essentially a small child in fact! But there is nothing that even comes close to a raccoon who loves his or her "pet human". Kisses kisses kisses hair grooming and more kisses every day! Just saying from experience. ps. Raccoons do not "become mean", they do however grow into adult raccoons and have adult raccoon hormones every springtime thru about mid-summer.... some get extremely temperamental when their hormones surge every year and may turn on you at times they literally cannot help themselves, others may just get a little whiny then go back to their normal fun loving selves; if the raccoon gets aggressive from early spring thru mid-summer, a trip to the vet and a snipping of unnecessary equipment may be in order but if it only gets a bit whiny that may not be necessary for it's happiness as part of your family. Finally, you cannot take an adult wild raccoon and make it a "pet" (or furry-family member) so just don't go out looking for one please you will only get yourself hurt and the raccoon miserable if not dead! Raccoons are a huge blessing in fact, I cannot imagine life without them!
there so cute
I live in newzealand and the closed thing we have to racoons is posooms and since i live in nz dry wall us not a thing and walls is just 5inch think wood so if racoons were aloud in new zealand/nz u would get one but sadly i cant so 😢
I kind of have a question that I'm unsure that will ever be answered, but what do you normally feed Piper and Cheeto as their main diet? Like their normal food, not treats.
We feed ours dry dog food as was recommended by our vet over 30 years ago. He said they could have cat food, but over the long run ( 8-15 years) that they would develop kidney issues due to the high ash content in the cat food. We did lose a 8 year old male to liver failure in 2006 due to the Chinese dog food issue that year. We now only feed purina or Rachel Ray chicken based foods. Most of our babies have lived well into their teens.
How do you train raccoons? I have babies about 5 weeks old
Hii love you and keep up the work btw after all the questions im getting a racoon if my parents say yes!!
I got first like on my screen as well!!
How do you deal with raccoons using the bathroom? Like do you buy a kitty litter box and train them to use it or wut
ay new vid