Petting A Friendly Wild Raccoon To Sleep

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2013
  • Pinky boy, one of our largest tame wild raccoon visitors, enjoyed being caressed so much that he fell asleep on the windowsill. What an incredible privilege... so much that he felt safe enough to rest for an hour close in proximity to us before returning to the wilderness.
    From the first night we met Pinky in Feb 2012, he has always been extremely trusting of us. Either he has always been a very well tempered raccoon or he was possibly someone's secret pet that they set free, perhaps he was nurtured by a loving rehabilitator before being rereleased. If he could only talk to share why he's incredibly gentle natured with humans yet he's very much respected among his own kind as if he's the regarded king of the raccoon kingdom. We'll never know.
    Be sure to comment how you found our video and hit that like button if you’ve enjoyed it too!
    NOTE: Our rescue raccoons resides in a region where there hasn't been a case of raccoon rabies for over three decades which is tracked by the local public health department.
    We are fortunate to be able to observe and professional work with a variety of wildlife species since we reside next to a protected wildlife preserve. Our rescue raccoons lounge and play on our terrace as well as use it as a thoroughfare. No children nor pets are ever harmed, especially the wild animals captured in these videos.
    Please note that none of the raccoons are our pets thus please follow your local wildlife guidelines for the safety of humans and animal wildlife alike.
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  • @Lite93891
    @Lite93891 7 років тому +1715

    I think raccoons have gotten a bad rap. Unless they are sick or feel threatened, they are quite shy and afraid of humans, but it is possible to make friends with them. I am lucky enough to have several friendly raccoons that visit my backyard regularly. One comes right to me when he sees me, and I give him peanuts (they LOVE peanuts). He lets me pet him all the time and looks at me when I talk to him. They have never been anything but friendly.

    • @BobMeyers
      @BobMeyers 7 років тому +70

      I have same. This year there are 3 litters of babies and their mothers that come on my deck and steal cat food. They hate peanuts and peanut butter, but love dry cat food.

    • @Lite93891
      @Lite93891 7 років тому +68

      Funny, mine love peanuts and GRAPES! They are so cute and so polite. I think they are kind spirited animals.

    • @BobMeyers
      @BobMeyers 7 років тому +28

      Lite93891 Where I live, the raccoons live in constant fear of being eaten by coyotes or cougars. Apparently cougars find raccoons a tasty snack as I have seen cougars hunt for them along creeks. I have video of a raccoon feeling the soil to catch night-crawler worms. They appear to use worms as a staple.

    • @Lite93891
      @Lite93891 7 років тому +21

      That's so hard to hear...about the cougars and coyotes I mean. I know it happens, though. That's life/nature. I will just enjoy their company while I can. They are sweet creatures.

    • @nightwaddle
      @nightwaddle 7 років тому +3

      Do you give shelled or unshelled peanuts?

  • @NanaBorderCollie
    @NanaBorderCollie 10 років тому +330

    How cute! There is no way to properly articulate how sweet and adorable this is; it is off the scale. :)

  • @MissWooHoo11
    @MissWooHoo11 10 років тому +460

    ha they look sooo cute, like little bandits with the eye masks on.

    • @sullivantina453
      @sullivantina453 6 років тому +10

      MissWooHoo11 - BSL for American Pit Bull Terriers! It is a bandit for it has stolen my heart.

    • @0Turbox
      @0Turbox 6 років тому +10

      You mean, bandits looking like Raccoons.

    • @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369
      @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369 5 років тому +5

      you mean bears looking like cats

    • @RealAntek
      @RealAntek 5 років тому +9

      trash pandas lol

  • @Ferret5317
    @Ferret5317 9 років тому +1110

    People who live close with wild animals do so knowing the risks involved, and they're probably all living fuller, happier and more exciting lives than most of us. I sense a lot of jealousy in the comments.

    • @wolfspirit5361
      @wolfspirit5361 9 років тому +50

      I know I'm jealous!!

    • @Jezuz694life
      @Jezuz694life 9 років тому +60

      That's right. The very fact somebody lives within a certain proximity of wild animals means that every aspect of their lives is inherently better than everyone else's.

    • @Ferret5317
      @Ferret5317 9 років тому +36

      Jezuz694life This guy gets it.

    • @taybird1992
      @taybird1992 9 років тому +36

      I live in Minneapolis, but we have forests EVERYWHERE, one of them being my apartment's backyard. I get to see and interact with all types of wildlife, and let me tell you, I means the world to me. People who choose to interact with nature do indeed know the risks that follow, but it is their choice and as long as they aren't harming the animal or themselves I think it is a true privilege

    • @michaelm4725
      @michaelm4725 9 років тому +46

      I know. Life is risk. You want to maximize your safety don't drive a car or leave your house. I work on a recycling truck. We chuck stuff in the big dumpsters at condos sometimes. Often raccoons are trapped in them. They open the lids at night and jump in. If there's limited trash in there they can't get out, even with the heavy lids open. The other day two were in a dumpster. I put a 1 1/2 x 1 foot piece of plastic with holes in it on a slant to help them climb out. One raccoon wasn't scared of me at all. He knocked the piece of plastic over trying to climb it. I leaned completely into the dumpster with my feet in the air to fish the piece of plastic out. My face and upper body were right next to this little guy who was still grasphing at the wall trying to get out. When I got the plastic I just lowered it down to the raccoon. He grabbed onto it and I pulled him right out of the dumpster and lowered him to the ground. He climbed right over my foot and scampered away. The other raccoon was a youth who was terrified of me. He was crouching in the corner with his head down. I placed a small box in the dumpster and left. I had to go. I was holding my co-worker up. But after work I drove back to that same dumpster to see if that last raccoon was still in the dumpster. He wasn't. The drive was totally worth my time.

  • @swish007
    @swish007 7 років тому +218

    it totally does seem like he was a former pet. it's pretty sad but heartwarming to think that he remembered that human affection and had to live without it; but then found some comfort here with you.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +87

      It certainly seems that he was a former pet. However we've also witnessed they there are some wild animals who are just tamer than others. Pinky boy is one in a million. He will always be fondly remembered. We hope we see him again some day if he's still wandering the vast forestland behind our home.

    • @wildlifeinthecity6085
      @wildlifeinthecity6085 6 років тому +25

      swish007 you know, I feed raccoons regularly in the wild, they all have different tempers, characters, but once they see kindness from your side they are changing, even the most evil ones are changing within 20-30 mins, I saw a lot of such transformations - they start holding your fingers, look into your eyes, attempt to play and even hug you)) I don’t allow them doing so mainly due to the worry that they may behave the same way with other humans who aren’t that respectful to them. So this one may not necessarily be a pet raccoon, wild ones have genuine interest in humans and affection too.

    • @RafiqueAdzamTechVlog
      @RafiqueAdzamTechVlog 5 років тому +3

      Wildlife in the City Wow

    • @thisisaperson660
      @thisisaperson660 5 років тому +10

      Reminds me of my RJ back in Oregon. He left when he found a mate but brought his litter and wifey around. Had to move and I miss them

    • @artsbybware4790
      @artsbybware4790 Місяць тому

      @@thisisaperson660aww

  • @jacobpegues4501
    @jacobpegues4501 9 років тому +336

    I say forget people who think all raccoons are rabid.

    • @gabriellawomack2163
      @gabriellawomack2163 9 років тому +4

      so friendly

    • @snowvalleyrat
      @snowvalleyrat 9 років тому +23

      All the raccoons in my mountains are all super sweet, But not that tame. They'll eat out of my hands, but not cuddle!

    • @norightturn7047
      @norightturn7047 9 років тому +16

      Jacob Pegues They're not all rabid and are quite curious. With that said they can get rabies though. I just don't think it's normally a good idea to pet them, mainly for their safety but also for our own. This raccoon seems exceptionally sweet and it went out of it's way to initiate this contact. Normally I'd say that's a bad idea to pet it but this person isn't interfering with it's ability to be a wild animal. It's not trapped, it's not a pet or anything like that. just a friendly raccoon that likes to visit. Not for me to say if that's right or wrong here. I doubt I'd do it but that's just me and I can't say what's right for others.

    • @MrStickman1997
      @MrStickman1997 7 років тому +20

      They talk as if Rabies is a natural behaviour, it's fucking not, it's a virus that causes brain inflammation, and animals are as much of a victim to it as us, they may as well be saying humans are assholes when they get rabies.

    • @Saffrone221
      @Saffrone221 7 років тому +2

      Virus in the wild mature in their saliva. This one is probably a newborn

  • @danka603
    @danka603 8 років тому +413

    A sense of calmness came over me while watching this video. Just precious!

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  8 років тому +7

      It has the very same effect each time we view this too. Pinky is a sweet old raccoon; one in a million.

    • @danka603
      @danka603 8 років тому +1

      He (She?) sure is! I only pet a raccoon once, this past summer actually, but it was hit by a car. Some guy took it with him and said he's gonna get it vet help. I wonder how it's doing. It was a little guy.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  8 років тому

      Hopefully the raccoon you've rescued has found help and has been returned to live a full life in the wild. Pinky is a male raccoon.

    • @Hudson1910
      @Hudson1910 8 років тому +2

      +Evelyn S. Same here, and I'd love that opportunity, but don't think I'd risk petting a wild animal without having a rabies vaccine myself. It would be great though!

    • @danka603
      @danka603 8 років тому +10

      I actually got to pet a young raccoon once. It was hit by a car and very much in shock. Still was roaming the street aimlessly, until some guy picked it up and said was gonna take him somewhere to get help.
      The raccoon didn't mind being petted. Their hair is so coarse. Very, very cute creatures.

  • @JamesBlackwoodRaccoonWhisperer
    @JamesBlackwoodRaccoonWhisperer 9 років тому +345

    That is so awesome, he seemed so content

    • @silasmcgee3647
      @silasmcgee3647 6 років тому +7

      James Blackwood - Raccoon Whisperer Still wondering why there isn’t a sequel to over the hedge but I’ve seen enough roadkill to know why

    • @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369
      @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369 5 років тому

      have you seen skiing accidents?

    • @CoffeeAndCafe
      @CoffeeAndCafe 5 років тому

      Where r u living?im ur subscribers and i saw ur message here accidentally...

    • @jennyorde27
      @jennyorde27 3 роки тому

      Awwwww so sweet i love nature's precious little angels

    • @silasmcgee3647
      @silasmcgee3647 3 роки тому

      Teknogod17 nice 👍

  • @totallynotagamingchannel3203
    @totallynotagamingchannel3203 7 років тому +314

    I had a pet raccoon as a kid... I live in the woods so there are a few of them, I fed one a hotdog and he followed me home... I named him Phillip, he was quite a good raccoon friend... I'm sad now. :(

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +54

      You'll always carry Phillip close in your heart and forever remember him. That is a happy memory worth treasuring.

    • @totallynotagamingchannel3203
      @totallynotagamingchannel3203 7 років тому +24

      +Weekly Whiskers
      Yeah... Looking back I'm surprised my parents let me keep him, I guess they were used to raccoons.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +39

      +Totally not a gaming channel, those that have touched our lives will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

    • @totallynotagamingchannel3203
      @totallynotagamingchannel3203 7 років тому +35

      +Weekly Whiskers
      Yeah, I'll never forget Phillip.

    • @Kanonfangirl
      @Kanonfangirl 5 років тому +10

      Your parents are amazing to have let you keep that precious baby. My parents would have never done that for me lmao. That must’ve taken so much patience and love, I admire you and your family and I wish you the best!

  • @saludahead
    @saludahead 6 років тому +29

    I raised a raccoon once, and have them visit my house now to eat with the cats and play with the kittens. They are amazing creatures!

  • @ebenezermarley
    @ebenezermarley 9 років тому +520

    Wow, that's amazing and beautiful to see. It makes my heart swell with happiness when people are kind and caring towards animals :-)

    • @jonathansmediashack3498
      @jonathansmediashack3498 6 років тому +7

      Seeing people treating animals with kindness warms my heart.

    • @Jimmy06blue
      @Jimmy06blue 6 років тому +4

      Jonathan Meagher me too I feel the same thing

  • @tweevis95
    @tweevis95 8 років тому +53

    They are actually cute when they aren't hissing or trying to kill you out of fear ❤️

    • @thisisaperson660
      @thisisaperson660 5 років тому +8

      So true. I remember when we rescued one hit by a car, looked like the exorcist when he spun his head around to bite my dad's glove. He ended up being a total lovebug when he realized we were helping him tho

    • @aspieotaku3580
      @aspieotaku3580 3 роки тому +2

      They growl like dogs too.

  • @tcoiler
    @tcoiler 9 років тому +51

    I think we underestimate the emotions of animals. Maybe in the future we'll learn how similar their emotional make up is to ours.

    • @annasummers5348
      @annasummers5348 9 років тому +6

      Chip Atkinson They are proving with PET scans that when we see joy, their Pet scans show joy in the same area of the brain as ours.,and on and on. Sadists need to vilify their victims, and that is happening big time in our media now.

    • @darylfitz4189
      @darylfitz4189 4 роки тому +2

      People are too self-absorbed to realize anything but their own money whoring little bubble worlds of self righteousness.

  • @jaycee7413
    @jaycee7413 10 років тому +80

    beautiful animal. its nice to see people being kind to animals.

  • @alm1751
    @alm1751 8 років тому +72

    In the end anything that makes us feel a little less lonely in the world is nice. Maybe if we can care about things smaller than us something greater might do the same.

    • @EpicBunty
      @EpicBunty 8 років тому +5

      +Al M Wow, beautifully put. We must work on the inside, before trying to change the outside.

  • @melissatrue9741
    @melissatrue9741 9 років тому +35

    I lived on 25 acres in my late teens early 20s. I was fortunate to take squirrels and such when they needed as I worked for a veterinarian office and we had abandoned babies of all kinds at our door. One of the highlights was raising a baby raccoon to adulthood. We had a few misadventures with her being stuck in trees as a baby but she soon got the hang of it. I loved her so much and it was a great privilege to have her the year and a half that I did. Many stories I will never forget. Raccoons are amazing animals. They do demand respect the older they get because even playing she could get over excited and at 20+ pounds hard to handle. I miss her. We raised her in the house as a baby and as she got older mover her outside were she could run, play and wander off into the sunset with the other raccoons. We shortly realized she wanted to be inside with us. The morning I found her hanging on the screen to our kitchen window broke my heart. It got to be a game for us to make it to our car on Sunday morning because the second she knew we were outside she made a beeline toward us. When Mikey wanted to play she would climb out legs, body to sit on our head. The reason Sunday was bad were the panty hose and the nice clothes. I watch videos of these raccoons and wish to see my Mikey once again. To totally release her we had to put her in the truck, drive to a different town, in a wooded area. I had no worries she could live on her own but it would take me years to live without her. Mine was a special case, always be safe with wild animals.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  9 років тому +5

      Melissa True thank you for sharing your wonderful yet bittersweet story about Mikey.

    • @albertreis8965
      @albertreis8965 Рік тому +1

      Totally feel that. I have a wild raccoon friend and I'm getting very attached to her. Very sweet animal.

  • @norightturn7047
    @norightturn7047 9 років тому +22

    Wow that is a huge privilege. I usually advocate a hands off approach to wild animals. I have quite a few raccoons who come to my place, mainly to eat cat food during the day. I bring the food in at night and while I don't pet them some are pretty used to me. They're smart though. I was worried they would think all humans were as nice as I am and they'd get hurt but if someone else walks around back while they're eating they take off in a hurry so they do seem to know who's who.
    I normally wouldn't advise petting wild animals but you're not interfering in any shape, form or fashion with him being a wild animal and it seems that for whatever reason he's the one who's initiated the contact and has chosen you for a friend. I always want to pet them so bad because they're so cute but I don't and probably won't but this definitely warms my heart. Glad to see other people also care so much about them and wildlife in general. :)

  • @ninagianni2513
    @ninagianni2513 10 років тому +90

    this video brought tears to my eyes. I whish there were more people like you in this world....and thank you for sharing.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  10 років тому +27

      Thank you for one of the kindest compliments given in a long while that just warmed a couple of hearts.

    • @SymothyD
      @SymothyD 10 років тому +2

      Wow me too. I thought I was just a softie XD nice knowing I'm not alone.

    • @ZeldaxLegacy
      @ZeldaxLegacy 10 років тому +1

      There are a lot like that in the world, those are the ones you hear about needing rabies shots at the E.R :p

    • @SymothyD
      @SymothyD 10 років тому +2

      ZeldaxLegacy Wrong, people like this tend to be more educated and are aware of the risks that can come from contact with stray animals.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  9 років тому +9

      ZeldaxLegacy read the video description. There's not been a documented case of raccoon rabies in this region for over 25 years. Working with wildlife affords us the opportunity to know the associated risks and benefits.

  • @mazzy846
    @mazzy846 8 років тому +10

    I think it's so cute watching him or her fall asleep while you're petting them. I've seen plenty around my neighborhood when I'm getting off work. while I was going up my drive way two of them were literally a foot away from me. I'd frozen for a minute because i didn't know if they were going to attack me but as I slowly eased up the drive way they looked at me then walked away. My perception of them being dangerous is all wrong. They won't bother you at all and they are approachable.

  • @jaime4022
    @jaime4022 7 років тому +6

    Man, I don't know what to think of these beautiful animals anymore. I hear such bad things about them constantly and there are several who every night come to my backyard to feed with some stray cats I currently feed. They are either bold or friendly because they come close to me, but I never try to make friends because of all the things I've read about them. Still,
    I just can't be mean to them, as to me,
    They are amazingly clever, incredible, beautiful and special animals.

    • @buttnugget2900
      @buttnugget2900 7 років тому +2

      Raccoons are actually quite sweet and gentle creatures. Even if they seem to be fighting they usually don;t actually bite or scratch. It's more of a wrestle and lots of snarling and barking noises. But they's only with other raccoons usually. We have a bunch that we feed in our backyard every night and they eat grapes from our fingers and are VERY gentle to make sure not to bite us. Or they grab them in their hands and eat them. One had learned to "give me paw" and likes when I scratch him around the back of his head. They play like cats do if you get them some cat toy balls (strong ones though or it will break quickly) They will roll around and play with it. They get a bad reputation but that's usually from people who just don't like many animals. They don't actually carry rabies that much these days and they're not usually violent.
      They are adorable and funny though. haha. Try giving the raccoon some grapes one time and they will love you so much haha.

  • @JoseMartinez-xv3bf
    @JoseMartinez-xv3bf 7 років тому +29

    my friend mandy davis has a racoon for a pet and she is house trained. she even opens the fridge to get her a can of soda and thats when i fell in love with racoons :)

    • @racc6405
      @racc6405 6 років тому

      love me ;]

    • @Kanonfangirl
      @Kanonfangirl 5 років тому +1

      Jose Martinez WOAH, Raccoons are really smart though

  • @JY-jn1ow
    @JY-jn1ow 8 років тому +13

    almost made me fall asleep because of the very calm vibe.

  • @mattiejackson4615
    @mattiejackson4615 7 років тому +27

    I just love how you are so committed to the lives of these wonderful purring creatures.

  • @PinkyPuff69
    @PinkyPuff69 8 років тому +20

    Everything needs LOVE 💛

  • @gabriellebudd1166
    @gabriellebudd1166 5 років тому +4

    he's just like a little kitty that loves to be loved and patted on his head... You are so gentle and kind to this raccoon... Hope you could keep him before winter starts... Where is sweetheart

  • @nobodyshome5696
    @nobodyshome5696 8 років тому +6

    "OH THAT FEELS SO GOOD , YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF THE NIGHT I'VE HAD . SO FIRST THING , I GOT THIS GREAT BIG PEACE OF COTTON CANDY . OK , WELL FORGET ABOUT THAT . THEN THE DOG'S , OH ! THEM GOD DAM HOUNDS . "

  • @OCRay1
    @OCRay1 5 років тому +2

    I’m glad he has you. Unfortunately they have very hard lives and much of their suffering comes from humans harming and killing them because of ignorant beliefs or just pure evil. They don’t live very long but I have gotten to learn a lot about raccoons in recent years by helping the local raccoon families in my neighborhood and they have endless personality. They are so playful, friendly, and a lot of fun to interact with. I don’t try to pick them up or anything just to be on the safe side, but we do get very close to them and there is zero danger in that. Some people would disagree with that but they don’t know what they are talking about. And there are circumstances like the one in this video where an animal is desperate for affection. I even had a year with a female skunk who was alone and extremely friendly. She was amazing and I miss her. But these experiences are out there if humans would just stop acting like assholes and wake up to the fact that animals aren’t the danger, we are. Always act with cautious respect, but aside from that, open up to animals and you will have some great experiences and a whole new respect for life on the planet we are currently destroying

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 5 років тому +1

    He already has a full belly. He is there because he enjoys your company and because he feels safe with you watching over him.

  • @Durrpadil
    @Durrpadil 7 років тому +22

    Oh my goshhhhhh... faith in humanity restored :)

  • @christjones9568
    @christjones9568 7 років тому +4

    I live in Seattle in a corner ground apartment and I've got this family of three raccoons that visit me.. a mother and two babies who I've been feeding here and there since late June 2016 to now, so all summer. But recently the mother raccoon showed up with just one of the two babies (which are half grown now) where the previous night she had both with her. Now, one of them was missing and I could see that the mother raccoon was openly mourning it.. she kept walking around calling it and starring into the bushes that she and the other baby just came out of, as if she was waiting for the other baby to come out, but it never did. The next night mother raccoon came by again with just the one baby and still she seemed to be mourning and looking for the other one. I had thought that maybe they just got temporarily separated out there in the wild, but then a week, two weeks, and now it's been around three weeks and it's just the mother raccoon and the one baby now so I guess the other one got killed somehow. Sad, too, cuz that one was my favorite one, I named it "Cheese" lol and it was the smaller of the two babies. Thing is I've been interacting with that raccoon family of three for nearly four months so when I realized that that one baby was dead I kind if mourned it like a lost pet lol which never in my life did I ever think I'd be sad over a wild city raccoon. I've got plenty of pictures and video of them eating from my hand.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому

      It's sad when any of the babies are forever lost which sadly happens all too frequently. Raccoons first three years are the hardest and should they survive past that time frame the odds improve from each the tough life experiences. Truly sorry for your lost of baby Cheese who will always remain dear to your heart. The videos and photos can be comforting to remember those who have endeared themselves to us.

  • @q0w1e2r3t4y5
    @q0w1e2r3t4y5 7 років тому +9

    i've never seen a calm raccoon before.

  • @swtladyjane1
    @swtladyjane1 3 роки тому +5

    ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL THING RIGHT THERE... I wish I had a Racoon for a pet ,they are such a gentle animal they really are.. God Bless for taking care of him once in a while when he visits you..

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  3 роки тому +3

      They’re a species unlike any other and can appreciate affection. However, they don’t make very good pets for most people. They’re like living with a perpetual two year old child who gets into constant mischief. Caging them isn’t an option as they become neurotic. They are a pet for the very few who can properly provide for them as well as be fine with sacrificing much freedom.

  • @ekoi1995
    @ekoi1995 8 років тому +6

    Don't worry, Groot will always come back!

  • @viasassy1131
    @viasassy1131 10 років тому +11

    Damn it I almost cried too adorable that's how I feel about animals I have a pet raccoon we just met I haven't invited him in but we have dinner everyday.

  • @MontagZoso
    @MontagZoso 10 місяців тому +2

    Just beautiful. I would be so happy to have raccoon visitors. Thank you for being so kind with them.

  • @potemkinforest
    @potemkinforest 8 років тому +16

    Thank you for sharing this interaction with these (generally) wonderful creatures. It's so peaceful that it almost makes you forget all that is wrong in this world.

  • @davidbradley3982
    @davidbradley3982 7 років тому +5

    hes waiting for a pillow and blanky.

  • @miatageekscott
    @miatageekscott 9 років тому +7

    I love how they know you're not going to hurt them so they are just like having a pet but without the commitment...

  • @blackcitroenlove
    @blackcitroenlove 6 років тому +2

    So sweet. Sometimes the best therapy is skitches.

  • @saltator8565
    @saltator8565 Рік тому +2

    The sound of those robins in the background just fills me with nostalgia

  • @zackjp
    @zackjp 10 років тому +6

    People are so afraid of raccoons I have never personally seen any act aggressive towards a human and most I have seen are more curious then anything and you can tell right away if an animal has rabies as they would come off aggressive

  • @HeavyGuyFP
    @HeavyGuyFP 9 років тому +7

    Oh, you fantastic person, this is one of the cutest things I've ever had the privilege of seeing.
    You are responsible if I get any softer from these gorgeous videos :3

  • @Aryptic1
    @Aryptic1 6 років тому +2

    I feel like way too many people under appreciate all the other creatures that roam in our cities and towns. Everyone thinks of raccoons as little pest bandit things, but in reality they can be your best friend when you know them better. People, plz appreciate all the wonderful animals and creatures we live with in our daily lives!

  • @jamied8076
    @jamied8076 6 років тому +1

    This is beautiful. My absolute respect to you.

  • @umpqua-4freedom436
    @umpqua-4freedom436 9 років тому +4

    Thank you. that was so loving, it was healing to me to watch. we can tend to wild animals with deep respect and love...we can.

  • @TodaysDelight
    @TodaysDelight 3 роки тому +3

    He knows who he can trust! So sweet and cute to see this bond.........

  • @agus57555
    @agus57555 10 років тому

    Such a beautiful animal! It's amazing that he let you pet him,and be close to him,like that! Great video,I loved it!

  • @januarioqueiroz3122
    @januarioqueiroz3122 5 років тому +1

    Healing hand(s)...the goodness through the touch of those having golden hearts!

  • @Too2FarGone
    @Too2FarGone 10 років тому +3

    He look like he had a hard day in the wild. It's amazing how you seem to soothe him.

  • @hopenicole0438
    @hopenicole0438 7 років тому +20

    So cute I want to pet one I love raccoons

  • @colleenwhite6902
    @colleenwhite6902 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful, Heartwarming, & Precious! Made me smile watching him so comfortable with you that he is able to enjoy affection from you so much that he can take a snooze!

  • @RelaxingKasa
    @RelaxingKasa 10 років тому +1

    Time stood still. Lovely N precious time 4 both of u. And for us. Thank u for your share :)

  • @kitsunekaze93
    @kitsunekaze93 6 років тому +3

    must feel so safe, being so calm and happy around you :D

  • @MountZed
    @MountZed 10 років тому +6

    wow you are so lucky to have such a cute little friend.

  • @redskyelle
    @redskyelle 10 років тому +1

    What an amazing moment! That feeling you get when a wild/untamed animal shows you in some way, that they completely & utterly trust you. I know that feeling very well! I just love watching this video :) Thank you for sharing it!

  • @Flurmia88
    @Flurmia88 9 років тому +1

    Your raccoon videos are so sweet they almost bring a tear to my eye. You are very lucky! They are such beautiful animals. :)

  • @victorianmonarch
    @victorianmonarch 7 років тому +3

    an angelic creature...

  • @ashleyrose1803
    @ashleyrose1803 10 років тому +5

    just amazing, I am super jealous right now! I hope you continue to feed him at your home as you would an outdoor pet, so he doesn't end up walking up to another human one day being the beautiful and trusting boy that he is, and being put down by animal control through no fault of his own.

  • @Sophitia1984
    @Sophitia1984 10 років тому

    what a lovely video!!! thanks for sharing again a beautiful experience with us!!

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 5 років тому +1

    That's so sweet. He's come for a visit with his human.

  • @njgrant3988
    @njgrant3988 8 років тому +10

    rocket raccoon

  • @SAMMIsLIFE
    @SAMMIsLIFE 9 років тому +4

    Aww! He's so cute, and BIG!

  • @mihaelalouise2493
    @mihaelalouise2493 10 років тому +1

    Wow, your videos are always a great suprise! I love raccoons and I think you are incredibly lucky to live in an area where you get them visiting! And Pinky is lovely, so trusting and calm... Wow!

  • @lynettelaroche8868
    @lynettelaroche8868 3 роки тому +2

    So cute! He’s never experienced being loved until now!❤️

  • @anthonyfox585
    @anthonyfox585 6 років тому +4

    one time I was walking in a alley way next to the arroyo by myself at night and there was a pretty big group of raccoons probably about 7 or 8 and I was so scared at first because I was always told about how dangerous they could be but they just walked away from me, they must have been startled by me but not too scared because they weren't necessarily in a hurry to get away​

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  6 років тому

      Anton Fuchs, raccoons rarely want to have a human encounter. The only time we hear when we do is when they’ve been sick (with distemper or rabies) or there’s a mom protecting her young. Ofttimes they will skedaddle away when seeing humans.

  • @comradecockatoo3558
    @comradecockatoo3558 2 роки тому +4

    Yes officer, this is the thief... who stole my heart.

  • @HardRockMiner
    @HardRockMiner 6 років тому +1

    He is safe. He is warm. He is comfortable... And that's how any tame animal was born.

  • @FSEVENMAN
    @FSEVENMAN 6 років тому +1

    that literally brought tears to my eyes it's so beautiful that's how life should be everywhere

  • @Barbie.Aficionada.Katherine
    @Barbie.Aficionada.Katherine 10 років тому +5

    Precious Sweetheart Baby!! I love Weekly Whiskers!!

  • @viperdagger7732
    @viperdagger7732 10 років тому +5

    Awh that's one big fuzzy raccoon. Wish I could give it a hug.

  • @CoffeeAndCafe
    @CoffeeAndCafe 5 років тому +1

    So lovely...how i can stop watching this?...is long time im missing this calm moment...

  • @titsmaggiee7052
    @titsmaggiee7052 7 років тому +2

    I have a few racoons in my yard I feed, Im still nervous to pet them but they come right up to me and just eat and chill

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +2

      Tits Maggiee, always better on the side of caution when around wildlife. This is more critical if you live in an area where the rabies virus is prevalent - areas where this is common are parts of the Midwest, south and Atlantic regions.
      Most our raccoons were orphaned or injured released rehabbed raccoons where we have developed a relationship with them through time. I

    • @titsmaggiee7052
      @titsmaggiee7052 7 років тому +2

      Weekly Whiskers thnx for the advice :)

  • @xgnik5334
    @xgnik5334 9 років тому +8

    There's no one that won't accept you if just open your heart.

  • @renegade1644
    @renegade1644 8 років тому +8

    He had to have been someone's pet at one point, no wild raccoon who act like that. Very very cool though.

  • @Ellawan1016
    @Ellawan1016 7 років тому +1

    Yes I agree . Fred is so adorable!

  • @camillabergstrm7982
    @camillabergstrm7982 7 років тому +2

    This is so heart warming!

  • @SaraSchreibercupcake
    @SaraSchreibercupcake 10 років тому +9

    He use to be a cat in the after life

    • @RamirArcega24
      @RamirArcega24 9 років тому +4

      you mean in the previous life :p

  • @castaway123100
    @castaway123100 7 років тому +3

    Animals are the most wonderful people on Earth.

  • @Isabell21
    @Isabell21 7 років тому +2

    That's one of the most beautiful videos out there.
    The way you managed to earn trust of an wild animal is amazing.
    I also adore how gentle this boy tries to be when grabbing your hands. He has claws after all.
    It's a priceless experience.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +1

      Étoile Polaire and teeth! He was simply one of the sweetest old raccoons.

    • @Isabell21
      @Isabell21 7 років тому +1

      Weekly Whiskers​
      Thank you for your immediate response. I feel honoured. 😊
      I keep watching this few times a day and all the stress seems to fade away. ASMR!

  • @sandybell1743
    @sandybell1743 4 роки тому +1

    I always like to come back here and watch. It relaxes me so much ! He is adorable, melting in your hands. A wild predator being just a baby, and feeling completely safe, this is big.

  • @rs9130
    @rs9130 Рік тому +4

    guardians of the freaking galaxy

    • @tobios89p13
      @tobios89p13 Рік тому +1

      Thought the exact same, if guardians of the galaxy 3 will be like this I'd still watch it

  • @mitchdolgen1693
    @mitchdolgen1693 2 роки тому +5

    Oh hey it’s rigby

  • @donny6775
    @donny6775 8 років тому +2

    Absolutely adorable. I have a stuffed toy raccoon that I've had since childbirth and I just love him.

  • @wildlifeinthecity6085
    @wildlifeinthecity6085 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for treating him so gently and respectfully 🙏 I agree it’s a privilege and a blessing to be trusted by animals to the extent that they sleep in your home:) I was so happy when a squirrel was sleeping on my windowsill and on my table and was bringing her kids to my windowsill for nuts and water:)

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 6 років тому +3

    I am a new sub you have a great heart you deserve 100,000 thumbs up make sure you take care of your little friend you may need each other fantastic video.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  6 років тому

      Mike Benjamin, thanks and welcome. Pinky Boy will always be remembered with fondness. We miss him and hope wherever he may be, he’s doing well.

  • @schlaznger8049
    @schlaznger8049 7 років тому +3

    Your caress pleases me Human.

  • @615al4
    @615al4 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, absolutely beautiful.

  • @jasonsignor7237
    @jasonsignor7237 5 років тому +1

    Awwwwwwww! Oh my goodness! So precious! 😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️

  • @CaliforniaPickin
    @CaliforniaPickin 7 років тому +9

    Hi WW, as U say, I think these type of coons are wild, but have allowed humans to interact with them (?). My new little visitor, "TWINKY- The Urban Raccoon" I think, is one of these. Her friends / Siblings are not so bold and friendly. I'll be posting new vids on her regularly on my channel (as long as she comes around). Love these little ones. "Coon Love!" Thanks for the cutest vid of yours!

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +2

      CaliforniaPickin - a few wild raccoons can be extraordinarily tame but it's always important to bear in mind at all times they're always unpredictable and will respond as such if they ever feel frightened or cornered. Pinky here was a very mellow old boy towards us. However he was very quick to remind his own kind he was king and they responded to his aggressive overtures.
      Twinky and her sibling are very young which is why they don't appear as aggressive yet are cautious as mom taught them. However if given time and you do not impose yourself upon them, they will learn to trust you and gently take food from your hand. Siblings typically will remain together until they reach around 18 months of the age which is around late summer to autumn.

    • @CaliforniaPickin
      @CaliforniaPickin 7 років тому +2

      Great info to know! Thank U. (They train us as much as we train them, Lol.)

    • @CaliforniaPickin
      @CaliforniaPickin 7 років тому +1

      My Twinky is mostly nocturnal. She only came by once at dawn. What time of day do u feed them? Why do some sleep in the day and some do not?

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  7 років тому +5

      Raccoons are crepuscular and nocturnal foragers. They will also come out during daylight if food is only available at that time. Nursing queens are commonly spotted during daylight to replenish her nutritional needs while the kits nap during that time. Once they're old enough to leave the den site, she will travel with them during daylight throughout summer and eventually teach them to forage during twilight.

    • @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369
      @notthepsychicyourelookingf2369 5 років тому

      u can't feed them because u already ate them :/

  • @jasonray2827
    @jasonray2827 6 років тому +3

    This one must be rocket raccoon from guardian of the Galaxy

  • @bellison2014
    @bellison2014 3 роки тому +1

    So sweet. What an adorable video. 🙂🙂🙂❤

  • @loganlorn
    @loganlorn 6 років тому +1

    So very precious!

  • @sophied4031
    @sophied4031 9 років тому +3

    I love raccoons they are so awesome! And cute :)

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  9 років тому +3

      Sophie D - There are many more raccoon videos on our channel to satiate your love of raccoons.

  • @WackyTheWise
    @WackyTheWise 9 років тому +5

    you are very lucky, wish I had a chance to do that!

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite videos.

  • @Chickiboom1234
    @Chickiboom1234 8 років тому +1

    love u for this. very sweet video

  • @Miss_Maggie
    @Miss_Maggie 6 років тому +8

    If anyone ever has the opportunity to rub the bottoms of a raccoons feet pads with your finger-tips - DO IT!! It’s life changing & you’ll never forget how amazing they feel! It’s so awesome!
    🐾❤️🐾

    • @southernmercy5962
      @southernmercy5962 6 років тому

      Maggie G. Uh...

    • @Miss_Maggie
      @Miss_Maggie 6 років тому

      Awesome Opossum it IS awesome! They’re really soft & smooth!

    • @southernmercy5962
      @southernmercy5962 6 років тому

      Maggie G. Yeah, but .. What if the raccoon isn't friendly?

    • @Miss_Maggie
      @Miss_Maggie 6 років тому +1

      Awesome Opossum Then you wouldn’t touch the bottoms of THAT ONES feet!

    • @southernmercy5962
      @southernmercy5962 6 років тому +1

      Maggie G. Hard to tell. We have around 20 Coonies come to our house to get light bread, and cookies. They come to our deck door and peck on the glass. And you'll think one's friendly, as most take food from our hands.

  • @team322
    @team322 10 років тому +6

    The place where you live, sounds so calm and peacefull, where is this paradise?

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  10 років тому +1

      Grazie. Stati Uniti occidentali.

    • @team322
      @team322 10 років тому

      Weekly Whiskers google translate? :) thanks for the info, i will add the zone to the places to visit, after NZ.

    • @WeeklyWhiskers
      @WeeklyWhiskers  10 років тому +4

      Odd. The reply was written in English, but translated it to Italian. The Western USA is beautiful and worthy of a visit.

    • @patrickandrews1692
      @patrickandrews1692 10 років тому +1

      team322
      the NE is beautiful as well, you should check it out

    • @markwithamaxima2680
      @markwithamaxima2680 10 років тому

      Patrick Andrews
      the western is more beautiful not as many
      people and its more calm on this side, i live in texas but can say the western part of the US is very nice and clean and fresh, the NE is ok

  • @354el
    @354el 5 років тому +2

    Oh my...I got goosebumps...♡

  • @WesinBath
    @WesinBath 10 років тому +1

    Love your vids. Thanks for sharing....amazing! I wish we had them in Britain