I live in the UK. We adopted a cat from Bulgaria. He'd been deliberately hit by a car. He suffered a shattered skull, a broken jaw, and both eyes ruptured and had to be removed. Later on we also found out he'd been shot, and has a pellet lodged behind his ear. It doesn't bother him so we're leaving it there. We get a lot of comments about how cruel it is to keep a cat who is completely blind. Yet he is the happiest and most laid back cat we've ever known. He's full of joy and love, even after what happened to him. We take him for walks on a harness and leash, and he absolutely loves going out in to the neighbourhood, sampling all the different smells and meeting people. If I have a nap, he curls up on me and purrs so loudly that it rumbles right through my chest. I've never known a cat like him (and we've rescued our fair share). On sunny days, he goes out into the garden and sunbathes. We utterly adore him, and his quality of life is excellent.
Brady, you are a very kind man by adopting Leon and the ferals. It has been wonderful watching Leon from the day you brought him home and can't wait for future vids. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
I have to say when I saw you had a new video, (and I quote) I said “Oh GOOD !” Love your very calming videos ! You’ve done great things in your rescues of these animals. So question, how long do lobsters live ? I almost get the idea he could be returned to his natural environment. Seeing you’ve done a lot of natural feeding.
Leon just gets more handsome! I love the blue he’s now sporting. You live in such a beautiful part of the country. I loved the drone shots over the trees. Whoever said you should euthanize Jet, has a heart blacker than his fur! Every one of Gods creatures deserves to live their best life! You’ve made that happen for all of your rescues and I’m so happy you did! Merry Christmas everyone and I pray for a better New Year 🎉❤🙏🏼
Thank you for the Leon update and the update on the cats! The black kittens are so cute! Leon is getting so big; it's just amazing how much he is thriving! I don't care what anyone says, I think you are a saint for saving all these creatures!! Are we not all gods creations? Thanks Brady; Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌲🎁❄️🧑🎄🎄🍁🍻❤️🐈☃️🦞🦐🐠🦀🐚🐱
@@KillerQueensRyche No, both bleeding heart and woke is bad. These are no synonyms for empathy but for the opposite: hypocrisy and being a goody-two-shoes.
Brady, I think very highly of you for helping those cats. I love that you did a TR on the mama and still provide food for her. I love that you took those three kittens in and did your very best for the little Jet. You gave them all a much better life than they would ever have had in the woods. No animal deserves to die simply for existing. You, and people like you, are what makes life good. Thank you.
I have been feeding a feral cat for over a year now. He lives comfortably in my barn. He came looking like a skeleton with fur and is now a chunky healthy cat!
I have a feral couple (Pricilla and Hercules), Tigger (a tiger cat), and sometimes a buff colored cat that comes around and I feed whoever shows up. They also have boxes with heating pads on my enclosed back deck. Pricilla and Hercules have been here for over 5 years and used to have a lot of babies together until a local rescue helped us get them fixed. I myself have 5 indoor cats and they are all rescues. It’s not their fault and they deserve love too 🙂………
We love our barn cat. She was here when we bought the place so we feed her, protect her, anx gave her a heated enclosure for the winter to sleep in... when she doesnt have the exstatic zoomies that is. We haven't had a mouse problem since we started working with her.
I had a cat that had an accident with a garage door chain when he was about 2 and was 3 legged after that, he did pretty ok for the rest of his life with just 3 legs and was one of my favorite cats. He even would wander around in the light woods behind my house with me. He didn't seem much hindered or bothered by his missing leg and seemed happy enough. People don't recognize how adaptable life is.
It is absolutely fascinating how long and persistent this entire series has been to me for almost three years now. I've been here since the very first vid of your bringing Leon from the fish section in that supermarket accidentally got into my recommendation feed. From there on I've been watching every vid you ever posted regardless if it was about Leon or personal side projects because both were interesting and what's more, just pleasant to watch. Your vids are more like mini documentaries but they have that old timey PBS/BBC vibe to them. The enchanting music in the background; the light transition between the shots; the narrator speaking like he's reciting a novel... I think its those elements that kept me at least following this channel for so long now. Keep up the great work Brady! This is the type of quality content we're missing today.
Identifying everything you found in that box. A tiny Furby, a bag with a carabiner clip inside, the beads, a sports medal, Apemon from Digimon, an army guy, a Kooshball piggy, Ferb from Phineas & Ferb, and a nickel
I find the thought of euthanizing handicapped pets to be appalling. They deserve to live, if their quality of life is not diminished too much. Thank you for taking care of Jett and the other rescue kittens. You're a good person!
I don't understand what makes people think that handicapped pets don't deserve the same love and affection as "normal" cats. That's like saying a blind or handicapped person doesn't deserve life either. My husband is missing his left foot from the knee down does that mean I can euthanize him too?
If it's not suffering, an animal should be given the chance to live just like the rest of us. Nature is cruel and uncaring, but that doesn't mean we have to be as well.
UA-cam comments are always filled with death cult members when it comes to animals. It's weird but a well-known phenomenon, I hope they grow up one day and realize how cringe they are being.
Exactly. Like, okay, that cat was "destined to die in the wild", so what? Sounds like the oracle got it wrong. They got lucky, and now they get to live like royalty because they met Brady! We're very lucky to have the capacity as humans to make other creatures' lives pleasant and easy.
Merry Christmas to you Brady, your family and viewers, of course to Leon, the tiny crabs etc. And to all of the cats. I'm so glad that you rescued the kittens and Jett. Every creature is fascinating and wonderful.
It's always good to see Leon and all of the other critters. The kittens sure have gotten big. Glad they are doing well. Thank you for helping them. I really enjoy the little trips you take us along on. Merry Christmas to you all.
Animals don’t feel sorry for themselves, they just live their lives best they can. Jet probably would have died but kindness and caring saved him, Just as curiosity saved Leon. I won’t eat lobster, and I’ve taken in every cat that has come my way - if we turn our backs on kindness to those who are helpless or suffering we are lost. Thank you for the beautiful glimpses into your life.
I can't stop thinking about how all Your beloved pets basically hit the jackpot with You. I'm sure they are all very grateful deep down, yet they live for the moment, confidently. So happy for Y'all. Merry Christmas! ❤
Perhaps Leon left the tiny crab alive because he has seen it got fed by the same human..? I'm not sure. But I used to own a big dog who hunted all neighbourhood cats by instinct. We really had to grab a tree to fling the leash around or else we'd be eating gravel when she saw a cat. One day I brought home a kitten. I called Misty (the dog), held the kitten in front of her nose and said : "This is now our cat and he is our friend". That was all it took for the dog to accept the cat, who loved to play with the dog's tail and sleep with the dog in his bed. All while neighbourhood cats were technically still on the menu.
What kind of person would want to kill such beautiful creatures? I’m sure if the cats had voice to state their preferences, they’d choose life. We don’t kill humans who are missing limbs. Thank you for caring for all the creatures in your quiet, knowledgeable way and for sharing the journey with us.
@@lideabarker8161 She likely doesn't miss them all that much. Not being cold, just that once kittens reach a certain age, momma cats don't tend to miss them much. Obviously every animal is different, but she's also probably part of a colony that has fertile cats and feral cats do co-parent.
How nice to check in with Leon! I've followed since you brought him home from the seafood section and took the rubber bands off. By sharing with us the expression of kindness you've shown him and your other words and pets, we are all raised up. Every living thing deserves kindness.
Dear Leon, I've been following you since the start and everything you have achieved is wonderful ! My wife just brought me a plate of biscuits and I said, "Watch Leon the lobster cracking shells, you know, the one I've been raving about for ages, he is SO intelligent !" and she replied, "No thankyou !" and walked out ! Sorry Leon, not everyone loves you ! She doesn't like car programmes either !
I can't believe anyone would comment negatively about the kittys. I agree with empathy. That's why I feed the birds and used to feed a squirrel that came in my window. Just to give these sentient beings a better day.
I did not expect to see a 2001 Digimon Apemon figurine and a Furby or the other toys. Also no that is not a Simpsons character but Ferb from the "Phineas and Ferb" series. That is too cool! I love to see how everyone is doing, and all of the new kittens. I have been watching your videos with Leon from the beginning, but I believe that this is the first time I've commented. Your remarks about what makes us human are amazing and I agree completely. Happy holidays to you and yours Brady. x
People who say feral cats aren't worth saving, bug me. I have rescued and found homes for a lot of feral kittens. My godson said it was wasting my time because it made no difference in the long run. I reminded him of the story of the boy throwing dying starfish back into the ocean. When a passersby said it made no difference, the boy held up a starfish and said, "It makes a difference to this one."
I have rescued many over the years cats and dogs. Even raised a woodpecker hatchling. Do what you can, ONE ANIMAL AT A TIME. If everyone did this what a wonderful world we’d have.
The fact that Leon takes his time manipulating the different shells shows that he too enjoys enrichment like kids playing with a rubix cube. He's so fascinating!
Nicely put about empathy and one hopes people might learn from your message that there's an alternative to convenience and expedience. Always love your efforts to both care for living creatures and show off your local wilderness, thanks so much Brady and Leon.
If Lobsters had better tools, they would probably take over the world 😂 Who would have thought they had that much force in their claws! That was a surprise.
Just over 2yrs ago I went to UA-cam to find a movie. Saw this thumbnail about making a store bought lobster a pet and thought this might be okay for a quick watch... 2 and a half years later I can't wait for the next update. As the channel has progressed it has become therapy for me, not just Leon but the whole home eco system.. Saving Leon has kinda saved me... Looking forward to his next molt, and see how more beautiful he gets.... I used to love lobster, but I'll never eat it again... Please don't rescue a big crab.😊
You are an incredible human that has empathy for others creatures. So definitely ignore the other negative humans that think you shouldn’t help the world’s creatures that cannot help themselves. Wish there were more humans like you. Love your videos, Leon and all the kitties.❤
This has got to be one of the best love stories of the 21st century, imagine Leon goes from being a prospective meal to a superstar 😅 with so many costars, on the matter of the cats I think you did the absolute right human kindness thing so I wouldn't worry about the naysayers, I'm an animal lover myself and I rescue turtles and gopher tortoise all the time down here in Florida. I just don't keep them but return them to the wild, love your videos.
Your videos are easily the best content on youtube. I am a cat person. Your compassion for these kittens and their feral Mom is heartwarming. You are an inspiration and a stellar human. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! ❤️💚
I NEVER put an animal down unless there is no hope. You are a wonderful person to do all that you do for the animal kingdom! Merry Christmas 🎄and have a wonderful New Year 🎉!!
I love all the little stories you add to the Leon story! Never a bore! I am raising an animal that definitely would have died had I not intervened. So I guess you know my opinion on the topic. But I'm an animal, creature, bug, insect, invert lover! Merry Christmas to the Leon clan! ❤ 🎄
I want to thank you for all the folks like myself who are hurt and suffering through these holidays and beyond. I saw this and took a happy sigh, and jumped right in. To learn from and to love all the fellow travelers on this planet, is a blessing. 😻For those who believe that feral's belong in the wild I have two thoughts:1) Humans are responsible somewhere down the line for ferals. We should try, when at all possible to bring them back to safety. 2) Humans were once wild gatherers before learning how to develop the nature around them either through hunting or farming. 👍 Watching your videos has always brought a feeling of comfort and peace to me. It is especially noted now, when I am so down. Thank you for all you do. You may not realize how many blessings you are sending out to the world. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🌲🌲🐢💨
"Jett is not missing his leg, his legg is missing him".... wow that 👏 was GREAT!!! very inspiring and motivating, love watching your videos, greetins6 from Long Beach, California, USA 🇺🇸
I love your channel, is so good. My lovely Pixie tabby lost one of his legs at 15 years. Vet sorted him our and he lived happily with three legs, he lived another three years after that. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Like i said Brady... you don't want Leon accidently clamping down on a finger lol Btw, you can buy translucent shells for hermit crabs, if you want to see how they work. The crab is not bothered by it being translucent as they are only after the protection.
I can not understand anyone who says you should put lovely Jet to sleep. You are doing absolutely amazing work and I absolutely love your videos. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing Leon and all his friends with us all.
Thanks for yet another totally engrosing episode, it's good to see all your creatures doing well. My wife and I can't wait for the next instalment , and in the meantime theres Christmas. So merry Christmas Brady and family and of course the fabulous Leon.
In regards to Jet, we had adopted a cat that met up with an alligator. It took her entire front leg off at the shoulder. Someone found her crying at their front door and took her to our vet. He sewed her up and we felt bad for her and made her part of our family. After a while she was able to get around like she still had 4 legs. She would even catch mice and leave them at the front door!
absolutely hysterical that some people assume that any animal that isn't perfect shouldn't be alive, yet 9/10 times the animal in particular adapts to living without the part or limb and is quite happy.
I could just spend all day by that waterfall and creek. Thank you for sharing this little gem. And, of course, the cool video of Leon. Merry Christams🎄✨
I think also in Italy of North empatia is like 20% very so SAD, like people thinks about money, and not for poor lobsters, and they think they are food, SO MAD!
Ha! My first thought when you showed the box was that would be an ideal spot for a geocache. I don't do it myself but I've found a fair few out and about in tucked away spots. I wish there was some way to let the mother know her kittens are okay
Thanks for sharing your adventures!! Happy Holidays to you and your family and of course all your wonderful pets !! And also that wasn't a Simpsons character it was Ferb !! From Phineas and Ferb the disney cartoon !
what an amazing,intresting,and heartwarming vid this was,leon,little crabs and cats look amazing! People that say the kittens should not have lived need to have a head check! Anyway you are a true gent and happy holidays to your household 🎉 we will be glued next year
I have a feral too, who I found in the road in Texas. She was the cutest little flea ridden thing; she was a tiny black kitten so we named her Olive. that was 12 years ago, and Olive isn’t the most cuddly or social cat, but every so often when you’re watching TV she’ll curl up in your lap and let you scratch her ears. I love her so, so much.
❤ doin the right thing by an animal is never the wrong thing to do. I love that you care for them enough to keep them healthy. Personally, I appreciate it. Leon's lookin good. Thank you
What kind of heartless monster would think kitties should be left to die?! Feral kitties need care too. You are a wonderful, kind man for helping them. Please continue to help as many as you can. The world needs more like you.
That "Simpsons" figurine is actually Ferb from a Disney Channel show called Phineas and Ferb, and i find the fact that you found a Ferb figurine inside that old box both a massive coincidence and extremely ironic because i just got back from watching that podcast episode where you show up and when i first saw your face and i was like "Brady´s face looks offly familiar" and so i went and checked real quick and sure enough, turns out you look remarkably similar to the creator of Phineas and Ferb himself, Dan Povenmire. The world sure is an extremely tiny place. Not only that, but now i wanna see Leon the Lobster and Perry the Platypus meet up. Heck what if the whole time we´ve been like "He´s just a lobster. They dont do much." but turns out he´s actually Agent L and has his own Dooferschimrtz he fights off when no one´s looking lmao
Leon for Christmas! ❤❤ I hope your holidays are warm and bright! Supposedly for lobsters, every pound equals 10 years? So Leon is about my age? 😂 "How big will he get?" is an exciting question!
What kind of person watches videos about a rescued lobster and thinks cats shouldn't be rescued? That seems beyond weird to me. Would I rescue feral kittens and keep them? No. But then, I wouldn't have rescued a lobster, either. Thank you for sharing. My kids and I love your videos.
We can learn a lot from cats. Yes, losing a limb for a cat can mean they will struggle to find prey and are easier prey but a house cat will just move on. Plus cats know how to make the best of rest and the best of play.
Didn't expect the face reveal! As for the geocache, the coolest part about it is that you have an unseen connection with total strangers because they also love your "secret spot"
Leon’s claws are like nutcrackers or a pair of vice grips. Great test and creative technique on measuring the PSI required to crack open a shellfish. Mussels, littlenecks, you name it. But I urge you to stand clear of Leon’s claws. Powerful as a nutcracker or a pair of vice grips.
Hey Brady B 👋, Terri B from Texas here, 56yr old Grandma & loyal Leon fan since day 1 😊 Comment & question for you Sir; 1 - As far as people making comments about Jet, my comment is this. Animal people are a special breed of people (imo) with an overwhelming sense of compassion for ALL of God’s creatures, big & small, healthy & sick. We are caretakers, nurturers, & only another animal loving person could possibly understand why you did what you did for Jet. I was with my brother once, & we saw someone hit a dog in the road & just take off. We immediately stopped, picked up the dog, & searched until we found a 24hr vet who could save this little fella (it was very late). I held him the whole way there & had blood all over me but I could have cared less. We never gave it a 2nd thought. 2 - Now for my question;😊 Do you ever get to Sumpter or Spartanburg? My Grandmother had a huge house in Sumpter that I have not seen since I was in my 20’s & I would love to see what it looks like now. As for Spartanburg, I have loads of family there, & if you ever get there you simply must eat at the Beacon. The absolute best bar-b-que in South Carolina!!! P.S. - Do you like/eat boiled peanuts??? I miss buying them from the roadside stands 😂😂 In Texas we get them in the can but they don’t even compare!! Hugs, Terri❤😊
I find the euthanasia comments so ironic. The second we suggest ethical euthanasia for a person when they are at the end of their life or suffering from a disease it’s always “no! They can’t throw their life away god wants them to fight!” But when it’s an animal it’s “they need to die it’s gods way” well which is it? There’s nothing wrong with preserving life if that’s doable in a comfortable manor. Animals are beautiful resilient creatures who deserve the same respect as people. Just because we have a higher intelligence doesn’t mean we’re better than any other animal on this planet. Thank you for saving the kittens, ableeding heart is nothing to be ashamed about.
Thank you for sharing your little family with us. As someone who has been chosen by 4 current cats, I appreciate seeing your kindness and care for the critters ❤
The purpose of euthanasia the to end pain and suffering. Jet does not appear to be in pain or to be suffering from anything. It is a very dangerous way of thinking to begin to think of euthanasia as a method to deal with the abnormal and opens up the topic of "who gets to decide what is abnormal"?
I've been following your channel and this journey since the very day you first brought Leon home. I watched the podcast before I watched this video as well, and it's so nice to finally see the man behind all this wonderful, wholesome, heartwarming content! It's been truly fascinating and inspiring to see how everything has transpired since that day. You have compassion and respect for life in all its various forms, you're a genuinely empathic, thoughtful and loving person, your videos consistently bring me joy and some good laughs, you remind me of the best aspects of humanity, and we could all truly learn a lot from you. Thank you so much Brady, for all that you do; not just for the amazing videos you make, but for all the lives you've changed, in your own personal life and worldwide. ❤
Thank you for showing us Leon's adventure and for taking care of the kitties. There are always naysayers but if they only felt the love creatures give us back, they would be a happier person.
You aren't a bleeding heart. You're kind, genuine and empathetic. Some people are just mean. TNR actually benefits us. Feral cats kept down the rat/mouse population. They probably kill other vermin too. Anyway, the kittens aren't feral anymore. They're domesticated. And Jet probably doesn't realise he's only got three legs. He's just getting on with life. Merry Christmas to you and yours from the 🇬🇧 😊
Feral (and "outdoor") cats also kill a lot of birds, including rare birds. According to the American Bird Conservatory, in the US they kill 2.4 **Billion** birds a year and globally have contributed to the extinction of 63 different bird species. If one cares about biodiversity and wildlife, one should probably keep all cats indoors. At the very least, Feral cats should be sterilized so that their population can be controlled.
Feral cats also decimate native wildlife, sometimes even to the brink of extinction, and take away prey from native predators. They by no means are beneficial to a natural environment.
@@MrGrumpyGills You've been responding to so many comments with your vitriol and negativity. Why do you waste your time on trying to make others feel worse? The only detriment here is you, wasting your breath on trying to convince empathetic people to be as callous as you. Shame on you. Your mother raised you with love and care and you can't even extend the same grace to helpless animals.
Brady, please consider upgrading that betta to a larger aquarium. In the fish keeping community for some reason there is this acceptance that betta fish don't need a larger tank and are commonly kept is tanks less than 10 gallons. I guess that is good advice for every type of fish but of course , but the theme of this channel and this episode is thriving not just surviving. I have my betta in a 75 gallon community that brings me so much joy. I love your channel.
Just have to imagine....setting the camera, biking up the road, coming back for the camera, stop recording, go back up the road again 😂 Great shots though, love the movies/videos :)
Shout out to the kittens for taking responsibility for their social media presence! I’m sure that maintaining their social media posts will help develop useful skills to highlight on their resumes! Have they considered taking a programming class, like Python or Java? ;-)
I live in the UK. We adopted a cat from Bulgaria. He'd been deliberately hit by a car. He suffered a shattered skull, a broken jaw, and both eyes ruptured and had to be removed. Later on we also found out he'd been shot, and has a pellet lodged behind his ear. It doesn't bother him so we're leaving it there. We get a lot of comments about how cruel it is to keep a cat who is completely blind. Yet he is the happiest and most laid back cat we've ever known. He's full of joy and love, even after what happened to him. We take him for walks on a harness and leash, and he absolutely loves going out in to the neighbourhood, sampling all the different smells and meeting people. If I have a nap, he curls up on me and purrs so loudly that it rumbles right through my chest. I've never known a cat like him (and we've rescued our fair share). On sunny days, he goes out into the garden and sunbathes. We utterly adore him, and his quality of life is excellent.
May God bless you. ❤️❤️❤️
He loves you.
THE VERY VERY VERY BEST TO YOU AND THAT WONDERFUL CAT, MAY HE LIVE A LONG TIME TO MAKE YOU HAPPY...
Your sweet cat knows how much you love him & it is returning that love.
Thank you for rescuing this creature!
Brady, you are a very kind man by adopting Leon and the ferals. It has been wonderful watching Leon from the day you brought him home and can't wait for future vids. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
this 100%
I have to say when I saw you had a new video, (and I quote) I said “Oh GOOD !” Love your very calming videos ! You’ve done great things in your rescues of these animals. So question, how long do lobsters live ? I almost get the idea he could be returned to his natural environment. Seeing you’ve done a lot of natural feeding.
Leon just gets more handsome! I love the blue he’s now sporting. You live in such a beautiful part of the country. I loved the drone shots over the trees.
Whoever said you should euthanize Jet, has a heart blacker than his fur! Every one of Gods creatures deserves to live their best life! You’ve made that happen for all of your rescues and I’m so happy you did!
Merry Christmas everyone and I pray for a better New Year 🎉❤🙏🏼
You really should visit South Carolina if you ever get the chance. It is truly one of the prettiest places on earth!!
Thank you for the Leon update and the update on the cats! The black kittens are so cute! Leon is getting so big; it's just amazing how much he is thriving! I don't care what anyone says, I think you are a saint for saving all these creatures!! Are we not all gods creations? Thanks Brady; Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌲🎁❄️🧑🎄🎄🍁🍻❤️🐈☃️🦞🦐🐠🦀🐚🐱
Yeah we are all of God's creation he designed all life to reproduce from tree to shrimps.
@@WilliamHollinger2019 Yes, and he also designed all the horrors and violence nature has to offer.
You're no bleeding heart, you are just a genuine person
bleeding heart isn't really an insult though - it's like saying 'woke' is a bad thing when really it's just another word for having empathy
@@KillerQueensRycheThats right. Let no one feel bad about having empathy for anyone or anything.
@@KillerQueensRyche No, both bleeding heart and woke is bad. These are no synonyms for empathy but for the opposite: hypocrisy and being a goody-two-shoes.
@@BwInNewJersey Woke is the opposite of empathy.
@@MrGrumpyGillsIt absolutely is not!
You can tell a lot about people by the way they treat animals. Kindness to animals is Divine! Thank you...
Brady, I think very highly of you for helping those cats. I love that you did a TR on the mama and still provide food for her. I love that you took those three kittens in and did your very best for the little Jet. You gave them all a much better life than they would ever have had in the woods. No animal deserves to die simply for existing. You, and people like you, are what makes life good. Thank you.
I have been feeding a feral cat for over a year now. He lives comfortably in my barn. He came looking like a skeleton with fur and is now a chunky healthy cat!
I have a feral couple (Pricilla and Hercules), Tigger (a tiger cat), and sometimes a buff colored cat that comes around and I feed whoever shows up. They also have boxes with heating pads on my enclosed back deck. Pricilla and Hercules have been here for over 5 years and used to have a lot of babies together until a local rescue helped us get them fixed. I myself have 5 indoor cats and they are all rescues. It’s not their fault and they deserve love too 🙂………
We love our barn cat. She was here when we bought the place so we feed her, protect her, anx gave her a heated enclosure for the winter to sleep in... when she doesnt have the exstatic zoomies that is. We haven't had a mouse problem since we started working with her.
Animals teach us that even if you're old, broken, misunderstood, different... you matter. They deserve kindness.
I had a cat that had an accident with a garage door chain when he was about 2 and was 3 legged after that, he did pretty ok for the rest of his life with just 3 legs and was one of my favorite cats. He even would wander around in the light woods behind my house with me. He didn't seem much hindered or bothered by his missing leg and seemed happy enough. People don't recognize how adaptable life is.
It is absolutely fascinating how long and persistent this entire series has been to me for almost three years now.
I've been here since the very first vid of your bringing Leon from the fish section in that supermarket accidentally got into my recommendation feed. From there on I've been watching every vid you ever posted regardless if it was about Leon or personal side projects because both were interesting and what's more, just pleasant to watch.
Your vids are more like mini documentaries but they have that old timey PBS/BBC vibe to them. The enchanting music in the background; the light transition between the shots; the narrator speaking like he's reciting a novel... I think its those elements that kept me at least following this channel for so long now.
Keep up the great work Brady! This is the type of quality content we're missing today.
Awesome! Thank you so much! And thank you for watching.
same here, it stays so fascinating, I love this channel!
I'd like to know how much pressure for Brazil nuts take to crack. I like the kitties.
I've been here since the beginning too.... Has it really been nearly 3 years?
Identifying everything you found in that box.
A tiny Furby, a bag with a carabiner clip inside, the beads, a sports medal, Apemon from Digimon, an army guy, a Kooshball piggy, Ferb from Phineas & Ferb, and a nickel
Awesome thank you! ✌️✌️✌️
I find the thought of euthanizing handicapped pets to be appalling. They deserve to live, if their quality of life is not diminished too much. Thank you for taking care of Jett and the other rescue kittens. You're a good person!
I don't understand what makes people think that handicapped pets don't deserve the same love and affection as "normal" cats. That's like saying a blind or handicapped person doesn't deserve life either. My husband is missing his left foot from the knee down does that mean I can euthanize him too?
If it's not suffering, an animal should be given the chance to live just like the rest of us.
Nature is cruel and uncaring, but that doesn't mean we have to be as well.
UA-cam comments are always filled with death cult members when it comes to animals. It's weird but a well-known phenomenon, I hope they grow up one day and realize how cringe they are being.
Exactly. Like, okay, that cat was "destined to die in the wild", so what? Sounds like the oracle got it wrong. They got lucky, and now they get to live like royalty because they met Brady! We're very lucky to have the capacity as humans to make other creatures' lives pleasant and easy.
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Hi Leon and family! The luckiest lobster ever! Love your love for your pets Brady! Merry Christmas!🎄
Merry Christmas to you Brady, your family and viewers, of course to Leon, the tiny crabs etc. And to all of the cats. I'm so glad that you rescued the kittens and Jett. Every creature is fascinating and wonderful.
Merry Christmas to u and your family 🇬🇧
It's always good to see Leon and all of the other critters. The kittens sure have gotten big. Glad they are doing well. Thank you for helping them. I really enjoy the little trips you take us along on. Merry Christmas to you all.
Animals don’t feel sorry for themselves, they just live their lives best they can. Jet probably would have died but kindness and caring saved him, Just as curiosity saved Leon. I won’t eat lobster, and I’ve taken in every cat that has come my way - if we turn our backs on kindness to those who are helpless or suffering we are lost. Thank you for the beautiful glimpses into your life.
I am so glad you saved Jet and Leon. I agree with everything you said about empathy
I can't stop thinking about how all Your beloved pets basically hit the jackpot with You. I'm sure they are all very grateful deep down, yet they live for the moment, confidently. So happy for Y'all. Merry Christmas! ❤
Perhaps Leon left the tiny crab alive because he has seen it got fed by the same human..? I'm not sure. But I used to own a big dog who hunted all neighbourhood cats by instinct. We really had to grab a tree to fling the leash around or else we'd be eating gravel when she saw a cat. One day I brought home a kitten. I called Misty (the dog), held the kitten in front of her nose and said : "This is now our cat and he is our friend". That was all it took for the dog to accept the cat, who loved to play with the dog's tail and sleep with the dog in his bed. All while neighbourhood cats were technically still on the menu.
What kind of person would want to kill such beautiful creatures? I’m sure if the cats had voice to state their preferences, they’d choose life. We don’t kill humans who are missing limbs. Thank you for caring for all the creatures in your quiet, knowledgeable way and for sharing the journey with us.
I'm a little sad for the mama cat, she is alone out there now with no kittens.
@@lideabarker8161 She likely doesn't miss them all that much. Not being cold, just that once kittens reach a certain age, momma cats don't tend to miss them much. Obviously every animal is different, but she's also probably part of a colony that has fertile cats and feral cats do co-parent.
Animals aren’t humans.
@@xploration1437 But humans are animals
@@DonsArtnGames and?
How nice to check in with Leon! I've followed since you brought him home from the seafood section and took the rubber bands off. By sharing with us the expression of kindness you've shown him and your other words and pets, we are all raised up. Every living thing deserves kindness.
Looking forward to more Leon! Merry Christmas to Brady, Leon, cats and friends of this fine channel.. 🍾🥂💚🥳
Dear Leon, I've been following you since the start and everything you have achieved is wonderful ! My wife just brought me a plate of biscuits and I said, "Watch Leon the lobster cracking shells, you know, the one I've been raving about for ages, he is SO intelligent !" and she replied, "No thankyou !" and walked out ! Sorry Leon, not everyone loves you ! She doesn't like car programmes either !
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I can't believe anyone would comment negatively about the kittys. I agree with empathy. That's why I feed the birds and used to feed a squirrel that came in my window. Just to give these sentient beings a better day.
god bless your soul for having such a kind heart, compared to some people i've seen in other reply sections.
I did not expect to see a 2001 Digimon Apemon figurine and a Furby or the other toys. Also no that is not a Simpsons character but Ferb from the "Phineas and Ferb" series. That is too cool! I love to see how everyone is doing, and all of the new kittens. I have been watching your videos with Leon from the beginning, but I believe that this is the first time I've commented. Your remarks about what makes us human are amazing and I agree completely. Happy holidays to you and yours Brady. x
People who say feral cats aren't worth saving, bug me. I have rescued and found homes for a lot of feral kittens. My godson said it was wasting my time because it made no difference in the long run. I reminded him of the story of the boy throwing dying starfish back into the ocean. When a passersby said it made no difference, the boy held up a starfish and said, "It makes a difference to this one."
So true!
I have rescued many over the years cats and dogs. Even raised a woodpecker hatchling. Do what you can, ONE ANIMAL AT A TIME. If everyone did this what a wonderful world we’d have.
The fact that Leon takes his time manipulating the different shells shows that he too enjoys enrichment like kids playing with a rubix cube. He's so fascinating!
This is the most wholesome thing on the Internet. A great example of kindness. ❤️
Nicely put about empathy and one hopes people might learn from your message that there's an alternative to convenience and expedience. Always love your efforts to both care for living creatures and show off your local wilderness, thanks so much Brady and Leon.
If Lobsters had better tools, they would probably take over the world 😂
Who would have thought they had that much force in their claws! That was a surprise.
Just over 2yrs ago I went to UA-cam to find a movie. Saw this thumbnail about making a store bought lobster a pet and thought this might be okay for a quick watch... 2 and a half years later I can't wait for the next update. As the channel has progressed it has become therapy for me, not just Leon but the whole home eco system.. Saving Leon has kinda saved me... Looking forward to his next molt, and see how more beautiful he gets.... I used to love lobster, but I'll never eat it again... Please don't rescue a big crab.😊
You are an incredible human that has empathy for others creatures. So definitely ignore the other negative humans that think you shouldn’t help the world’s creatures that cannot help themselves. Wish there were more humans like you. Love your videos, Leon and all the kitties.❤
This has got to be one of the best love stories of the 21st century, imagine Leon goes from being a prospective meal to a superstar 😅 with so many costars, on the matter of the cats I think you did the absolute right human kindness thing so I wouldn't worry about the naysayers, I'm an animal lover myself and I rescue turtles and gopher tortoise all the time down here in Florida. I just don't keep them but return them to the wild, love your videos.
Dude lobsters are animals not a suck vomit meal for hypocrites at World🙏🏻💙🦞
@@GinoRigoni ???
Your videos are easily the best content on youtube. I am a cat person. Your compassion for these kittens and their feral Mom is heartwarming. You are an inspiration and a stellar human. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! ❤️💚
I NEVER put an animal down unless there is no hope. You are a wonderful person to do all that you do for the animal kingdom! Merry Christmas 🎄and have a wonderful New Year 🎉!!
I NEVER put a lobster on boil water or open they with some pinch, very HORRIBLE, I can't understand who eat poor lobsters, never and ever
I love all the little stories you add to the Leon story! Never a bore! I am raising an animal that definitely would have died had I not intervened. So I guess you know my opinion on the topic. But I'm an animal, creature, bug, insect, invert lover! Merry Christmas to the Leon clan! ❤ 🎄
I want to thank you for all the folks like myself who are hurt and suffering through these holidays and beyond. I saw this and took a happy sigh, and jumped right in. To learn from and to love all the fellow travelers on this planet, is a blessing.
😻For those who believe that feral's belong in the wild I have two thoughts:1) Humans are responsible somewhere down the line for ferals. We should try, when at all possible to bring them back to safety. 2) Humans were once wild gatherers before learning how to develop the nature around them either through hunting or farming. 👍
Watching your videos has always brought a feeling of comfort and peace to me. It is especially noted now, when I am so down. Thank you for all you do. You may not realize how many blessings you are sending out to the world. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🌲🌲🐢💨
"Jett is not missing his leg, his legg is missing him".... wow that 👏 was GREAT!!! very inspiring and motivating, love watching your videos, greetins6 from Long Beach, California, USA 🇺🇸
I love your channel, is so good.
My lovely Pixie tabby lost one of his legs at 15 years. Vet sorted him our and he lived happily with three legs, he lived another three years after that.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Like i said Brady... you don't want Leon accidently clamping down on a finger lol
Btw, you can buy translucent shells for hermit crabs, if you want to see how they work. The crab is not bothered by it being translucent as they are only after the protection.
I love what you said about Jet. Caring for creatures and nature is one of the major reasons we are here.
Thank you for caring for all the animals. It's the right and compassionate thing to do. Why anyone would feel otherwise is sad.
I can not understand anyone who says you should put lovely Jet to sleep. You are doing absolutely amazing work and I absolutely love your videos. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing Leon and all his friends with us all.
Thanks for yet another totally engrosing episode, it's good to see all your creatures doing well. My wife and I can't wait for the next instalment , and in the meantime theres Christmas. So merry Christmas Brady and family and of course the fabulous Leon.
In regards to Jet, we had adopted a cat that met up with an alligator. It took her entire front leg off at the shoulder. Someone found her crying at their front door and took her to our vet. He sewed her up and we felt bad for her and made her part of our family. After a while she was able to get around like she still had 4 legs. She would even catch mice and leave them at the front door!
Beautiful waterfall! Looks like the box might have held a child’s treasure box.
absolutely hysterical that some people assume that any animal that isn't perfect shouldn't be alive, yet 9/10 times the animal in particular adapts to living without the part or limb and is quite happy.
I don't always film my pet lobster but when I do, I make sure it's in front of a motorcycle sitting in the living room
I could just spend all day by that waterfall and creek. Thank you for sharing this little gem. And, of course, the cool video of Leon. Merry Christams🎄✨
Oh and I love this kittens too. Well, I just say I love your videos no matter what you post😁
Just feel sorry for those who have no empathy. It's a terrible affliction and, sadly, it isn't curable.
I think also in Italy of North empatia is like 20% very so SAD, like people thinks about money, and not for poor lobsters, and they think they are food, SO MAD!
Glad the kittens are doing well. Wow that they both had issues.
Glad jet is doing great as well as the mom ❤️
Yeah, we were really surprised that Bunny went feral again immediately when we put him back in the cat carrier.
Is bunny better now?
Another great video! Happy Holidays to you, Brady, Leon, the cats and all the viewers.
Thank you 🙏 Beth! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
❤ Leon Love 💕 Forever! Fran, Staten Island, New York 😊
Hope you and all the little lives around you have a very merry christmas. I will be waiting for any videos you might get during the Holidays.
Ha! My first thought when you showed the box was that would be an ideal spot for a geocache. I don't do it myself but I've found a fair few out and about in tucked away spots.
I wish there was some way to let the mother know her kittens are okay
What idiot would say Jet should have been killed just because some tragedy happened while he was a kitten. it was not HIS fault ! Shame on you !
Hello Leon 👋 👋👋❤️. Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤🎉
Thanks for sharing your adventures!! Happy Holidays to you and your family and of course all your wonderful pets !! And also that wasn't a Simpsons character it was Ferb !! From Phineas and Ferb the disney cartoon !
I been here since day 1. My nephew and his pre school now his kindergarten class love ur videos!
That’s awesome! Thank you for following Leon’s journey. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
Lil' Jett out there just living his best tripod life!
what an amazing,intresting,and heartwarming vid this was,leon,little crabs and cats look amazing! People that say the kittens should not have lived need to have a head check! Anyway you are a true gent and happy holidays to your household 🎉 we will be glued next year
Agree!
I have a feral too, who I found in the road in Texas. She was the cutest little flea ridden thing; she was a tiny black kitten so we named her Olive. that was 12 years ago, and Olive isn’t the most cuddly or social cat, but every so often when you’re watching TV she’ll curl up in your lap and let you scratch her ears. I love her so, so much.
im glad to see leon and the kitties doing well especially the missing leg one, hes precious
14:06 Ferb Fletcher from Phineas and Ferb. Good show.
❤ doin the right thing by an animal is never the wrong thing to do. I love that you care for them enough to keep them healthy. Personally, I appreciate it. Leon's lookin good. Thank you
Your videos are so entertaining. I also support your empathy towards all animals.
What kind of heartless monster would think kitties should be left to die?!
Feral kitties need care too. You are a wonderful, kind man for helping them. Please continue to help as many as you can. The world needs more like you.
That "Simpsons" figurine is actually Ferb from a Disney Channel show called Phineas and Ferb, and i find the fact that you found a Ferb figurine inside that old box both a massive coincidence and extremely ironic because i just got back from watching that podcast episode where you show up and when i first saw your face and i was like "Brady´s face looks offly familiar" and so i went and checked real quick and sure enough, turns out you look remarkably similar to the creator of Phineas and Ferb himself, Dan Povenmire. The world sure is an extremely tiny place.
Not only that, but now i wanna see Leon the Lobster and Perry the Platypus meet up. Heck what if the whole time we´ve been like "He´s just a lobster. They dont do much." but turns out he´s actually Agent L and has his own Dooferschimrtz he fights off when no one´s looking lmao
Leon for Christmas! ❤❤ I hope your holidays are warm and bright!
Supposedly for lobsters, every pound equals 10 years? So Leon is about my age? 😂 "How big will he get?" is an exciting question!
I think Leon’s song of the day would be by the band Squeeze “ Pulling Mussels From a Shell “
What kind of person watches videos about a rescued lobster and thinks cats shouldn't be rescued? That seems beyond weird to me. Would I rescue feral kittens and keep them? No. But then, I wouldn't have rescued a lobster, either. Thank you for sharing. My kids and I love your videos.
Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
We can learn a lot from cats. Yes, losing a limb for a cat can mean they will struggle to find prey and are easier prey but a house cat will just move on. Plus cats know how to make the best of rest and the best of play.
Just please don't consider seeing if you can keep the worm...
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i still keep thanking you, these videos help me a lot with mu depression. THANKS
Didn't expect the face reveal! As for the geocache, the coolest part about it is that you have an unseen connection with total strangers because they also love your "secret spot"
I'm pretty sure he's shown his face on the channel before maybe just not in the Leon videos
First I read: „How wonderful are Leon’s claws.“
That would be true, too ❤.
Leon’s claws are like nutcrackers or a pair of vice grips. Great test and creative technique on measuring the PSI required to crack open a shellfish. Mussels, littlenecks, you name it. But I urge you to stand clear of Leon’s claws. Powerful as a nutcracker or a pair of vice grips.
I think Brady is right. People that are advocating euthanasia for these kittens are not displaying intelligence.
Hey Brady B 👋, Terri B from Texas here, 56yr old Grandma & loyal Leon fan since day 1 😊
Comment & question for you Sir;
1 - As far as people making comments about Jet, my comment is this. Animal people are a special breed of people (imo) with an overwhelming sense of compassion for ALL of God’s creatures, big & small, healthy & sick. We are caretakers, nurturers, & only another animal loving person could possibly understand why you did what you did for Jet. I was with my brother once, & we saw someone hit a dog in the road & just take off. We immediately stopped, picked up the dog, & searched until we found a 24hr vet who could save this little fella (it was very late). I held him the whole way there & had blood all over me but I could have cared less. We never gave it a 2nd thought.
2 - Now for my question;😊 Do you ever get to Sumpter or Spartanburg? My Grandmother had a huge house in Sumpter that I have not seen since I was in my 20’s & I would love to see what it looks like now. As for Spartanburg, I have loads of family there, & if you ever get there you simply must eat at the Beacon. The absolute best bar-b-que in South Carolina!!!
P.S. - Do you like/eat boiled peanuts??? I miss buying them from the roadside stands 😂😂 In Texas we get them in the can but they don’t even compare!!
Hugs, Terri❤😊
Hey I do pass Spartanburg often so will have to look for that bbq. I’m not in Sumpter that much but would love to see that old house. ✌️✌️✌️
I find the euthanasia comments so ironic. The second we suggest ethical euthanasia for a person when they are at the end of their life or suffering from a disease it’s always “no! They can’t throw their life away god wants them to fight!” But when it’s an animal it’s “they need to die it’s gods way” well which is it? There’s nothing wrong with preserving life if that’s doable in a comfortable manor. Animals are beautiful resilient creatures who deserve the same respect as people. Just because we have a higher intelligence doesn’t mean we’re better than any other animal on this planet. Thank you for saving the kittens, ableeding heart is nothing to be ashamed about.
Respect - saving the lives and caring for the critters.
Watching on Christmas morning. This is an interesting video. I want you and yours to have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing your little family with us. As someone who has been chosen by 4 current cats, I appreciate seeing your kindness and care for the critters ❤
The purpose of euthanasia the to end pain and suffering. Jet does not appear to be in pain or to be suffering from anything. It is a very dangerous way of thinking to begin to think of euthanasia as a method to deal with the abnormal and opens up the topic of "who gets to decide what is abnormal"?
I've been following your channel and this journey since the very day you first brought Leon home. I watched the podcast before I watched this video as well, and it's so nice to finally see the man behind all this wonderful, wholesome, heartwarming content!
It's been truly fascinating and inspiring to see how everything has transpired since that day. You have compassion and respect for life in all its various forms, you're a genuinely empathic, thoughtful and loving person, your videos consistently bring me joy and some good laughs, you remind me of the best aspects of humanity, and we could all truly learn a lot from you.
Thank you so much Brady, for all that you do; not just for the amazing videos you make, but for all the lives you've changed, in your own personal life and worldwide. ❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and Leon! Sending much love to all of you and the furry friends as well ❤
Fun fact: Lobsters don't have a brain. They have 15 nerve clusters throughout their body and a central ganglion in their head.
They do have a brain. It's located in their throat.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year! 🎅☃️
Thank you for showing us Leon's adventure and for taking care of the kitties. There are always naysayers but if they only felt the love creatures give us back, they would be a happier person.
You aren't a bleeding heart. You're kind, genuine and empathetic. Some people are just mean. TNR actually benefits us. Feral cats kept down the rat/mouse population. They probably kill other vermin too. Anyway, the kittens aren't feral anymore. They're domesticated. And Jet probably doesn't realise he's only got three legs. He's just getting on with life. Merry Christmas to you and yours from the 🇬🇧 😊
Feral (and "outdoor") cats also kill a lot of birds, including rare birds. According to the American Bird Conservatory, in the US they kill 2.4 **Billion** birds a year and globally have contributed to the extinction of 63 different bird species. If one cares about biodiversity and wildlife, one should probably keep all cats indoors.
At the very least, Feral cats should be sterilized so that their population can be controlled.
Feral cats also decimate native wildlife, sometimes even to the brink of extinction, and take away prey from native predators. They by no means are beneficial to a natural environment.
@@MrGrumpyGills You've been responding to so many comments with your vitriol and negativity. Why do you waste your time on trying to make others feel worse? The only detriment here is you, wasting your breath on trying to convince empathetic people to be as callous as you.
Shame on you. Your mother raised you with love and care and you can't even extend the same grace to helpless animals.
Merry Christmas Leon!
I really hoped for a video in these free days. And there it is!!! 🎉🎉
14:04 I'm pretty sure that's just Ferb.
Yay a new Leon video!!!! I’ve been following since day one I love this big ol’ stupid sea bug!!!!!
Brady, please consider upgrading that betta to a larger aquarium. In the fish keeping community for some reason there is this acceptance that betta fish don't need a larger tank and are commonly kept is tanks less than 10 gallons. I guess that is good advice for every type of fish but of course , but the theme of this channel and this episode is thriving not just surviving. I have my betta in a 75 gallon community that brings me so much joy. I love your channel.
Also, aren’t round fish bowls super bad for fish?
OMG... Im so happy you know its a geocache!
Great another Leon the Lobster video.
Just have to imagine....setting the camera, biking up the road, coming back for the camera, stop recording, go back up the road again 😂
Great shots though, love the movies/videos :)
😅😅😅 You’re not supposed to think about those things. 😅✌️✌️✌️
Shout out to the kittens for taking responsibility for their social media presence! I’m sure that maintaining their social media posts will help develop useful skills to highlight on their resumes! Have they considered taking a programming class, like Python or Java? ;-)
Watching your Leon videos makes me smile. Thank you so much for rescuing the kitties and caring for them.
I got to look at the bigger crab's face and it's so sweet. I love how careful the tiny one is, too.