Living With A Raccoon: 1 Year Update
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- Raccoons are great when they are babies, but they don't stay young for long. They grow up fast, and when they do, they become very stubborn. This is because they are preparing to leave there mom when they are out in the wild. They are trying to figure things out for themselves because they will be on there own very soon.
Even at the three month mark raccoons are definitely considered babies, but this is when they start getting out of hand. They like to do what they want, and that usually means not doing what you want them to do. It is very important that you cut out any unwanted behaviors at this time because they are still small and impressionable. They won't be for very long, and if you let these behaviors go unchecked, when they are full grown adults it will become a massive problem. Things that are cute when they are little, such as ear biting, isn't as cute when they are adults. They can easily bite through your ear, lip, or fingers.
Raccoons are extremely strong animals so its important to have them behaving the way you would want them to when they are young so they will be more tame when they are older. If you have any questions feel free to message me at my email: TitoTheRaccoon@gmail.com
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Living with a Raccoon: 1 Year Update
This is a do it yourself raccoon video, where I tell you how to take care of one and the things you should do while they are growing up. I also go over some frequently asked questions you might have about raccoons, and baby raccoons. Don't forget to check out my FAQ raccoon video as well! Its important to do as much research on these guys as you before getting one. They are a lot of work and are definitely not a pet most people should have. Also source your pet raccoon ethically and legally!
Don't forget to follow me on CZcams, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @TitoTheRaccoon
*Tito is going through puberty*
He's becoming a democrat...
@@danielmconnolly7 aw come on, don't make the raccoon political
Exactly what I was thinking. I've had all kinds of different animals as pets and they all turn into jerks during puberty. Just like humans. The good news is the bad behavior doesn't last forever. Unlike some humans.
@@danielmconnolly7 ... Good Lord! Some people!..
@Mr.Cenourinha san ... Really!
Facts: Human children have the same problem behaviors
diaryofasummer ridiculous
@@carolynalberti2917 yes
diaryofasummer yes they are
I have a raccoon, he is 2 years and when he was 5 months he was a devil.. Now he is the sweetest guy
jujasnames j one sweet boi
If Tito runs off, I guess that's a sure sign that he's gone looking to raise a family for himself. You've done a great job young man, and hats off to you.
🥺🥺🥺
He did :(((
Damn he really left wow
Anymore details on it that’s so interesting
@@emanuelnavarro9033 he just made a video on it u should check it out :)
A Raccoon is the Gangsta Version of a Cat
how? cats are bigger, more irritable. its like saying a 2 yr old is a gangster version of a teen that wants to run away or some shit. id kill a racoon with my feet cause id kick that soccer ball but, can you kill a 100+lb cat? NOT THE SAME
@@chaztitan6457 i think you are talking about Lions....
@@chaztitan6457 you don't sound like a good person at ALL.
Tigahut one gangsta boi
@@chaztitan6457 pretty sure he was comparing them to house cats, not fucking mountain lions, idiot🤣.
Sounds like you're describing a teenager and not a raccoon lol
That's what I thought 😂
Or a woman 😂 next thing you know will let raccoons vote 🗳
@@AlphaDeltaRomeo looooool
Too funny!
I can’t stop laughing....
Restored faith in CZcams recommended section
Primed aye if u tell me what ur channels about ill sub
Not really
Yep
Restored faith in CZcams is like regaining Humanity in dark souls
best youtubie comment
I had the same situation over 30 years ago as a young teenager, the baby’s mother was hit by a car and some friends rescued the babies and my family received one and we named him Bandit! And yes the golden months which was approximately two or three months were a lot of fun, a lot of playing and mischief lots of mischief! Bandit was a lot of fun especially when we used to go down to the local creeks and catch fishing bait, crawdads, madtoms/stonecats and hellgrammites. Bandit once was stung by a madTom/stonecat on his little paw while he was trying to reach in and take the little fish out of the bait pail, he screamed and ran across the rocks on the creek and shook his little paw back-and-forth! Bandit would sleep on my dad‘s head and neck on the couch as they would normally do after dinner watching TV. There was a period of time where fetching apples was the most hilarious with Bandit and climbing on the roof so we would look for him, he was quite a rascal! But eventually my dad decided that Bandit should live outside and as you said because his personality started changing and Bandit did eventually go back into the forest. Sometime later in the Fall he came back To us full-grown with a full coat of hair ready for winter and he allowed my dad to pull the burdocks out of his fur, we had a nice visit for about 15 minutes and he allowed me to pick him up, Then just has he had appeared he left us and went back into the woods never to be seen again.
You seem like such a sweet innocent young man. I wish you and Tito all the best
Thirst is real
@@Matt-su5wp Stop turning all the lakes into oceans
Matt fuck off matt, just fuck off
@@lzi9452 yeah
@@Matt-su5wp Seriously 🤦🏼♀️ wtf! Be nice or DISAPPEAR
Wow, he's huge& never knew that they like people. I never forget when I was about 15 yrs old coming home from school. I saw a raccoon eating out of a trash can. I tried to give him a piece of my sandwich. He got pissed at me, hissed at me. Then chased me about 5 blocks until one of my neighbors scared him off, ha ha. He didn't want none of my stupid sandwich
@B. B. Lol. Oh, darn. You were attacked by a bird? Did you have a hot dog in your hand? Lol. This guy I went to school with was literally robbed by a bird. He snatched his hot dog out of his hand& flew away
@B. B. That's crazy, lol. I guess we all have weird encounters with the wildlife
r/thathappened
your lucky it probably had rabies being out in the day time as raccoon are nocturnal creatures
ladyofwisdom2 thank you for giving me the first laugh of the day 😂😂
Now you need a bluejay and you'll have a hit cartoon series
Thomas Owens 😭😭😭😭😭😭 regular show
tyrellwilsonmusic And a walking gumball machine
Just Møñįkå and a ghost
And a fucking fat green guy
A jolly good show it was
He's sounding like a real mom.
Or just a parent in general.
@tank Williamson I tried very hard to understand your comment and I just give up. Id love to reply, because I'm sure you just insulted my father, but at the same times I'm not sure.
@tank Williamson Oh, I see the problem in our communication. Re-read the thread of comments. You got the wrong guy. lol
Why mom and not dad 🤔
Or Dad. 😉
"Sweet rabbit" - Thor
He's a rat, not a rabbit.
@@NicholeSnickers23 it's not a rat
@@NicholeSnickers23not a rabbit, rabid.
so this is what rocket does when hes not guarding the galaxy
Orbit My Planet this gonna be guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 rocket because Thanos killed his whole squad
bo you ʞnow ƚʜɘ wɒy? Haha nice insults, bet your boyfriend taught u them along with that dead meme of yours.
Lazernet
i was wondering when an idiot like you would show up...scroll down/up the cooments and look at the comment by rapidbeta with 483+ likes and read the first reply he got. It's a fucking meme lul dipshit
bo you ʞnow ƚʜɘ wɒy? Shut your dead meme ass the fuck up
ahaha you cant make a sentence without a insult can you you dumb donut
you know that youre watching to much yt videos when you end up here.
but watched the whole thing doe.
*many du Opfer
mach mal deinen Hauptschulabschluss nach!
I'm here because my biggest dream is getting a pet raccoon :)
Simon Desue tbh
Bro I have no idea how I ended up here but here we are hahaha
Antworte mal auf MiiMii's Kritik
Nobody:
CZcams recomandation:''One year with racoon update"
Matheus Silva I just searched it up
No regrets
@@selenemontenegro7939 hahaaa!!!
CZcams recommendations working perfectly..
Haha u got me good
"he doesn't climb like he used to just because I think he's getting fat it's a little harder for him to climb" cut to Fat little guy struggling up in the tree @7:12 🤣😍
Raccoons are naturally fat-bottomed. They need the extra fat to help them survive the winter.
Alaska true
So basically he's a small hairy teenager
Judgemental Orange Juice very hairy
Comment of the month! LOLOLOLOL
Lmao this comment is the best!!!!!! 🙊
Judgemental Orange Juice Hahahaha.🤣 That's the funniest and sooooo true. Lol
Today's kids stay home forever... at least Tito will make an effort to be Independent .
Tito sounds like a normal teenager to me. At least tito looks cuter.
yep lol
Basement Dweller niet op reageren. Zijn gewoon een beetje aan dacht zoekers die niet zoveel liefde van papje en mampje hebben gekregen.
Jemoede R jep want ik ben duidelijk een achmed hahaha. Kusjes terug
"hunny the neighbors playing with that raccoon again 🤦♂️"
glitch demon as pets they can live up to twenty years lol
The ones in the wild live only a short amount of time because they get eaten by predators, get sick, or get hit by cars
Rachel Rackley what is ur definition of wild when there are cars? Jk
My girlfriend calls raccoons "trash pandas." lol
Lol I like it. I call them little bastards.
That's literally my city's baseball team name lmao
Weird flex but ok
Your girlfriend a trash panda not the racoon
@@CatiKate your baseball team is called Little Bastards?
My father found a baby raccoon when he was a kid. He named her Frosty because he found her in a hollowed out tree stump in the snow. She lived 12 years.
Discerning Daniel 😭😭😭😭
Discerning Daniel I just imagine your father like a Game of Thrones’s Stark kid 💙
@@lissaajz haha yeah probably the most stubborn one.
so he abducted it
@@GodlessMartyr666 No. He was rhe runt I think. Hos mama was long gone.
let him go back to space! he's a guardian of the galaxy
Shaniya Cubillo HE MISSES GROOT
Gabriel GM more like groot misses him😭
Shaniya Cubillo i came here to be happy not cry FUCK
+Gabriel GM makes sense. He went straight for the tree once he was outside
Confused as to why he refers to the bunny as a 'raccoon'.
We have had ours (Sally) for 6 years. She was abandoned under our mobile home barely days old. She roams free mostly in the house but does wander outside when she wants, we live in the country, they can be very affectionate or loners at times. She is not trained but does listen some what lol. They are a handful.
My raccoon evolved and wouldnt stop calling itself racooneggs. He left and started a youtube channel.
Your raccoon is very funny.
Your raccoon smokes weed and blows bubbles in alpenrose chocolate milk
yEs 😂
ur raccoon is my favorite
still chill
Racoons are basically teenagers is what you're saying.
Kaelyn Morgan
Not really. When Raccoon's get older, they are a whole lot smarter.
After the 3 year mark, they start getting a whole lot smarter and dangerous things to avoid/try to raise families etc.
Miles C except they probably dont eat tide pods and play fortnite all day like us
Yikes.
Miles C lol
I am Groot
Glad Tito has such a knowledgeable caretaker! It's really disturbing how many people think wild animals can just be taken care of like lazy cats or something and end up dumping them somewhere. We need more people like you in the world!
CooleoBrad thanks ☺️
CooleoBrad Doesn't make it any more legal. You can't keep them as pets. Only as rehab or non-releasable rehab.
or just leave wild animals alone.
Joseph B. I don’t see any harm done to the raccoon or any endangerment of their survival as species so i don’t see how this should be illegal considering that the raccoon doesn’t pose a serious threat as shown in the video.
Mikhail Hunter If humans left wild animals alone we would have no civilization.
Ferrets alone are pretty high maintenance you have so many ferrets and a racoon; you must be a really dedicated owner. Much respect.
People get mad that raccoons are invading our homes and eating out of the trash
But they never consider that we invaded their homes and took their crap
Yeah we have the same problem with foxes in the UK I feel so sorry for them they have no were to go
@@derbyeye4589 I'd rather have foxes on my property than racoons. I see a pack of what look like Wolves or Coyotes around but they've never bothered me or my dogs. On the other hand, I've almost been attacked quite a number of times by very aggressive, vicious raccoons.
Here in Upstate, N.Y. we just let them live. Even though they go through our garbage, I've never had big messes to clean. Skunks go thru our garbage too. Deer and bears play on our lawns and in our backyards. We just stay away from them and let them live. He should have released him once he reached a year old I think.
@@deewynn LOL, a herd of deer, until very recently, had been sleeping on my front lawn. They got so used to my walking my dogs late at night that the Alpha no longer bothered to come over and stand there, to let me know he was there. Even my dogs no longer barked at them after they realized it was OK with me. We just go out and come back in, quietly, minding our own business. They owned the land long before any person ever did. It's the least I can do.
That is the worst idea to release the raccoon, he has become dependent on a person taking care of him and that will result in him becoming easy prey.
Why did I watch this entire thing
Me too😂😂😂
You hoped he would wind up losing the raccoon later in the video and you feel sorry for this guy trying to defend a wild animal cutting and biting him as cute. It’s fucking adorable. What a sap
I don't know karen,why did you?
I was waiting for the blood bath
The power of CZcams, well now I know alot of "useful" stuff like how to rise a raccoon, how lions mate, how weasels attack, how to capture moles, etc...
really usefull stuff
It sounds like the raccoon is just in their teenage emo years...
Imagine robbing that house and you see a raccoon just chilling there 💀
There's something immensely attractive about this guy. He's so incredibly kind-hearted and caring, & cute!
J J simp
Their personality sounds like people if they got stuck as teens
He sounds high as shit. Maybe because I am too
So, trash.
Tyler Winston smoking weed is dangerous I think you need to rethink what you're doing with your life and maybe get off the couch and stop smoking the ganja there's been studies proving that it causes cancer and hurts your lungs but it makes you so drunk yoy don't realize it please stop smoking weed
@@tylerwinston9729 Don't feed trolls.
@@urgay5825 I respect your alternative lifestyle.
I believe your cat is messed up
I believe ur gay
Billy Joe Clearly that's a dog with unique markings
EllieLulu EllieLu sorry I guess you're right. I can't believe I got them confused
Both of u are actually stupid, its a albino humpback whale
Tendencies peice of shit
Thank you for advising against raccoons as pets.
They are wild animals and should live freely.
Bro this is so awesome what u did . Not many people would do it. I commend you for your good work and good heart !!!!!
Guardians Of The Galaxy vol 3
Omar you literally have a cartoon avatar
Omar lmao what’s the big deal..?
Omar I don't need to if you can't understand the irony from your own comment.
"A raccoon immediately calls for you to bring up cartoons and shit"
"cartoons and shit"
"cartoons"
I'm guessing you're 12 and have nothing better to do lol
Omar someone had a bad day
Mordecai looks different... also, I didn’t know he raised Rigby. The more you know.
Bitzel mind if I put on my mixtape?
Underrated comment.
I’ve saw u in the comments lots of times so I might as well say hellooo 👋🏼
Wtf are you doing here lol 😂😂 love your vids
Bitzel man I miss dat show
Him: explains very important information on owning a raccoon
Me: yeah yeah yeah got it *show me TITO*
Haha forreal!
Lol right
That part
Best instruction and advice I've EVER heard on ANY pet whatsoever but especially those that people normally wouldn't have such as raccoons, foxes, and primates.
The way you carried him on your shoulders in the beginning 😂😂 He's so cute 😭
Rocket get back to the Guardians.
King Corder but they died
sazzo 23 oof
Thats why he left, to find another life
James Gunn isn't a pedophile! He just tweeted over 10,000 times over 10 years about it. I mean, he's a Hollywood director, the least likely person to be a pedophile.
sazzo 23 that hurt
Plot twist: He stole your house and has you paying the bills and it in reality he’s been living with a pet human
Reality is often disappointing
-thanos
way to a girls heart: have a pet raccoon and be good looking
I legit just sat and watched this whole damn video and I ain’t got no interest in raccoons. I was watching nba final highlights. Thank you CZcams. Now I’m going to spend another 30 mins on watching raccoon and pet videos 🤦🏾♂️
DDubbleAkaBilly lmao exact situation I was watching game 2 highlights
Same
This sounds like a real hassle. But now I want a raccoon.
Nerd City i love you
I see you trying to expose this racoon.
Just leave your trash can out without the lid on and get one today!
Did not expect to see you here
Jack Ryan seriously wtf lol.
1:33 Dude, your dog can climb trees.
You'll make a great father some day. You've got the patience and definitely the heart. have enjoyed the videos. Thanks for sharing your experience with racoon raising.
that poor thing must have been so sad after groot died
That's why he didn't say a word; he's very depressed.
SPOILERS!
Logan Gantner it aint it
Groot didn’t die he’s still living through Thor’s new weapon
It's been a few months, it's not spoiling it for anyone lmfao.
Do you provide him with weapons and armor?
PopukoLemon * ................Sometimes........
why he need armor when raccoons are born naturally bulletproof
Only if groot’s around
Caleb obviously you’ve never tangled with these rascals because you’re sorely misinformed they require the armor to contain their own inner power not to protect them from some of your silly human metalloid projectiles
His Palico is not properly trained, he should tho
I just discovered your channel and I want you to know you have done a great job with Tito. You have been able to train him with love and discipline- something that is very hard to do. Unless you have a large yard like you, it is really difficult because they like to destroy things like crazy.
so they're like CATS, but wilier... lol
With opposable thumbs
what kind of bird is this
fattox its actually a cat
Morshu _The_Shopkeeper It's actually a huge, four legged BirB
What kind of joke is this
IDKDREW A funny joke
fattox ostrich shark hybrid
Have no idea why this was in my recommended list but it was actually pretty informative. I like the way you deliver the information.
I agree & think he did a great job.
Agree. I like his use of the word "mosey"
Tell me This dude is not the baby of Michael Cera and Mclovin
I LOVE that you rescued him and that you take such good care of him! I love the enclosure you have made for him in your room too!! He is so lucky to have you!! I love him so much...he is a 20 lb precious beast ❤🤗🦝
omg this is amazing. We met in Italy in a school exchange project like 8 years ago, remember? and now out of nowhere CZcams recommends me to watch this video!!! WAY TO GO MITCHELL! nice raccoon!
Giovanni Minnicelli wow my mind would be blown
Ch Jo man shut the fuck up
Lol
Ch Jo it’s his first name who the fuck cares douchebag
So.. it's like raising a kid.....
its sad because your right heh
Like raising a kid that bites, sometimes hard. And which carries parasites, diseases, etc.
TheRavensOmen Humans carry that too...
Mr.Flawless they don’t just walk around giving rabies lol
volition Not all raccoons have rabies neither... And if a person bite another person doctors treat it the same way with a tet shot.
You are amazing and have the gift of talking clearly and very articulated. I am so impressed by how you handle your pet raccoon. He is adorable, and you are awesome. Outstanding job.
This is a great video! I love hearing this guy describe his relationship with Tito. He's great at explaining. My dad and his brother had pet raccoons when they were kids. Their descendants still lived in my grandma's back yard when I was a kid, and we fed them crackers and peanut butter every night. My dad was always friends with the backyard raccoons at our house, too. They were always his favorite animal. He said that the main thing he would not do is leave his raccoon shut into the house with no escape while he was gone, because he would tear his way out of the house.
You've described my son. Although he is 6'2 170 pounds.
Lol
what if the racoon that came back from the drain isn’t Tito 😯😂
Ball Fame this is an astute point! The guy still has a face so I’m taking the odds it’s Tito.
It’s a RABBIT!!!
It's a TRASH PANDA
Scorpion23341 lol that reference
Such a cute Racc. Thank you for saving him. Raccs usually find their own way at puberty. I volunteered at a rescue where we had 100s of racc kits each year. They are adorable ( and loud) when they are young. They are very independent as they get older.
I have so much Respect for you being so mindful in your care of Tito...Your videos with Tito are very Informative....Grateful for your comments pertaining to how having a Raccoon is a full Commitment , not something you would take lightly...We had one and my parents called a wildlife rescue..I cried for months, because raccoons are just so Cool..I Loved that Raccoon but after seeing your video feel it probably was the right thing to do at the time...Still would love one though...LOL... So happy i found these video's...will be following You &Tito....Stay COOL...
Sir, I believe something is wrong with your dog.
It's a cat
But he's a good dog regardless.
I wish I saw more of the catdog. While the guy was talking or was that the raccoon lol no just kidding
Is clearly a Apache attack helicopter
@Litzy T-RI was joking
He's not your pet. You're his pet.
You're*
Grammar nazi.
I agree
Joe Karazi there you go kiddo
In Soviet Russia, the pet owns you
Seems like you have the little bandit face under control. Nice job.
It was today i found out people can have pet raccoons. Weres mine?
Yeah my pet elephant can make his own breakfast now
Ronny Hawk 😂😂😂😂😂 damn I needed that laugh
I'm done.
Pic or lying
Threat it’s a joke dumbass
Canadian Cola lmao
Thank you CZcams for recommending this for my non existent raccoon and non existent desire for a raccoon
I still watched the whole thing tho so idk…
Fisted Hashbrowns same😂
Lol. I watched an snl skit with raccoons a year ago
Same dude wtf lmao
Fisted Hashbrowns damn you just summed up my whole mentality😭
Fisted Hashbrowns You are in luck my good man, I happen to have a walrus for sale...special price for you!
Raccoons require a ton of attention and energy. They're always full of energy and love getting into literally everything.
It honestly feels like you're dealing with a kid vs and animal half the time.
Love how well all is explained. Good luck with Tito 😊
the racoon thicc af
Omar whoa
xdiesel64 FBI OPEN UP
Linkz lol
Omar - The world is so sad bc of ppl like u smh
Omar back at it again in another comment smh
Idk why people hate them. Theyre like american lemurs dude why wouldnt you want a lemur
i wish we had raccoons here in new zealand... i think they are really cool and cute. I dont understand how anyone could hate them
Luke R because they are in insane numbers in some areas and they're very destructive. Mess up the garbage they climb in your roof they have rabbies. They are pretty cool tho.
Wild Racoons can be really mean though. I always found them cute but in wild they can be really mean
"they are in insane numbers in some areas and they're very destructive. Mess up the garbage they climb in your roof they have rabbies"
I can understand the issues they cause, but it is important to remember that they are just animals doing what they need to do to survive and that they do not have malicious intent
Because they can carry diseases such as rabies and they can become aggressive anyways.
You're like the sweetest guy o_O You're like constantly looking away from the camera just to make sure Tito's OK.
Tito’s pretty cool! You’re doing a great job! 🦝❤️
Hey man I am an Urban Wildlife technician in Canada and I love this story. Although I would never recommend keeping a raccoon past its juvenile stage I do commend you for giving him a home and being a kind soul. I do have some tips for you that may make your time with Tito a bit easier. Giving him toys or obstacles in a closed area may stop him from getting into trouble but I understand the "let him be free mentality" problem with that is if he sees something he's really interested in (ie a female raccoon in heat) he's going to go after her and he could get hurt or worse (contact with diseases, rabies, distemper etc.) but that's up to you obviously. Second tip is using welding gloves and jackets when handling him can minimize scratches and bites! Especially if you need to grab him when he doesn't want you to. Getting him neutered may also help with some behaviour issues as Males have some serious testosterone levels during mating season and can smell females from a suprisingly large distance. If you make him a pen 16 gauge steel screening is 100% raccoon proof and you can get a substantial amount for a affordable price. Good luck hope this helps
I raise racoons in Canada. We immunize them all. They NEED a cat door to transition to the outside world. Everyone criticises that we socialize them. What even experts do not realize is that they return to their completely wild state after hibernating. They sometimes come in a few times for food in the spring, but then never again. (Unless injured.) They are wonderful animals and have raised 25+ successfully in the last 30 years.
Andross2587 Excellent, excellent advice!
@Nubs 007 This may be the most ambiguous post I have read in weeks.. are you hating on the presenter or on the commenter?
@@shadeshiest22 Hello Nick,
We have a few videos on our channel. czcams.com/channels/uuW6fL_jbXz-2ClTRDcK6w.html?view_as=subscriber I hope you can find it through the link. We do accept 1-4 orphans per year, and raise them to live with us, but are free to leave at any time. We never cage our animals. When they are young they are physically on me or with me 24/7 even when going to clients, restaurants or any where else. They would be under my shirt, or in a small cloth bag with my hand in the bag, so they are aware I am with them. As soon as they can follow me around, we walk away from the house towards the pond, and trees. Always walking from tree to tree for security. When a noise happens, we all run to a tree and then look around. I show fear from cars, and run away from any car or car noise. When I get orphans from the city, this is not necessary as they are already car aware.
Every raccoon has naturally transitioned to an outdoor animal in the fall, and lived a natural life thereafter. They are socialized to us personally, but are afraid of other humans when we are not present. Only one raccoon, Cody, stayed one winter with us, as he was too small and sick to leave. He was near death from starvation when found in August. He hibernated in the crawl space of our home, 5-10 days at a time. He would come up and eat, and see if winter was gone every week or so and then go back into the crawl space. When spring came, we installed a "cat door" for him to come and go. He came and went for 3-4 further years, until a stray dog moved in. He was then too afraid to enter the house, and went to the outdoor animal feeder. We maintain an outdoor feeder all year long that only small animals can enter. Coyotes and such cannot fit in the opening at the bottom to enter the feeding station. We place about 10-20 pounds of cat food daily in the feeder. It is great to watch how they line up and wait for the prior animal to leave before approaching the feeder. I have seen a raccoon, Suzie in the feeder with our cat Athena years later eating together, shoulder to shoulder. (They were raised together.) Raccoons and skunks are apparently friendly and will literally sit on one another as they eat from the feeded.
I started fostering raccoons in 1978 when a news program reported that exterminators had too many and were going to kill them. (Ontario CTV News.) We went and received four babies, and gave two to a neighbour. I was 12 years old. Raising these little clowns was amazing, and rewarding. We went to the University of Toronto to talk to the biology department on rehabilitating them for the wild. We were given a 400 page thesis on the subject, which included that they must NEVER see a human, and you had to feed them with a raccoon costume on. Teach them to "fish" which they do not do, while wearing the same costume. I would have been an outcast as some psycho "furry" had I ran about in a raccoon costume for months on end.
While we did many things wrong with our first attempt, including using a cage, the end was one of the two survived the summer and returned to the wild. Future efforts have been almost 100% successful on socialiving them to live with us for the summer, and have them become independent. Many have died as a result of accidents, predation and such, but that is not a failure. When a baby raccoon falls from a tree, and dies, it is nature. It cannot be prevented except by imprisoning them. We live in a rural area with predators. Some fail to return in the morning, when too soon for hibernation or emancipation. While this is very sad, the animal we rescued was days or hours from death. Having provided a safe haven, and vaccinated them against the most common killers, they were given a second chance at a life.
We do not need a "rehabilitators" permit, as our animals are NEVER in captivity. When young they stay on my body until they are able to run about. From that day on, they are free to come and go as they wish. They just choose to sleep in our bed next to my wife and I. You can email me at my southwinds engineering site.
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Heiner Philipp
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Lmao imagine seeing a person walking a raccoon in public
Tepiglongnose 6250 Yes friend.
Keaton Tran that would be so awesome 😒😂😂😂
Tepiglongnose 6250 😂😂😂so not true girls love 🐕 they just don't like ugly or scary mean dogs well most don't
Seen it... West Palm Beach, Fl. 1992. It was carrying the leash with the person walking it. I was like.. 😐 so this is a thing? Raccoons in Florida can be quite mischievous. What am I saying, 🤨they all are but... my guad... we had a family living in our trees on our old property and they would challenge our cats steel and eat their food, get in our addict, steel things- tools, keys, my husbands wallet. I was flabbergasted. I felt like a had a linch mob living in our trees. For real. What is a raccoon going to do with a wallet? Go to subway because they cat food has lost its 🤯 Pizazz...
They are cute. But... ugh...
Silvio Manuel you make no sense.
"Don't let them do anything as babies that you wouldn't let them do as an adult."
That sounds like advice for any pet. I have a 19 year old cat that weighs 13 lbs that likes to sit on my shoulders. I am sure that that was cute when he was a kitten but I wouldn't recommend anyone of a small frame letting him do that.
I'm late to the party having just discovered your channel. Great content. I had a couple of raccoons when I was a kid. My grandfather gave them to me when they were very young and small. I have no idea where he got them. They were so much fun to watch and to play with but like you said, they change as they get older. I loved them and even took them to my school for show 'n tells. Ultimately my parents got too frustrated with their hi-jinks as they got older. We didn't know if they would survive in the wild so the family decided the best thing was to donate them to our local city zoo which happened to have a large, healthy raccoon community that I could visit. I think a lot of people's only impression of what it's like to own a raccoon is the children's book by Sterling North - "Rascal" - which coincidentally was published shortly after mine were taken to the zoo. Made me very sad when I read it.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 looks sick!!!
Harley Naugle 😂 awesome comment lol
Harley Naugle I thought it was the new season of Regular Show 😂
that's sly Cooper
true bro that’s a nice rat
Harley Naugle fuck star lord
Raccoon T H I C C A F
JustKilledYouHoe smh
Hypno Master poki alert
Hypno Master beastiality much?
Vihan Subramaniam you ruin parties lol
UnusedTVGAming ha ha
Thank you for the info! I’ve have a baby (guessing 4wks) last week. I’ve been researching but you’re the first person to say how quick they change.
Great video! Thank you for sharing this. You have a heart of gold!!
So what i am hearing is that racoons are huskies with thumbs 😂
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Huskies are domesticated, raccoons are wildlife. Dogs can be vaccinated, raccoons cannot. Dogs won't tear hiurmhiuse apart because that's their genetic program. Raccoons will. And then where will he take him?
@@MarySanchez-qk3hp Ours had all the shots any other regular pet would get. It was basically like having a large cat.
Ever since Over the Hedge I’ve always loved raccoons
Bob Didlboc That was such a great movie. Taught me HOAs are pure hell.
You know ittt
I like racoons cause of racooneggs
Bob Didlboc thanks for this comment I’m goin to watch the movie again
That movie I love that shit dawg
You are an Amazing Father bro. I Love how he just explores on his own, doesnt go far from his Daddy does he?? Awesome.
I had a pet raccoon. He was way adult and way over weight when we got him and easy to handle. The more his new diet kicked in. the more everything you said became true. We adapted and he was always great fun but it's hard to recommend. It is a commitment. What people should know about them is there is no off switch. You have to be aware of them at all times. If a raccoon climes you and you don't see it coming. it hurts. And the play fighting ( that was so cute) we used to do could get dangerous if you didn't know how to handle the situation. I always told friends who wanted to play with him, he has a mouth full off needles and paws with razor blades. We let him hang out in the yard a lot and one day he met a lady, He didn't care to play anymore unless food was involved. Then when they had babies he didn't care about us at all. That said we were in his territory so we always saw him around with his family. I loved the experience even when it was hard, glad it happened, but it is one and done. Love your channel, brings back good memories.
You acting like an average person thinks about getting a racoon
Deji Soboyejo if I were to consider getting a raccoon I would consult other owners like this guy first
Deji Soboyejo if ur watching this vid then ur likely interested in them, duh.
Deji Soboyejo you acting like a dumb bitch
Daniel Engle let’s be honest most the veiwers did not click on it for that reason they clicked on it because they a curious why and how someone has a racoon as a pet
Fuck You nah don’t take it serious I’m just saying an average person does not wana own a pet racoon
Chris Pratt looks different
bahahahha deceased
Ya that dont look as easy as the first video. Props for sticking with him ive had my pitt for 12 years
Hi This is the first video I've found. How Blessed are you! As a kid one of my favorite books was "Rascal" by Sterling North. It, in some ways shaped my life as an 8 year old reading it- and I'd recommend it to any age reader. I knew they changed fast going into puberty and such, but wondered at what keeping one would be like. I won't spoil the book. I'll watch the rest of these to see how your experience unfolds. Thanks, Mark
0:41 "People always say that when they find a baby raccoon their biggest regret is giving them to a rehab."
Never once heard someone say that, but I guess it's a prominent saying in the raccoon loving community haha
G Well by rehab I believe he meant like a rescue centre or pet home.
G I think it means rehabilitation program to like a wooded/foresty area or something
Wildlife rehabilitators are saints...they take in racoons, squirrels, birds, turtles, any injured or found wildlife. They are dedicated to wake up every few hours to feed and care for them and get them back to nature. I found a baby alligator once, that's where they draw the line 😁
Him on your shoulders remind me of Ash and Pikachu tbh
Are you ever worried that Tito will just leave?
its same with cats if u let them go outside. they'll come back for food and comfort
Lmao what a question to ask. Who cares if it leaves it's an animal!
That would be extremely sad!! Hes raised him since he was a baby and I'm sure it's a huge attachment there and would be heartbreaking for him to go. I can tell he loves Tito!!
Biko Weeks Are you just like stupid or something? Have you like never been emotionally attached to someone or something, unless your a full blown sociopath you have been.
@@s.m.3333 are you serious "emotionally attached" that sounds very needy. So, no! I haven't !... stupid, sociopath: not me. I just choose better things to invest my emotions into; and it damn sure isn't a damn freaking RACOON!
Can someone please tell me where the settings for the recommendations are cuz this isn't working out...
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS GREAT JOB ON THESE .
Man, you'll be saying the same thing when you become a Father.
Emerald Eyes Esoterica ”he’s only leached in public”🤣
If he wants to keep his sanity, he won't become a father.
Tito’s life is great. This young man is so kind and smart. I love this video.
Tito is ADORABLE!!
Thank you for saving his precious little life!! ❤
You're so cute, thanks by taking care of him! Don't give up!