Blind Raccoon and his bodyguards

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2014
  • plz read link - gofund.me/d575bb99
    * UPDATE BELOW* This is a Blind Raccoon. He is at least 5 years old and has been coming to our house for about 5 years. There is something wrong with his tapetum lucidum. His eyes shine bright green during the day. He is at least partially blind. He walks into things. He is afraid of the wind, high grass, birds, and snow.
    He is out and about during the day. He comes to our house for food early in the morning usually around 6-9AM. He often returns for seconds and sometimes comes back for thirds. His bottom lip is missing so we feed him soft pasta noodles soaked in cream of chicken soup. We often cut up small pieces of hot dogs, ham, pork, etc. He refuses to eat canned cat/dog food.
    (And NO, its NOT Rabies or distemper. He would have died and NOT lived for as long as he did. And Raccoons can be out during the daytime. Sometimes they are out in daytime, especially during baby season. So just because you see a Raccoon out during daytime does NOT mean it has rabies)
    Recently (late October 2014) 2 black kittens have been hanging around our yard. And they became close with the Blind Raccoon. They would magically appear when he would come for food. So they figured out that Blind Raccoon = FOOD. So they would appear when the Blind Raccoon (and sometimes other raccoons) would show up.
    And then THiS happened today....
    (November 13, 2014)
    Did you see PART ONE of this video? It isn't as cute but it's still amazing! Here is the link.
    • Blind Raccoon and his ...
    ** UPDATE **
    (July, 7, 2017) - Sorry for not updating!
    The Raccoon was around for at least 5 years before the kittens magically appeared in the woods. We don't think that he was totally blind, but his vision was VERY impaired in some way. We "think" that he may have been able to see shapes and things moving. And memory of where things were located. If something was out of place he would sometimes run into it. He would get scared easily. We never were able to figure out why his eyes were like that, even after doing a lot of research and asking our vet. But he was a miracle. And i am so glad that i had a camera with me and was able to capture this amazing one in a lifetime moment.
    Sadly Blind Raccoon passed away sometime in June of 2015. (6 months after my mom and 15 yr old cat did). We don't know how he passed away but we hope that it was somewhere peaceful in the woods behind our house. We took care of him for more than 5 years.
    The average lifespan for a raccoon in the wild is only about 1-3 years. So a blind/handicapped Raccoon surviving at least 5 years is a pretty long time. He was a miracle.
    I tamed the wild kittens (that was painful) and WAS going to send them to PAWS Chicago but after putting in all of that effort, loss of flesh and blood WE KEPT THEM & they now live inside with our HUGE other cat Squirt.They officially became ours on December 14, 2014 when we got them fixed & chipped. PAWS did it for FREE because we guaranteed that they would have a forever home. They estimated that they were about 6 months old.
    Turned out that I needed the black kittens as much as they needed me. Taming them helped me slightly cope with the loss of my mom and my 15 year old cat within 9 days of each other.
    Before mom came down with the flu that ended up sending her to the ER via ambulance on Christmas Eve of 2014, she said that she wanted to keep the kittens.
    Sadly she did NOT get a chance to spend time with them. She held one of them once, but they were still not "tame" yet.
    Dad did NOT want to feed or deal with the cats. He didn't want any more animals. Mom made him capture them them because she "didn't want them to get cold" and even when he did not want to keep them she wanted to keep them. I wish she was able to have spent actual "hands on" time with them.
    It makes me sad, but she would have LOVED to watch them. They are very different than any cats that we have ever had. They use A LOT of tail communication. It's so weird. And they play fight constantly. They are still a little skittish & when I am not home they often hide.
    Although Blind Raccoon is Gone, YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH THE BLACK CATS and his other animal friends here on his NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!
    BlindRaccoonAndHisGuardCats
    On my Instagram page i have a lot of old photos of him, the Black Cats, Raccoons, animals and nature!
    I will try to TAG any FaceBook, CZcams, and Instagram UPDATES with the Black Kitties and #Raccoons with the hashtags:
    eryn_09
    Here are 2 videos of the Black Kittens now (7/9/2017)
    Video One: • Another video of the B...
    &
    Video Two: • The Black Kittens from...
    And there are a bunch of other cute Non-Blind Raccoon NATURE VIDEOS on my youtube channel (if you weed though all of the concert videos)
    #blindcoon #blindraccoon #friendsofblindcoon #friendsofblindraccoon #blindraccoonandfriends #blindcoonandfriends #medcat #medicinecat

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  • @amiajoketoyou989
    @amiajoketoyou989 Před 3 lety +2071

    Bro got a whole Disney movie going on in the backyard

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety +157

      am i a joke to you did you see the video with the 6-8 deer IN my backyard? Lol! My yard was basically a Disney movie! 😂

    • @billtommpson1630
      @billtommpson1630 Před 3 lety +5

      😂😂😂😂👍

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Eryn09 awww😂😂😂😂

    • @cheerymike6166
      @cheerymike6166 Před 3 lety +36

      I like to imagine the cats are singing a song to the grumpy old raccoon whos not having any of it and provides random comic relief the parents can relate to

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 Před 3 lety

      @@cheerymike6166 nuuuu singing😂😂😂😂

  • @SavageRush012
    @SavageRush012 Před 5 lety +5534

    *Someone off-screen approaches the raccoon*
    Black Cat 1: "Please step back, sir!"

    • @charlesdarwin6224
      @charlesdarwin6224 Před 5 lety +34

      Lmao

    • @hotsquirrel4277
      @hotsquirrel4277 Před 5 lety +47

      Good one 😂

    • @charlesdarwin6224
      @charlesdarwin6224 Před 5 lety +169

      @Jan Nowak you're an idiot

    • @vcat8136
      @vcat8136 Před 5 lety +41

      SavageRush012 I was just gonna say...he had his own secret service!!! 😊❤️

    • @SavageRush012
      @SavageRush012 Před 5 lety +100

      @Jan Nowak Lighten up, and quit being so sensitive No raccoons or cats were harmed in the making of that joke.

  • @SomeScruffian
    @SomeScruffian Před 3 lety +1158

    His vision, declined
    trash panda, is blind
    but let me remind
    these cats are so kind

  • @touchofdumb
    @touchofdumb Před 3 lety +342

    “Mr. President, please stay with your detail.”

  • @wontunow
    @wontunow Před 5 lety +1715

    Cats tails sticking straight up means they're happy.

  • @jinmo2821
    @jinmo2821 Před 5 lety +4410

    Two bodyguards in black suits and dark sunglasses.... Hahaha

  • @ScimitarRaccoon
    @ScimitarRaccoon Před 4 lety +609

    Poor raccoon... He seems really worn out and tired, he's really cute still, and It's really sad that he passed away, my heart goes out to this raccoon

    • @1Mackinzoid
      @1Mackinzoid Před 3 lety +2

      This is because in nature a feline will stalk sick or dying prey. It's the same thing here and the Racoon knew it so was living in constant distress.

    • @ImChikin
      @ImChikin Před 3 lety +67

      @@1Mackinzoid read the description, that isnt even close to what was happening

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy Před 3 lety +57

      @@1Mackinzoid its a 5+ year old blind raccoon. raccoons don't usually go past 3 years in the wild. it's a grandpa, that's all.

    • @mikearchibald744
      @mikearchibald744 Před 3 lety +53

      He doesn't seem that worn out and tired to me. He had just eaten so likely he was navigating. Five years for a blind raccoon is pretty remarkable, its always sad when they pass away, but thats life. I wish more people would watch animal videos, it would give them some new respect. I hate seeing roadkill.

    • @edwardmarshall178
      @edwardmarshall178 Před 3 lety +10

      @@1Mackinzoid you must be fun at parties

  • @withgoddess
    @withgoddess Před 3 lety +79

    Trotting along with their little tails in the air. It's so cute

  • @greglarsen1
    @greglarsen1 Před 5 lety +2164

    You can tell the security detail is former military.

  • @218maryland
    @218maryland Před 5 lety +2269

    Somebody needs to give the filmer of this some much deserved credit for NOT TALKING WHILE FILMING. 4 Stars

    • @PokettoManStar
      @PokettoManStar Před 4 lety +136

      I love how you only gave 4 stars. Absolutely ruthless review.

    • @hgfgh7149
      @hgfgh7149 Před 4 lety +64

      And holding his phone on his side instead of holding him up...

    • @avrilyaxley2084
      @avrilyaxley2084 Před 4 lety +8

      So sweet 💟

    • @fearfactory8427
      @fearfactory8427 Před 4 lety +21

      @@PokettoManStar The 4 stars are because the filmmaker speaks in some parts... Lol

    • @kristinradams7109
      @kristinradams7109 Před 4 lety +10

      With a story as amazing as this one, I could have watched hours of this little trio with as much damn commentary as they wanted. I give the entire universe of stars for even this basic footage. Much love @ErinMorris xoxoxoxoxo

  • @hypnos9336
    @hypnos9336 Před 3 lety +41

    two things that are amazing about this. one, that the cats know that the raccoon is blind and two, the fact that they make an effort to protect it.

  • @lori6037
    @lori6037 Před 3 lety +43

    Those are two of the cutest bodyguards I've ever seen. He's a lucky raccoon to have them as his buddies.

  • @anngreen3495
    @anngreen3495 Před 4 lety +2304

    What a beautiful children's book this could make.

  • @LittleBitVic
    @LittleBitVic Před 5 lety +1669

    Wow, the cats' tails are straight up the whole time they're next to him. Cat to cat interaction would only have their tail up briefly during the approach (except kit to mom). These cats are treating the raccoon like a fellow human family member. Translation: "Hi, friend! I'm so happy to be with you! I'd never even think of being mean to you!"

    • @kit10
      @kit10 Před 5 lety +22

      Synalla my black kitten is a mirror image of these and my vet says he has a “confident tail!”

    • @1zeldalover
      @1zeldalover Před 5 lety +3

      Synalla 🎼Chocolate raighn🎼

    • @garryiglesias4074
      @garryiglesias4074 Před 5 lety +15

      It looks like they were looking to be adopted... They were still looking for "ma"...
      But it became a mutual benefit relationship, it's cute.

    • @Brascobadboy
      @Brascobadboy Před 5 lety

      Explain

    • @1zeldalover
      @1zeldalover Před 5 lety

      James Brasco Who?

  • @YogeshParmar-cq7iw
    @YogeshParmar-cq7iw Před 3 lety +53

    The two black angels never leave the blind raccoon alone. They're simply great.

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety +11

      Yogesh Parmar now the 2 black kitty angels take care of me

  • @Kevin-ru9ze
    @Kevin-ru9ze Před 3 lety +47

    What a heartwarming tale. The kittens show up at precisely the right time. Very nice video and you saved three wild animals! Your love is being returned and that is what it is all about.

    • @johndoe43
      @johndoe43 Před 2 lety

      Stray house cats are not wild animals they are feral domestic animals and a horrible imbalance on wildlife especially rabbits. It is estimated by us fish and Wildlife that house cats kill more wildlife every year than legal hunters. A loose house cat is usually a bad thing. They are also dangerous from a disease standpoint.

    • @Kevin-ru9ze
      @Kevin-ru9ze Před 2 lety

      @@johndoe43 pet cats should always be kept indoors. It is safer for them as well as wildlife.

  • @amazingdany
    @amazingdany Před 6 lety +1692

    They were his escats.

    • @derlinclaire1778
      @derlinclaire1778 Před 5 lety +8

      Occasionally,I would see what appeared to be some tiny flakes,perhaps of snow drifting through the air.But anyway the small cats,or kittens seemed to be accepting of the raccoon,not battling,or bothering it in any way.

    • @minarosered6699
      @minarosered6699 Před 5 lety +4

      Brroomm-chee!

    • @bearofthewoods123-8
      @bearofthewoods123-8 Před 5 lety +8

      I see what you did there

    • @hicksa1
      @hicksa1 Před 5 lety

      Lol!

    • @ExtremelyToxic
      @ExtremelyToxic Před 5 lety +4

      5th dimensional comedy

  • @Paul-ou1rx
    @Paul-ou1rx Před 5 lety +855

    I can go to bed happy now. The raccoon lost his sight but gained 2 tails, 4 eyes 8 paws and loyalty till the end. And the kittens got a forever home! Thanks for sharing.

  • @luisrangel4608
    @luisrangel4608 Před 4 lety +73

    I've had 2 cats before and one was choking and the other one immediately comes running to him and starts hitting his back like how humans do, cats are truly amazing creatures sometimes

  • @Eryn09
    @Eryn09  Před 4 lety +598

    UPDATE 1-4-2020: The cats are doing very well. One takes care of me and my health issues and makes sure i get my medication (i take about 12-15 medications) throughout the day and he comforts me when i am not feeling well. (I slipped on 2-3 icy stairs on my front porch and fell and landed where my head and neck connected causing a Traumatic Brain Injury and Dysautonomia/POTS and a few other health issues). So the Brother cat takes care of me and DEMANDS me to take my medicine! And the Sister cat likes to escort me to the bathroom even when i don't have to go and she likes to walk ON me. They are both really funny and pretty weird. I try to take photos and post them on their facebook page to keep people updated.
    You can find them/us at:
    facebook.com/BlindRaccoonAndHisGuardCats

    • @bcarr1122
      @bcarr1122 Před 3 lety +71

      Sorry about your health issues. Please stay well!

    • @maxr.mamint8580
      @maxr.mamint8580 Před 3 lety +40

      I sincerely hope you are doing well.

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety +67

      Max R. MaMint I have a traumatic brain injury and POTS/Dysautonomia so I’m having a little bit of a rough time especially during the warm weather and I am currently rehabbing 9 baby raccoons and 3 baby opossums

    • @andrea439
      @andrea439 Před 3 lety +27

      Eryn09
      THANK YOU! May God Bless Your Sweet Soul!😇😇😇

    • @Paradroidx
      @Paradroidx Před 3 lety +22

      Better get some ad revenue for your 5 million views😊 . Stay well

  • @ayunkhan2395
    @ayunkhan2395 Před 4 lety +490

    For those of you who dont know, The raccoon was blind. He died one year after this video was shot. He visited the cameraman's house for five consecutive years everyday until the day he didnt return. The cats were strays who were found as vicious little kittens in their backyard but the cameraman's family soon adopted them. Read the description before every video. They may have some vital information

    • @karlschmidt9941
      @karlschmidt9941 Před 3 lety +14

      Thanks for the back story

    • @annarika8234
      @annarika8234 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for the reminder I some times forget and very few times there I no information
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    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 2 lety +44

      Thank you for trying to fill everybody in. And the cats are doing great. They lead me to the bathroom…. Even if that’s not my destination! LOL

    • @judyakajude3370
      @judyakajude3370 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Eryn09 LMAO my cats do the same thing 😹

    • @Peaceandlove20240
      @Peaceandlove20240 Před 7 měsíci

      Bless their hearts giving him some love. My favorite kind of ppl

  • @omarfarouq1890
    @omarfarouq1890 Před 6 lety +472

    the best bodycats ever

  • @KellyPeterson1
    @KellyPeterson1 Před 3 lety +42

    This was very wholesome. RIP blind raccoon

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 Před 3 lety +14

    Wow, that's pretty amazing, it's like the cats know he needs some help, and at the same time give him room to navigate on his own.... and they're just kittens. truly beautiful and amazing!

  • @judgeboony2695
    @judgeboony2695 Před 4 lety +1383

    Cat 1: "Hey boss, where we goin'?"
    Raccoon: "C'mahn ya mooks, I got a plan.."
    Cat 2: "Yeh, da boss' got a plan."

  • @evilashxero
    @evilashxero Před 7 lety +162

    Sad that he passed away, but he did pretty darn good for a wild raccoon. Especially with his impairment.

  • @jadeaura8858
    @jadeaura8858 Před 3 lety +34

    Cats: "Master, can you teach us your ways!"

  • @jamesmarshall9598
    @jamesmarshall9598 Před 3 lety +8

    The cats seem to express care and compassion.

  • @matty101yttam
    @matty101yttam Před 7 lety +1387

    These 2 cats are just for show, the real danger are the cats positioned in 3 different vantage points around them....all trained snipers.
    You wont even get close.

  • @npo64
    @npo64 Před 7 lety +538

    It's wonderful that you cared for the little guy. Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

    • @myman8336
      @myman8336 Před 6 lety +2

      npo64 :D
      Big boss racoon needs no caring.

  • @Megatron-xs2qe
    @Megatron-xs2qe Před 4 lety +636

    Ironically they’re also black, all they need now is a tie and sunglasses 🕶

  • @PossibleBat
    @PossibleBat Před 4 lety +431

    I believe black cats are on a whole different level on being aware of their surroundings. My precious black cat knows my dog has arthritis and constantly licks his paws to comfort him, he is 13 years old already and it looks like my black kitty knows something is wrong with him. I wouldn’t be surprised if my black cat gave us some kind of signal in the moment my dogs is about to pass.

    • @neerajamb
      @neerajamb Před 4 lety +21

      That’s so adorable! Black cats are little angels.

    • @G31M1
      @G31M1 Před 4 lety +19

      Best wishes for your dawg, homie

    • @woodlacast3619
      @woodlacast3619 Před 4 lety +9

      Real. Me I just love black cats. So sweet.

    • @sirob9532
      @sirob9532 Před 3 lety +1

      What like the cat jumping up and screaming hurry come and say your last words doggies about to die? That kind of signal?

    • @robyndismon394
      @robyndismon394 Před 3 lety +9

      @@sirob9532 NO. Not that kind if signal. Why do u ask? Out of curiosity or just a basic need 2 diminish a connection between animals and ENLIGHTENED human beings

  • @GlitchTheF0x
    @GlitchTheF0x Před 5 lety +882

    This is some magical woodland shit right here.

    • @jermaineblalock5553
      @jermaineblalock5553 Před 5 lety +12

      GlitchTheFox real talk

    • @mr.e3894
      @mr.e3894 Před 5 lety +2

      I wonder if the dingleberries are magical as well...🤔

    • @herbsweet9070
      @herbsweet9070 Před 5 lety

      If you look while the raccoon is at the edge of the Woods you can see the tiny little creatures that live among the flowers

    • @aaliyaht36
      @aaliyaht36 Před 5 lety

      Lmao dead

    • @nickseulovski
      @nickseulovski Před 4 lety

      Lol

  • @victrola2007
    @victrola2007 Před 7 lety +225

    So beautiful and touching. Thank you for being his guardian angels. The little black guards are precious.

    • @5tevef
      @5tevef Před 6 lety +9

      victrola2007 ninja kitties!

  • @tompkinsgamow3280
    @tompkinsgamow3280 Před 4 lety +257

    Cat in Black: The Blind Pathfinder
    Coming soon.

  • @ellenriemann576
    @ellenriemann576 Před 3 lety +2

    Great update and I to adopted a small pure black kitten after losing my husband and the joy she brought and still does was truly what we both needed,Its so cool you had the 5 years with the racoon,Ive raised 2 and I love them.Thanks for the Beautiful story

  • @PlanetRockJesus
    @PlanetRockJesus Před 7 lety +128

    I love to see different kinds of animals getting along!

    • @PlanetRockJesus
      @PlanetRockJesus Před 7 lety +29

      The two young cats are so cute! They are obviously siblings. I love their body language.

    • @anotherswan
      @anotherswan Před 7 lety +15

      PlanetRockJesus yes. we humans could learn a lot from animals. shame we don't.

  • @dmprisk
    @dmprisk Před 7 lety +22

    Thank you for taking care of that poor Raccoon and taking in those kittens. God Bless you!

  • @haroong.c8906
    @haroong.c8906 Před 4 lety +5

    The kittens are so adorable ❤️🐈

  • @dailyllamagirl2448
    @dailyllamagirl2448 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow, those two amazing kitties are escorting him where ever he goes, this is so adorable 🥰

  • @albertbryan7132
    @albertbryan7132 Před 7 lety +172

    The way the cats hold their tails indicates they accept the raccoon as a member of their family.

    • @thiusw
      @thiusw Před 6 lety

      you're an idiot.

    • @NikkiAtlanta35
      @NikkiAtlanta35 Před 6 lety +20

      Thius it's actually a true statement don't be so rude

    • @chriskellerson9740
      @chriskellerson9740 Před 6 lety +2

      Sweet

    • @HildebrandJohnson
      @HildebrandJohnson Před 6 lety +11

      Albert Bryan the kittens may have been orphans. They do seem to have latched onto the raccoon.

    • @russellcrawford7453
      @russellcrawford7453 Před 6 lety +2

      Wolf c18 the little black cats are so cute running around taking care of it I was sitting on my front porch in the summer and I heard my cat who was sitting in my lap start to growl and then a raccoon came into view evidently my cats don't get along with raccoons

  • @Syusanne
    @Syusanne Před 5 lety +299

    This made me a little teary eyed. Blind sweetie and his beautiful escorts. Thank you for sharing.

    • @1zeldalover
      @1zeldalover Před 5 lety

      susanne Idk about sweet never heard of a friendly racoon, They are known to me as exclusive and have tendencys to stay away from humans using local water trenches to get around settlements.

    • @soulrebel6309
      @soulrebel6309 Před 5 lety

      Please get a life lady

    • @1zeldalover
      @1zeldalover Před 5 lety

      Demon Hunter You know squirrels are perfectly decent. Its still "Wrong" to feed them though. And well, You know desperate people need love and it says enough about consistancy.

    • @soulrebel6309
      @soulrebel6309 Před 5 lety

      @@1zeldalover 😆😆

    • @1zeldalover
      @1zeldalover Před 5 lety

      Demon Hunter I hardly see any sanctity in whatever tickled your balls.

  • @user-mi2rl2fz4l
    @user-mi2rl2fz4l Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this lovely story and straightening people out about raccoons-they are such amazing creatures. So glad you kept those adorable cats. Sorry about your mom and your other cat. They must be gleefully watching over these babies and you.

  • @mmoran3
    @mmoran3 Před 3 lety +35

    He's blind but has excellent smells and hearing. Those kitties just help him more. He can smell them and knows what's up. He can probably see a lil, but, with his other senses in high gear Sight is really not the most important

  • @bluehorse3236
    @bluehorse3236 Před 7 lety +493

    These two in the black suits look like bodyguards for sure :

    • @whathell6t
      @whathell6t Před 7 lety +21

      Joanna Almost like the raccoon is the crime boss.

    • @jojokay9393
      @jojokay9393 Před 7 lety +30

      +whathell6t "Yo, Paws, Claws. Make sure that ain't no one steppin' on my left or right, got it? I'm sick and tired of bumping into-"
      "Boss, you've been bumping into us."

    • @bluehorse3236
      @bluehorse3236 Před 7 lety +6

      hahaha you guys are funny. You are all right about him and his boys ! This raccoon is wearing his black mask for a reason ...

    • @jamesconnors9558
      @jamesconnors9558 Před 7 lety +9

      They are members of the dreaded and feared 'Ninja Kitties' Society!

    • @mohmoony3918
      @mohmoony3918 Před 7 lety +4

      +Snow Leopard Is that a racial slur because they're black? I feel so triggered right now. (j/k)

  • @georgyrum4
    @georgyrum4 Před 9 lety +959

    Really glad someone is keeping an eye on the poor little guy, wonder if he would have made it if it wasn't for this helping hand. That is one lucky little racoon :) lovely to see. Please keep updating if you can

    • @deusvult6900
      @deusvult6900 Před 7 lety +10

      he died ;-;

    • @Himaniiibiebsy
      @Himaniiibiebsy Před 7 lety +11

      spøøky mike søcks after 5 long years so

    • @ImvuSNSD
      @ImvuSNSD Před 7 lety +22

      spøøky mike søcks Don't be sad, he was cared for and I'm sure he had a happy life :)

    • @brambleq1236
      @brambleq1236 Před 7 lety +14

      Course he wouldnt. How can a blind animal survive in the woods? He would have starved to death in a week.

    • @stevenherrold5955
      @stevenherrold5955 Před 7 lety +7

      yea nature in all her beauty is cruel

  • @rla1000
    @rla1000 Před 3 lety +6

    It's just amazing how the kittens looked after the raccoon.

  • @TheSteve1175
    @TheSteve1175 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm amazed at the care those two kittens had for the racoon. It was so sweet. 😇

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety +1

      chevyy steve and the raccoon was their meal ticket. ;)

  • @zzz181085
    @zzz181085 Před 4 lety +1218

    WTF this story is more dramatic than 80% Hollywood movies.

  • @dionkraft6782
    @dionkraft6782 Před 7 lety +115

    Your beloved Racoon will live on the internet forever and also be remembered as well to your kindness and consideration.

  • @ergosumadrieyl2927
    @ergosumadrieyl2927 Před 4 lety +7

    This is so cute! They probably call him “Uncle” while he teaches them valuable life lessons and gives them quest to do.

  • @ellenriemann576
    @ellenriemann576 Před 3 lety +3

    You are so right about raccoons, as I raised 2 keeping one of them for 2 years till she left on her own . That's so cool you took care of him.I know this is older video but it's great

  • @jameshar9592
    @jameshar9592 Před 5 lety +212

    Cat 1 to cat 2 "masked bandit moving"....i did not know raccoons get secret service protection from CIB...( cats in black)...

    • @romanlockheart8725
      @romanlockheart8725 Před 5 lety +3

      Cat 2 "it looks like we are getting our steps in today!"
      Cat 1 " Be serious! This is not a drill!"

    • @davids9520
      @davids9520 Před 5 lety +1

      Black cats need to wear sun glasses, to complete the look!

    • @HumorHouse42
      @HumorHouse42 Před 5 lety

      James Har omg that is adorable

  • @ekramer2478
    @ekramer2478 Před 7 lety +68

    Raccoon had a long full life thanks to you. Kittens...well how could you NOT take home all of that adorable? :)

  • @abelq8008
    @abelq8008 Před 3 lety +2

    It must have given him some good racoon feelings to always hear and smell his little buddies nearby❤️

  • @michaeldkmv
    @michaeldkmv Před 3 lety +7

    Reminds me of “Frosty a Raccoon to Remember”, a book from my childhood. Such wonderful creatures. Thanks for the story and the updates!

    • @laurafarrington1553
      @laurafarrington1553 Před 2 lety +1

      A book from my childhood as well...such a beautiful story, loved the characters as well, in fact have loved raccoons ever since....Sterling Norths book 'Rascal' had a profound influence over me as well when I was even younger, when I was in my mid twenties I raised two babies til they could be released to a wildlife rehabilitator. They would then be safely adapted to returning to their wild roots. We had found them along the highway, they had been down to skin and bones. We looked for their mother for a long time and in the end came to the unfortunate conclusion she may have been hit by a vehicle on the highway, even though we never found her. They were curious, intelligent, playful, adventurous lit'l critters. To have been in their presence and having been a part of their tiny lit'l lives was almost magical. I immensely enjoyed watching brother and sister play and had much respect for them. Trash pandas???....Nah, no way...there is so much more to these beings...they were quite incredible. And I will always remember these stories of my youth...They transported me to a different place- a wild place, on their level. Because of those stories I have a different respect for animals that I still have til this day, and I will always be a better human being for it. 💞

  • @lotus1898
    @lotus1898 Před 7 lety +130

    This is such a lovely video and you all seem like lovely people for taking care of these animals!

  • @glamdolly30
    @glamdolly30 Před 7 lety +80

    So sorry you lost your lovely mum, you will carry her safe in your heart always. Thank you for this beautiful video - aren't animals wonderful, those kittens following the blind raccoon brought a tear to my eye, there was something so sweet and innocent about it. God bless you for feeding the vulnerable raccoon and bringing some happiness and security into his life, you made a huge difference to his time on the planet and that's very special. Glad you kept the kittens - what a pair of cuties! God bless you and yours and thank you for sharing the joy you have experienced with your animal encounters. Big hug from a friend in England. X

  • @shyhappy6810
    @shyhappy6810 Před 3 lety +2

    This is super cute and lovely!!! I wish to have this kind of visitors in my life. Bless you for feeding this little creatures they are lucky to have someone like you. Hope everyone are doing well ❤❤❤❤

  • @N2Deep00
    @N2Deep00 Před 3 lety +9

    A blind raccoon and two black cats. Someone make an action adventure cartoon out of this.

  • @saadat700
    @saadat700 Před 7 lety +480

    I didn't know the secret service had a feline division.
    kitty 1 to kitty 2: big pappa is moving on the grass.
    kitty 2: copy that delta charlie niner

  • @SnuggleSaurusTho
    @SnuggleSaurusTho Před 7 lety +151

    I was not prepared for the roller coaster of emotions that this video and description would bring. Best wishes.

  • @ShineAsOne
    @ShineAsOne Před rokem +6

    Thanks for sharing quiet nature time with us. Really loved it.

  • @beccaselman555
    @beccaselman555 Před 3 lety +10

    I have multiple sclerosis & my cats always take care of me. They are a little weird too. I think cats innately know somehow when there is sickness. All cats are a little bit weird but so kind & caring. Be well. Having a chronic illness that others likely can not understand is the first battle then the emotional grief that others in the world have no point of reference to understand is the second. Stay positive. Stay tough. When the devil whispers, "you aren't strong enough to overcome this storm", whisper back, " I am the storm".

  • @waynesudoski871
    @waynesudoski871 Před 6 lety +245

    They scent his pathway!?! And nudge him when he gets unsure :O
    With loving animals we must prepare to be sad for the departure.
    The trick i found is to love all nature and help them all...

  • @cacevedo07
    @cacevedo07 Před 5 lety +188

    Sorry to hear that your mom passed away as well the raccoon. My mom loves animals as well, and after she passed away I keep her kitties. It's like having a piece of her still with me.

    • @amandashare1281
      @amandashare1281 Před 4 lety +2

      I kept my moms Yorkshire Terrier when she went into care, she outlived my mom by 4 months, it was a very sad year, but I have lots of lovely memories, and yes it does feel like you still have a piece of them with you.

    • @nelliemcconnell4009
      @nelliemcconnell4009 Před 4 lety

      My daughter's dog, she passed away and my older daughter has the dog. He owns the Blood Hound. I didn't think he would survive a couple hours. I had a groundhog for a pet. Mother was killed by mowing machine and I found babies in their nest.
      I am blessed

  • @kme321
    @kme321 Před 4 lety +1

    I find this very touching, I am moved by the compassion of these two cats.

  • @EliteTeamKiller2.0
    @EliteTeamKiller2.0 Před 3 lety +1

    Man, the cats clearly are concerned about his safety. That is so sweet.

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety

      And now they take care of me!

  • @kristyann9912
    @kristyann9912 Před 5 lety +398

    They come out in day a lot if hungry. He's blind. That's so sweet you care for him. I raised an orphan. Taught her to dig worms and kill bugs and forge. Fed her. Had my garage set up as a play room and ladders to rafters so she could be safe. I tried to keep her indoors but she wasn't having it. She lived 9 months and was hit by a car. I miss her. She was the best animal companion ever. Her mom died same way. Hit by a car and her siblings were trapped. I learned who had traps and checked them a few times a night. Released a lot of squirrels and skunks and even a cat. I do notike when people live near wildlife and then want to do away with the wildlife. We are here to care for the creatures, not to kill them.

    • @WhirlwindandHeatburst
      @WhirlwindandHeatburst Před 5 lety +39

      kristy mahan Keep checking the traps, maybe even destroy them secretly.....

    • @lostfound6819
      @lostfound6819 Před 5 lety +21

      kristy mahan How kind of you to release those poor animals from the traps.

    • @jimmyarbutus2555
      @jimmyarbutus2555 Před 5 lety +3

      I notice that you apparently knew that the mother died by being hit by a car and then instead of teaching the baby how to avoid automobiles, you taught it to dig worms. I also could not help noticing that the one you raised was not killed by worms but was run over by a car. Your plan to impart critical knowledge into the head of that little raccoon appears to have been faulty, don't you think.

    • @lostfound6819
      @lostfound6819 Před 5 lety +27

      Joe Brown Oh fuck off. 🙄

    • @allmyragejones1
      @allmyragejones1 Před 5 lety +35

      Jimmy Arbutus
      And how would they teach the raccoon to avoid traffic?

  • @CookingLessonsforDad
    @CookingLessonsforDad Před 7 lety +18

    So nice of your family and the kitties to take care of him.

    • @angiadiamonte4632
      @angiadiamonte4632 Před 6 lety +3

      sorry 4 all ur loss i see some good came out of bad u did s good job honoring ur mom by loving her animals.....

  • @trumpthis2
    @trumpthis2 Před 4 lety +10

    Bless our animals. No boundaries for their compassion

  • @davidparr4108
    @davidparr4108 Před 4 lety +126

    This tears at my heart to see animals being compassionate to other animals we as human beings could take a lesson

    • @eindtijdinbeeld0206
      @eindtijdinbeeld0206 Před 3 lety

      Men people like you 😂
      Fake comment to win likes
      Like the rest🤣

    • @inmysparetime378
      @inmysparetime378 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes because we are not being compassionate to other animals by for example this person taking care of a blind raccoon that would otherwise die in the wild.

    • @valeforedark
      @valeforedark Před 3 lety +1

      Like looking after a blind racoon or kittens or something like that ?

    • @videhann5146
      @videhann5146 Před 3 lety

      Not all People are bad and not all Animals are nice.

    • @howardmalan5548
      @howardmalan5548 Před 3 lety

      Go to hell. You miss the point

  • @annalisec691
    @annalisec691 Před 5 lety +1027

    That's so precious omg I'm gonna cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @EvanBordeaux
    @EvanBordeaux Před 7 lety +17

    I wish there were more people like you in the world.
    I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

  • @karinreynolds8452
    @karinreynolds8452 Před rokem +1

    Aww. That is so precious. The kitties are actually watching over him. That is so beautiful. That part at the steps was amazing. Just beautiful. 🥰❤️🤗❤️😇

  • @jamesgrasshopperninja647
    @jamesgrasshopperninja647 Před 4 lety +2

    it is sad to hear that the raccoon passed away....... thank you for having cared for him and taking the 2 kittens inside. Having rescued (and house trained) more than a couple cats in my time, I totally understand the time & energy put into what you do.

  • @brucenlong
    @brucenlong Před 7 lety +42

    The duel escort is totally adorable.

  • @mikefreeman3772
    @mikefreeman3772 Před 4 lety +79

    Proof that some of the best friends were never expected.

  • @michaelcarter3813
    @michaelcarter3813 Před 3 lety +7

    Isn't fantastic how different species of animals look out for each other

  • @dynjarren5454
    @dynjarren5454 Před 3 lety +3

    This just popped up my recommendation list, and I'm glad to have seen this. Raccoons are so cool and they can be friendly if they come to know you as fruendly to them

  • @brandtmccall5184
    @brandtmccall5184 Před 8 lety +699

    Thank-you for helping this little raccoon, bless you!

    • @goldmember80
      @goldmember80 Před 7 lety +12

      Brandt McCall bless them indeed

    • @anna-mariaciccone3186
      @anna-mariaciccone3186 Před 7 lety +6

      Brandt McCall amen what wonderful folks

    • @unclefreddieDied
      @unclefreddieDied Před 7 lety +9

      Brandt McCall ... little?!? that thing is huge!!

    • @taoist32
      @taoist32 Před 7 lety +4

      uncle freddie I'm guessing Brandt has never seen a wild raccoon before.

    • @michaelmcdaniel8720
      @michaelmcdaniel8720 Před 7 lety +2

      BAD EYES. ACTUALLY THAT IS LITTLE AT ABOUT 12 POUNDS. I HAVE SEEN SOME AS BIG AS FORTY POUNDS IN THE WILD DOWN IN THE OZARKS. BUT THAT BIG WE CALL GRANDDADDYS OR GRANDMAMAS AS THEY ARE PROBABLY CLOSE TO TEN YEARS OR OLDER AND STAY HIDDEN MOST OF THE TIME. AND PROBABLY RELATED TO MOST OF THE OTHER RACCOONS IN THE AREA. AFTER 20 POUNDS, THEY CAN AND HAVE KILLED ABOUT ANY SIZE DOG THEY WISH TO, JUST BY GETTING THE DOG IN THE WATER AND DROWNING IT BY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH.

  • @fionarose673
    @fionarose673 Před 5 lety +118

    This is so wonderful! Racoons are so very misunderstood. They are intelligent creatures and very sweet. (No don't try to pet them) RABIES IS A RARITY. People need to stop with that. I took care of racoons for years. My cats loved them, the mommy brought her babies to us. I lived in an urban area where they had nothing to eat but trash. I still miss them. We had to move. I just pray they are safe.

    • @raccoon1369
      @raccoon1369 Před 5 lety +1

      I love raccoon man we love em

    • @WretchedEgg528
      @WretchedEgg528 Před 5 lety

      How does rabies still exists if it kills its hosts so fast? Is there a way it can spread without a host?

    • @matty9460
      @matty9460 Před 5 lety +3

      @@WretchedEgg528 it can exist in bats without killing them but it also makes the host aggressive so it bites and spreads the disease. As long as you go to a hospital immediately after a bite from any mammal you'll be fine

    • @WretchedEgg528
      @WretchedEgg528 Před 5 lety

      @@matty9460 thx for the answer. I've touched a bat twice in my life.
      Never again.

    • @indicasmama
      @indicasmama Před 5 lety +1

      I live in Colorado & have several racoon & skunk families I take care of. I feed my stray cats on the rail of my porch, had to nail the bowls down, cus the raccoons would knock them off. Lol, They never bother the cats & just want to eat or play. Thank you for taking care of this poor guy. I loved watching your video, sorry for your loss.

  • @helenmarshall3692
    @helenmarshall3692 Před 3 lety +1

    The cats are two little darlings watching the older animal.God what a heartening video.💜💜💜

  • @alexandrakennedy8078
    @alexandrakennedy8078 Před 3 lety +4

    Your Mom knew best for you by telling you to keep the kittens. They help us through the worst of times with unconditional love and loyalty.

  • @sarahallenhumboldt2638
    @sarahallenhumboldt2638 Před 4 lety +7

    This is so heart warming. The two kittens know that they are on duty; it is clear that they have a loyalty to him/her. Thank you for sharing this; you are clearly a wonderful person.

  • @derlinclaire1778
    @derlinclaire1778 Před 5 lety +14

    God bless these dear kittens,especially for accepting the blind raccoon,and being kind to him.

  • @tl8101
    @tl8101 Před 3 lety +2

    They're cute together. Animals are the best companions.

  • @tt.8954
    @tt.8954 Před 3 lety +2

    Animals with more compassion than most humans.

  • @nerblebun
    @nerblebun Před 6 lety +7

    There's a family of Raccoons in the woods behind my home that adopted a feral kitty. It's been several years since I first saw em, but the now full grown cat is still hanging out with them. Every time I see this troop of Raccoons, the cat's right there no matter where. Up a tree, peeking over the back fence....everywhere.

    • @TheJonnyland
      @TheJonnyland Před 5 lety +1

      Awwww sounds cute. We have a fox that keeps coming to our garden. Sometimes during the day and it just lays on our decking for a while before moving on

  • @LordKingWise
    @LordKingWise Před 5 lety +51

    Most communication is non verbal. Heartwarming video.

  • @jeannettethorsby7085
    @jeannettethorsby7085 Před 2 lety +1

    Blind Racoon may have only had partial vision but he didn't let that get in the way of living his life. He was brave. You showed him love and kindness. He will live on in your heart and memories 🐾❤. The 2 little kittens are awesome. They teach us how we should be with each other. They showed Blind Racoon he wasn't alone. I'm glad you adopted them.

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 2 lety +1

      And they are doing wonderfully!!!

  • @TheKuldi
    @TheKuldi Před 3 lety +1

    this is such a lovely, and sad story! Bittersweet. Thank you for sharing and thank you for saving the cats

  • @guykelley8396
    @guykelley8396 Před 6 lety +319

    I am now working on what I figure is the 4th or even 5th generation of raccoons that live in the street storm drains by my house. Mom and Dad has many time brought out their babies for our approval as well. They feed out of the outside cat dish and we just leave extra for them. This started many years ago, with just one fat old guy who would waddle around, then grew into the local gang of masked thieves on the nightly raid, with as many as 6 in tow. Never have I attempted to handle or capture any and allways just let em do their racoon thing's of eating snakes in the garden , an occasional tomato or corn ear, along with cat food that is well supplied. They give us hours of watching em play on the lawn and in the garden, and have even accepted the tiny dog we have ,that they must think is a joke for a racoon !

    • @chloekit4861
      @chloekit4861 Před 5 lety +9

      Guy Kelley that is awesome I appreciate people that love animals

    • @thomascallahan7547
      @thomascallahan7547 Před 5 lety +13

      Years ago my raccoon crawled under my house and had four babies I was sitting on the kitchen steps than 21 of them came over and started playing with my shoestrings.After a Few minutes of four of the babies were playing with my shoestrings and climbing up my leg. Hilarious. They still drive by occasionally for a night times

    • @ouissandy2806
      @ouissandy2806 Před 5 lety +2

      You should tape it

    • @honkandursun9402
      @honkandursun9402 Před 5 lety +5

      You're pretty much their God at this point.

  • @J8den
    @J8den Před 4 lety +21

    This video deserves some kind of wholesome reward and my heart felt so good when I read that you kept the 2 little guardian angels

    • @Eryn09
      @Eryn09  Před 3 lety +2

      They are really good and very weird cats! They have their weird quirks and are completely bonded only to me.

  • @davidc3857
    @davidc3857 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm not a big fan of raccoons in general but when I see any animal struggling with disabilities it breaks my heart & the tears start flowing..... Bless his heart, I'm glad that he has some.loyal friends looking after him....

  • @patriciaokelley187
    @patriciaokelley187 Před 3 lety +2

    The cat even stretched and made pat pat sounds on the steps, showing him where they were

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey Před 7 lety +49

    Thank you for caring for all three animals ... bless you

  • @stevenduvall2549
    @stevenduvall2549 Před 6 lety +10

    Thank you for taking care of such a disabled raccoon. And for taking in those amazing kittens. I would do the same. I have a rescued Chihuahua, 3 rescued cats I got as kittens and a feral adult I am taming to come inside. I also feed the raccoons in my Los Angeles neighborhood along with the possums.

  • @garethmccullough390
    @garethmccullough390 Před 3 lety +3

    This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I’m not crying honest!

  • @juanph3671
    @juanph3671 Před 4 lety +1

    This is so touching...thank you for giving these three the opportunity to coexist...