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  • @benttwisted210
    @benttwisted210 Pƙed 3 lety +6918

    The "lay in the middle of the road to get adopted scam" has been passed down for generations in her family! 😂

    • @danakarloz5845
      @danakarloz5845 Pƙed 3 lety +93

      😂

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse Pƙed 3 lety +141

      Ahahaha totally underrated comment. Really needed a laugh today, thanks ✌

    • @TABULOUS1
      @TABULOUS1 Pƙed 3 lety +155

      RIP to Auntie Prickles & Uncle Fluff who never made it 'cause they got their bluffs called by a couple'a trucks....

    • @grahamcurl5026
      @grahamcurl5026 Pƙed 3 lety +36

      Best comment I have seen today. Well done sir đŸ˜‚đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @ct4074
      @ct4074 Pƙed 3 lety +28

      yea, and although undocumented not illegal...

  • @mikeemmons1079
    @mikeemmons1079 Pƙed 3 lety +5476

    Wild animals are sending volunteers out to study this "pet" arrangement the cats are always bragging about.

    • @stockwellsantley6606
      @stockwellsantley6606 Pƙed 3 lety +205

      This made me laugh! I can JUST see that happening!

    • @mikeemmons1079
      @mikeemmons1079 Pƙed 3 lety +183

      @@stockwellsantley6606 Maybe I should shop it to Pixar.

    • @foxmeow7656
      @foxmeow7656 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      😆😅

    • @byebyegoogle9246
      @byebyegoogle9246 Pƙed 3 lety +18

      Hilarious! 😂😂😂

    • @joshuakim5240
      @joshuakim5240 Pƙed 3 lety +152

      Cats: "HA! Look at you stupid wild ones, spending your entire day looking for food while we get it served right to us and can do whatever we want with all of this amazing free time and housing that you plebs don't have."
      Groundhog: "Challenge accepted! Oh look a hoo-man, time to try this friendship stuff."

  • @karenmessinger9609
    @karenmessinger9609 Pƙed rokem +181

    We don't pick our pets, they pick us. What an honor for this woman.

  • @Swissswoosher
    @Swissswoosher Pƙed 2 lety +3189

    Imagine being chosen by a groundhog as family. I’d be honoured. She’s adorable

    • @DJxSGGxNeo
      @DJxSGGxNeo Pƙed 2 lety +50

      I wonder if this ground hog wasn't maybe a relative of this family and was reincarnated. Hmm I guess we will never know.

    • @magnificentmuttley154
      @magnificentmuttley154 Pƙed 2 lety +11

      ✹💎 Perfectly spoken

    • @DreaDrea-bg2mu
      @DreaDrea-bg2mu Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Come get my groundhog he is looking for a family

    • @leeannsampson6050
      @leeannsampson6050 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Absolutely 💯 %

    • @sumartime6895
      @sumartime6895 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      My thoughts

  • @bonek350
    @bonek350 Pƙed 3 lety +3917

    "Screw this. When I wake up tomorrow I'm going home with the first human I see."

    • @KindCountsDeb3773
      @KindCountsDeb3773 Pƙed 3 lety +117

      smart move.

    • @spamachuchan8824
      @spamachuchan8824 Pƙed 3 lety +83

      Well it seems accurate XD there are few explanations for this groundhog's choices in life XD it does seem the most accurate is that the groundhog wanted to be a pet/companion specifically to this woman XD bless her and her husband for accepting love in all its forms

    • @DroppinJewelzz
      @DroppinJewelzz Pƙed 3 lety +12

      đŸ€Ł

    • @cantomagica
      @cantomagica Pƙed 3 lety +12

      I hope it's a good human!!!
      :)

    • @fynndolinfrohlichstein9671
      @fynndolinfrohlichstein9671 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Thanks for the laugh haha :D

  • @christinavan8519
    @christinavan8519 Pƙed 2 lety +280

    They're fascinating creatures. On our property, we've seen many generations over the past 5+ decades. They have separate summer and winter burrows. They seem to be most active around dawn and dusk. But, it's quite a treat to catch them sunbathing on a beautiful day.

    • @stephenfennell
      @stephenfennell Pƙed 2 lety +11

      That's great info, thanks! How long do they live? Can you identify any of them as individuals? Do they let you approach them?

    • @lynettefoster8207
      @lynettefoster8207 Pƙed 2 lety

      sorry guys i hate those bastards

    • @markmack2746
      @markmack2746 Pƙed rokem +2

      You are so lucky. That sounds so dang cool.

    • @christinavan8519
      @christinavan8519 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@markmack2746 I'm currently on baby watch. The adults have been actively readying their summer burrow. It's so much fun to watch when little ones start venturing out with their mom. They will spend months occupying about a 1/4 acre of my property. Once late Fall sets in, they will relocate to the winter burrow. In between the Summer and Winter burrows, some skunks, about 4 years ago, decided to make their own burrow. As the skunks seem to be more nocturnal, I've only caught some quick glimpses. But, I definitely know they're present. Sometimes, if I get too close to the den with my mower, they emit a strong odor..

    • @bethfrigerio9708
      @bethfrigerio9708 Pƙed 14 dny

      The way they eat makes me giggle every time I watch

  • @jw8082
    @jw8082 Pƙed 2 lety +424

    So adorable.....and I love that you can hear her munching in her snacks! What a compliment to have such a cool little creature love you.

    • @ochukocash
      @ochukocash Pƙed rokem +3

      That's one thing that thrill me about them, they just chew with reckless abandon and they never stop chewing

  • @danielbrown1724
    @danielbrown1724 Pƙed 3 lety +3203

    This little guy says “listen lady, get me the hell out of these woods, I been out here for a long time and I’m tired. Show me the comforts of domesticity”

    • @ItsAllLove4Real
      @ItsAllLove4Real Pƙed 3 lety +47

      đŸ˜‚đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ™ŒđŸŸ Exactly

    • @jadenyuki3138
      @jadenyuki3138 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Ye

    • @PafMedic
      @PafMedic Pƙed 3 lety +10

      lol,Right❀

    • @GrumpyCat-mw5xl
      @GrumpyCat-mw5xl Pƙed 3 lety +69

      Yeah why should only Dogs and cats get the high life.

    • @danielbrown1724
      @danielbrown1724 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      @@GrumpyCat-mw5xl lol, exactly đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @L1Run
    @L1Run Pƙed 3 lety +1500

    "You! You are now my family."
    "Wait, what? I don't remember ever..."
    "Shhh. Don't make this difficult. Which one's my room?"

  • @johnnywalker8326
    @johnnywalker8326 Pƙed 2 lety +57

    She imprinted with you so quickly that it was a bond she didn't want to break hence her failure to thrive with the rehabilitator. Good job Momming it for wildlife! Cheers.

  • @mrtanner1671
    @mrtanner1671 Pƙed rokem +173

    Absolutely amazing. What a sweet gift from God for these lucky people.

  • @formulah113
    @formulah113 Pƙed 2 lety +1919

    the shelter was trying to feed her pellets. she was like "where's the banana and broccoli? I can't eat this crap."

    • @bobcaygeon6799
      @bobcaygeon6799 Pƙed 2 lety +84

      Stewie: "LMAO yo!...pellets come out of me...not go in (eyeroll)!"

    • @teddybear3552
      @teddybear3552 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      LOL

    • @beardedpanda5086
      @beardedpanda5086 Pƙed 2 lety +84

      Hey once you get used to a certain standard of living you can’t go back to peasant food.

    • @goanna83
      @goanna83 Pƙed 2 lety +38

      And now she's upgraded to a 5-star resort haha

    • @magnificentmuttley154
      @magnificentmuttley154 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      😆😋 Wow. Nailed it!

  • @shadowswithin702
    @shadowswithin702 Pƙed 3 lety +2007

    While most people would agree wild animals are not pets, sometimes it's necesary to save their lives.

    • @gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466
      @gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466 Pƙed 3 lety +142

      @A M
      Exactly. They set up the perfect home for her. She gets to be free outdoors, yet able to be close to her adoptive parents. Had they of tried to hold her hostage indoors, I’d of had a big issue with that!

    • @barockhill
      @barockhill Pƙed 3 lety +31

      This ones family not a pet

    • @amybaskall3472
      @amybaskall3472 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      You can save a wild animals life without bringing it home as a pet. I'm sorry it's not a fog or cat. It's a groundhog.

    • @Xerrand
      @Xerrand Pƙed 3 lety +82

      @@amybaskall3472 The animals happy, nothing else matters.

    • @spamachuchan8824
      @spamachuchan8824 Pƙed 3 lety +85

      @@amybaskall3472 and this video is about a groundhog that didn't want to be "wild". A groundhog that made some connection with this human and refused to be away from this lady. It may have a den under their porch, it also spends time with them, and it seems to only eats veggies they put out. That does not sound like a "pet" nor does it sound "wild", it sounds like a companionship with an animal that chose its human.

  • @appolop8273
    @appolop8273 Pƙed 2 lety +132

    I'm glad to know that good hearted people still exists on this earth. Bravo for helping this precious little soul.

  • @stale_coffee
    @stale_coffee Pƙed 2 lety +581

    i love how they still treat her like a wild animal with freedom rather than something they own, shes also the cutest thing ive ever seen

    • @TofuTarantula
      @TofuTarantula Pƙed rokem +18

      Exactly. They aren't property for people to use or own. And she was blessed with the chance to rescue one and share their lives.

    • @trollnerd
      @trollnerd Pƙed rokem +10

      The craziest part to me is she's not enclosed or forced to stay in any way but refuses to leave. crazy. i wonder if they go on vacation and come back if she'd still be there.

    • @kaof-1958
      @kaof-1958 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      But they do own her, what are y'all yapping about

  • @MBT2024
    @MBT2024 Pƙed rokem +44

    That is the most adorable thing ever!! She just knew 
 that was her family!
    So precious!! Thanks for making my day!â˜șïžđŸ’•

  • @tmartin1747
    @tmartin1747 Pƙed 3 lety +8196

    "She spends most of her time on the deck eating and laying in the sun and flop"..honestly, this groundhog is living my dream life!

    • @bretthughes8679
      @bretthughes8679 Pƙed 3 lety +180

      Right? I was thinking the same thing. Nice house by the lake, Dog Cats better life then I have lol.

    • @mysticflow467
      @mysticflow467 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      @@bretthughes8679 not all dogs and cats tho

    • @YupIknowthatfeeling
      @YupIknowthatfeeling Pƙed 3 lety +6

      T Martin lol!!

    • @BillTheCat7
      @BillTheCat7 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      LMAO!!

    • @Carl-LaFong1618
      @Carl-LaFong1618 Pƙed 3 lety +32

      Just the way my brother in law spends his days. Worthless piece of sh#%

  • @MacabreMole
    @MacabreMole Pƙed 2 lety +1368

    "Your husband is going to kill me"
    Husband: talks about her with love in voice, pets her, brings her breakfast

    • @wddub9075
      @wddub9075 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      The wife? đŸ€“

    • @AngeloXification
      @AngeloXification Pƙed 2 lety +68

      You'll find that a lot with guys, they tend to seem stone hearted but end up fawning over the pets the most in the end lol

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 Pƙed 2 lety +74

      Dad: We are NOT getting a groundhog!
      Dad and the groundhog 2 day's later:

    • @daisyelmir1289
      @daisyelmir1289 Pƙed 2 lety +20

      @@josephgold208
      Now that's what a real man should be. Bravo Joseph, bravo! đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘

  • @richardallen7509
    @richardallen7509 Pƙed rokem +59

    Animals know a good person and you and your family have been chosen ✚ 💛 ❀

  • @MeditationsWithSam
    @MeditationsWithSam Pƙed 2 lety +24

    This couple is so blessed. She totally chose her family!! ❀

  • @Ben-kz2km
    @Ben-kz2km Pƙed 3 lety +1508

    "She spends most of her time eating, she likes to lay in the sun and relax" Yeah, relatable.

    • @ethansalazar4920
      @ethansalazar4920 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      😂nice

    • @BlueBlaze99
      @BlueBlaze99 Pƙed 3 lety +38

      And *p l o p*

    • @AndroidAntill
      @AndroidAntill Pƙed 3 lety +26

      *Plop* is the most relatable for me lmfao.

    • @lynny5510
      @lynny5510 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Yep I was thinking the same thing saying.....ME TOO!!! LOL

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 Pƙed 3 lety

      and chew on broccoli. You chew on broccoli like that. :)

  • @cloudstreets1396
    @cloudstreets1396 Pƙed 3 lety +2193

    That is one lucky groundhog. Gets to live in the “wild” yet looked after and fussed over.

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 Pƙed 3 lety +79

      Simply a smart groundhog. If the humans don't leave food out and pamper you then RELOCATE till you find the right home to live by.

    • @marks8432
      @marks8432 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      What an Amazing story..

    • @fohpono8884
      @fohpono8884 Pƙed 2 lety +48

      Actually it’s two lucky people who get to live with a wild groundhog. I believe Living with animals makes us better humans.

    • @antiblonda1737
      @antiblonda1737 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @Notifications off same

    • @gohjiangminkp8788
      @gohjiangminkp8788 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Uoemstiev mspuremin

  • @lj401
    @lj401 Pƙed rokem +34

    Aw, looked like love at first sight for her new mom. She certainly chose well. What a great home and family. Her groundhog plop is adorable!

  • @gb3113
    @gb3113 Pƙed rokem +9

    can’t handle the level of cuteness

  • @GinoNL
    @GinoNL Pƙed 3 lety +532

    A human, a dog, a cat and a groundhog are chilling on the deck. How epic😂

    • @venessalizabeth
      @venessalizabeth Pƙed 3 lety +9

      I know, right?! I’m smiling so big right now

    • @salan3507
      @salan3507 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      That's my ideal family lol.

    • @vinny_rivera
      @vinny_rivera Pƙed 3 lety +3

      If this doesn’t say Bolt idk what does

    • @FingerBreakerWu
      @FingerBreakerWu Pƙed 3 lety +3

      All we need is a priest and we’ve got a joke.

    • @aaronnekrin5150
      @aaronnekrin5150 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I think its the best

  • @John-un3lj
    @John-un3lj Pƙed 3 lety +1081

    2:00 "She coexists with our other animals."
    - gives cat the great stank eye of death

    • @hannahy4823
      @hannahy4823 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      hahahaha

    • @JonPaulCostello
      @JonPaulCostello Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I know this is a joke but that cats eyes definitely look like curiosity to me

    • @zband9016
      @zband9016 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      First time you ever heard a groundhog HISSS at a cat.

    • @Cheetah-lq2sy
      @Cheetah-lq2sy Pƙed 3 lety

      LOL

    • @blackie75
      @blackie75 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      yeah, groundhogs aren't know for sharing food, even with their young, lol

  • @blackraven763
    @blackraven763 Pƙed 2 lety +35

    She's a beauty and knew that without her human mom she didn't want to go on.... So adorable! She had already imprinted with this lovely caring woman. I'm glad her and her husband decided to take her in and care for her. I also find it fascinating that the dogs stayed laying down next to her while she ate without bothering her. Amazing! Lol... đŸ˜„đŸ˜„đŸ˜˜đŸ„°đŸ˜‡

  • @ironhead9507
    @ironhead9507 Pƙed 2 lety +17

    She's living her best life. So glad you found her

  • @AuntieHauntieGames
    @AuntieHauntieGames Pƙed 3 lety +1576

    I can only imagine that this groundhog was someone's "exotic" pet that they eventually abandoned. Wild animals almost never cuddle up to people like that, let alone follow them for help or not know how to do basic things for their species like burrow. She was at the exact right place at the exact right time for that little hog.

    • @andrewbader6927
      @andrewbader6927 Pƙed 3 lety +245

      it looks young its mom could have died and it just hung around but it being a pet seems likely

    • @BeckeyGirard
      @BeckeyGirard Pƙed 3 lety +88

      That's exactly what I thought. I rehabbed wildlife in Florida before my health failed. I miss my little raccoons 😱

    • @sherbob6054
      @sherbob6054 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Exactly!

    • @chanterelle483
      @chanterelle483 Pƙed 3 lety +46

      That makes sense. She was lucky to find a new family like that then!

    • @keithjones9546
      @keithjones9546 Pƙed 3 lety +31

      Yes. She was most likely a pet.

  • @harrison1671
    @harrison1671 Pƙed 3 lety +1947

    I dislike the sound of humans smacking while eating, but when this little girl does it it's adorable.

    • @bigman4407
      @bigman4407 Pƙed 3 lety +23

      F you!!! You anti-human smacking.

    • @kooldudeno-lastname
      @kooldudeno-lastname Pƙed 3 lety +10

      @@bigman4407 CHILL! YOU DONT NEED TO SWEAR AT THEM! THEY WERE JUST SAYING THE GROUNDHOG EATING IS CUTE! GO USE YOUR ANGER SOMEWHERE ELSE!

    • @kentgladden4316
      @kentgladden4316 Pƙed 3 lety +61

      @@kooldudeno-lastname I'm pretty sure "Big Man" was being sarcastic.

    • @kentgladden4316
      @kentgladden4316 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Indeed. That fat little rodent can seriously pack away the chow, right? Even then, she's got a mild activity heartrate of ~80 bpm. 'Bout the same as a human enjoying a slow Foxtrot at a party.

    • @emkdpk2006
      @emkdpk2006 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Agree.... love the chomping away. Lol

  • @anyascelticcreations
    @anyascelticcreations Pƙed 2 lety +58

    She's absolutely adorable. I have watched this many times. And I am quite happy to watch it again.

  • @blackjakko
    @blackjakko Pƙed 2 lety +17

    She had you at hello. Bless her little heart. So glad she's having such a great life. Plop. 😋

  • @KENTUCKYUSA1
    @KENTUCKYUSA1 Pƙed 3 lety +3194

    My guess would be that her mom got killed, probably by traffic, and this little one was lucky someone with a huge heart stopped and saved her from getting run over. This woman is so sweet.

    • @AnonymousBosch3158
      @AnonymousBosch3158 Pƙed 3 lety +260

      I don't think so, I think she was maintained as a pet and was dumped. This why she is scared of cars and it's not of humans.

    • @SeventhEve
      @SeventhEve Pƙed 3 lety +220

      I agree with Daniel. I think someone took her in as a little baby and 'released' her when she got bigger, not realizing she had no idea how to care for herself in the wild.

    • @rainygames1881
      @rainygames1881 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      👍👍

    • @6318374
      @6318374 Pƙed 3 lety +97

      It was either separated from its family or a dumped pet because ground hogs live in small family groups and one that young would still be with its family

    • @daynaram381
      @daynaram381 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      @@AnonymousBosch3158 I totally agree!

  • @LaundryFaerie
    @LaundryFaerie Pƙed 3 lety +993

    2:01 "She coexists with our other animals."
    Cat: *well that's the funkiest dog I'VE ever seen*

  • @superxxamadeus4098
    @superxxamadeus4098 Pƙed rokem +11

    It always amazes me how so many wild animals around us have such great potential for this type of intelligence and affection. Like I saw a woman who rescued a european starling and was able to teach it tricks and even how to speak. I never would have known they are capable of that. Just a good reminder to stay humble and kind when dealing with all animals.

  • @erinchamberlain1315
    @erinchamberlain1315 Pƙed 2 lety +21

    How extraordinary! Somehow, that baby was able to sense the good in this lady! I love this so much ❀

  • @glamoret
    @glamoret Pƙed 2 lety +1359

    It could also be that this groundhog used to be someone else’s pet at some point and released in the wild. This may be why she was clinging to the nice lady. It’s just nice that people loves animals. I love listening to human- animal relationships. 💕

    • @tabora_
      @tabora_ Pƙed 2 lety +57

      It was a baby

    • @stephenfennell
      @stephenfennell Pƙed 2 lety +89

      To LORIE: Yes, that sounds possible. Otherwise it seems almost impossible that an animal encountered in the wild would attach itself to a passer-by like that.

    • @parrotletsrunearth1173
      @parrotletsrunearth1173 Pƙed 2 lety +30

      I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @ChelSierra_Remly
      @ChelSierra_Remly Pƙed 2 lety +29

      I was considering brain trauma/head injury. But that she was dropped off seems to make more sense.

    • @bartwilson2513
      @bartwilson2513 Pƙed 2 lety +81

      Probably at that age she either became lost or her mother was killed. And it was at just the right time to imprint on the next big thing to make her feel safe. But, who knows.

  • @jolietia
    @jolietia Pƙed 3 lety +750

    The groundhog probably imprinted on the lady and was like, i adopted you so we in this together. Lol

    • @pailcbxb9259
      @pailcbxb9259 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      When a man try’s to rob her he just bursts in with a groundhog sized minigun

    • @Mr.Ekshin
      @Mr.Ekshin Pƙed 3 lety +18

      When I imprint on some random woman and start following her around, all I get is pepper spray and a restraining order. Maybe next time I should try it while wearing my groundhog costume.

    • @merleawe_
      @merleawe_ Pƙed 3 lety +12

      @@daisy9181 Probably not. This animal was a lost baby. It's mother may have been killed, and so it was left to wander. Baby animals don't really develop fear of humans until a certain age; But then again, this baby was found in the middle of the road- so it's possible that the cars screeching by her was traumatizing enough for her to imprint on the human that rescued her from it.

    • @davidolsen2495
      @davidolsen2495 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@Mr.Ekshin lmfao đŸ€Ł

    • @Garacha222
      @Garacha222 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I had a co-worker who found an exotic bird in his yard. It bonded with him. He says, it has the personality that crazily is that of a male friend he once had, who had passed away. My co-worker is convinced that the bird is a form of a re-incarnation of that friend.

  • @goddessahri2838
    @goddessahri2838 Pƙed rokem +41

    They look like a mix between a hamster and beaver so cute! 💖

  • @zkwelsh76
    @zkwelsh76 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I have never heard it that well said before: that they humanize animals. These little animals they humanize animals. Enough said. I am hooked.

  • @tkell31
    @tkell31 Pƙed 3 lety +893

    That escalated quickly from "I've never seen a groundhog before," to "oh well, you're too adorable to leave on your own so you are coming home with me."

    • @singing4hope
      @singing4hope Pƙed 3 lety +11

      I know right lol

    • @ct4074
      @ct4074 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      would never happen with a purple-hair bipod...

    • @channelname4331
      @channelname4331 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@ct4074 binod

    • @Lifeofbass
      @Lifeofbass Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I feel like that's a common tendency with these stray animal adoption videos, but it does sort of make sense. The people who record and eventually share these videos are usually people with an exceptional love for animals. So the threshold for adoption isn't really that high as they already have the facilities and basic knowledge to take care of them.

    • @ppena4128
      @ppena4128 Pƙed 2 lety

      Well...that's how true, unconditional love goes sometimes!!

  • @kaylynnfaith2768
    @kaylynnfaith2768 Pƙed 3 lety +831

    "How to make friends, Groundhog style":
    1) follow the person everywhere
    2) Do not let them leave you
    3) make your home under their deck
    4) enjoy your lifelong friendship

    • @tcanderson1313
      @tcanderson1313 Pƙed 3 lety +24

      5) Teach them to feed you breakfast.

    • @whitepanther2806
      @whitepanther2806 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      and eat Broccoli 😂😂

    • @shub9239
      @shub9239 Pƙed 3 lety +18

      You miss most important point:- You need to be super cute 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @Kimoto504
      @Kimoto504 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Super friendly cats are like this. I've had a random cat stick to me so much it got on the hood of my car as I tried to leave. It was somebody's cat but if I could have been sure otherwise it would have become my pet. :-P

    • @tangerinetundraag1014
      @tangerinetundraag1014 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      dud that's basically stalking

  • @leeh6317
    @leeh6317 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    ..this is too cute, I seriously can’t take it
 I’m soo happy you took the ground hog in

  • @pennykitty1
    @pennykitty1 Pƙed rokem +3

    This is so precious!!!

  • @hrodvitnir6725
    @hrodvitnir6725 Pƙed 3 lety +587

    I like how they kept her outside with her own build nests, like respecting that she's not a domesticated animal, but yet taking care of her and make sure the has food etc.

    • @ms.anonymousinformer242
      @ms.anonymousinformer242 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Same, I agree.

    • @saintjackula9615
      @saintjackula9615 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Yes this is very unusual but I fully support it. I am surprised how much groundhogs look like large squirrels.

    • @donnerblitzen1388
      @donnerblitzen1388 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@saintjackula9615 I got squirrel with cat vibes and an appreciation for veggies and being social. Be awesome to have that happen to me, but I live in Texas, so too hot. Don't want to hurt one.

  • @melissanicholson3918
    @melissanicholson3918 Pƙed 3 lety +1335

    The end, her noises while she eats. Adorable.

    • @dreaminlayers
      @dreaminlayers Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Have you seen the channel about the groundhog that just showcases him eating?

    • @dreaminlayers
      @dreaminlayers Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Look up Chunk The Gtoundhog

    • @wat8437
      @wat8437 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      I know. I can't stand it when people chew with their mouths open, but when cute animals do it, I can't stop smiling

    • @whaleycoyote5226
      @whaleycoyote5226 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Just like my late granny , may she RIP . The only person ever not annoying me making sounds while eating .

    • @mnomadvfx
      @mnomadvfx Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@dreaminlayers SLOTH LOVE CHUNK!!

  • @sherryjanes5968
    @sherryjanes5968 Pƙed 2 lety +31

    if I was s groundhog I'd want to live with you guys too. you and your house and your other animal friends are all awesome. xo ❀

  • @jk22222sd
    @jk22222sd Pƙed rokem +4

    Extremely cute, affectionate, friendly little critter 😊.

  • @offthewalla4717
    @offthewalla4717 Pƙed 3 lety +2024

    I truly believe that animals can recognize a kind heart. You have been honored to be chosen by this little soul.

    • @TruckieLooks4Aliens
      @TruckieLooks4Aliens Pƙed 3 lety +53

      I rescue wild animals and I genuine love them so much I sold my company to go to vet school- btw, first year cancelled bc of corona... The ducks & turtles at our city’s pond come to my dogs and I without thought. I’m the only person in my city they will allow to touch them. The birds in our yard don’t fly away. My hubs said he’s convinced they know that I’m a human who will take care of them.

    • @thelimey351
      @thelimey351 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Do you include rats in this belief ?

    • @offthewalla4717
      @offthewalla4717 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@thelimey351 why not?

    • @thelimey351
      @thelimey351 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@offthewalla4717 A rat will come across another wounded rat and will start tearing it apart whilst it's alive - that's why.

    • @offthewalla4717
      @offthewalla4717 Pƙed 3 lety +20

      @@thelimey351 I'm not sure what your argument is about. Wild animals are just that, wild. All animals react differently in a stressful situation be they tame or wild. Some attack and eat each other, others eat their young, and so on. It's life.

  • @HeyitsDee
    @HeyitsDee Pƙed 3 lety +540

    Since that groundhog decided to pursue that woman, I'm positive that animals are much smarter than we give them credit for being. So so adorable.

    • @solar0wind
      @solar0wind Pƙed 3 lety +10

      You just don't see the cases where animals follow the wrong person and get tortured and killed. Just seeing one side and then drawing conclusions is called survivor's bias. It's like "Oh, all of you soldiers survived this battle AND you all prayed to God/ate vegetables/danced before the battle? That means that you survived BECAUSE of it". Not taking into account that most soldiers who died might've done the same thing, but still got shot.

    • @eru7774
      @eru7774 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      stfu bro you probably smell like heavily used pillows

    • @HeyitsDee
      @HeyitsDee Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@solar0wind The perfectly negative internet troll strikes again. Happy Thanksgiving, jerk.

    • @wimpow
      @wimpow Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Pretty sure it was raised by humans and abandoned or something like that. I have seen that behavior with rabbits too, but with rabbits, it is easier to spot a "not wild rabbit" (color, size, etc)

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  • @samanthavandenbosch1621
    @samanthavandenbosch1621 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Oh my goodness, how precious!
    That is an honor , to be chosen by an animal like that! They can sense things too :) Very sweet !!

  • @Siggy114692
    @Siggy114692 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    That's just about as precious as it gets. I hope you're all still doing great 👍

  • @TheJoscelyne
    @TheJoscelyne Pƙed 3 lety +428

    "Are you my mommy?"
    *Sigh*
    "I guess I am."

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yah...yah, that looks like mom....hahahaha

  • @DavidMoviez
    @DavidMoviez Pƙed 3 lety +987

    Wild animals stickin' to humans is a sign they need help.

    • @beatnikmary
      @beatnikmary Pƙed 3 lety +147

      She obviously did need help. Apparently she needed help being picked up and given snuggles!

    • @chumleyk
      @chumleyk Pƙed 3 lety +92

      It's a sign they have been brought up by humans. Nearly all animals learn that humans are the most dangerous creatures they know so they definitely don't seek humans for help unless they have been trained that help is what they'll get from them. Then they are usually killed.

    • @mmaus688
      @mmaus688 Pƙed 3 lety +148

      @@chumleyk Being raised by humans isn't the only case. Being desperate is one of the main cases where animals will seek help from humans.

    • @roxyc.6825
      @roxyc.6825 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      So true

    • @zama422
      @zama422 Pƙed 3 lety +55

      Or they are rabid. Obviously not in this case, but rabies can make an animal appear friendly. Always been careful around wild animals.

  • @IronCypher
    @IronCypher Pƙed rokem +3

    I love this story😊 I watch it over and over.

  • @stoneymcneal2458
    @stoneymcneal2458 Pƙed rokem +1

    People like those pictured in this video have a gentle energy that animals readily understand to be some form of compassion.

  • @SephirothRyu
    @SephirothRyu Pƙed 3 lety +260

    Groundhog: "I CHOOSE domestication!"

  • @widgetsareus8850
    @widgetsareus8850 Pƙed 3 lety +526

    Wild Groundhog Won't Let Woman Go Home Without Her"
    Aww so sweet. Everyday is Groundhog Day with Stewie.

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      @AxxLAfriku Pƙed 3 lety +2

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      @amystuckey5900 Pƙed 3 lety

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      @elyqia Pƙed 3 lety

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  • @bobbailey5072
    @bobbailey5072 Pƙed rokem +14

    What an angel ❀

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382

    How gorgeous the way she eats. Love those cute comping, lip smacking sounds ❀xx

  • @michaelcelotto6743
    @michaelcelotto6743 Pƙed 3 lety +483

    She’s living the DREAM

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      man I was thinking the same thing. I don't wanna do anything other than chill at home and watch my animals eat!

    • @chrisbaven
      @chrisbaven Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Haha, True though!

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    • @maryw.5779
      @maryw.5779 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Other groundhogs living the dream can be watched at Chunk the Groundhog, on CZcams. Unlike this happy little girl, they are still pretty wild, and unpettable, but like her, they're very spoiled, as are the other critters in the neighborhood. They even have a picnic table and a fountain!

  • @LaserGadgets
    @LaserGadgets Pƙed 3 lety +2074

    Cat is still sceptical....dog doesn't care.
    "Relax, she's a bro!"

    • @Eriquee
      @Eriquee Pƙed 3 lety +1

      where the comments?

    • @zhangfiona3171
      @zhangfiona3171 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I..... don’t get the joke?

    • @LaserGadgets
      @LaserGadgets Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@zhangfiona3171 *chirp*

    • @MikeKollin
      @MikeKollin Pƙed 3 lety +2

      đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @aalzien722
      @aalzien722 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@zhangfiona3171 a typical cat bad dog good lame ass joke. probably an American so makes sense.

  • @Kennyc.830
    @Kennyc.830 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

    That is so awesome! It's obvious how happy the groundhog is. Thanks for sharing

  • @micheledonahoe8092
    @micheledonahoe8092 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

    Oh I love the fact of how you found her, and how your love for her happened. You can see in both your faces "pure love". So Beautiful. Once in a lifetime experience. Something you will always remember. She is precious. Bless your hearts, all of you.

  • @stonewall18god39
    @stonewall18god39 Pƙed 3 lety +410

    She must have been a pet, look how indifferent she is to the other animals. I'm so glad you found her, she's adorableđŸŸâ™„ïžđŸ€—

    • @davidca96
      @davidca96 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      I think so too she shows no signs of living outside she seeks a human to know what to do.

    • @Kim-lc3fv
      @Kim-lc3fv Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I think so, too. But I love these stories. đŸ˜Šâ€

    • @Leo-nine
      @Leo-nine Pƙed 3 lety +14

      We have groundhogs in our backyard. It seems like the same one for years, but who knows?
      They are so cute. They eat the dandelions and the fallen apples in the orchard.
      I often get pretty close when I'm out working in the yard and they don't really mind.
      But I've certainly never petted or brushed it! Lol what a treat.

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    • @darethshiral2680
      @darethshiral2680 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      @@obekparedaniel5938 reported

  • @sargetheshelterdog8291
    @sargetheshelterdog8291 Pƙed 3 lety +686

    Normally I'd be against interfering with wildlife, but this lil' one is existing outside and obviously needed help.

    • @MojoPup
      @MojoPup Pƙed 3 lety +61

      I agree. I had a squirrel like this when I was young, mother got run over so I raised him. We lived on the second floor of an apt building surrounded by huge oak trees. One limb came very close to our balcony, so I would let him out to run in the tree. Gave him the choice of being free or with us...he always came back at the end of the day. He would go and play on the tree for hours, then come running back inside. Great little squirrel.

    • @vf12497439
      @vf12497439 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      My thoughts exactly, that and one rodent won't be missed? They are rodents? Cute little thing...

    • @Bottlecap
      @Bottlecap Pƙed 3 lety +10

      The important thing to remember is that no one really cares if you’re against it, you aren’t some wildlife authority figure.

    • @ethanpoole3443
      @ethanpoole3443 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@vf12497439Yes, groundhogs are members of the rodentia order, so rodents. They are classified as large ground squirrels (squirrels & chipmunks also being rodents).

    • @vf12497439
      @vf12497439 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ethanpoole3443 I think in our neck of the woods they are officially marmots and people call em rock chucks. Think that's the same lil guys. 👍

  • @erlendnr
    @erlendnr Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

    The groundhog chose well - you were the perfect family for her! Like how you take care of many other animals and how your house is surrounded by nature.

  • @happyinparis
    @happyinparis Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

    I love how he eats ... those little smacking noises are as adorable as he is. ❀

  • @adamolition8702
    @adamolition8702 Pƙed 3 lety +654

    is it weird that one of my biggest pet peeves is people eating sounds, but when it's animals, I LOVE IT!

    • @07negative56
      @07negative56 Pƙed 3 lety +26

      I hate it when people smack their lips while eating. It’s disgusting

    • @aMuenchGrinch
      @aMuenchGrinch Pƙed 3 lety +15

      It's the weird breathing noises we make when eating that bothers me lol.

    • @bBersZ
      @bBersZ Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Or when someone is talking and they stop to swallow a mouth full of spit. blah!

    • @jara4766
      @jara4766 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      And nursing babies

    • @LFUFMNX
      @LFUFMNX Pƙed 3 lety +22

      You should name your next animal "Peeve." Then you can tell everybody, "This is my pet, Peeve."

  • @asm7069
    @asm7069 Pƙed 3 lety +441

    As ive heard
    "The best animal companions are not always the ones we choose, but the ones that choose us"

    • @theyrekrnations8990
      @theyrekrnations8990 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I do believe you are correct on that one

    • @KW-rb9bo
      @KW-rb9bo Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Amen!

    • @clintonhaws8984
      @clintonhaws8984 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      It's been that way for me!

    • @truthdweller3454
      @truthdweller3454 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Probably knows her from a previous incarnation

    • @aplicqu8761
      @aplicqu8761 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Last cat I had was from a "cat" house where there were a dozen or more scrawny, scraggly cats. He had to cross a busy street where a week or so later I saw a brother or sister of his flattened to death. "Whitey," about 7 months old, came over to my 3 year old, wound himself around Alex's legs and Alex said, "Kitty!" So we were stuck with him. Never used a litter box. Asked politely to be let out or let in, slept with Alex, lounged purring on the sofa or half on someone's lap. Lived for about 17 years after that. We fixed him, but he still had fights. Was 13 pounds of muscle and great balance. Would come when you called him... Nicest pet we ever had. Would bring me dead lizards and birds. I know he loved us. Respect!

  • @thecollector616
    @thecollector616 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    That's so great that they took her in and had an open mind about taking care of her I would do it in a second!!!

  • @jcjanssen6391
    @jcjanssen6391 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thank God you stopped and helped her. She would have never had made it. Thank you to you and your husband for then adopting her. We rescued a beautiful House Sparrow, that could not be released into the wild. He's our everything. He's our world. I love how you let her be outside but always are with her as family.

  • @Triqkshot
    @Triqkshot Pƙed 2 lety +139

    Kinda insane how quickly that groundhog made up its mind on what it wanted. There wasn’t a plan B after it met her.

  • @vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576
    @vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 Pƙed 3 lety +1515

    Looks like she was originally a pet that someone couldn’t keep and just released

    • @RachelDoesntknow
      @RachelDoesntknow Pƙed 3 lety +208

      That would explain why wildlife rehab wasn't successful... They would have TRIED to treat her like wildlife because that's their job, it's usually in the animals' best interest

    • @penelopefeline1651
      @penelopefeline1651 Pƙed 3 lety +91

      Was thinking the exact same thing actually. Definately makes more sense,also it didn’t know how to burrow only nest,so that cld be why also. Thy didn’t know what they were in for or how to look after one or train? I’m with you on this. Bloody sad either way and cruel but with a lucky happy ending

    • @mrman_7052
      @mrman_7052 Pƙed 3 lety +60

      @@elizabethmoore6913 stop spamming

    • @mrman_7052
      @mrman_7052 Pƙed 3 lety +19

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    • @roseguber3240
      @roseguber3240 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      @@mrman_7052 Those are not their real names...they are everywhere...

  • @kipfoster1790
    @kipfoster1790 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    this woman out here living my dreams- we have a momma and five baby groundhogs in our backyard that have been chillin- it's so lovely to watch them grow. this is such a beautiful little story

  • @jvahl8747
    @jvahl8747 Pƙed rokem +3

    She picked the RIGHT FAMILY 💞 Great story!

  • @caseytittle1168
    @caseytittle1168 Pƙed 3 lety +661

    2:01
    "She coexists with our other animals"
    Shoots a glare when the cat gets near 😂

    • @theTruthSeekerishere
      @theTruthSeekerishere Pƙed 3 lety +49

      They coexist but they're not besties 😆

    • @markvanheeulen2717
      @markvanheeulen2717 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Dun dun duuun.

    • @UncleEarl97
      @UncleEarl97 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Many pets get nervous or even mad if you get too close while they are eating, I had a dog do this when I was young, he threatened to bite my hand if I was going to touch his face or food dish or especially his food! A wild animal would also be very quick to warn, "hey stay away from me and my food while I'm eating!" But this little guy is so sweet. First time I've seen a domesticated, somewhat, Groundhog. Best of luck to all of them, humans, pets, and new little buddy!

    • @brostenen
      @brostenen Pƙed 3 lety +4

      When I had cats, my rabit had constant diarea and was extremely agressive. Now there are no cats and she is like any other rabit.

    • @jamescook5487
      @jamescook5487 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I saw that too and laughed lol

  • @gregoryhoover5875
    @gregoryhoover5875 Pƙed 3 lety +1048

    Funny how she termed this groundhog a "wild animal." The little cutie-pie is apparenlty wild in only two ways: 1) wild about broccoli ; and 2), wild about her step-parents . lol

    • @mionrugheart2340
      @mionrugheart2340 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      😂😂😂😂

    • @reenakblas2307
      @reenakblas2307 Pƙed 3 lety +19

      Thats not a 'wild' animal. So much at home with dogs and cats. See how she settled on the lady's shoulder right from the start. So cute.

    • @bernadettem4473
      @bernadettem4473 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      So true😂

    • @scottgrimes1287
      @scottgrimes1287 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      or mother run over, and she had no idea of how to raise herself.

    • @Executiveinvestments-
      @Executiveinvestments- Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@reenakblas2307 oh so a groundhog is not a wild animal now? Since when?

  • @dragonbrn
    @dragonbrn Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Thank you for saving her. I'm sure the relationship will only get stronger with time. She is too precious!

  • @craigroeser181
    @craigroeser181 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +3

    That is simply adorable! Thank you for helping that beautiful lit baby have a safe loving home❀

  • @veemaxine5257
    @veemaxine5257 Pƙed 3 lety +499

    “This is a disaster” the only kind of disaster I ever wish for

    • @kostas6621
      @kostas6621 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Indeed!! Lol

    • @emmbee6552
      @emmbee6552 Pƙed 3 lety

      Me too đŸ™‹â€â™€ïž

    • @spacemonster416
      @spacemonster416 Pƙed 3 lety

      Yep.

    • @kchez5586
      @kchez5586 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Sign me up!
      Got one who lives under our shed. He would eat the pears from one of the trees in the yard, so we started giving him apples when the tree stopped dropping pears. Now, when he sees you, instead of running away, he'll come to you. He won't hand feed, (don't want to encourage that) but will get up to about 3 feet away and let you toss apples to him and then sit with you while eat chows down. Cool little guy!

    • @bananaapple1478
      @bananaapple1478 Pƙed 3 lety

      The disaster that turned into a disney movie

  • @brandonklein6782
    @brandonklein6782 Pƙed 3 lety +153

    Shes so cute. And she gets along with everyone. I want her. She's got a special personality.

  • @jesusarellano6982
    @jesusarellano6982 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I'm so jealous I wish I had one like her
    Thank for helping that beautiful
    Little girl. Much Respect.

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu Pƙed 3 lety +489

    I wonder if someone left a pet? She seems like she's unusually fond of humans.

    • @A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK
      @A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK Pƙed 3 lety +64

      That's what I wondered too...I am so glad she has a safe and forever home.

    • @JigglyPuff777
      @JigglyPuff777 Pƙed 3 lety +52

      I think that's exactly what happened! I think whoever had Her didn't realize the responsibility and put Her out. Thank God for this Kind Lady

    • @ornulubeats
      @ornulubeats Pƙed 3 lety +9

      damn I didnt think of that yet

    • @Danielson1818
      @Danielson1818 Pƙed 3 lety +44

      Everyone keeps saying she was already domesticated, but I've seen many stories of animals that just didn't have parents. It's natural for any creature to cling on to others that take care of it when they are young. I just believe that is the case, because almost nobody likes to keep Groundhogs. This is literally the first case I've heard of that happening.

    • @TheMormonSorceress
      @TheMormonSorceress Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I figured she picks and chooses her friends.

  • @conniefisher7376
    @conniefisher7376 Pƙed 3 lety +90

    My dad had a groundhog as a pet for years. She lived under his deck. They are sweet.

  • @marshawoods4983
    @marshawoods4983 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

    Bless you people for taking this little groundhog in and thank you for sharing the video. We need more of this on CZcams.

  • @lauriegoodner1388
    @lauriegoodner1388 Pƙed rokem +4

    OMG this is so precious 💕 I'm so happy you stopped for this little furry friend đŸ€— it does appear he thinks he's just another house pet 😂 so unusual but very very precious â˜ș
    Thank you for saving him đŸ’•đŸ€—đŸ’•

  • @manlymcstud8588
    @manlymcstud8588 Pƙed 3 lety +605

    if wild animals ever figured out how easy it would be to get into someone's life and have them take complete care of you then there would be no wild animals.

    • @nosuchthing8
      @nosuchthing8 Pƙed 3 lety +30

      Good point. People would be adopting elephants, horses, cobras, Lions, Tigers, Bears of ny

    • @chaosgoettin
      @chaosgoettin Pƙed 3 lety +80

      @@nosuchthing8 well, this is actually how we got to have dogs..... some wolves once said: "screw this, I get food easier around hoomans."

    • @nosuchthing8
      @nosuchthing8 Pƙed 3 lety +32

      @@chaosgoettin true that. Domestic cats also.
      But there were more comprehesiblen pathways. Dogs were good for hunting, cats for killing mice.

    • @zzshopper9983
      @zzshopper9983 Pƙed 3 lety +33

      Vice-versa also. I pretended to be hurt and some deer drug me back home and raised me. They named me:
      Buck...hahahahah

    • @yashagarwal8249
      @yashagarwal8249 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@zzshopper9983 Please, see yourself out sir xD xD

  • @matyldawaller8456
    @matyldawaller8456 Pƙed 3 lety +84

    If someone had told me this story I wouldn't have believed it. Beautiful, heartwarming.

  • @regalsurvivor3418
    @regalsurvivor3418 Pƙed rokem +2

    The groundhog eating the farmers crops in front of his security cameras brought me here lol

  • @cindypackard9597
    @cindypackard9597 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Such a beautiful experience and so loving they know when they are loved and cared for back , that’s why she wanted y’all to stay with she is very content ❀

  • @gravitystorm61158
    @gravitystorm61158 Pƙed 2 lety +414

    My Grandmother had a woodchuck she would feed by hand back in the 60’s when I was a kid. Friendly and playful. It would follow me when I hiked in the woods of North Jersey.

    • @michellewhelen3251
      @michellewhelen3251 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      That's pretty cool.

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

    • @gravitystorm61158
      @gravitystorm61158 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      @@armybeef68 As my Grandfather would say, about as much as you could, “git wood”
.

    • @bea.of.ameadow8029
      @bea.of.ameadow8029 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      You had a story book childhood

    • @gravitystorm61158
      @gravitystorm61158 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@bea.of.ameadow8029 I have many fond memories of growing up.
      I’ve got nightmares as well.

  • @chellefell1331
    @chellefell1331 Pƙed 3 lety +205

    I'm thinking some other hoomans raised her till she was old enough to be let go, not realizing she didnt have skills to do her groundhog thing.... then she found this wonderful lady :)

    • @johnnyduncan6486
      @johnnyduncan6486 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      She’s living the DREAM

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    • @mirandabutler9766
      @mirandabutler9766 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      That's the first thing I thought too! 🩡

    • @noclu4u384
      @noclu4u384 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@mirandabutler9766 same

    • @noclu4u384
      @noclu4u384 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I've had 4 of them and they usually attach themselves to one person in the family . This one was domesticated likely previously and was probably attached to a female person . That's how they are .

  • @anniep7627
    @anniep7627 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I love these stories. They make me cry and happy at the same time.😭

  • @kevm7751
    @kevm7751 Pƙed rokem +3

    Amazing. Good on you for bringing the animal home and looking after it.

  • @bengonzalez3109
    @bengonzalez3109 Pƙed 3 lety +1228

    I wonder if she was raised by humans and then released in to the wild without much thought?

    • @rexflexall30044
      @rexflexall30044 Pƙed 3 lety +189

      Yeah...it would seem....but she found a good home

    • @simplypsychology9526
      @simplypsychology9526 Pƙed 3 lety +232

      This is the first thoughts struck in my mind, because she not afraid of human and even other domestic animals. Might be her previous experience helped to settle with human and other domestic living beings. God bless her long and healthy life.

    • @jeanisdancing
      @jeanisdancing Pƙed 3 lety +85

      Makes sense. Looking for a new human mommy and daddy....

    • @17thknight
      @17thknight Pƙed 2 lety +109

      That's a really good thought. I've had wild animals that would become attached to me if injured and needed help, or needed food, but eventually they go back to the wild with little coaxing needed. The fact that she completely bonded to this family and couldn't thrive without them makes me think it's all she knew.

    • @TKDragon75
      @TKDragon75 Pƙed 2 lety +72

      So I don't actually think so because looking at her size, she couldn't have been that old, and groundhogs are not pet animals normally. It's more likely she imprinted on the lady here, possibly because her actual mom had died or she was abandoned.

  • @dorothygears1349
    @dorothygears1349 Pƙed 3 lety +848

    It's called imprinting. She was a lost baby, and found someone to imprint on. Hope she stays safe from coyotes.

    • @patm3802
      @patm3802 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      This isn't a baby though - so wouldn't it have been imprinted on someone other than the woman who found her?

    • @kjford587
      @kjford587 Pƙed 3 lety +106

      This one was almost definitely not wild. She was way too relaxed/acclimated to being around a human to be wild. Probably taken in as a baby then dumped by a cruel bastard

    • @jaypay8954
      @jaypay8954 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Pat M The woman said it was a baby when she found it.

    • @RennersPT-C
      @RennersPT-C Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Lol, u watch too much twilight

    • @7tonsofsalt865
      @7tonsofsalt865 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@jaypay8954 i call my 14 year old cat a baby

  • @Syed________6686
    @Syed________6686 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    When an animal chooses you never let it go its destined to be with you .

  • @richardhaynes110
    @richardhaynes110 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Very special little life. Hers a busy girl. God Bless you folks for caring enough about other lives.

  • @hauntedmushroomsasmr7716
    @hauntedmushroomsasmr7716 Pƙed 2 lety +113

    For some reason, she might have been taken care of as a baby and then released back into the wild without actually thinking that this animal was reliant on humans. I think she really is a pet! ❀

    • @justmeprematee
      @justmeprematee Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

      Ok, but why didn't she do well with the rehabber?

    • @raisschultz420
      @raisschultz420 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

      @@justmeprematee groundhog has been socialised to humans for too long, it's told old to develop the survival skills it would need to live a potential happy life in the wild.
      Edit: and the rehabbers job is to make it so the animals can return to a natural life in the wild