Baby Raccoons

[bernoth1]

some people ask where to get raccoons? Please ask your local shelter, they have info how to become a foster parent but be aware, it's a LOT of work, day and NIGHT! They are no toys, need lots of food and need to get learn how to survive in the wild when they are big enough!

[savrwildlife]

What a wonderful video. Just two babies who needed love and care. I really felt your compassion for them. I am so sick of people talking of them being rapid. Yes, there are cases, but are so rare. We must take care of the babies. All babies, any babies for goodness sake!

[BOHEMIANMEX]

I want to give them a big kiss in their noses

[bernoth1]

bremstone-I was there only 1 day, and they were so nice and cute and the sounds they make, just adorable!

But, it's a lot of work, I heard, they are smelly and you have to be a member of some wildlife refugee , they come for check us, you have to be prepared that after a few weeks they get taken to learn to live on their own.

They are very hungry and curious, so please look into more information if you like to play mum to these animals! But, as always, a baby is best with his own mom.

[tabbigrrl]

Oh so beautiful. Those little babies are adorable. You are so lucky to have them and they are lucky to have you.

[Reverse520]

I agree =D with you, Tabbigrrl, thumbs up for you ^^

[bremstone]

bernoth1 did they remain tamed in your care, i would really like to know.

[MDthornton83]

The image at 1:17 is so cute!

[lindvictoria]

what is the song?

[kecola]

It's Mama by the Spice Girls. I ummm used to be a fan and this was on their first album.

*lowers head in shame*

[dodwell]

Be careful of Rabid

[skypenguin198]

where do u guys get them racoons?!?!

i reli want one..lol ^^

[Br2veHe2rt]

Raccoons, like all WILD animals, do NOT make good "pets." When they are babies, they are vulnerable and do not know any better: if you feed it, you are "mom." But when they reach sexual maturity, instinct kicks in and they become wild again. They may even bite their owners. It is best to let wild things live naturally, for their sake. And ours.

[PeachyRamune]

thats why you fix them.

[Tenchi555]

Yeah, because we'll NEVER be able to domesticate wild animal, that's just crazy talk. I'm kind of tired of this whole, "Don't mess with nature" approach. With some animals I understand it but in others it doesn't make sense especially since domesticating the animal wont destroy the whole race rather just spring a new different breed of the animal. I'm not a specialist though so maybe it would damage nature, but the way I see it we've done it for years and it's been more beneficial really.

[MileySalenaAndAshley]

where do people get racoons?

[littlebearcrying]

this was too adorable i remmeber hand rearing toby.. my albino raccon from 3 weeks old.. i have had 3 raccoons and the one i currently have now is jasper and he is 2 years old and he is my pride and joy.. :-)

[vitodebbie]

hello i need help.i have a baby racoon her name is maggie, she,s about 5 weeks old

her eyes are open but dose,nt seem to see

she comes to me if i callher but it shows that she goes by the sound, and i dont know if i feed her enough or too much,please need help i dont want the baby to suffer because of me,

[littlebearcrying]

hi if her eyes are open she can more than likely see you.unless she does have a problem with her sight.. how much are you feeding her?

[riverbed2]

we did the same thing when we found one abandoned little 3 weeker!! we had do much fun with this raccoon and he was loved and gave so much back.We gave him all shots and kept the worm medication up !! What a pleasure and maybe our raccoon just wanted to be a pet. WE have rased these little guys and always had success!!  enjoy him !!

[mesrobinson]

They are really cute! I used to do wildlife rehab, but the group I worked with didn't like to handle raccoons because there is a risk of disease that is transmittable to humans. Like rabies and certain types of parasites. That being said, it is valuable on a number of levels to learn about and care for wild animals, just so long as you remember they are not supposed to be pets!

[Emamaly]

I'm raising Raccoons too. I determined today I feed 21 times a day ! 7 raccoons :)

[bernoth1]

Just too clear things up, these babies would have died, if my friends wouldn't taken care of them and they will be released to the wild when they are old enough. My friends are in close touch with the animal conrol center to do this job and believe me, it's a tough job and they do it great!

[pai8ntballer]

Yes I have a baby raccoon about 4 weeks old and it's quite challenging i feed mine 4 times a day.

[vitodebbie]

hello does your racoon eat alone ,and at what age do they see clear,

[ViperaLLAP2U]

That is too adorable! I think there is nothing wrong with raising them as long as you keep in mind that they are wild animals that can snap at you if they feel threatened.

[0CHILD0]

Aw, thats cute. =)

but people really shouldnt be raising raccoons. =/

[bernoth1]

well, this is too cute to pass it, a friend of mine raised them so I had to film a day in their life!