I became a wildlife rescue volunteer after working in a large healthcare facility (old building) in which the maint man trapped and removed 3 raccoons. Unaware it was baby season or any knowledge of wildlife in general, he didn’t check for babies. They began crying and we had 2 different locations in which a total of 9 eyes-closed babies were found. With only a limited ability to find adequate care for all of the babies, staff eventually had to care for 3 and I took one. This began my entry into raccoon rescue. Every year I get dozens of baby raccoons. So many ppl just kill the animals or worse, torture them. So thankful for folks like you who care enough to give them the life they deserve and want to do the right thing.

@catwilk8213

Жыл бұрын

I would love to get involved this to I take care of orphaned kittens I've been doing it for years but it would be neat to try my hand at other animals how do you become a volunteer

@tundrawomansays694

Жыл бұрын

@@catwilk8213 If you’re in the US contact your county’s DEC (department of Environmental Conservation) and ask them about becoming a certified wildlife rehabilitation specialist. Good luck, we’re always looking for more people to volunteer. Best wishes and thank you for the work you’re already doing!

@crabkilla

Жыл бұрын

I would love to take anyone abusing my lil raccoon friends "out back" and show them a few things. It won't take long, I assure you.

@kathleenlogan8229

Жыл бұрын

I almost did too, because for some reason I attracted baby squirrels. I have my rehabber on speed dial lol.

@veronicaogaldez1422

Жыл бұрын

Please help me, I love animals, and there is a mother with her babies living near my house but the pain in the place puts poison on them and I don't want them to die, please help me save them.

I had the pleasure to watch a mama squirrel move her babies from one Den to her new nest in my backyard...I also watched her make her new den before moving her babies..Thank you for saving & protecting God's little creations❤❤

They are such beautiful and clever creatures. I really appreciate the care you take to keep the families together with minimal stress.🖤🇨🇦

They are so beautiful! Such a wonderful job you guys do for both animals and homeowners ❤

@gateswildlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sharonbrown6595

Жыл бұрын

The adults and babies r so cute. Great moms for sure. Glad someone doesn’t just see them as pests and kill them. We need them as scavengers like other animals.

@tundrawomansays694

Жыл бұрын

@@sharonbrown6595 Ms. Brown, we have an abundance of raccoons here-want me to send you a couple?! ;-)

@sharonbrown6595

Жыл бұрын

@@tundrawomansays694 omg we have a lot here on Vancouver island bc Canada but thanks for the offer, we r having some Marriott problem I have never seen one and don’t think I would know one if it came knocking at the door, I guess certain ones r on the mainland but with trucking and traffic with the ferries to this island they hitch a ride for greener pastures so to speak, it’s funny how they have to be caught and returned to where they came. Now I can’t remember why they r banned from the island but it’s got to do with the ecosystem and they would destroy it I guess. But thanks for the offer but I will have to decline we right now have a mama out and about with three babies. And she isn’t being nice haaaaaaaaa. I am keeping my dog away from her and let her walk the walk

I love raccoons. They are amazing the more you get to know about them. Thanks guys .👍🏽

Kudos to the people that own the house for the patience to humanly release the raccoons.

@Dosbomber

Жыл бұрын

Just hope their roof doesn't leak after all those holes.

@tundrawomansays694

Жыл бұрын

@@Dosbomber If you look at the overall condition of the roof and soffits they need repair/replacement anyway, maybe not a total tear off but at least new C grade plywood (but D grade is acceptable) if it feels spongy when you walk on it as I bet it leaks already. I’m going to assume the homeowner was informed about the need to cut holes on the roof or cutting of sheetrock in the house before they did it.

The mama racoon and her 3 kits that live near the waterway behind our house survived hurricane Ian!!! They are amazing little creatures!❤️😎

@lesliebrown7478

Жыл бұрын

I am amazed they survived that, I know that had to have been a touch and go situation for the mamma

@auburnjewels2

Жыл бұрын

@@lesliebrown7478 They are very smart! I cried when they showed up the first evening after the storm!🤣

@FloridaGirl-

Жыл бұрын

So did the two stray cats I feed! 😢😢 I wanted to cry when they showed up the next night! And we were smack dab in the middle of that! It lasted FOREVER! I will say they were quite spooked for cpl weeks. But have settled down finally. 🙏

@tthappyrock368

Жыл бұрын

That's miraculous! Glad they survived! When so much was destroyed it's heartening to hear this! ❤️

Thank you for sharing this unique rescue.

Oh my gosh raccoons are SO adorable!! Just showed my mom the video of the mama raccoon living in the trash can with her babies. 💜💜

@gateswildlife

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! That is a good one

Years ago we discovered baby racoons in our fireplace chimney. My husband waited until after they were big enough for the mother to move them to another spot. He put a cage around the chimney top to keep out more critters. We hired a professional to clean out chimney and everything is good as new.

I love their little faces and the chirping noises they make. Thanks for caring for all the wildlife in your area.

Gates Wildlife Control has been to my home in Toronto, Canada at least three times to remove raccoons and their babies from my attic. We live in Florida as well, so we’re not in our home throughout fall, winter. They were very professional and kind people who really care about animals. I’m truly grateful for their services and highly recommend them to get the job done right 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Your channel is highly entertaining, and educational. A bright spot in my day when an alert that there’s a new video. 😊

@gateswildlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for following our adventures. We are happy to brighten your day!

They are so cute, how anyone would want to harm them is beyond me. Thank you for the work you do.

@janicem9225

Жыл бұрын

Raccoons actually taste wonderful baked with vegetables, and smothered in gravy. 😋 And raccoons can do a lot of damage to property...especially gardens, chickens, and small pets... including cats and small dogs, so they're not as cute as you think. People like you will never survive if things get really tough, because you wouldn't be able to kill "cute" animals for food, to fill your own bellies..... UNTIL you were literally starving to death. 🙄

That is so great. What a surprise job! And I just love seeing the joy you have with these little critters.

Awesome to watch Gates Wildlife Control Channel.

You are so right - they DO deserve to live!

Been watching you guys for Years. Thanks SO much for your humane way of working. Best wishes from Ireland 💚

Brad, have you looked into a device called a "Bosch Professional 12V System Thermal Camera GTC", it is a handheld thermal camera, could come in really handy on jobs like this, same with borescopes/inspection cameras, worth looking into :)

@ValleyOakPaper

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking that a thermal imaging camera would be really helpful. You could tell exactly where the babies are and if they're moving around.

@DJDeezyThaTruth

3 ай бұрын

-Thermal & Surely A Snake Cam.

I would love to do this job with this particular company ❤

I saw the thumbnail picture on Instagram So I was excited when I saw you had a whole video for it I enjoy watching you guys rescue raccoons and reunite the mother with the babies…. that is the most wonderful thing❤

You are so good and respectful of these animals. It seems they instantly kind of trust you.

Raccoons 🦝 are awesome!!!

@PK-je9po

Жыл бұрын

Just moving them to another person house to create thousands more dollars of damage

What a special video! Love seeing the kindness you show and the affection you have for these cute and smart animals. I have raccoons in my own backyard but still I can’t get enough raccoon videos. 😀

@tamarrajames3590

Жыл бұрын

I have a family in my carriage house every year, and I really enjoy their antics.🖤🇨🇦

@tundrawomansays694

Жыл бұрын

As do I and my cat is convinced her “friends” have come to play with her every night. They take turns climbing the screen in the sliding glass door, the raccoons on the outside and LucyFur the cat on the inside. Someday that flimsy screen is gonna introduce all of us to a conundrum…..and the Gates family!

@tamarrajames3590

Жыл бұрын

@@tundrawomansays694 LOL…perfect.🖤🇨🇦

I wish we were blessed here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 with the wonderful beautiful wild life that you are so fortunate to have on your doorstep. How anyone could hurt or kill them beggars belief. We should all remember they deserve to live and survive just the same as we do and if you watch wildlife long enough they all have their own character which is just adorable. Thank you for the work that you do with kindness and affection ❤

Raccoons are so Cute. They remind me a bit of our Australian Possums. You're a very kind man. I appreciate what you do. Your professional but loving approach shines in every video you do. 💜👍🇦🇺🦘❤️

Nice story :) Apparently this home is the best critter condo on the block! (Have you considered investing in a medical stethoscope? Or trying a stethoscope phone app? Having one could help you exactly pinpoint babies before they go mobile.)

@peterdebrie

Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought.

@katiedotson704

Жыл бұрын

I, too, thought of the stethoscope, but there is another type used by auto mechanics that has a long tubular sound pick up in place of the small round pick up used on the medical stethoscopes. These are used by mechanics and machine repair persons to isolate the source of whatever mystery noise coming from the machine in question. There are also cameras mounted on flexible tubes, similar to flexible goose neck lamps, with a built in light source. These are great for seeing around corners or into cavities via a small hole. They connect to your phone with either USB or blue tooth. Most have at least some zoom capabilities. Prices run all over the place so it could be prudent to purchase an economical one to make sure the device will serve your needs before making a larger investment.

I love your vids, your genuine concern and love for these creatures comes through everytime. Thank you.

Your videos are awesome. Would really like to have them more often.

I love how kind you are with the wildlife babies and that you love finding and rescuing them. Love your videos.

I really appreciate how well you treat the animals, everything shows you love and respect the nature. There are never too many people like you. All the best!

This is my fav youtube channel to watch when I've got period pains, stuck at home and feeling emotional. Such amazing work you do, great family team doing beautiful humane rescues. xx

@carolmartin3028

2 ай бұрын

Too much information.

I live in Australia and I looooooove the bin bandits! Their little hands their fur oh god they are just gorgeous little gangsta dudes

Wow. Opening the roof to rescue those raccoon babies is true dedication. So worth it, and I’m grateful for that dedication. 👏 🥰

Awh they are so cute. Just watching them tremble poor things. So glad you rescue the way you do.

Raccoons are better than most HUMAN moms. THANK YOU FOR CARING FOR THESE ANIMALS!!!! They are truly precious gifts of life. I always love watching your videos; God bless, Gates wildlife!!!

@ndjibukabengele973

9 ай бұрын

How do you know that? You're not all knowing like God, you should shut up.

Another great job completed!!

I love you guys for being so concerned for the well being of these beautiful animals while you remove them. 💜

I love you guys - I especially love that you care about the wildlife as much as the customer. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for helping animals in a very humane way💙🐾

I love how gentle you are with the animals. I wish you could rescue animals all over. God bless you 🤗

Thank you for highlighting these wonderful creatures. Great mamas and cute little babies.❤❤❤❤racoons 2:06

We saw a mama raccoon and her 6 kitts walking right across our back yard. She took her 6 kitts down from our maple tree across the grass and up our walnut tree. Of course we haven't seen anything of them since the summer time when all of this construction on our street started so, I hope that the 7 members of that little family are okay.

This is so great to see your film of the mother getting her babies in the night. Thank you!

Bless your hearts for the care and respect you give to these animals. You have hearts of gold!! Incredible company! Thank you for filming your rescues. I love watching! Those babies are way to cute! 🦝🙏❤️

I absolutely love your videos. They're very educational and heart warming to watch the care and love that you show for the critters

This video goes to show some jobs are more challenging than others, but you never gave up, thank you. This is another successful job well done!!

@spiralrose

Жыл бұрын

Unless I’m wrong and this is in Canada, because the man seems to have a bit of a Canadian accent. If such is the case, then I feel kinda dumb but I hope they get paid what they deserve up in Canada

Great illustration and remainder why to keep your home sealed from animal intrusion. They’re very creative and persistent.

@lisasligh5245

9 ай бұрын

Yes and they're fearless!!!

Darn those little bandits! 💕👌😆🤣

I had them in the triangular roof space when it was opened up for 1 night. They moved right in. At first 1 pup was found. But 3 nights in a row she keep coming back. We opened up more and found 3 more. They just started teething. And I left them on the lawn and mom came back the very night. They are so cute making this chipping sound like bubbles. I got to hold them… ❤

We lived in an old farmhouse in the middle of suburbia . Every wild animal attempted to move in. The honey bees were removed by a beekeeper, the skunks had their access hole covered up before they had young, the possums were caught with Have-a-heart traps and the raccoons my dad waited until mum would take them out for evening walks. Took 4 tries before he successfully sealed off her hole. Those guys are crazy resourceful.

Not much of a problem getting her out of YOUR hair Brad (HaHa)

Great job!!! You guys are hreat.

Thank you for loving and saving precious wildlife and gently placing back to more conventional places. ❤️🧡💛

These folks do a great service. Many thanks!

The babies are soooo cutee. Great job!

Man, this looks like the coolest job ever to me ...... 🙂 Great job, people !!!! 👍👍👍

I look forward to your videos you need to do more of them as many as you can. You do a wonderful job helping these mommas & their babies & you don't ever hurt them thank you so much for all you both do.

GoodJob!! fun to watch! mahalo! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As always a fantastic job, with love and care of the wild life. Thank you for ur kindness to them all.

Adorable baby raccoons' faces😊❤

I don't think some people realize how smart, STRONG, and can be vicious they can be, You show them all sweet and loving.

@sistah9541

3 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking! These things ain’t nothing to play with. My girlfriend lived in a condominium, that was in the middle of the forest preserve here in Illinois and I must’ve seen 30 raccoons at one time. Scared me to death! They were looking for food, in a big garbage dumpster. if one of them bit you, you’d probably have rabies.

Curious, why don't you utilize the attic hatch for jobs such as these? I work in attics doing Mold Removal, so I know how tedious it can be to navigate them. I also understand there's a risk with wild animals crawling around however, wouldn't it be simpler to open the hatch, poke your head and or a mirror with a light mounted to it to locate the babies rather than having to cut holes trying to get lucky? Good work either way

@Jiyooni11

Жыл бұрын

I also would not be happy with someone cutting holes in the roof. How does he know how to fix it back to how it was before? One small part left not sealed properly and it could cause a leak and water damage.

@gateswildlife

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, in this case the babies were located in the cathedral ceiling, which is an area that is not accessible from the attic. The customer had the choice to allow us to cut through the roof or into the drywall from the inside of the home. The inside was a popcorn ceiling so she opted for the roof!

Baby raccoons 😊❤❤

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@goldenviolet

Жыл бұрын

You don't want Raccons in Australia. They are nasty, biting critters. If they are inside your attic for more than a couple of months, they can crap through your ceiling. I doubt that you would want to have that happen to your house. This man is very resourceful with raccoons. After all the animals that have invaded Australia, Raccoons are very destructive to 🏘️ 🏘 🏠 🏘️ 🏘 🏠 🏘️. Take my word for it, and many people just might agree with me.

We animal lovers can always count on you guys to be as compassionate and skillful as possible. Kudos!!

Bless your hearts for helping these precious animals.

Well done!

Amazing! Loved the night video. Those little devils! Racoons are very crafty!

Super interesting video!

Thank you guys for saving these precious little ones. Blessings to you in Jesus Christ name. 🙏💕

It just seems to amaze me each time I watch your videos. It is just simply unbelievable how smart animals are. You guys are true great professionals when it comes to handling these wildlife..🤙👍

That one poor baby with all the drywall dust looked so scared.

You’ve a good ethos Mr.Gates……..

Thank you so very much .So much fun watch you rescue these racoons. Great how you were trained. Thank you again .....

You guys do such good work and you really care about the critters which is great!! I love your videos.

You are a kind man, thank you.

The Canadian dude saying out is perfect.

“The mother will move the babies to an alternate den location in the neighborhood”. AKA someone else’s house. 😂

@monicathomas1757

Жыл бұрын

I always laugh knowing that. I bet they’ve had to come back to a neighbors house to remove the same raccoons again. I always scan the neighbors’ roofs to see who has prevention in place.

@skarasik4021

Жыл бұрын

@@monicathomas1757 More business for Gates.

@konichiwa3744

Жыл бұрын

Should be illegal to leave them in human area

......many thanks for your beautiful job!!!❤

That’s so cool ❤ You did a great job!

I really love what you guys are doing! And the raccoons are to cute 🥰 too

I love how kind you are to them❤

Love you guys and the way you conduct your business.

You seem very caring and genuinely care for them being safe, reunited, and Alive. I'm hoping you don't exterminate (kill) any. "Humanely" or not. My neighbor had a "humane" removal/exterminator get raccoons out of their roof space. The man doing it told the husband (neighbor) that gassing or drowning them is considered "humane" under state law. So sad. I let the ones in my attic stay until we saw the babies leave. Then we had the entry spaces all repaired and secured. Thank You for not killing them. Lastly, babies need to be fed every 2 to 4 to 6 hours depending on age. Thank You for sharing this. 🙏GOD BLESS You

Thank you

GATES: MAYBE ADD A Stethoscope 🩺 to your Tool Kit!! Time stamp: 8:48 It was hard to hear🦝 Racoon babies because of local school children noise. 😊👍👍❤️ We LUV your Dedication & Professional Work!!

It's a shame that people don't use nesting boxes for the little guys then they wouldn't need to break into homes. I am happy that you are there though, to help rescue the babies.

@srkh8966

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes nesting boxes are ignored

@suri-wg1fz

11 ай бұрын

The overall attitude of society is we as people gotta earn our keep. But it’s a shame people aren’t providing shelter for animals?

Just came across your channel and love it . Setting poisons and traps is easy but since we are the caretakers of this planet , that means doing things as ethical as possible. Good job brother. Keep up the good work .

@ursulasmith6402

Жыл бұрын

There is the difference between Canada and the US. In the US traps and poisoning would have happen. Cheap greedy companies don't want to pay and don't anything about wildlife. Gates does! Probably li,e in Europe a craftsman guild. We need this here, too.

@tinawindham6958

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone but one is one too many. I have a female that comes inside everyday to help herself to cat food or anything else she can pick up. She had one baby last year in the carport and I wanted to hold him so bad but she shoved him in the carport roof.

@ruthmills2292

Жыл бұрын

​@tinawindham6958 when we ( humans) take away their habitats, they are forced into cohabitation. We then punish them with traps, hunting and exposing them to disease. They are all God's children and we, as appointed by God, to take care of animals, must go the extra mile to help them survive. I had my first one last summer and I lived Rocky. His mom and family had all disappeared and he was alone. Thank you for caring for your one. 👁❤️🦝🦝

I will never forget the time my mini pincher brought in a newborn baby squirrel in the house. I dont know how he did it?The baby didnt even have hair or its eyes opened yet. He just rested it on his dog bed and he my other dog were just staring at it. It was alive. Just days old. Must have fell out of a tree. He wasnt hurt either. I think the dogs new it was a baby something. My husband ended up taking the poor thing to a squirrel rehab center in town. My husband check on him months later and the lady said he grew up happy and healthy and went off along his way out to the real world. 😊

Great job, but you forgot to take your camera, when you drove off at the end of the video!

Great work! I wish your company was local to us.

That’s beautiful 😍 😻 🤩 and cute 😊 ☺️🥰 and I want those babies as a big gift 🎁.

They are so adorable

America is a great country and its people , amazing . I love you all Cornélia from Brazil

WOW...GREAT JOB!! You did a LOT of work and very successful for your customer! Wish you were near me in San Antonio, TX!!

So sweet❤

There's one more simple tool you may need in your search toolbox or truck! That is a stethoscope to help you listen through walls, floors, and roofs! Thank you sharing this video with all of us here on KZread!

Need a stethoscope for listening. LOVE both of you! What a wonderful, DANGEROUS job. Have you ever kept a baby racoon for a family pet?

21:15 If I stay still they won't find me" 🤣🤣🤣