We hope Fred never encounters any "bad" humans too and there are plenty of those humans who dislike his kind. :( If all raccoons could be just like Fred, perhaps the public's perception would change; wishful thinking, but it's a nice thought. Thank you for having a look at one of our raccoon videos as well as giving us an opportunity to read what you've shared.

@jimminycricket1441

5 ай бұрын

He's a bigun' I have a pet raccoon she's not sweet at all. Males are much sweeter

Becky, you & your friend are very fortunate to be able to have a raccoon become a part of your family. Unfortunately for us, it's illegal to possess native wildlife in Washington State. However, we feel quite privileged to be able to enjoy the company - even if it's for a few minutes on occasion - from our wild friends such as Fred. We look forward to seeing them whenever they happen to stop by. Thanks for commenting & sharing how wonderful these little coonies can be as a family companion.

It's like he keeps looking away thinking "Hope the others don't see me".

@vincencohan3626

6 жыл бұрын

Its more like, looking up his or her shoulder for possible abduction

@miatageekscott

6 жыл бұрын

That, or he hears something suspicious

@SpielekindBine

3 жыл бұрын

And every time he looks to the right his tongue is sticking out a little bit 😍 im asking myself how soft his fur is... like a cat or wirier? 😄

@fresiamaldonado3609

Жыл бұрын

😄🥰

He's a very gentle soul so we're quite honoured to share a few moments with him the rare times he comes by for a visit. Welcome and thank you for subscribing to our channel!

What an adorable sweetheart. :) He definitely appears to have either been a pet or a rehabilitated raccoon. Have you seen much of him lately? He sure is a cutie.

Raccoons are so beautiful,smart and funny. Hi Fred.:)

He is adorable, so sweet natured. Such a privilege to be able to get up close to God's wildlife. ♥️

I believe all these vids of Fred. When I was little, we had a pretty friendly raccoon that used to come to our back door pretty much every night. The cats knew him, he knew our cats, none of them were afraid of the other. They'd all just sort of hang out on the back porch. I don't think he was friendly to the point of letting anyone touch him, but he never caused a problem, and whatever food we gave him he was very neat with and washed it off in the pool. His name was Rocky. Where I live now, there's a raccoon that rummages through our recycle bin. I've walked past him a few times...he just sits there and stares, I say hello, and let him do his thing. Again, the cat isn't scared, he's not afraid of the cat. It's no big deal!

Maaaaybe he's secretly a cat in a raccoon suit!

I always wonder what wild animals think when they are in situations like this racoon, and the person is petting them. Do they think; "Wow, that massage feels really good...this is heaven!" Or do they think: "WTF lady? What are you doing to my hands?! MY HANDS! Ok Fred...you need this food...let her molest your hands, just stay cool...omg it's so gross that she's touching my hands! I hope none of the guys back at the tree find out..."

@LeBron652

5 жыл бұрын

suddenly wanna be someone's raccoon

@lorraine9242

4 жыл бұрын

Raccoons like coyotes are intelligent opportunists. They adapt pretty well to domestic life. Raccoons can become very obese when fed by humans.

@PinkAmadeus

4 жыл бұрын

@@lorraine9242 As if humans were not the worst opportunists on the planet!

@b1njjj95

4 жыл бұрын

Well, considering a lot of mammals enjoy getting pet because it feels like grooming to them, I wouldn't be surprised if Fred finds the petting soothing. I remember watching a video of a man petting a wild and obviously frightened opossum, and gradually throughout the video the opossum seemed to calm down and didn't try to stop the man from petting it.

i want a fred

*Fred is such a* *_HANDSOME & SWEET BOY!!_* 😍💙❤💙😍

Wouldn't call it Fred, the friendly racoon. But Fred and the friendly human.

I don't see anything wrong with petting and feeding a raccoon as long as you aren't keeping it as a house pet, which doesn't look like you are. Its nice that you have a special friend. I would love to befriend more animals, i adore all kinds.

@WeeklyWhiskers

10 жыл бұрын

Fred deserves to be free even if that means his lifetime will be shorter than a captive pet raccoon. We'll deeply mourn the time when he no longer visits us.

@TinyDancer250

5 жыл бұрын

Remember that Sears glasses commercial.

We had lots of friendly raccoon where I grew up! Such misunderstood cuties.

I agree Tom. They're truly amazing and sentient animals. I've observed that they can distinguish who's going to harm them and who's not. Fred was the very first raccoon we've encountered out of the dozen we've met over the years who's the friendliest. We truly adore him the few rare moments we get to share with him whenever he stops by. Thanks for watching and commenting. We genuinely appreciate this and hope to hear from you again!

I watch this video so many time remind me of my old dog Derby. He is a Yorky Maltese small wih button nose and he always stick his tongue out. When he look at me and my heart melt. This little guy gave me a same feeling. Bring back all great memories. I thank you for sharing!. XO!

I had a pet racoon when I young, and he followed me all around the neighborhood just like a dog, scared a few people but he was a sweetie too.

@yahulwagoni4571

5 жыл бұрын

You were a lucky fellow to have had a 'critter' like that.

Thank you for the support & recognizing not all raccoons have rabies. We're fortunate there's not been a case of raccoon rabies for over 25 years that's tracked by our State's public health dept.

Aww...he's loving your tenderness. I have a herd that I feed. We're on the 15th generation. Kisses, Freddie.

Gosh, I just love him so much. Such a sweetheart.

one of the world's greatest mysteries - how did i end up watching these adorable,cute animals?

aww i love coonies! their little human-like hands and dem teefs! their personalities are the best though..each one as unique as any one of us.

It is refreshing to see someone with your experience and background posting a cute video like this. The fact that you are aware of the risks associated with interacting with wildlife makes a huge difference--otherwise it might be cheesy. You show that, though wild, some individuals have learned to trust people, provided the person knows what to do and what not to do.

Animals are pure angels... you have lovely videos

@tgagaming1354

5 жыл бұрын

Psst i think that Raccoon in the Guardin Of The Galaxy Movie

Meals and massage - the ultimate Raccoon Day Spa!

These little fellas are so adorable they are very hard to resist. Way back in time my oldest brother worked on the oil rigs off the coast of Louisiana. As he was coming off his tour of duty he & a friend came across 3 orohanes baby raccoons. They were quite small and he knew they wouldn't survive so he brought them home. We had so much fun playing with them but as they got older they became to be somewhat aggressive. Everyone assumed they were going thru puberty and wanted to be out in the wild to mingle with the rest of the raccoos out in the woods nearby so they let them loose. We probably did more harm than good which I regret.

@WeeklyWhiskers

2 жыл бұрын

Many of us learn to be better through our past mistakes from our well meaning intentions. Raccoons have a long maternal period in their first year of life. They will remain with their mother for up to nine months, sometimes longer if they're born later into the season. Their mother teaches them how to properly forage and stay safe if she does a good job. Your brother was their substitute mom and did the best he could at the time. Those youngsters at least had a chance at life had he not intervened.

"HI FRED!...HOW'S IT GOING BUDDY?!".....LOLOLOLOLOL......

Racoons are like mixed cat and dog. Too cute! You are so lucky to be able to interact with them.

Melt my heart! I love animals so much. One of God's greatest gifts he entrusted us to care for. Sad the kind of world we live in today.. how it treats His creation now. Not just humans. Animals are just as, if not, more defenceless as they have no voice! It breaks my heart. Happy to find people like you who care so much for animals like myself.

@tallisonrausch5719

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, in certain ways I have more compassion for animals than humans, because of the reason you state.

@tygerstar35

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! The glory of God’s creation. As a Franciscan at heart, I 100% agree. It’s also helpful to remember that we, too, are animals...

Very cool! We have a raccoon family (mom and 3 kids) who have been coming by several times a week for the past 8 months or so to get food from us. We have gotten to the point of being able to sit with them and pet the backs of the kids while they eat. We haven't tried to pet the mom yet. They really are very gentle and sweet, but we try to never forget that they are wild animals.

He's like rub all you want mister as long as you feed me lol

Soo cute look at how pretty and adorable these raccoons are😍😘

My boi Is blessed with you rubs and food, thank you!

So awesome the relationship you formed so cute. I used 2 feed a racoon a neighbor had as a pet then he moved and let her go she was so big I was afraid she would kill my pets and the other neighbor had a bigger problem he loved cats had them in his house and fed the strays. They'd keep having baby's but that racoon would not hurt them she was pregnant and made a home for herself and new family in his attic. She would never go very far just 2 get some kittyfood when he put the bowels out 4 like 10 or more cats. I watched her and shed come down at nightfall. we had a pool above ground with a screen house around it well she took a dip in that. I started feeding her peanut butter sometimes jelly 2 sandwiches she waited for me and a bowel full of water. I think it was mean 4 who had her as a pet to just release her. She depended on me and my neighbor. She probably had 2 liters of raccoons. Its was cute watching them grow. But the neighbor I believe set a trap and took her away. Some of her babies ran wild I believe they may had killed some cats. Its sad. but people shouldn't do this to a wild animal they are depending on that human. I probably could of pet her she always tried to approach me . but I said hey take these sandwiches. and shed dip them in the water and eat them They are very clean when they eat. I'd talk to her and shed come down while her babies looked on. I gave her left overs too. my dog didn't like one bit of it. She was a awesome entertaining racoon

@WeeklyWhiskers

5 жыл бұрын

Leslie Williams , how truly disappointing for your neighbour to release their pet raccoon into the wild. Raccoons require a long maternal period of up to a year. The babies are taught how to properly forage and stay away from danger by their mother. Pet raccoons never acquire these survival skills so they depend on humans to avoid starvation. What’s even more sad was to read your account that she possibly was trapped and relocated which increases the odds of her starving to death. This is just tragic and is why we discourage people from taking a wild animal to keep as a pet. They require commitment for their lifetime. Failing to do so only ensures death for them.

Thank you for taking a moment to share this important fact as many people aren't aware of the Baylisascaris parasite. Working with wildlife, we must be aware of all the diseases many wildlife species can carry & thus do what's required to prevent the spread of the contagions.

Holy smokes! This series runs up to at least 16 episodes? He's eating you out of house and home! Cute fella but I'd leave the food outside before he moves in with you guys!

@WeeklyWhiskers

8 жыл бұрын

Fred's one adorable lil beggar worth indulging. Series so far goes up to 37 parts. Enjoy!

he's like a lil teddybear!

I've had some interesting experiences with raccoons also, though nothing on the level of this video. Once when I discovered some young raccoons trapped in a dumpster, I opened the lid and put a tree branch into it for them to climb out. The three youngest climbed out and quickly fled, but the oldest, instead of fleeing came over to me and bowed its head before leaving.

Thanks Tina. Fred's posturing was significantly different than the others we've seen.

best one in the series so far. Can't wait to check out the other episodes!!!!!!!

I love how they just grab the food from you

I Love how at :53 you two hold hands! xD

I like ole fred, had a friend just like him when i was a kid

So sweet, love your racoon

So cute! I enjoy your videos so much! 👏👏👏

I love watching Fred. He makes my day than my boss at work.

Thank you for the compliment! We're honoured to meet a raccoon like Fred. His fur is fuzzy soft with a coarse-like texture of a husky puppy. We have friends who have pet raccoons in N. America & overseas. Everyone has said the very same thing: They're an enormous responsibility to properly care for them so that they live an emotionally enriching life. They do have tantrums & can cause some serious injuries to their human caretakers.

@Kay Queen, 'Coons are typically more active at night, however they'll venture during the day to forage if food is scarce &/or available during the day. Especially females will forage for food during daylight who have a litter of kits that are left behind in a den.

@Flammuth2

10 жыл бұрын

If they (female raccoons) really trust you they'll bring their kits with them to meet you. BTW most raccoons are this gentle and sweet as long as you are not considered a threat or dangerous.

@heavymetalrybakina

7 жыл бұрын

You had to bring politics into it, didn't you? Of course "we the people" are at fault. People wage wars, not Martians. For someone who deals a lot with animals you sure have failed to recognize our savage nature.

Aww, how sweet

"yeah.. mmm.. yeah... touch me however you want just don't stop the food mmmm"

those voices he makes while eating are just adorable love u fredy ♡♡

Bless your heart.. You are so kind and gentle!

A breakthrough, your actually petting the raccoon, a bond is being make. Bless You.

Cute is relative. Wild animals are wild. Those of us who work with wildlife are fortunate to witness both sides of these mysterious species.

OMG!! I'm showing my wife this video and I'm hoping she'll now let me start feeding the local wildlife!

He stole my Heart from the Moment on I first saw him.....I watch the videos all the time.

It's amazing how they all have their own temperament and personalities; isn't it?

@WeeklyWhiskers

9 жыл бұрын

It is indeed! Each has personalities unique unto themselves.

Wow fred is adorable. The best part is you petting him.

I have a family of raccoons that visit NIGHTLY... usually several times per night. I feed them... well. I enjoy their company, and I like watching them. I've never tried to pet one, although a couple will take food from my hand. Raccoons get SUCH a bad rap. Unless you corner them, they are highly social, generally friendly (obviously), and smarter than dogs.

@MrMan_47

5 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet. When the time comes when you don't want them around anymore for whatever reason, please post again to let everyone know how you were successful. Thanks!

awe he is sweet heart! I have a real friendly one that lets me touch him , but we aren't as close as you and FRed yet! lol

He is so darn cute. You have a gentle way about you.

A tame/friendly raccoon came to our farm house. We think it could have been a pet but was dumped nearby. I have fond memories of the week he was allowed to stay with us. I have also seen a sick raccoon.

Bridget, Fred is eating dog food which is the raccoons favourite treat over their healthier food options they also receive. Thanks for watching and commenting!

This is a Wow for me! Raccoons can be vicious as l have witnessed first hand! I like to think they are friendly but this is the first for me!

@WeeklyWhiskers

5 жыл бұрын

steve dion, raccoons are reactive when frightened, cornered, nearby dogs, sick and or protecting their offspring. Typically they’re not by nature vicious when have a relationship with the individual like we had with Fred. We rescued and rehabbed him and he knew we were not a threat nor ever put him in a position to feel frightened.

Lucky you and oh so cute 💕

Adorable! But at the same time terrifying since most carry rabies, at least in the area I’m from. I love when animals crunch the food until it doesn’t crunch anymore, they’re so cute!

@WeeklyWhiskers

3 жыл бұрын

Elaine DeJong it’s a healthy fear when being around any wildlife mammal throughout North America. We’re fortunate we reside in a region where raccoon rabies hasn’t existed in over three decades. However, it’s still best to respect wildlife who aren’t trusting of people. Rescuing and rehabbing Fred was a one in a million lifetime experience. We miss the sweet boy.

Too cute

Simply adorable.

Damn Fred get your ass up already and stop eating all the time ma man. Gotta see you as a pumped up Racoon next time buddy.

Thank you for the kind words Eric! While we wish we didn't need to include the disclaimers in all of our videos, we feel it has to be necessary so people don't make the mistake believing that wild raccoons are safe to touch as most are not unless one knows what they're doing. Even that doesn't guarantee anything as wild animals can be unpredictably dangerous.

Awww you seem so gentle with him he's so cute :)

He's is terminally adorable! His fur feels like a husky puppy - coarse yet fluffy. We really hope he's making the rounds the area and will return eventually to check in. We do miss him dearly and hope all is well with him.

Sometimes during the night I hear something coming from outside so I went outside and all I saw was a raccoon in my trash!!! Lol

Just stumbled across Fred, I love your channel. I think Raccoons are fabulous, we dont have them in the UK, they seem such little characters. I've subscribed to follow all your animal encounters.

@WeeklyWhiskers

6 жыл бұрын

Dee Tyson, thanks! We hope our rehabbed wildlife family brings a smile to your days ahead.

Part 4? Are you kidding me? I hate to say it but Fred is a free-loader! Get a job Fred!

@vestibulate

6 жыл бұрын

jpas61904 And here's his theme song- kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2Gi18N7dqmXgLQ.html The opening suggests Fred confidently waddling up to his indulgent human, ready for his fresh handout.

@pygmygiant

5 жыл бұрын

Shhhhh, you’ll hurt his feelings

@ph4nt0m804

3 жыл бұрын

There’s 16 videos I think

Wow, he doesn't even seem agitated by you giving him rubs. I expected petting under the chest area and the paws quite a dare. Animals are usually protective of those area's, as that's where they're most vunerable. He must feel pretty safe around you~ amazing...

Tooooo stinkin cute!!!! 💓💕💖

Who would give a thumbs down the cutest little trash panda in the world?

awww Fred is sweetheart.I love these cute creatures.I want to pet him too.

Its really nice to see you establish a connection with a wild creature

Totally amazing that he puts up with you petting him? I realize he is EATING, but how did you ever get to touch him? That's super!

@WeeklyWhiskers

10 жыл бұрын

Fred has been friendly from the first time he visited in November 2012. We wrote more about why he's this way in the description in Part 1. Part 14 shows that he's even friendly without the presence of food.

Thank you! Fred eats a variety of food: chicken, eggs, fruits, veggies but his favourite is dog food which is most suitable for an animal who has an omnivorous diet.

He's so cute!

I just don't understand how people have this hatred towards raccoons. They have such strong characters that half of Disney cartoon characters are picked up straight from raccoons! They are gorgeous, they are hyper social and they are so huggable with their fluffy fur. I recommend all raccoon lovers to participate on petitions that want to see a ban on fur trade. Not only from raccoon fur, but all animals. Raccoons however are very much affected by the legal fur trade in the world and in North America. The fucking Kardashian family, Usher, Pharrel Williams, Beyonce, they all promote fur wear. Act on behalf of raccoons and other animals suffering under horrible torture Boycott these artists and make you voice heard for the sake of animals in need!

@nikkinorman4254

9 жыл бұрын

I know right, I hate how humans can be so cruel to animals.. and killing them looking straight into their cute little faces. It's just so brutal

@FuttBuckerson

9 жыл бұрын

There's no shortage of shitty, ignorant people who can't respect all forms of wildlife/nature. Just means the people who do need to stand up for them and be pro-active and some way :)

@mabel8179

9 жыл бұрын

How cruel those "celebs" wear fur from poor Raccoons!

@MrAspiringactor

9 жыл бұрын

I'd say the problem stems from the fact that people don't make their homes wild animal-proof in the first place. They do something to their home that attracts the animal and, when the animal causes damage to their home, they blame the animal, as if the animal just woke up and decided to fuck with their lives for no reason. It's sad but that's how it goes unfortunately...

@KLm912

9 жыл бұрын

MrAspiringactor You are wrong! It's about people like you missing a crucial part in the brain that helps them feel empathy. These are called subhumans, or imbeciles..

OMG I LOVE IT #LOVESFRED

OMG...Awwwwwwwwww!!! This Raccoon so cute & fuzzy!

Fred one of my favourite on your channel

There are no words for this... just an emotion of sadness and disappointment. :(

god, it's so cute. so freaking cute. is he soft? i bet he's really soft. it's so nice of you to feed him. maybe you're one of his stops on a month-long repeating cycle to find food? like maybe he visits different houses where he's met nice, awesome people like you and just suckers everyone out of food with his dashing good looks. LOL. i bet that's exactly what happens.

It appears to be true that Fred's hungry, however he's unusually friendly/tame unlike the others who've visited us who are no where even remotely as friendly yet are quite as hungry. :D Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts with us.

Super cute, I've fallen in love with this animal.

awe :-) he looks like a little robber lol

@tallisonrausch5719

7 жыл бұрын

:-)

Thank you for understanding. Having to reply with "disclaimers" shouldn't be necessary, but for those who are reading the comments, it seems to be an absolute must to protect the raccoons. :/

So cute.

Thanks Roger, we couldn't agree more. Raccoons are constantly listening as well as looking for any potential conflict with either another raccoon or animal. We can never see what he's looking at, but have to trust he knows what he's looking for to ensure his survival.

adorable, like a house cat.

Fred's eating a variety of dog food. Raccoons are loud chewers even when eating grapes. :)

Fred, you are my "go to guy" when I need a laugh! How would you like an all expense paid vacation to HAWAII? That's how much I LOVE YOU! ALOHA (for now!) XOXO

super cute . i ad few of his video to my cat file in you tube so she can watch him