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@thehigherevolutionary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Leon with us! 🦞

@sethbrownberg7675

Жыл бұрын

can you plz change background music ? it gets very annoying quite fast

@cylais3518

Жыл бұрын

@@sethbrownberg7675 i like the catchy padoem dadoem tune.

@thehigherevolutionary

Жыл бұрын

@@cylais3518 same, I rather like it

@greatbriton8425

Жыл бұрын

Cats hate tinfoil apparently

the way Leon covered the camera lens with the shell had me laughing!

@jog8483

Жыл бұрын

Losing his patience with the damn paparazzi. Lol!

@TheRocco96

Жыл бұрын

Leon wants privacy.

@tommasofiles1446

Жыл бұрын

I Love that and I love your name Kittiez, you are Kitten Kiss😽❤️ Love Save lobsters

@jasongarcia2140

Жыл бұрын

Seriously

@tommasofiles1446

Жыл бұрын

😽❤️❤️❤️

Leon covering the camera with the scallop shell was his version of " No pictures please " 😄

@ShimmerWyn

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same and cracked up at that part! Such a cheeky lobster! 😄

@MrLamchp

9 ай бұрын

Bloody paparazzi

I love how Leon put the scallop shell over the camera as if to say 'hey, this isn't my dish! Don't dump your empty plates in here!'

@mochaamlnn

11 ай бұрын

That was hilarious 😂

I cannot believe how beautiful his coloring is! He was so dull when you first got him. I love following Leon's story, thank you for sharing him with us.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for following Leon’s journey. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

@THandP_org

Жыл бұрын

@@Bradybrandwood you have done a great job, I love comparing Leon's health (physical **and** emotional) now to when you first filmed him. The recovery is phenomenal! I wonder what type of shrimp your "glass shrimp" are, since P. paludosus is a full freshwater species (Eastern grass shrimp, native to NC, SC and GA). I think you were incredibly restrained regarding your last video. That feeling of violation, combined with the recovery and discovering they hurt your baby you put back together. Might have shocked a few people, I personally don't think it was shocking nor unexpected. It was a reminder that you are human.

@AC-xq8me

Жыл бұрын

@@THandP_org I’m guessing they are Amani shrimp

@AC-xq8me

Жыл бұрын

That should say amano shrimp, but it autocorrected and a glitch won’t let me fix it 😂

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

@@Bradybrandwood I’m glad Leon finally has company that doesn’t bother him! :) Also, I hope you read the tips here about how to secure and hide your cables. I don’t want your cats to get metal poisoning like my beloved parrot did from chewing on them when I wasn’t home! He nearly died from it, and I was terrified for weeks until he finally started recovering. It was an expensive and scary lesson!

Yay, more Leon!

@rebekahpadilla8358

Жыл бұрын

My husband & I get so excited when Leon(Brady) have more to share.

@wizquinn8021

Жыл бұрын

Watching Leon relaxes me. He's great 👍

@kohakuhime_

Жыл бұрын

@@rebekahpadilla8358 this is beautiful! 🥰

@manziewins

Жыл бұрын

Literally thinking the same thing. I've never been so invested in seeing an animal progress in my life

@jaxxonfishroom

Жыл бұрын

Definitely lol

Leon doesn't like guests, likes his food, prefers to stay in and is a fusspot and also gets grumpy for no reason - Leon's my spirit animal.

@desratlinda8639

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@katies3201

Жыл бұрын

Same

@loriematthews6418

Жыл бұрын

👌😆🤣

@Teajryan

Жыл бұрын

That was literally my performance review at work....

@desratlinda8639

Жыл бұрын

@@Teajryan 😄

As a recent widow, I don't see many people in a week. Watching Leon's antics with Brady's gentle voiceover is a really great way to spend a few minutes outside myself. Thank you so much, Leon, oh, and thank you, Brady. xx

@princessorangetree4331

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear this Lesley. I hope you are doing alright and have friends and family around you ❤

@ds7900

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹💫💫💫

@jamespike5161

Жыл бұрын

Hello stranger! I hope you’re doing well.

@negativeiqpoints396

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. It'll get better!

@caddycommercials8570

Жыл бұрын

@@princessorangetree4331 💙

I love how much work Brady puts into thinking about the situation from Leon's perspective, yet never anthropomorphizing him. Considering both the ways human and lobster experience is different and the things that are universal to us to to empathize without projecting. This is the rarest sign of a great pet keeper, in my view.

@gabrielkawa3477

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could do that but that's so incredibly difficult

@sharonscollard9471

Жыл бұрын

Perfect

@IAmTheGoblin

Жыл бұрын

Very well said! Honestly could not agree more.

@brandonnoga

Жыл бұрын

I gave my lizards to a family with autistic children after doing mushrooms and thinking about them being terrified of me in a glass tank lol...poor creatures. I love pets, but I'm on the fence about them

@bonjovirocks24

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

Love the fact that you keep us updated not only on Leon, but all your other animals as well. True sign of a proud animal dad 😁

@bonjovirocks24

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@joaquinserrano-armas666

Жыл бұрын

@@bonjovirocks24 no way i found you again

The amount of dexterity he has with his claws now vs the first video is insane. So cool.

@redthetrollge7319

7 ай бұрын

His dexterity is basically normal now

I’ve been homeless for the past few months due to hurricane Ian…just catching up on Leon’s videos. I’m so happy to see Leon thriving and the little crabs are cute.

@ABCstockholm007

Жыл бұрын

🍀🍀🍀

@vidapaz2682

Жыл бұрын

Prayers for you. 🙏🏼

@threeofcats5803

Жыл бұрын

Hope things get so much better soon- many blessings to you

@dajosh42069

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that. I hope you're getting by ok!

Leon is like a different lobster these days, he looks so happy and healthy and he seems much more active. I'm always happy to see a new video from you.

@christyliebel9500

Жыл бұрын

And so colorful too!

@onlysilv

Жыл бұрын

We can learn a lot from this lobster! Live your best life!

It's crazy how far leon and your channel has come. Ive never seen someone take a grocery lobster and save his life and have him flourish. Maybe there has been someone who's done that but ive never been more intrigued with leon's story. Ive been following since the beginning when you got him. Such a great story and its awesome you keep us updated and now have full blown content about Leon. Great work

@damianmorningstar3150

Жыл бұрын

I have seen one person try and do the same thing, he ended up killing the poor creature because he thought. you can mix Crabs and Lobsters in the same tank and the Lobster won't go "Crab? Yummy" and when we told him he got mad and started making racist comments. so yeah that guy was trying to be Brady and Leon but just failed and blamed it on his viewers.

@biggusdickus2166

Жыл бұрын

If anyone here has wanted something like leon as a pet, but a giant saltwater tank is too much for you, I recommend a regular crayfish from a local river/lake/swamp/pet/bait store. They are just as interesting but you can keep them confortably in a small freshwater tank. Dont even need a filter if you dont want one. You do need: a bubbler(they can breathe air if they have to and have a way to crawl onto land in the tank). Just get the bubbler. deep substrate+something to burrow under. personally I think leons enclosure is wrong in this regard. Give em at least as deep as the crayfish is long. Dont try to get live plants. Diet doesnt have to be all that varied tbh. I raised one last year on just mealworms and algae pellets.

@gemmacook1753

Жыл бұрын

I've seen many copy him and go and buy a live animal from a store, but it's easy to tell that they are doing it because this channel blew up so fast after he uploaded Leon. The difference is that Brady wanted to help Leon, and obviously, making a video is for views and engagement. The whole you're only doing it for views is not an argument. Of course they are. Any video uploaded is uploaded for views and engagement. The difference here is that he has a lot of knowledge looking after aquatic animals and genuinely cares about Leon, and obviously knew it would be a commitment to take him on even if the video never blew up. But just getting Leon isn't only what made his channel blow up. People stayed because he is genuinely interesting to listen to, and he made really good videos with exceptional quality and editing. I dont mind when people copy ideas. Nothing is ever original, I get that, but the people who copy only because they want views and they don't know how to look after the animal, nor do they care about it, and said animal end up disappearing. It just cheapens this idea

@gohawks3571

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, was thinking "Hmm, maybe I can save a lobster." Then immediately realized how bad I would be at that. A moving neighbor gave me a fish tank with fish when I was a young teen, and I had no idea (or help). Poor fishies; I'm so sorry! Probably why I never got fish... My husband wants fish. I need to learn☹️ I don't wanna kill the fish!

@arlinrivera1136

Жыл бұрын

I saw him too, a young guy with a gray t-shirt? was it him? Anyway, youtube was the one who recommended me that video, but as soon as I saw it was not Brady and the way the guy was behaving I asked youtube to not recommend me more channels and/or videos like that anymore.

Leon hit the lottery when he got to go home with you, I love seeing how well he has progressed. Thank you, for saving him.

@paulbundick4121

Жыл бұрын

LOL! He sure did win the lottery with Brady!😅

The swearing in the motor bike video was completely justified. I was shocked when I heard it. It sounded so smooth and authentic. It was very therapeutic for me as well. Congratulations for all of yours and Leon’s happiness!

@Bradybrandwood

2 ай бұрын

😅 That made me smile. Thank you. ✌️✌️✌️

Brady really went like " I just wanted 2 cats but if GOD wants me to have 5...then 11 it is"

"We all find ourselves a little place in the world and make a life." Hit me where I live. Love Leon and the cats and the plants and the koi and your little life.

We need a permanent webcam set up in Leon's tank so we can just have a 24/7 "Leon Stream" and watch him, the glass shrimp, and the crabs all going about their day.

@jjhh375

Жыл бұрын

Good idea, but maybe not 24 hours, I think they also need to be in the darkness like when thery are in the ocean.

@TheEternalGoth

Жыл бұрын

@@jjhh375 Night vision camera

@jjhh375

Жыл бұрын

@@TheEternalGoth You have plenty of good ideas, if you're interested in watching these little guys in the ocean, maybe you've Heard about the Nautilus, they explore the ocean and it's Amazing, their KZread Channel is: EVnautilus.

@elizabethrichardson5635

Жыл бұрын

This is actually a really awesome idea, I hope Leon’s dad sees this because I would totally tune in from time to time.

@livingsocks

Жыл бұрын

Leon's keeper has discussed this idea in a video before. If I recall correctly, his response was "if I did that, there'd be me in my underpants on the camera every morning"

Abandoned homes always elicit deep emotional curiosity. The story's. The people. The history. The questions. Why? When? I assume the answers are not what I want to hear. But I do find it fascinating. The sands of time always flow. In an instant one event change a house, an entire family, forever. And poof the history of that place is lost forever.

Brady's talent for cinematography and storytelling is amazing!

I watch Leon in his tank, and for 20 minutes the world is alright. Thank you.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

That is very cool! ✌️✌️✌️

@rgbarcena

Жыл бұрын

Very appropriate comment. I feel the same. Great video, Brady, as usual.

Honestly you’re living my dream man, rescuing cats and grocery store lobsters, exploring abandoned houses, glad to see you and Leon are doing well!

7:27 I think the reason Leon is more active is probably because it is a combination of all of that. American Lobsters do love cooler water because they are found more north and are particularly more active when the water temperature is just right. I believe he is also loving the larger space and being able to move around more. Overall just seems happy and healthy, the only thing I can really think of to improve his life even more is a proper cave for him to hang out and sleep in. You’ve done an awesome job taking care of him Brady!

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

Yep, he definitely needs a proper cave.

I've been going through a very dark time in my personal life for the last 3-4 months. Spending a few minutes watching Leon & Co & listening to your soothing voice has given me a precious few minutes where my mind could take a break from my troubles & focus on something more pleasant. Thank you for giving me that as it has not been easy for me to take focus off my troubles at all so any bit of relief is priceless to me. What you said about the resilience of life really struck a chord with me today. You & Leon are so valuable in ways you don't even realize. Please don't stop doing what you're doing. I know I'm not the only one for who these videos mean so much ❤️🦞❤️🐱❤️🤵❤️

@narrowpath9491

Жыл бұрын

Same

@dukefurst5741

Жыл бұрын

I hope you find peace and recovery. Blessings to you dear child. ♥️🙏🏻

Leon looks so gorgeous and healthy!! It warms my heart every time I see him

@iuliandragomir1

Жыл бұрын

Is big enough for a spicy grill!

@CjChaosMansion

Жыл бұрын

@@iuliandragomir1 Somebody is looking for attention I see, don't worry I'm here to fuel your ego

@paintedjaguar

Жыл бұрын

yes, looking healthy & colorful, much improved since the grocery store

@iuliandragomir1

Жыл бұрын

@@CjChaosMansion No need to feed my ego. I just thought it would look good on a plate with some rice and vegetables. It's a lobster! Hundreds of thousands are eaten a day without making a big problem out of it. If you don't eat lobster, you eat chicken, cow, pig, sheep, oysters, snails, camels, reindeer, whales, tuna and so on. What a great trick to keep a bitter animal to make visualizations? Anyway, I don't think he will be buried with the national funeral and still end up in the pan!

I've just realized... usually, I am unable to watch a 5 minute video without getting bored and wanting to move on to something else... and here I am... watching a super calming video about a lobster for 20+ minutes!!!!!! HOWWWW!?!?! 🙈 Brady... you're a magician when it comes to creating videos/editing etc 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@greyscalesx

Жыл бұрын

You should get tested for ADHD. And if you don't have it, then you have had such bad habits that you've conditioned yourself to being unable to have even the attention span of a toddler. That's concerning but both can be helped with therapy, good luck.

@imlostplshelp9037

10 ай бұрын

@@greyscalesxsocial media. I’ve never got tik tok or whatever and I’ve been raised without electronics and such and everyone says I’m the weird one. Yet I’m the only person who can spend 30 minutes or hours and entertain myself, and my attention span is practically infinite.

I never thought I'd be following this lobsters journey for a about a year now. And being so excited for new updates

He is so much more dexterous than when he first arrived.

Went back to first Leon video to see the difference more clearly, and it's easy to forget the condition he was in when you got him. He's so pretty now, and so full of life. You've done a wonderful thing for not only Leon, but anyone who didn't know much about lobsters before. :) What a journey this has been so far! Love from Arizona!

Okay...the new crab has beautiful markings...almost half moons....call it Luna! Great to see Leon doing well! 😇❤️

@CyranoHounds

Жыл бұрын

Crescent!

The pretty new crab says his name is Beau but his friends can call him Bobo. He's exited about his new home. The tiny crab is Floyd. It's important to know that Floyd may seem socially awkward but he's really a courageous soul at heart. He appreciates the new neighbor even though he's a little too shy to show it. Leon doesn't like being bugged before his morning coffee. None of us do ;) Also, when lobsters and shrimp say no to oysters, they definately aren't as fresh as we'd like to think. You can rely on these guys for an expert opinion on that! 👍❤️

I saw Leon and the Glass Shrimp live in concert back in 1978. They were a thrash metal band, way ahead of their time. Nice tank I raise Neocaridina shrimp, I have 4 tanks of them.

Happy to have a sponsored video from you. Glad you are being rewarded for such good, wholesome content. Well done and go Leon!

I could watch Leon all day long he is so hypnotic and therapeutic at the same time.All the best Brady from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@firstchoiceautonb5400

Жыл бұрын

God bless you and Scotland - from Canada 🇨🇦 lol

@Silkytoaster

Жыл бұрын

Love Leon amd Brady . Hugs from Ontario Canada

He looks so good and healthy! He could barely use his claws when the videos started and now he looks so full of life and activity 😭

It's amazing how wholesome it is just to catch up with Leon and check in on him. Thanks so much for sharing him with us!

The updates on Leon and the kitties are such a treat 🥰 Edit: Congrats with the hellofresh sponsorship and for advice for your kitty cats: I highly recommend Jackson Galaxy here on KZread, i think he has tips for cables in a video about catproving your house 🐈‍⬛

@meirin5316

Жыл бұрын

jackson galaxy is who i watched as soon as i found out my sis wanted to give me a cat she rescued from an abusive home. it was really helpful

@swilleh_

Жыл бұрын

Here is the video about Cat Proofing your cables kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmqO27SNgcW9gpM.html I also instantly started thinking about Jackson Galaxy

@petradegroot3578

Жыл бұрын

@@meirin5316 Nice😄

@petradegroot3578

Жыл бұрын

@@swilleh_ thank you😉👍🏼

@YasmineGalenornOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Oh, ditto on recommending Jaxson Galaxy's channel. He's the ultimate cat whisperer.

It is good to see Leon again. He is my favorite crustacean.

i wanna grow up to be this man, plants, cats, an adorable pet lobster, a calm and peaceful presents, living with my current gf and having a wonderful view on life, thank you for being a wonderful inspiration as in figuring things out and trying to go about and figure out life i truly appreciate it and i wish you, your gf your cats and Leon all the best in your lives :)

Those tiny crabs and shrimp might seem insignificant in a big tank but I’m convinced they bring Leon a lot of joy because there’s always something going on, nothing gets predictable.

Yay I'm so happy you get some sponsors for your videos! You deserve it for bringing Leon to the world!

Leon is a really lucky lobster. Consider where he would have been, lucky to have nice caretaker, nice home as close as you could get to the ocean without being killed , great food, and nice little shrimp for company. I am so happy that he enjoys his environment and I think he is a happy lobster. Good going Dad.

@user-wg3wj6ur9z

Жыл бұрын

He woulda been dinner :(

@jm-nv5bl

Жыл бұрын

He be in a boiling pot, day 1

2:38 Leon covering the camera made me laugh sooo hard lmao

The end was like a cool bachelor walking down a boardwalk. That beat! That tank! That lobster strut!

This is such an uplifting and educational series. Leon is thriving! So grateful that you have brought this to us. Loved the kitty detail and the house exploration!!

@blarch2

Жыл бұрын

I want to see Leon eat a live clam/oyster.

@BestSomebodyNA

Жыл бұрын

Man I do hope that house doesn't have Asbestos in the walls anymore or Brandy just walked into a huge health hazard...

@katiekane5247

Жыл бұрын

@@BestSomebodyNA the meth heads that stripped the copper pipes out got a large exposure, I'm sure.

I cannot believe it’s been over a year already! Time flies when you’re having fun. I don’t think any of us ever expected to fall in love with a lobster. Brady, thank you as always for saving Leon and making him an ambassador. We have learned so much. We have 4 cats, we had 5 but our 2nd oldest passed away from cancer right before Christmas. It was rough. He was just so sweet. We rescue and foster but obviously we fail at times. 4 really is enough, 5 is just too man so we have to be careful not to completely fall in love with another foster. It’s hard. REALLY hard. We use the plastic zip ties and put all our cords together and also use boxes we got from Amazon to hide them in the areas they’re on the floor and exposed. Good luck with the wires!

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

*I hope that Brady sees your comment, because it is a great tip. I hope he knows that he is playing with fire by allowing them to chew on any cables!* Now I know that birds are not cats, but my parrot got zinc poisoning many years ago and he was on death’s door from that. I got very lucky to find a good vet that was able to save his life, but even with her help/her shots she gave me to inject in him everyday, I had to be by his side to vigilantly nurse him for a couple of weeks until he finally started making enough progress that I was finally hopeful he was going to recover. I am nearly positive that he must have gotten that metal poisoning from chewing on my cables, because I can’t think of anything else that could have caused it. Brady has to take the time to do what you suggested!

This is almost like a home made net geo wild: life in the water series ❤

When I was a child I always felt sorrow for the lobsters and crabs plus other shellfish that I saw in the tanks at the grocery stores. The cruelty banded claws how they must feel is unimaginable. When you nursed Leon back to health it was a stressful time hopefully he would regain use in his limbs . Life is precious and you have given Leon a second chance. The more I see the cruelty we do to animals the more I think we have it all wrong . We have to re evaluate what food is. I had clams in my fish tank and I watched them for hours , they are also amazing . People rescue all kinds of animals and you rescued a lobster. Thank you.

@The_Linux_User

Жыл бұрын

I think eating meat is not wrong, it is a part of our biology and a part of nature. What is totally wrong is how we treat the animals before we eat them. Let's say you eat some wild boar meat, it didn't do anything differently than what it did the rest of its life and then it was just over (if it was dead in one shot), but the meat you can get at the supermarket is just cruel. How those animals have to live, what they have to eat, how they die...

@aaronburkeen6409

7 ай бұрын

​@@The_Linux_User Yeah this is why I look forward everyday till the day I have my property and can grow and raise my own food.

Leon is so vibrant! It’s clear he’s gone beyond surviving to thriving! I look forward to every update, thank you!

You are amazing at finding the human aspect of everything whether it's Leon, the cats, an abandoned house, or ourselves. Great cinematographer and filmmaker too to tell the story.

Your voice is soothing and you make me laugh. He takes his dishes to the dishwasher or the junk pile. I like the way your mind works. Curious. Wanting to understand him better. Your not just some dude keeping a lobster to try to look cool and interesting. You are you and genuine. Thank you!💛 Heart of gold.

Leon is my happy place! We need a high resolution dvd with ambient music we can play on a continuous loop for mental health. 💋🥰🙏🏻

LEON! He's looking fantastic, and very active. The new tank gives him so much room. Brilliant that you've introduced other sea creatures into the tank. I hope the glass shrimp eggs hatch, I'd love to see the babies. I'd call the unusual crab "Mark" ... after his unusual markings.

Leon looks so happy and healthy! Fantastic! 🥰 Funny that the shrimp and Leon rejected the canned food. Reminded me of a cat who lived at an animal hospital I worked at. I had gone across the street to get a burger from a family run restaurant and brought it back. I sat at the front desk and offered the kitty some of the burger. Cautiously she sniffed at it, hissed, gave it a whack.off the desk and ran away. 😳 She certainly knew something I didn't. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the update on Team Leon! 😊

1ST let me say that you are literally bringing a childhood dream of mine to life with our pal Leon here. The very 1st video you had bringing Leon home taking the bands off of him and helping him learn how to reuse that one claw...literally made my heart feel like it was going to explode. Leon has to be my absolute favorite thing on KZread. By far, nothing else even comes close and it makes me so happy. Being able to show my father proof that someone else was also bringing to life and living those dreams that I had as a little six-year-old girl walking through kroger past the lobsters asking if we could save JUST ONE only to be told no.. and telling myself...ONE DAY...yeah showing my father this video...that part was pretty special too. Thank you Leon and Leons family. You heal my heart every day. Without even knowing. You're so lucky to have found each other. THANK YOU for what you have, done and will do for him. It means a lot to a six year old little girl I used to know. To her..and to Leon..you're quite literally saving their world.

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

So when are you going to make your dream come true, instead of living your dream vicariously through this feller? ;)

@Appellonia

Жыл бұрын

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 I already would have but I'm terrified to hurt one for lack of being able to maintain the tank the way one would need. So the answer there is....FEAR of death by love I guess. 🤣I feel like a giant assho$% if that happened. Lol and honestly I doubt I have the extra money to be able to afford a tank and all the equipment that goes with keeping one. However you're right and I suppose it's time to s*** or get off the pot and check out some books or read online how to maintain a tank so I can also try to save one. 🥰🥰

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

@@Appellonia If it’s a dream, then make it happen! Educate yourself. If it is a passion, it will be nothing but fun to educate yourself about it. Get financially secure (an important goal no matter what). Figure out where your beloved lobster will go/who will adopt him when you pass, whether it be family or a friend or sanctuary/organization (because you’ll learn that the lobster is just as likely to outlive you with their lifespans! 😉). The very essence of happiness is making dreams turn into reality, and when they are achieved only because of hard work and dedication, they are all the more sweet to experience. I don’t know how old you are/how much time you have left on this earth (obviously nobody knows when their last day will be), but my dad told me some thing when I was in community college 3 decades ago that really stuck with me - it helped me decide to change what my major and what my career goal was going to be (and it was going to be changed to one my mother discouraged, saying “it wouldn’t put bread on the table” - I took that as a challenge to prove her wrong, and literally got my dream job right after college graduation 😢[after a serious amount of hard work and dedication!]; it paid wonderfully and had great benefits too lol... My mom then pretended like she had supported me all along and boasted to everyone about my job with pride🙄)… Anyways, back to my dad’s wise words. He told me (and I could tell he was saying this to me based off of him having regrets by his age): _“Life is not a dress rehearsal, kiddo.“_ We only have one go around with this precious thing called life. Try to live it where you’ll reasonably have as little regrets as possible in it, where you won’t be old looking back saying _“I wish I did ‘this’ or ‘that’ when I had the chance. Why didn’t I just go for it?! I would have loved to see what the experience was like!“_ Just my two cents. I think you’d make a wonderful lobster mommy from the sounds of what you wrote to Brady here. Your heart is very much there for it. Good luck! 😊 Edit: P.S. Never let fear run your life. Believe in yourself! If you put in the work to do proper research, you’ll get the tank right! And really stop and think about this fact: What are the odds that the lobster you pick out to save from a restaurant or grocery store is going to continue to live if you don’t rescue it? *ZERO PERCENT!* _LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE IS GOING TO RESCUE THE POOR THING._ It’s a rather simple math equation when it comes down to it, really, right? Haha. So even if you munch it up and he/she dies in your care, *you know you did your best because you put in the work and research and effort* - you gave him/her a legit, honest chance! You can’t beat yourself up over something like that after you did your best and sincerely tried to make it work. I stupidly got a parrot at 16 without doing any proper research, and my mother didn’t either (I had begged her to buy him for my birthday, and she did out of guilt because she moved me out of my hometown during my junior year of high school and I was lonely)... I figured it out though, through lots of research, time spent with him, observation, etc.. I should have never got him (I learned through experience that it’s immoral to buy birds as pets to have in captivity; rescue is the only moral choice), but he fastly became my life long best friend, and we’ve be together for 30 years now! He’s by my bedside day and night - constant companionship. He even saved me when I was suicidal some years back because I became disabled from a disastrous back surgery... I mean, not just emotionally, but literally too - I was living with my mother at the time, and while I was passed out overdosing in the backyard of the house, my parrot *RANDOMLY* flew into my mom’s bedroom and woke her up from her night’s sleep (and I stupidly used to get his wings clipped back then too, which makes it extra miraculous!), so she came to get me to tell me to come get my bird, and then she found me in the backyard in the state I was in... Crazy story huh? But yeah, I could have easily given him up when I saw how hard, demanding _AND LONG_ parrot ownership is, but I kept my commitment to him, and the rewards have been astronomical both emotionally and physically, with him literally saving my life. Animals are just so eff’ing amazing! Quite the tangent there, but the point is that it’s often the challenging and difficult things that are the most rewarding and joyous to experience. Everyday you’ll be able to be proud of yourself that you stepped up to do something that no one else would, and that innocent creature will no doubt feel that love and cherish you for it, as much as a lobster is capable of doing ofc. I truly think Leon here understands how lucky he is that Brady saved him (he feels sooo better, physically/mentally/emotionally), and appreciates him for it, as was told in this video that Leon comes to see Brady up close all the time to say hi, like a puppy dog! It’s adorable! Ok I’ll _REALLY_ stop blabbering now! All the best to you!

Please keep uploading Leon videos. They give us life.

Your philosophy that everything and everyone has a story has helped me so much to cope with certain things. Love Leon and his tank fellows. I think you should call the new and cutie crab Shelby!

It's always a great day when a new Leon video comes out. Thank you for sharing him and his amazing journey with us.

Can we talk about how good Brady has gotten at filming!

LEONS COLORS ARE ABSOLUTELY GEORGOUS!!

Of course he apologizes for his swearing in the bike video. A true gentleman. Just know there's nothing to apologize for. Anyone would swear when going through that. I'm so happy I got to watch a new Leon video today!!! Also love the cool light above his tank. Leon's living in style!❤❤❤

I've gotta tell ya, Brady, it makes my heart warm and happy to see these marine creatures have good, comfortable homes. As someone who believes that everything has a life, even if we don't yet understand it, seeing the marine life being cared for the same way as caring for cats and dogs gives me hope in humanity. Thank you for being so kind and compassionate to ALL of your animals and plant life. I may not know you personally, but from what I've seen, you seem to have a caring, loving heart, and for that, you are awesome! And if you don't mind me asking, how's life going for you? I truly hope you are doing well! I do so enjoy how you've included the updates for all your animals, not just Leon (even though I still love and adore Leon), because I've developed a love for all of the other critters, too! I would love to know if those plants in your house are real or fake. If they're real, I'd love to know what kinds you have and how you care for them, if you don't mind sharing that information. Like I said, I believe all of nature has life beyond our comprehension, and I greatly appreciate, admire and respect those who care for those living things.

I see Leon video I click. Thank you for sharing these stories.

I think a good thing to add to Leon's tank would be floating plants. I'm sure there are some saltwater plants that float, they'll make good shade and can be shelter and food for the shrimp. The plants will also absorb nitrates and prevent algae from getting out of control.

I love that Leon seem to be pretty familiar with you now. He looks comfortable and happy. It brings joy to my heart that he has a nice life now.

@mawi1172

Жыл бұрын

He looks HOMESICK! 🤢🤮🤮

For the cats chewing cables here’s some suggestions: don’t leave cables out where they’ll entice the cat to want to bite or play with it. To do that do things like bundle your cables together so they’re not so skinny, have them behind table legs and such so that they’re not clearly visible at a distance. You can use a pet safe bitterant on the cables as well. I don’t suggest decoy cables because that doesn’t stop the behavior, it only delays the inevitable when they bit through your cables. The cables are easily replaced but that emergency visit to the vet if they burn their mouth or get shocked will be expensive and frightening. You can buy cable covers as well that can deter biting. If there’s a room with cables that you absolutely can’t cover or hide I suggest that they just not have access to that room, at least for a while. In my experience, cats can forget bad habits if they stop doing them for a while but they can also teach the others the bad behavior if it isn’t stopped. Lastly, leave toys that will stimulate their senses. Maybe a cardboard box with some catnip, a spring toy, a toy mouse or something that can be easily activated for self play. Lastly remember to give them your attention when they’re doing well to encourage continued good behavior. If you interact with them when they’re misbehaving they’ll learn that that’s the best way to get dad to pay attention to them. Best to encourage good play, nice sleeping, good interactions between cats, etc. Hope that helps some.

@Mrs.Silversmith

Жыл бұрын

All excellent suggestions. The only thing I would add is many cats really hate touching double sided tape, and you could add some in any areas you want them to avoid.

@denni7173

Жыл бұрын

Another trick I use for cats and foster pups is Dollar Store pool noodles Split lengthwise, insert cables, duct tape in a few places

@19irving

Жыл бұрын

Just wrap tinfoil around them. We have five cats; been there.

@darkshadow851

Жыл бұрын

Make a light mix of cayenne pepper and water and rub it on the cables. It may sound a bit mean, but the cat will be totally fine, and it will VERY quickly learn to leave cables the hell alone. Don't make the mix too strong, you're not looking to torment the little beast, just something to make him learn "Cables taste bad!". When my cat was a kitten, he was absolutely obsessive about chewing cables. Thought this up and gave it a try. Two tastes of a wire, and he's never ONCE ever touched a wire again in 12 years.

@lucienwilliams4359

Жыл бұрын

There used to be a thing called bitter allows to stop children suckling their thumb so if they still sell it paint the cables with it

I've been watching since 2021. Thank you so much for taking such good care of Leon. He definitely won the lottery with you!

I was about to ask about the crabs when you mentioned them, I hope this new bigger crab survives for a bit. Ty so much for sharing this journey

Brady, your appreciation and love for all the critters gives me such hope and inspiration! Thank you.

Any day there’s a video about Leon, that’s a good day.

Thanks Brady, for the updates on Leon. I can't get over it's been a year since you rescued him from the store.. Leon seem very happy in his home, he knows what he likes and dislikes, and all the new neighbours seem happy too. This is absolutely fascinating, thanks again for sharing Leon's World with us all. Best wishes from Wales.

Another awesome Leon post he is a real G Leon the Lobster G The Mack Daddy Lobster who has plenty of personality. Sometimes it's difficult to think he was just a purchase short of death at that Supermarket and now he is a U tube Sensation who has touched many people. I just want to say Thank you for Saving Leon that day and being like a father to him over the period he has been in your care. Cheers my Good man Brady, You my friend are a man of character and compassion as you not only care for Leon and his water friends. You also look after other animals especially Cats. A,Cat,Man,do and care for... PS I do believe you're cat is chewing on the USB cables and wires Due to stress being in a new environment will definitely be a huge issue. A companion that is grounded would do wonders. A real positive influence....

Such a soothing site to follow. Love Leon and the kits, but also the houses’ decor, the music, Brady’s voice and even the sponsors he chooses. An excellent production!

Leon seems to have more vibrant colours in the new tank or maybe it’s the lights. It is so nice to see him enjoying the new home and friends.

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

He is spectacularly colorful now! It’s beyond insanely beautiful! He has colors that I would’ve never imagined a lobster could have… even a gorgeous blue! This is probably the healthiest lobster ever, and we humans usually only ever see dull half-dead ones (like he used to be in the grocery store), or full-dead ones.

God Bless you for rescuing these furbabys and Leon.

i’ve been watching Leon since the beginning..his videos have become better and better…❤ great job Brady, please tell Leon “thanks”.

This series has taught us so much about all animals have intelligence and personality. Thank you, for this.

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

I’m lovin’ how he buries some of his food to eat later, like a squirrel with nuts. I had to put a beloved dog to sleep exactly 3 years ago as of last night, due to lung cancer. On the anniversaries of his and his brother’s deaths, I hold a small personal candle light vigil and spend some time reminiscing... looking at photos and videos of them, feeling some of their soft curly hair I saved (they were Bichon Frises, so they had relaxed poodle hair basically), etc.. So last night I was watching a hilarious video of when my dog (the one who had passed 3 years ago) took one of his chicken strip treats and initially try to bury it in my bed in my sheets, so I removed it and put it back on his dinner plate because that is really gross to have in my bed! 😖 Then he took it and he tried to hide it underneath his little doggie stairs that he’d use to jump up on my bed… and once again I put it back on his dinner plate, sadly frustrating him. But he was determined! One last time he took it and tried to bury it in plain sight on my couch, but he used a tool from my bedroom to do it... From the ground in my closet, he hilariously grabbed a minuscule detached foam padding that usually lines the hangers we get from the dry cleaners, and used that to try to cover the chicken strip on the couch in the living room, because there was nowhere else to hide it since my apartment was really clean (and I’m sure he thought I wouldn’t see him do it because I was in bed in my bedroom). Lol. It was too dang adorable and I let him leave it there “hidden.” 😂 The look on his face was just so depressing and frustrated. Their eyes and expressions were always just so clear to me! I could always tell what they were thinking. He just really wanted to keep one chicken strip treat hidden to munch on later! Like Leon here. ;) After he was satisfied that the hanger foam was hiding it good enough, he went and chomped down the rest of the chicken strips that were on his dinner plate. Haha. So it wasn’t that he was full; he was simply planning ahead so he could grab a midnight snack later on while I slept. 😂

I absolutely love your cats,I’m a cat person and have had many in my 78 years. I used to give my cats grocery bags and could watch them play with them for hours. Thank you for saving all your cats from being homeless and sick👏🏼👍🏻another fun video 🤩👵🏻🇺🇸

These Leon episodes are so relaxing and chill and amazing, it's 2am and I can't stop watching hahaha

@Bradybrandwood

2 ай бұрын

😅 Leon says thank you for checking out his story. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

@FBI_agent1092

27 күн бұрын

I'm hungry. Me want Leon to join dinner.

You're the only guy , that does a promotion and it doesn't bother me 🙂 love you all!

YOOO LEON

Leon coloring is beautiful! I didn't realize how many colors lobsters can have.

I’m glad the community loves Leon❤

Your a guardian of nature. Please keep Leon safe. I would love to see him in a bigger tank.

Brady.... Love the updates. Leon has become Family to so many of us. Thanks.

I haven't been tuning in lately... but I'm really glad I did today. The fact that Leon interacts with you in any positive manner is truly remarkable. This series has redefined the idea of intelligence, empathy, and life itself for me.

Such a handsome lobster 🦞 💕love Leon-

Leon is SO beautiful!! I have watched from the beginning and I have really loved watching the colors get brighter and brighter! I am so glad you saved Leon!!

More videos about your cats plz they are loved, and well cared, i can tell =)

Every Leon video is an instant watch!

Appreciate the Vid Brady!.. Glad everyone seems so happy and healthy!

This is my favorite video of all the ones you posted. Leon is stunningly gorgeous! You seem to have a good rapport with him, which is fascinating. What do you feed the small creatures in the tank? AND THE CATS! I adore cats! I’ve taken in numerous rescues in the last 54 years. Your cats are beautiful! It’s clear that they are loved and pampered. It’s also clear that you love all animals. Good, good job with your life!

Love watching Leon's adventures. Have you considered getting a large flat rock and balancing it (securely) on two other rocks to give him a "hide"? Most lobsters in the wild live under shelves like that or in cave-like crevices.

Never get tired of Leon

Leon has such beautiful, vibrant colours!

A Leon video!! I'm amazed at how I can just see here happily and watch for 20 minutes. So serene and beautiful. Now I need to find those catboxes of which you speak!

I cannot express how much these videos mean to me! I saw the first Leon video during a very stressful semester of my college and have followed the journey ever since, especially during some of the more intensive weeks! Thank you Leon and Mr. Brandwood for the amazing content!

leon is such a cool character

Leon’s a very tidy boy! That little crab is adorable!