Careful amd methodical would be a snake camera not cutting 10 holes in a porch. He even cut straight down not at angles so it would be hard to repair any damage.
Same, like I discovered this channel during my exams ending semester for college and is making me very calm and beat my anxiety. I love the raccoons especially, but this rescues are the best thing and how kindness we can be to the other living beings that sometimes get unhelpful!!!
Thank you for being so compassionate & caring on relocating wildlife. Also for getting that precious baby to a Vet & Rehab center. I think skunks are soo cute.
My sister raised a pet skunk she found abandoned & injured in her yard. It got along with her kids & dogs & it was a real sweetheart. They are so beautiful.
I had a pet skunk, Jake, when it was still legal! Those kits are adorable! A couple kits look like “hooded” skunks, they have one wide white strip rather than 2. My Jake was a hooded skunk. They actually like us, why they make ‘homes’ under our porches etc. They’re very nearsighted, can’t see us well so they feel threatened if we move too fast and spray. They twist their body’s into a U shape when they spray and never miss! I had a Mom and her kits living under a house I rented for months. I didn’t bother her, she never sprayed! When her kits were old enough they all moved. She just wanted a place a bit isolated to have and raise her baby’s.
Cindy Witter but to have one as a pet dont you have to "fix" them and cut into them and remove their spray sac? seems like theres better pets out there that dont require unessecary mutilation to keep as pets right?
Sal it’s illegal now because they can be such high carriers of rabies. This was back in the 70’s you could still buy one for a pet. Their scent sacs were either removed or tied off. He was a cool little guy but today I’m a firm believer that wild should stay wild 😊
My mom had a family of skunks under her deck for a short time. They were great neighbors since they ate all the slugs. It was fun to peek out the window at night to see the babies playing
My mom had a mom skunk and her babirs under her deck one season. They only came out at night and ate all the slugs and spider crickets, so they turned out to be lovely neighbors for a month or so before they moved on. Pretty non-nuissance animals!
Skunks are very sweet animals. They just like to be left alone. My buddy had one as a pet once. He rescued it 'cause the mom had died. It never sprayed anyone except the neighbor's jerk cat. LOL I'm pretty sure there's a couple living out back in the garden.
@John Smith Wow, you sound triggered as hell. Also, killing wildlife in an inhumane way (the hairspray) is 1) illegal, and 2) indicative of some serious psychological issues. You sound disturbed.
We don't have a wild life center; but, we have people like me who care for these little ones (legally) and teach them to go back to the wild. I enjoy every minute I get to spend with our Iowa wildlife. Thank you for what you do, you guys are amazing!
My grandmother used to care for a family of skunks that would visit her yard, she'd give them catfood and they'd walk right up to her. She never once got sprayed.
I grew up in the country side and I came across lot of skunks, they are super friendly if you act natural around them and don't pay too much attention. They would just pass by me as I took my walks. Came across 4 or 5 five babies once, they were adorable 🥰
Thank you so much for being so compassionate and kind Gates Wildlife Control! All animals are beautiful in their own, cute little ways! 💚💚💚. They are all precious, sentient Angels!!! 🐾🐾💚🐾🐾
That was a great rescue. That poor baby with the netting in its skin, so glad y'all were able to get it to a rehab centre and it was able to go back to its old neighborhood.
I had skunks under my house for years. I would sit and watch them. Never once even got threatened. Very cute, very funny. My Chihuahua on the other hand . . . 9 times I'm glad you released them instead of killing. Even the injured baby💓
@@1929modelagirl....lol, just be sure to keep a spray bottle of vinegar close by; it works great for anything that the skunk sprays n won't hurt your pup
i had a family of skunks this summer. Never caused any harm. They are very shy. Never been sprayed. poor guys. They just want to be in peace with the world. I think they are adorable. thank God for good people like you to help them out.
I live with striped skunks in rural Montana, and they're pretty chill. The live in burrows that they've dug themselves, or even ones that marmots have dug but abandoned. Currently, they live under my garage alongside yellow-bellied marmots :-)
I love that you treat all your rescues so gently and make sure they are healthy. It's too bad skunks don't understand you are trying to help then spraying you.
I have found peanutbutter works real well to lure the moms out without upsetting them by scaring them out , less chance they will spray and if you tuck the tail between their legs when you are holding them this will stop the little ones from spaying and yes it does work by pinching the sent glands closed , at least it always worked for me
@Griffith Williams I couldn't get the smell out of the gloves and threw them out , this has happened three times now and i have the feeling that i am into the next generation and have been marked as a easy target ! LOL !
@Griffith Williams My dog back on the farm loved the same thing , bringing back and rolling in road kill and the like and there was cleaners or such we used but the skunk smell , well even the stuff the vets use is not fully capable of getting it out ! Quite the defense by mom nature eh !
Skunks really are adorable. Thank you for letting us know what ended up being the result! Ive had a skunk come right up to me at the campground while we were at threw picnic table. Felt somthing on my leg but didn't pay any attention because i thought it was just my mom moving her feet, then out of the corner of my eye i see somthing moving and the same time my girl friend was like "umm..." lol so i looked an here's this skunk climbing into the bench part of the table next to me from underneath lol like hey what you got up here that smells good lol... it was eating potato chips right out of my hand like you'd hand them to a dog. It was amazing. I didn't touch it because i didn't want to push it, but i probably could have. We gave him a mix of different stuff on a plate over to the edge of our camp site and he came back a few other times to see us.
What a cool story. I think they realize and can tell when people have a good heart. My hubby was soaking in our spa late one night and heard a soft noise. He looked down and a skunk was casually walking by sniffing along the way. Hubby sat perfectly still and watched the skunk waddle off until he was far enough away. At that point, who even cares if they spray. It would be a hassle but worth it in a way. Luckily no spray was involved and our dog and cats were inside. He was a bold little night critter.
I agree, that's the 2nd time they've missed a baby or two. I think what happened is they figured mom was ok with her last check, but they were probably too close for her to feel comfortable enough to go and retrieve the others. But yeah, they should be 100 thorough when checking for more babies. Cause sometimes like in this case mom might be too scared to go get the rest.
For many decades I have been studying Canadian as a second language and, though there are many joys to watching and hearing your videos, assuring myself that I can in fact understand Canadian is among them. Cassandra has assisted me to enhance my appreciation of female Canadian names.
What a great story.... Thanks to great people, like you folks, the world is a better place to live. Those little skunks are cute as they come. Thanks for the story...
See, this is why I always carry some small scissors with me. The many times I've had to free birds caught in string, fishing line (the worst) it really stresses me to see animals in distress, I can't let them know I just want to help...I hate having too much empathy. Great job!! You go above & beyond for these animals. I had ferret housemates & they can smell when they're pissed off, I can only imagine how smelly their cousins are.
Skunks are among my favored animals, and they make great pets, even unscented. They also get along well with cats and dogs. Who would even think this, but it's true.
4:00 - That little face! SQUEEEEEEE! 4:26 - They've both got their tails up. Can skunks that young spray yet? 4:44 - Another adorable little face! 6:13 - Interesting that they can't count. But I admire the face that they make up for it by double checking.
Yes, babies can spray but their aim is not as coordinate and accurate as an adult. Just think of someone being "blind folded" and asked to squirt someone. Or try playing Marco Polo in the pool. LOL
How sweet this was! I'm so glad Mom got the babies and even happier that you saved the little guy that was all tangled in the plastic netting. I assume that is your daughter working with you and learning the ropes. What a fun family business to run and be proud of. I'm sure you see some icky stuff once and a while, but the good outweighs the bad.
You guys are absolutely wonderful! I was born in Hamilton and have been in the States for years. I was thrilled to find your site! Keep up the wonderful work! 🐾💟👏💟🐾
Skunks eat rodents like rats and mice and lived under our deck peacefully for 2 years,enven my Dog would join me at night to watch mom and babies eat the sunflower seeds I left out. Golden rule is that skunks ALWAYS have right of way! When the manager decided to trap and kill them ,I cried,and shortly after the whole trailor park suffered an invasion of rats! What can b done to protect these vital gentle creatures from harm?!
So rad how carefully you handle the babies and let the moms take their kids and find new lodging. Even though they are “pests” I have found there is zero reason to kill them.
@Griffith Williams it's really weird you never smell it once in a life time it's pretty common where I live To smell the odor of a skunk in the morning 1 because of an animal that scared them or two because they were hit by a car .... where do you live ?
since the mother had already checked to make sure that she hadn't left any behind, did she actually come back to get the others? I wish we could have seen that.
@@womanofsubstance8735 Actually my statement is scientifically correct on the little critters and the warning about wandering away is one givin by domestic breeders to new owners so they won't loose their new pet !
Wildlife mothers are so much more loving than many human mothers. Mine would have chucked me in the closest dumpster to the hospital if she thought she could get away with it.
Awwww So Cute ! I actually have an abundance of skunks , raccoons and opossums living around me here in the Bronx ... I often find them on my back porch looking for a handout ! Lol
I love skunks.... In Joliet illinios there is a family of skunks that are all white with black stripes. I was jogging at night and saw one. I thought it was a fluffy white cat until he raised his tail when i got too close. It had a very small black line down its back.
I've always wondered how you know you get all of the "babies". I guess you don't know and miss some from time to time. However this is better than most of the alternatives.
People live in THE SKUNK'S territory. It's us who need to learn to live with wildlife. They'll still be around long after we're gone, so there's no need to harm them. No sense in killing them, plus they have some protection under Canadian laws and have an ecological role to play. I feel it would be helpful to include tips on coexisting. If possible, I'd wait a week or so before replacing the deck. As you said, when the babies are old enough to follow mom, she will lead them to alternate den sites, then hardware cloth wire mesh can be installed. Baby season is a bad time to do disruptive renovations.
That mesh stuff is so hazardous to wildlife!!!! People who put that out on grass to keep straw down and other things either don't realize or don't care how much wildlife is killed in horrible ways once entangled. I've rescued snakes, toads, birds, rabbits and squirrels out of that crap but sadly, was unable to rescue more!!!
All summer i had one visit me in my back patio. I would toss her peanuts. We had a mutual distance respect for each other. I have always wanted one as a pet. I have heard they make cool pets. The ones raised to be pets with stink removed.
Cat G: In England they are very popular domestic pets, and British law prevents de-scenting, but there is no problem. They cuddle with you at night, and play with you during the day. What more can one ask? They also love other pets to play with.
Lets remove your nails. Sand down your teeth. Pluck holes in your butt and cut in to your body so they can fix you so your pee doesnt smells bad to them. Then you will make a perfect pet for an alien! :D ....If an animal requires to be tortured so he can become your plaything then its probably not meant to be a pet. Its great its illegal to own them anymore at least in the US. Yet somehow other idiots are still allowed to own tigers and things...
@@benjamindeh873: I have dealt with skunks for years and never been sprayed. You're dealing with common misunderstandings. Many folks in Britain have skunks (not unscented by law) indoors and even have sunk social clubs. No problems; just don't attack one.
A baby skunk took up residence at my house when I was a kid. He ate with the cats outside. At one point when I let my cat in he/she tried to follow. Uhhh.NOPE
Happy Survivor they can start spraying at 10 weeks old! Some have started spraying before their eyes open! They actually like us, why they’ll make a nest under our porches, etc. They’re extremely nearsighted which is why it doesn’t take much to make them spray. I had a Mom and her kits under my house for a few months. Mom knew when I was outside and we left each other alone! I’d see her now and then with her baby’s, so adorable! They moved on when the baby’s were old enough.
I just found your program I love it and how careful you are not to stress or hurt the animals, also the info you give the homeowners like don’t use cushions where animals have been due to diseases and bacteria.
I'm so addicted to watching these videos, lol. I've been watching the babies of various Animals being transported to new den sites all day. Never even been to Canada.
How am I supposed to get up and start my day when I have come across these videos?! All I want to do now is lie in bed and fall down the youtube rabbit hole! Remember the days when we had to get out of bed to “surf the net”? Not an issue anymore thanks to smart phones and tablets!
I want to just say that your camera person and you all do an incredible job of getting really great shots, so many of these programs you end up seeing more of the back sides , backs of heads , everything but what viewers want to see.
