2020 06 13 Hossy voicing her opinions

[@islabonita6304]

I almost forgot what a happy spirit felt like until I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your life with the raccoon's with us. Filled my heart with joy; a joy I had forgotten existed.

[@williecunnings3759]

This is so much better to watch than TV. Love the fur babies.

[@princessncg1]

Agree!!!

[@tamarak9393]

Your right. I’d rather watch this than tv. They make me smile and laugh.

[@kowalski3769]

Love the new ones. They have a look of disbelief like they just hit the lottery.

[@rosebelle3148]

Ha! True!

[@jeanthree]

Best buffet in town

[@madelynHernandez5577]

Like is this for real! Where had we been. Hahaha

[@marciacopeland5758]

They did!!

[@maem9246]

, LOL 🤣 👍👍

[@SCBJQ]

Years ago, when I heard animals in my attic. I went up with a plate of scrambled eggs for them to see who was up there. As soon as I sat down, a raccoon ran up to me and climbed right in my lap. She was so excited about the eggs. Later, when she had a litter of three babies, she brought them to me and they'd come for food every morning and every evening. They were affectionate and so sweet and I miss them. I still put out food in my yard for the raccoons and an opossum who come every night, but I miss being to cuddle them and have them hold my hand or come when I call them.

[@4825ph]

SCBJQ I do the same - every night a local raccoon, three stray cats and a opossum get our leftovers. We feel good about not wasting food and the animals seem happy - they coexist quite well and share with no issues.

[@madelynHernandez5577]

One time there was a stray kitten at my door so I would feed it daily but then I noticed it always meowed for food and I was over feeding it but the kitten wasn't getting fat. Turns out one day my neighbor solved the mystery. A raccoon was stealing the cat food. Lol.

[@melanimeyer6085]

That sounds absolutely magical! 🤗❤️

[@scottsacala]

Now that you mentioned it, I love how gentle some of them are when grabbing the hot dogs out of your hand. They’re very grateful 💚

[@molliejoe721]

Love your channel, it's better than anything on tv.

[@22stunt45]

You can say that again

[@sandybell1743]

Hossy is claiming her rightful inheritance. She is first in line for the throne.

[@stephaniewiggins9987]

You said they like it when you spray them? Hossie in particular. She needs to be broken of that possessive behavior. She'll bite and nip the younger ones, that aren't hers. I guess I need to leave nature alone. Sorry.

[@sandybell1743]

@@stephaniewiggins9987 I didn't say it, Jim did. :))) I guess you don't have children. Or you have, but they are adults now, and you forgot how it was when they were little. I also guess you are not very much into animals, either. Or, you would know what that possessiveness really means. She is with Jim for 4 years now, she is Rascal's offspring. She never really did harm the others. She has moods. Understandable. They come and go. She stays. Have a nice day, Stephanie !

[@NapoliESchioETorino]

@@sandybell1743 4 years!!!! Oh mine. First time ever I watch his videos. I just suscribed to it. Not wonder why she feels like the place is hers 😂😂😂. They are adorable. God bless Jim for feeding the gang every night for that long. I bet it gives meaning to his life. It would darn give it to mine!!! ❤️🦝❤️

[@duanebolen8359]

You have a big Family

[@willyham72]

Buddy is a good name ......by the way why would anyone give Jim's videos a thumbs down ...That's bs ...these videos are family friendly and nice to watch .

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

They're animal abusers

[@CraftAero]

"Buddy" is my cat's name... he's a ragdoll and, ironically, looks a LOT like a raccoon.

[@danfarris135]

They really can be a buddy. Anyone who has had the privilege of being very close to a coon knows. My puddin was 8 when she passed on. Daisy was 15. They were very special girls.

[@joany11swatch14]

You’re a good man James ! Love your channel. Thank you for taking care of these precious raccoons.

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

I look forward to your video(s) all day. Thanks!

[@sandybell1743]

Hello Wren ! Some time ago, Jim changed the posting time. His, was the last video I watched before going to sleep, very relaxing. Now, it's the first I watch in the morning when I wake up, very energetic.

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

@@sandybell1743 So you have it with your morning coffee. He is a great way to start your day. Mine...I go through my spam to delete all the umm disgusting crap that I filter out but it makes almost no difference.

[@Tinasburrito666]

Came across this channel randomly and this is the most genuine wholesome man I’ve ever seen! I love that he loves wildlife, and that he has a raccoon family. You, sir, are an amazing person. You have a beautiful soul.

[@annetteboston3023]

I feed 22 myself I love all their personalities. I was glad to see you are of the same mind.❤

[@hollyb.3615]

Thanks so much for bringing this to us, a pleasure to watch. Poor bear cub, human beings make things or creatures expendable without a second thought. My hope is that they will be called accountable for their deeds in the afterlife for this as well as as others.

[@tamarak9393]

Greetings to you from Grimsby Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. I would love to know how many countries watch you. We see these little bandits all the time where we live. I’m sure people from other countries have never seen these beautiful animals in real life so it’s nice to watch them in your videos. Thanks James.🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝

[@scottsacala]

Aww! The one that always hangs around the bucket! If he doesn’t have a name yet, you should call him “Waterboy” 😂

[@MichaelJ44]

Scott Sacala Or “Walter” Sounds like Water 😂

[@noreenlynedge8259]

I enjoyed seeing the racoons with you,James.Beautiful animals.

[@clarkkent1521]

Bobby Boucher.

[@sararickmore1195]

@@LindaC616 It's Richard, dear. Lol

[@rocker76m88]

😂 I think he was playing bobbing for hot dogs. So we could name him Bob😂

[@edwinhoward9018]

JB, those are the healthiest, politest raccoons I have ever seen. Thank you, Ed from Chattanooga, TN USA.

[@tamarareyes3263]

I just love their little noises. Thanks for taking care of them Mr. Blackwood!. Greetings from Honduras 💕

[@spitfirestake54]

I don’t know how I came upon this channel but I absolutely love watching this guy love on the raccoons. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicaspears3713]

You're such a nice guy!!! Thanks for caring for them!

[@doves1pellegrino199]

James you are such a kind man. They love you, We love you too. xxx

[@Cindy-nf6qv]

OMG! I just found your channel and subscribed! You are a beautiful person for feeding these adorable little raccoons - most people hate them. How in the world do you get them to trust you and let you feed them by hand? Did you raise them as babies? Usually they are afraid of people. Thank you for sharing these videos. and you even have names for them so so so cute! you prob built them a little shed too to keep warm

[@taliehughes4341]

Do you have a raccoon fund.? I’d like to donate toward their food My way of saying thanks for the joy

[@LARRYLARRY704]

Not skipping the ads help

[@lh7071]

Was thinking the same, lol.

[@prestigeworldwide5239]

@@lh7071 I'd rather donate.

[@tinaterry8839]

Please let us know how we can donate kind sir 🙏😀

[@winegeek2949]

Is there a Walmart near you? :)

[@bogdanvidrean4728]

Little buddy is the best. Gentle and polite :)

[@anns7387]

Hossy DOES think you are hers and her Alone.😃❤ Boy...those babies must be keeping her up aaaaall DAY so she just has no patience with those 'other' Diner guests. All should know better than to request Mister Jim's attention! I agree with you saying that raccoons are the most misunderstood animals. So many people don't take time to REALLY Observe animals to understand the reasons for their actions. Nearly always, animals are simply, living their lives around us the best they can learn how. The Department of Nonsense Reasoner's :(

[@ukmedicfrcs]

You're such a sweet loving man. Thank you for being kind to these beautiful creatures. We have a small animal wild life rescue and you'd be surprised at how cruel people are to animals deemed ' pests '. I regularly stop to check animals on the road that have been hit by cars to ensure that they're not still alive and to move them off the road so other animals don't get hit feeding off of the dead ones.

[@patricianoreikis8045]

My litle soaker ia adorable and is really extra hungry. Thanks Jim for sharingt and Stay safe and well.

[@karlisurber8543]

I love how Buddy sits under you and let's you pat him. He's so gentle. And I always love seeing Hossy.

[@880raven]

Hi Jim, Just wanted to let you know that one of my mamas brought her 3 babies to the porch to eat tonight. God are they CUTE. I think I still have one more mama to bring hers in so I don’t know how that will work out. A larger raccoon...a male I think....came with the mom and babies tonight so maybe the dad? I regularly have 2 female and one other that I think is a male who come to eat every night. I’m sure my neighbors would rebel if they knew I was feeding these guys...and the opossums too but I enjoy them a lot. Paula in INdiana

[@cjpolsky]

Around 2:34 when you were counting and got to "9", it looked like one of them in the background raised its paw up and was like "Present!" lol😄😄😜😜

[@lildebboston455]

That's 2 funny.i never would have noticed

[@luvmj4ever904]

I just love love love watching your channel!!!! It warms my heart and calms my mind, especially with everything that's happening around the world and our nation! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Sorry to hear about the little bear cub - I'm happy about You voicing Your opinion about it, Mr Blackwood. Hope For Wildlife is a marvelous place - She/they deserve any and every recognition they can get!🐾 💙💛🌹💜🍎🇺🇸

[@Robin-xt7yo]

James I agree with you about the government killing the baby bear. There are rehab orgs willing to take the bear, the govt was too lazy to make an effort to find the cub a home. So sad.

[@SheilaD111]

😢💔

[@roymanning8893]

You are right , their to damned lazy.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Love this channel to bits.

[@cocoshi2306]

This is my favorite channel-:)

[@sjohnston725]

My brother found 5 babies in a tree (the mother was killed by a vehicle) no sanctuary will take them. I took 2 to foster. They think I'm their mother now. Named them Bonnie & Clyde. I think what you're doing is awesome. Keep it up👍🤗

[@norman9970]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! and they get even better with the narration and commentary

[@pamelahewitt3397]

Those Sweet Racoons love You. Thank You for being so kind. God Bless You.

[@lildebboston455]

That's so wrong of them 2 put that poor helpless cub down.They could of even given him to a Sanctuary. Damn that really pisses me off. Jim

[@LARRYLARRY704]

That's how they stay strong in nature

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

@@LARRYLARRY704 TROLL

[@SheilaD111]

You’re a Saint. Thank you for all you do James. 🙏💜🐾🌭🦝🐈

[@123rosebuds]

Cute to have Connor sleeping. He won't take you on a chase...The younger one up on the shelf is cute.

[@jgrafx]

They do love their chicken dogs. No wonder they are feeling hissy, snarly, and fighty.

[@jonah1044]

You’re right when you say “these are the most misunderstood animals”. They are the most beautiful creatures on Earth and just because some are sick we classify all of them as dangerous pests. People call them rodents when they aren’t even closely related to rodents and they are so hated for no reason.

[@gramasugarbear]

I so love watching these. We have 4 baby raccoons that were orphaned. They are about 4-5 weeks old, eyes just opened. I enjoy them so much. My husband passed away almost 3 years ago and I get a lot of joy watching them and feeding them. Are you in the US? We couldn’t get anyone to take the babies so my son and I are doing it. I’m learning from your channel. Thanks!

[@carolhall5640]

Grama Sugarbear try smashed bananas, they love them! We are raising three!

[@servicarrider]

They are all so very different. All smart. Must be an empty feeling when they den up for the winter.

[@kristynaoverstreet1450]

You're so blessed and lucky! I wish I was you! I feed all the wild ones around me but they don't get close. ☹ Yogart is their absolute favorite! You are such a wonderful man & an amazing person for doing this! 💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏

[@pamelasherman3495]

From one raccoon addict to another, thank you .

[@office4smstande541]

Oh my the little ones stand up on Mr Blackwoods legs so so humbling

[@paulashields2675]

This is so soothing and peaceful to watch

[@19lhernandez]

So sad to hear about that precious baby bear!! Thank you for sharing these adorable raccoons with us!!! 🦝 ❤️💕

[@krailey72ify]

Jim you let my Hossy be cranky. She has 3 or 4 babies terrorizing her!😂I told her to watch after you and not to let strangers around. Bless you Jim and all you do💜🦝👮‍♂️

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

I have binge-watched most of your videos last week to present. Soo sweet & comfort in! Thank you, James 🤗 new subscriber. ✌️

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

Welcome to the best channel ever.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Amazing how you can identify them! 🤗

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

@@wrenwrenwood6503 thank you.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

My dad was a BLM manager & Fish & Wildlife. Grew up with the 'critters'. Soo thankful for my awesome upbringing! Even had an adventure with a porcupine! 🤗

[@AustinLEN]

Hi James I'm new to your channel, I'm at home with a brand new baby in Hawaii and I just wanted to tell you how much we've enjoyed watching your videos and how calming your voice is 😊

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

Congratulations

[@aalberto4961]

God bless you for being so kind to them!!😊

[@lozat414]

These videos are so relaxing to listen to. Thanks for uploading!

[@sandybell1743]

The bear cub story, appalling. We invade their territories, chase them away, leave them without food, and now we even put them down. Humans are disgusting.

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

That would make any other invasive species evil, as well. We have to remember to consider the complexity of a question like this.

[@sandybell1743]

@@andyroobrick-a-brack9355 Hello Andy ! No, you draw the wrong conclusion. All the other species invade new territories and kill, only for survival, or in self defense. They "destroy" only for these 2 reasons. The only species that brakes nature's law only for pleasure, is man. He hunts down wildlife to build houses, or no reason at all but pure pleasure. And this is disgusting and appalling.

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

@@sandybell1743 Building homes is a necessary thing, not just for pleasure. I do agree that hunting for pleasure is wrong, but if any other animal evolved to our level of intelligence, than they would do the same because of quality of life. We aren't a parasite, we are good and evil, we are grey. The actions of a naive group don't determine the whole.

[@sandybell1743]

@@andyroobrick-a-brack9355 There is a big difference between necessary and desired, necessities and desires. There is a big difference between what people need and what people want. In order to live a happy and fulfilling life, we need one house. We want one in the city, one in the mountains, one by the ocean/at the seaside, one abroad. We need one very good car to take us where we have to go, we want to own 2 or 3, top brands, mainly to show off. This is what I meant. Humans are ruled by 2 overwhelming feelings, greed and fear. Not very flattering !

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

@@andyroobrick-a-brack9355 All livestock is an invasive species, but humans are at the top of the food chain.

[@ritamorris2352]

Love the beautiful porch and all the trees and shrubery that surround it. He is so kind to the raccoons..gives them Honey Nut Cheerios, not just any cereal. They are family to him, which so many of us can relate to with our love of nature. He just said he has sandwiches made for them. Now this is a positive thing to do during these times..make food to share with all living beings. Wishing you all a good weekend of peace and happiness 💕🐾🌳💕

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Jim’s “Wild Saturday night “ 🦝 . A barn dance 💃🏽 sounds great though 😂

[@lisascott8475]

Thanks for making longer videos. It gives us a chance to sit down and visit with you awhile (sort of).

[@debbieeberling7021]

can not get enough of watching this you are very Blessed

[@mayling2722]

These raccoons are so beautiful and u are so sweet and kind to them ! Thanks again so much!

[@anitagoodwin4785]

oh how sweet,, are you from Cape Breton? bc my mom is from there and you sound like her and her family.. i love animals and enjoy your videos.

[@gaylegreene]

I caught myself laughing out loud 😀. Thank you for reminding me happiness still exists ❤️

[@cyndilu9]

Their faces are just so adorable!!! Love it

[@judy8117]

TOO many bears in the woods?WHO'S counting? Very sad,WALL MART,stockers must be thinking where the heck are the hot DOG'S going? Lol BARN dancing use to be very big in CANADA ,use to go growing up and the huge farmers markets, alot of fun stay well ALWAYS ENJOY🐾🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾🐾🐾♥️☘☘

[@birdlover8992]

Hi Mr James.....I love the way they take food from you hand with their hands ....they are really very polite...they love you....you are a good man for taking care of these beautiful creatures....GOD bless....stay well❤💐❤

[@looklogan]

James you are so nice to the animals. Thank you.

[@carolflynn7933]

You are truly blessed. Love watching this. xxxxxxx

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Bless you, Mr. Blackwood! You are awesome for taking care of them and they love you!

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

Lol, "where're ya putting it i JUST gave you one!"😆👍

[@seeker7679]

" Every animal deserves to live" well with the exception of June Bugs!😉lol

[@krailey72ify]

We put strings on their legs and flew them around. Those was the only bugs I would touch.

[@bettyscoggins7769]

God Bles you James. Thank you for all the laughs !!! I LOVE IT !!!!! Thank you for showing people how to live !!!!!. Eric, Chattanooga, Tn.

[@AustinLEN]

My Dad is a volunteer at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg Colorado. They save carnivores from all around the world regardless of the financial difficulties. DNR should reach out to them in the future for situations like that that bear cub. They give the animals a place to live out their natural lives.

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

The sad thing is they had sanctuaries that tried to convince them at no no cost to the DNR to take care of the cub and reintroduced it to another location when it was big enough. But they just wanted to kill a baby because they can. Having power can corrupts a man/woman, or lessens his/her morality, and the more power a man/woman has, the more corrupted he/she will become. Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. Lord Acton, a British historian of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

[@camillefulton7709]

I CANT TELL EM APART, SO TELL US WHEN ITS BUDDY PLEASE, LOVE THE PIC OF HIM AT YOUR SHOULDER. THANKS FOR SHARING THEM WITH US JAMES. 👋 CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@bevyking6570]

Hi! You must spend a fortune on your babies! So far I only have my two regulars an occasional visits from a few others, and no babies yet and there are already eating me out of house and home LOL. They are Bottomless Pits but worth it. I love having them around. They come in my pet door and wake me up. The little brats

[@karenfellman9892]

Barn dancin 🎶🎶🎶 that sounds so fun !!

[@joycekethman4048]

Look like little kids lol Love there food . Rare they trust people. They loved my dad. I loved feeding them when I was a kid. My grandkids buy me Ratcoon pics , Keychains. They know how much I like them. Little Michaganders 😆

[@ramonacardona1430]

11 raccoons, one was hiding underneath you. I just love watching these videos. Been watching since I found you about a month ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@secretmegaldaniels]

Absolutely adore your channel! Your patience and dedication is a rare balm for the soul! I live in New York City, and about a week ago, a female raccoon came in my yard to steal the dry food from my ferals. I was out there with them, and she allowed me to watch her from a few feet away, and even solicited more treats. She came back three nights in a row, but then stopped! I have marshmallows, turkey cold cuts, all things that she might like, yet every night I wait and wait to no raccoon friend. I have walked all over the neighborhood, checking to see if maybe the poor thing was hit by a car. I have found nothing. Do they move on from an area after a few days? I would like to see her again, but I am starting to feel foolish sitting out here for hours with marshmallows. :)

[@ChambersBunch]

This is my dream.. I was able to hand feed some abandoned baby racoons last summer. It was the best but unfortunately due to the state i live in it's very illegal but that's only if i brought them in my house but i was able to look out for the kits for a year until they got big and independent enough to be on their own.. I love raccoons soo much. Living the dream. My Betty, tom-tom, junie loved baked chicken or blue buffalo cat food

[@wrenwrenwood6503]

Read the fine print. In my state, they never say it is illegal to feed wildlife even though it can be misconstrued that way, but it is discouraged to do so. That said, always obey the law.

[@annebiggins3876]

Our Raccoon would dump his food into the bucket of water to prevent our dog from getting /eat it! They are so resourceful!🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝

[@jonah1044]

Gabi Ramos Actually raccoons most valued sense is touch. They aren’t trying to clean their food they dip their hands in water to enhance their touch receptors. If they don’t like the feel of the food they won’t eat it. Unless they are starving of course.

[@sasakikojiro5499]

Lol the title should be “The Origin of Grabby” 🤣🤣🤣

[@teddyrose1420]

James ,so true raccoons are misunderstood by so many people . Brokenhearted 💔over baby bear cub ,terrible waste of a beautiful life ❤🐻

[@ickleshouse]

Sir you have our total envy, what a wonderful life to be had... keep going as long as you can. Makes our day watching your videos, even when the bear turns up lol. Some say the oldest job is , shall we say ladies of the night ?, I think it is looking after the wildlife and such...thank you so much for sharing your animal adventures.... plus the ufo story... very interesting ...

[@debbieeberling7021]

i just wanted say when i was little girl my grandma live way in sticks of country side i was always wondring around,,i saw baby puppy i was chasing it i caught it took it inside show my grandma ... she goes omg where did you get that,, thats no puppy thats a baby cub,,

[@robyndismon394]

This is just too cute. They really r beautiful animals!

[@debbieeberling7021]

God Bless his soul cute looking in box,,cheerios

[@shelley9263]

Your Raccoons are soo hungry! Your little Buddy is cute. He’s a keeper, James! ☺️ Oh, Cheerios, I commented in the middle of your video good choose. Bear cub euthanasia, that’s just wrong in so many ways. 🤔😔

[@PinkyPuff69]

Mr. I love you! Wow! You’ve got to be a long lost family member, only my mom would do this and be happy as heck doing it! I have taken care of stray everything all my life. My grandma even fed a slug that would come up on the back porch every morning.

[@icannotpretend5834]

I like the one who climbs on his leg to get it then goes underneath his bench to eat.

[@richarddrolet7746]

Can this be .....WOW......i mean realy WOW.....amazing.......damn.....my eyes cant believe this.....bless you sir....rick.

[@maureendaly4082]

James I would be happy to help out with food costs.You are leading by example.With all the fighting and disagreements in the world....i can count on you to put a smile on my face!!!!

[@Lola.2248]

Is there a place to donate somehow?

[@LizzyArmogida]

@Michele That digital gift card seems tricky and I would be afraid Jim wouldn’t know it was there. Do you guys use American 🇺🇸 dollars up there in Canada 🇨🇦?

[@krisenyatrue8413]

I was wondering if this was in good ole Newfie land , I love these videos and if you were close I would have food dropped off to help out with the feeding Such a wonderful thing to watch especially now in this crazy world Thanks so much

[@susanjones2701]

I love raccoons! you have an outstanding group.

[@1959dixie]

love watching your fur babies. Hossy got her an attitude tonight.

[@GinaHarmeyer]

Where does Hossy keep her babies when she visits you? (I thinks she's the one you said has a few babies)

[@charity9660]

Probably at home

[@shirley.w.8787]

hello how are you thanks for making the video of the Raccoons really enjoy them

[@LizzyArmogida]

Jim’s Diner is a national treasure! Thank Y😇U Jim for taking care of all these beautiful 👼🏽 angels 👼🏽! ♥️🦝♥️

[@TraciMoore1]

I will have to try the cereal with mine....Last night I tried shrimp and they loved it!!!!!! My babies are getting big and some how ended up with a fourth orphan that showed up last night with my original three....I would like to start filming too...What are your recommendations for a camera???

[@debbieeberling7021]

something i will never forget it was so so cute

[@JacklyAcollins1979]

Something so relaxing about watching this

[@joepangean6770]

Well James, when people ask how's your social life now that you're retired you can confidently state, "I had dinner with 10 girls last night, maybe more tonight."