Dad Has Best Reaction To Daughter Rescuing Skunk | The Dodo

[@DonnaMSchmid]

My father used to tell the story of when he and Mom were dating, they saw a skunk on the side of the road with a large glass mayonaise jar stuck on its head. Mom insisted he stop the car, and she slowly walked over to the skunk, gently talking to it. She tried to pull the skunk's head out of the jar, but she couldn't get it out. So, she picked up a rock and smashed the jar, freeing the skunk. The skunk never sprayed her... just happily trotted away! P.S. - My parents were married for over 50 years before they passed on...

[@philiplangford9434]

What a great test of compassion. Your mom passed with flying colors.

[@pattieh5118]

Wow cool story to pass down. ☺️

[@ann3923]

What a cute story 😌

[@Newsanimal6868]

Wow, what an incredible memory🥰

[@2008Rome]

What a precious memory and what good people!

[@SH-ix6mc]

That's the most supportive dad I've ever heard of. How sweet. Thank you for rescuing that cutie.

[@PostSasso]

And the most boring video I have ever seen. A minute of this idiot woman speaking on the phone to people. This is why behind the camera people should stay behind the camera.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

​@PostSasso How DARE she try to enlist the services of wildlife professionals before attempting the rescue herself! 🙄 I'm sure she'll be DEVASTATED by your opinion. 🤭

[@AnyAni-Animals]

what a heartwarming moment to see her save the skunk. Her dad's support and humor made it even better

[@claire6568]

I was literally about to say this !!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@mkbno88]

@@PostSasso apparently you should have been raised by a nicer dad like hers, and I’m very sorry for your loss in that category

[@Sam-o1x3h]

People like her help renew my faith in humanity.

[@forreal-n1m]

Why don't you BE that kind person instead of waiting on YT to show you something THEY did, so YOU can feel better about YOURSELF??? DUH!?!

[@shellz831]

F-CKIN animal rescue telling her to leave him in there. Glad she didn't listen to those piece of 💩.

[@moonshoes11]

@@forreal-n1m What makes you think they aren’t already? And why don’t you?

[@Sam-o1x3h]

@@forreal-n1m Nah it has more to do with having to deal with crappy people all the time so when you see someone showing kindness it reminds you not everyone is like that.

[@forreal-n1m]

@@moonshoes11 How do you know I don't? It wasn't me wishing for something while I sit and play pocket pool lol

[@BlueYiperoo]

Thank you for rescuing that little skunk. 🦨

[@BebeesHuman]

Hi! I agree! That skunk was an adult though, probably experienced in defending himself. 🦨🦨🦨

[@BluemountainsCO]

Yes!! Since who ever you called for assistance doesn’t live up to ZERO RESCUE!! 👎👎👎👎😀

[@heatherbaker8457]

What an amazingly sweet and supportive Dad! The sheer joy he showed when she rescued him was just so precious!! Thank you for risking the stench to save him 😂

[@Sharona-21]

Yes, he seems like such a nice guy.

[@M_SC]

Stench is a word someone who doesn’t know skunks would use. It’s not just a smell

[@heatherbaker8457]

@ I’ve been sprayed by a skunk before… I’m a camper and hiker and have encountered and rescued many animals. I also volunteer at a wild animal rehabilitation center. Guess the “stench” is not as horrendous when you’ve been around it. You must need some attention though… Have a bad day at work? Need to talk about your skunk experience? Go ahead… let it out… or maybe you just need a hug? Look… everyone’s perception is different and I’m not going to argue over semantics. Hope you have the day you deserve tomorrow… 🤗

[@Uche-1]

⁠….and, you know skunks?

[@susanvaughan4210]

What a wonderful, kind father. No wonder his daughter grew up to be involved with animal rescue.

[@jillsy2815]

What a kind young lady putting wildlife first and an awesome father-daughter relationship!

[@AC-ni4gt]

That hole needs to be covered securely.

[@rawkusrex]

yeah, a simple $2 pipe grate

[@TatumreneeIrwin-wm4yb]

I was thinking the same exact thing

[@Nan-1017]

Yea that got me so mad that someone left it open on their property like that. I’m always walking my property and filling in holes when I see them. I have a lot of wildlife in my backyard and don’t want them to get hurt.

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Young kids could also get their hands and arms stuck in there.

[@kate7478]

@@Nan-1017🙏

[@jp9707]

Sometimes animals are calm and easier to handle when their eyes are covered. It might be that he didn't spray because he was in the dark, face down in a pipe with no light, so couldn't see. Also, I love the relationship she has with her dad, this is such a heartwarming video ☺️

[@lzrshark617]

Depending on how long he was down there as well, he might've been a little dazed from all his blood trying to pool in his head instead of circulating properly. Regardless, I'm so happy she saved that little guy from a bootleg Nutty Putty Cave style death

[@Oldmane-420]

I’ve been told that a skunk needs his rear legs on the ground to spray. Can’t say for sure as I’ve never been inclined to test that theory for myself! Any takers out there?

[@Batmann_]

​@@lzrshark617Bootleg nutty putty, lol.

[@Batmann_]

​@@Oldmane-420This can't even be true as they contort their body so that they're facing you and have their butt pointed at you at the same time, when they spray. So, in this position, their feet aren't on the ground. However, maybe there's still some general truth to what you've said. Such as, maybe they have to start this process with their feet on the ground as kicking up into this position is somehow needed to spray?

[@mariatown95]

Skunks are pretty smart. Considering his position he may have figured whatever was pulling on him couldn't be worse than where he was. Although , honestly, I don't think he could get his tail in the right position to spray from where he was stuck

[@HaloinReverse]

Lucky woman that has a father that is kind and compassionate towards animals and also speaks to her kindly. I hope she cherishes him daily, a lot of us would love to have a father like that.

[@mkbno88]

Right?! I could only wish that every child had such a wonderful father!! ❤

[@marknorthrup4897]

She's probably still single because she is looking for a guy as precious as her father. Good on her.

[@loonypeat312]

Skunks are great! I had an old tree stump where hornets made a nest in. I asked people how to get rid of them…one said pour gasoline down the hole light it on fire. No way was I going to do that and risk burning the neighbor’s or my property. Literally the next day I saw what looked like dirt and dead tree debris around where the stump had been. I inspected the area for any signs of hornets or nest…NOTHING!! Our neighborhood skunk came “grubbing” during the night and feasted on the hornets nest. Love that skunk!❤😊

[@saradlovitt]

You are wonderful people! Thank you for risking being sprayed in the process of saving that skunk's life. Some predator, like a coyote, would have pulled the skunk out, but with a very different outcome for the skunk. You two are heroes!

[@TortureBot]

Probably 10 or 12 years ago my wife who is allergic to bees decided to try to cut the grass in a badly overgrown area while I was at work on the weekend. I came home to her suffering a bad allergic reaction from stings from a hornet's nest built on the ground in tall weeds. She ran RIGHT OVER it with the mower. It wasn't damaged because it was in a dip in the ground. It started raining, and the next day, I went out to look at the nest and see if I could destroy it but a skunk had done the work for me overnight and completely eradicated the nest. Less than 2 years ago the same thing happened at my mother's house who had a hole full of yellow jackets. By the time I got over there, she told me they kept seeing an animal digging in that area. She didn't know what it was but I assume it was a skunk. It had demolished the nest, saving me the trouble. They love the larvae and apparently aren't affected by the stings. I guess their fur protects them.

[@loonypeat312]

@ great story! Amazing animals ❤️

[@kilroy2517]

I'm a beekeeper. We keep our hives at least 16" off the ground so that a skunk has to stand and expose its belly if it tries to get into the hive. Their bellies don't have that thick fur to protect them from stings.

[@RonWilhelm-nj9mj]

Mm

[@ditto3127]

The dad seems SO sweet😭💕

[@gardengal87]

The dad is adorable.

[@powershop1903]

Dad's in the car preparing to send his child into battle.

[@TarotTanja]

yes the pep talk was amazing

[@tillybobs2]

Hope you blocked that hole so nothing else gets stuck

[@hellomark1]

It was like watching Mulan all over again

[@terrenceinthehand3122]

lol 😂

[@roxielafox9049]

I see why she is so awesome.. her dad is amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@piggylover4808]

Can you imagine how tired it was? Must have placed his legs on the side to keep itself from slipping down. Thank you for your bravery!

[@Catherinzsl]

I know - poor baby. Glad our heroine stepped in to save the day.

[@shellz831]

F-CKIN animal rescue telling her to leave him in there. Glad she didn't listen to those piece of 💩.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

What a wonderful thing to do. Bless you, father and daughter!

[@kulbruh]

Those people are angels. Thank you for saving his life.

[@alioh7615]

Dad is so adorable. And she's amazing for saving that sweet lil skunky

[@sabeenshahjehan8522]

Can we have this dad daughter duo rescuing critters, a show of their own!?

[@pherretofdoom]

gotta love that dad did not even hesitate to go into spray range until she tells him he doesn't need to get sprayed as well.

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

He reminds me of my dad. It’s the kind of crazy thing we’d do all the time when I was younger. Miss you and your joy 😢

[@mirandamaryadi]

I love hers and dad's dynamic. Kinda make me jealous. Not too close with my dad, and he passed away recently. Cherish your parents, folks.

[@Dubyea]

Sorry to hear, it can be hard with some older people its just how they were raised. Im sure he loved you quitely

[@HaloinReverse]

Same. Mine would tell me I was being an idiot then get pissy with me. So I just don't involve him in anything I do.

[@marknorthrup4897]

@@HaloinReverse Got you beat. My dad hit me a lot and used my older sister for sex. He died at 49 years old (thank God) and my mother (who was also evil) just died this summer. I don't even miss her for a minute. My dog died two months ago, and I grieve him deeply and daily. There are always worse stories, so I hope and pray that you can mend things still.

[@JonnyHolms]

You definitely did the right thing 👏.. and you and your father deserve a BIG THANK YOU 😊...

[@ShadeyLadey]

Leave it if its a skunk? Wtf thats an awful thing for an animal rescue number to tell you. Skunks fcking matter too😢 Thanks for helping ❤ Skunks are wonderful animals and i love your dad lmao

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Right? Anyone that cared enough to call would never be able to live with themselves if they didn't try to do something. It's one of those things that would likely stay with you for the rest of your life, at least I know it would for me.

[@poochiew.9302]

Someone in the building behind me called animal control about a skunk which they trapped. AC dispatched it and the neighborhood stunk for hours.

[@M_SC]

Do you know you can go blind from a skunk spray? Are you it from North America? It’s not a light undertaking

[@M_SC]

@@poochiew.9302don’t use the coward word dispatch when you mean execute

[@poochiew.9302]

@@M_SC I mean you got the idea. Honestly I wasn't happy they took its life either. Just trying to be a little PC for KZbin...

[@janetgorman3690]

You are a rockstar! Thank you for saving him.

[@Bella-D]

Another beautiful example of a Dodo Hero! 🎉❤. Thank you for helping 🥰😍

[@elag.198]

What a lovely, caring father!

[@carieannpayne7091]

I am obsessed with skunks. We have so many of them where I work and live. Thank you for taking care of this cutie patootie! 🫶🏻

[@larkansaw1773]

The moment of rescue was actually adorable. You in full gear with the pink hood and that poor lil guys surprise at not being stuck - he’s like what the heck just happened- I’m lightheaded alrighty off I go!’ And then your dads support. Top notch rescue very amazing so happy that skunk is okay. I can see where your good heart comes from ❤

[@speedy19085]

"oh my god this breaks my heart" the moment humans see animals in need

[@jasonkh4]

If only people kept this same energy when they see fellow humans in need.

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

What a wonderful lady! Thank you for saving that poor skunk. Most people would have walked away. Great supportive but apprehensive dad.

[@Jennifer.335]

Please COVER that hole so no other animals fall into it or get trapped like the skunk did! Thank you for saving him!! ♥ Also, your dad is GREAT!! 😊

[@pinkfreud62]

Was gonna say the same. Get a wire mesh, secure it with a hose ring clamp so whatever needs to filter can still filter & critters won't get trapped.

[@jenniferthacker4231]

I would have done the exact same thing! I'm glad she got it free and didn't get sprayed! Skunks really don't like to spray unless they feel very threatened. It takes a while for them to build back their scent glands to spray a predator. Thank you so very much for saving him/her!!! God bless you!!! 🥰💖🤗❤️

[@larisakordonsky2788]

Well done!!!❤❤❤❤You just save a life ❤❤❤❤

[@carolyncarlson6410]

You have the best Dad ever!

[@judymoore3737]

Such a kind and caring pair of people, thanks for rescuing the poor fellow. When you have a kind heart for critters sometimes you can find yourself in strange predicament. ❤

[@Xx-ib6bf]

Lucky!! Glad s/he was freed! Thanks.

[@dingo1666]

Hope they cover it so that there won't be other animals falling in there, dying horribly.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

That was amazing to see! Well done to both of you for being brave enough to rescue the skunk!

[@psychedforlife7176]

What a great duo! Such a lovely father and daughter bonding experience.

[@hunterscott7592]

What a great dad!!!

[@kristinb6500]

What a great lady, thank you for helping that skunk

[@salchipapa5843]

You and your dad are most excellent human beings. Thanks for rescuing the skunk.

[@fredhoy6697]

Great job. Lots of kudos for that one. You're my hero.

[@kathya3115]

What a beautiful skunk

[@vajiraambegoda3839]

Helping hand is beer than praying hand. God definetly blessed you throught your life.Happy wedlife to.Bless you girl!

[@sweetthang4970]

You are so fortunate to have such a loving, supportive Dad❤

[@saliciousable]

Good for you guys!!! You're an amazing woman. And thanks, Dad, for the support❤.

[@Mindnight-t5v]

I have never met a skunk before, and I really don't know if I have the guts to do this. You are the hero for sure! Thank you!

[@LucaBlightOfHighland]

evidently a wonderful family

[@bthe1doright462]

Bless you Loving Brave Woman. Having a human heart IS A CALL TO ACTION. Thank you for Using Your Good Sense and Will to Free this Trapped Animal. That Hole Has to Be Blocked ! X0

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve always been a believer in Karma- This heroic deed will be rewarded someday. 😃👍

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Dad raised Joanna right.

[@lesfibresfantastiques7265]

That man has the purest of heart!

[@Home-11]

Talk about a bonding moment! 😁🦨

[@memyselfi4325]

what a lovely bond you two have. thank you for caring 🥰

[@reneemcdonald6232]

You’re really brave!!! Thanks for rescuing him or her!!!🫶

[@AlphaMachina]

I love this dad. He's got such a great personality.

[@ItsMeHello555]

Thank you! ❤

[@RebeccaWard-i2x]

What a kind, lovely women.

[@LL-zb3dl]

Thank you Joanna for rescuing the skunk!

[@gabrielewolter4182]

❤❤❤brillant... thank you for savung the wee creature❤❤❤❤❤

[@Catherinzsl]

Well done, awesome rescue. Poor skunk would probably have benefited from being offered some water after that ordeal, but I absolutely understand why such hospitality wasn't offered. Glad he got to scurry away to recuperate.

[@ajordan1847]

Wow, this made my day. The sweetest act of kindness. ❤

[@kmarks97236]

Skunks 🦨 are really important to the environment. Thank you for saving it.

[@JasikaChannel]

Thanks for reacuing that little skunk. You are amazing! ❤

[@cwkelly9259]

Wonderful and brave. Good on ya! Cheers!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

The two of them are awesome people!! I hope the hike gets covered up!

[@MileHile]

I want neighbors like THIS!

[@Kris-k6o]

Thank you for saving that fur baby life!! You are an amazing person!!

[@smm2476]

Skunk are sweet little animals. I’m pretty sure he could not have sprayed you in that position. Well done. Thanks for coming to his rescue.

[@h.s.6269]

They can actually be downright mean... my mom raised when a long while ago and had it as a pet and deskunked. He bit a whole lot.

[@summahstuff2496]

you are awesome and I hope you find your special someone 🙂God bless and GODSPEED

[@lisanidog8178]

Thanks so much for helping Skunk.

[@melissahyland457]

She is an Astounding Hero !!…❤️💕❤️‼️

[@pelletfunner6701]

I love skunks! ❤❤❤

[@NouraZahle]

This is a lovely family. What beautiful values.

[@alansmith4734]

I once caught a skunk (in a Havahart Trap), in my fenced yard. I put a blanket over the trap to calm the skunk down, then waited an hour. I then carried the covered trap to an open gate, opened the door to the trap, pulled the blanket back some, and ran away!

[@tiasky3438]

They are just the cutest. All 3 of them!

[@lisanidog8178]

I remember when I found a very cold sparrow a few years ago who crashed into my front door. I couldn’t leave him there to freeze so I called of all places the natural history museum. They gave me great advice. Keep the bird warm, which I did in a paper towel stuffed little plastic wide container, then when I release, place the bird in a nest of leaves for warmth which I did. I watched the tiny bird fly about a foot away and perch on my next door neighbors chain link fence, the sparrow turned around to face me as of to say thank you for warming me I was freezing, and flew away. The bird could’ve just flown away perching nowhere. I had a high the rest of that day helping that bird.

[@Shootingstarcomics]

I found a little yellow finch on my back deck one day in the heat. He was so bad off I could just walk up to him and pick him up. I put him in a shoebox and carried him inside to cool off, I put a little dish of water in with him. After a few minutes I put the lid on (with some holes) so it’d be dark and he could rest. I went to check on him about 1/2 an hour later and he flew out of the box😅 now I had a fully recovered bird flying around my living room! It took me another half hour to catch him, I was almost in a panic because I wanted to catch him before anyone else came home and found out how stupid I was.

[@obiwann785]

Thank you so so much! I love skunks and I can think of nothing worse than being stuck like that.

[@Littlewings1211]

Your dad is such a sweetheart! So concerned for the poor animal and so proud of you when you saved its life! I was genuinely shocked that so large a skunk came out of that tiny little pipe! How the heck did he even fit that far? Lol reminds me of Winnie the Pooh getting stuck in the entrance hole to Rabbit's house, silly old bear! 🤣

[@andiwaters1888]

I love this. Do what needs to be done to help! Always!

[@brandibennett1163]

The baby skunk I rescued wouldn't spray me ever but would spray the dogs. He was so stinking cute. Unfortunately he couldn't be released. He had been hit by a car and need medicine for seizures for the rest of his life. But he's living his best skunk life with a rescue. ❤❤❤ we love you little Jessie

[@rattsjana]

You and your family are genuinely nice people, thank you for making my day

[@rsjmyy3618]

This was such a great video! I smiled the whole time. Thanks, Joanna and Dad Jared!

[@anastasiamanousakis2722]

Your dad is such a darling ❤ So kind both of you ❤

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

For future reference. She went about it backwards. You get a tarp, or sufficiently robust (thick) clear plastic. Think shower curtain, but larger. You place that over the skunk then pull the skunk out. Then calmly walk away to a corner of your tarp and calmly pull it away. Then you very carefully fold the tarp and discard.

[@jelle839]

Was thinking exactly the same. I dont even think you need to pull it away. He can crawl out of it

[@rfresa]

I think the gently petting she did first might have helped him feel safe though. It would be hard to do that through a plastic tarp.

[@h.s.6269]

​@@rfresamany animals don't understand what petting is and just get wildly confused at the lack of aggression. They feel the touch, expect pain, then when left alone uninjured, think they managed a miraculous escape from a predator while they were trapped, lol.

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

@@h.s.6269 then they sat around the fire at night with their children and grand children: once I felt a huge hand grabbed me! I screamed, struggled, and prayed to God. I prayed and prayed, then all the sudden I was free!!!

[@thetachiban57]

IMPORTANT!: The reason they told you not to pull it out if it was a skunk is just as much for the skunk's sake. This situation may have turned out ok, but it should have been handled by a professional. Skunks should NEVER be picked up by their tail. Doing so can cause their tail to de-glove. That means all the skin separates off the tail vertebrae, which is an injury that would kill the skunk anyway.

[@petersterling5334]

Thanks for Saving his Life!!

[@nitanice]

Poor baby! I love skunks so much, but I would have done what she did. So sweet of those guys to do a rescue that many would never brave! Amazing kindness! Amazing people!

[@treble473]

I just love your dad and the relationship you have. 🤗

[@BAndres1]

As soon as the skunk was released, "All I wanna say; wait a minute, you're the best. Thank you super lady"😊

[@k8h991]

SKUNKS ARE AWESOME

[@Foxie-d4b]

So great that the skunk was saved! Thank you, dear Joanna 🤗 I would hug you in real life, even if the skunk would sprayed you 😎

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

What a beautiful and heroic thing you did ! The skunk knew that you had helped him out...... You saved his life ! I Love this ! Plus you are both smell free for the wedding 😊😊❤❤

[@yanifree114]

Great job, thanks for taking us for the ride.

[@georgehickman648]

A life is worth saving. Well done 👏 ❤

[@KaraNicoleR]

OK, but can I PLEASE adopt this man? 😂 He's so wholesome and sweet.

[@candicat3339]

Just wanted to say you guys are AMAZING! Great job, and awesome that you just went ahead and did what needed to be done!

[@CharlesStewart-f4b]

My daughters neighbor few yrs back saw a Skunk with a peant butter jar stuck on his head. He took a fishing pool, stood up in his trailered bass noat. And kept trying to hook the jar. Somehow. Eventually pulled it off. And the skunk thankfully never sprayed. Thus,,, Keep your trash secure to PREVENT wildlife coming to harm like this.

[@j.leeshadowgirl]

Such a sweet dad. Kudos to you for raising such a kind daughter.