L.A. River rescue was unlike anything we've done before!

Hopping over the fence and going down was dangerous... a moment of not paying attention, and hitting the ground would hurt... A LOT! I asked Loreta Frankonyte and JoAnn Wiltz to stay above because I wasn't willing to let them risk their lives.
Please watch this video and if you WOULDN'T dare going down like this, I will ask that you donate $1 for the animals today here: www.HopeForPaws.org ❤️
We really want to do more for the animals, but we need to add more members/supporters to join our team.
Thank you so much!!!
Eldad
#HopeForPaws #Wildlife #AnimalRescue #WildAnimal #Animal #AnimalKingdom #Rescue #Rescuing

[@jeanicegraves9322]

Can you imagine him retelling his story to his grandsquirrels. "Tell us about when the giant with two legs caught you grandpa."

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Sounds like another X Files abduction story, to me. ;)

[@phantomrailproductions]

My goodness. How many times have y’all saved animals from the LA river? This is like the millionth time lol

[@ViridianAubergine]

The LA river feeds on the suffering it causes creatures, even being near it I can feel my soul being sucked away by that cold careless concrete

[@yakacm]

Think it's about 4, but it's a good point NTL.

[@ModernJewelryMakers]

That's a good point - they should make or buy a special set of equipment just for those rescues to make them safer

[@dougal1351]

Phantom, are u complaining, or are u just glad for them? 🤷‍♀️

[@phantomrailproductions]

@@dougal1351 no I’m not complaining, I’m just saying how many times they went to save animals over there

[@sallydaniel1023]

Whenever a wild animal is released back into its habitat, it makes my day. Bravo for rescuing that adorable squirrel 🐿

[@WaffleSauze]

Later that day it was caught by an eagle unfortunately

[@phoenixxam5812]

@@WaffleSauze no I don’t believe that

[@WaffleSauze]

@@phoenixxam5812 facts are facts

[@phoenixxam5812]

@@WaffleSauze did you watch a video about it or something?

[@sabrinarankin9704]

@@WaffleSauze i wish u hadn't shared that info. I was feeling all warm and fuzzy, happy the little guy made it home, and then....💣! Instantly horrified.

[@gailbroekhuizen7290]

“Run, Forest, Run!” 🐿🥜🤎

[@irfanaraza3264]

I am 12 years old and I am going to be a rescuer like you all

[@irfanaraza3264]

Very nice

[@warrenbond32]

We should all be Praying for Animals and Children and not using shampoo and cleaning stuff tested on Animals an easy online search tells us which companies are testing on animals products with the cruelty free bunny rabbit on the packaging hasn't been tested on animals 🌙🙏❤🐇God Bless You

[@irfanaraza3264]

@@warrenbond32 thank you

[@cristinawood9001]

This is why y'all are called Hope for Paws

[@TM-vm5pk]

I'm so glad you see every sort of animal as deserving of rescue. There's many other rescue teams that don't

[@anndownsouth5070]

True animal lovers rescue anything and everything. Takis from Takis Shelter on Crete stopped the other day for what looked like a lost lizard, but it turned out to be a plastic lizard. He still "saved" it.

[@mtrmann]

Because they don't all deserve "rescuing.". What a waste of time.

[@warrenbond32]

We should all be Praying for Animals and Children and not using shampoo and cleaning stuff tested on Animals an easy online search tells us which companies are testing on animals products with the cruelty free bunny rabbit 🐇on the packaging hasn't been tested on animals 🌙🙏❤🐇God Bless You 🌙🙏❤🐇

[@goldspatzdigger2423]

@@mtrmann dude, if I saw you laying in a ditch, I’d be thinking the same.

[@reginaschneidergaskin4366]

Yes PM; every animal deserve to be rescued

[@richardhutchison3123]

I donate $25.00 every month in memory of my late cousin. It's been over five years (June 2016) since she died. This is the way I honor one of her last wishes. I could not do their kind of work but I so appreciate all that the team does to help our needy fur babies! 🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@kevdenn]

Thank you for rescuing wild animals in trouble as well as the domestic dogs and cats. You guys are really experts in this field...thank you.

[@kimbarry8214]

God bless hope for paws, well done again guys💯💕💕💯💯💯💯💯💕💕💕💕💕💕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🏃

[@Mama-Ames]

💕💕💕 Dear, dear Eldad, you are an angel from Heaven. God bless your beautifu, selfless heart... forever.💕🙏💕

[@liamhession6837]

You guys always put a smile on my face love the work

[@katbow5922]

Once again superheroes Hope for Paws accomplish their mission....if only Eldad could fly, it would make things so much easier...❤️

[@ramirogmail1977]

The thing with *_Eldad_* is that he will always *think* something up, God bless your work.

[@jason.3011]

He didn't want to leave at the end awww

[@rain-wanders]

I love all animals, but there is something special about a squirrel... I don't know what it is... they're just adorable. Thank you for rescuing him and seeing his life as important enough to take the time! Also thanks to the guy for calling too! I feed the squirrels around my house all the time. Over the years, I've even had a few who trusted me enough to come take it out of my hand.

[@lokkich487]

Amazing! The team didn't just ignore the call and say "Oh, It's just a teeny weeny animal, we are busy with other stuff". Every life counts. Great work. Happy to see the outcome.

[@fastgurrrl]

We are lucky you took your military training to this, and didn't become an assassin. You are SUCH a BOSS, Eldad. Well done all involved. 💥💥👊🏻❤

[@shaynesingh9015]

Mam Loreta and sir Eldad has a great team....love u both mam qnd sir.... Stay as sweet as u are..

[@78ABates]

Adding peanuts to the burger and roast chicken list now? Excellent work!

[@missy_weirdo5070]

Lol I agree

[@dustyrose7650]

Thank you for all you do to rescue animals I need!

[@missy_weirdo5070]

@@dustyrose7650 in need *

[@warrenbond32]

We should all be Praying for Animals and Children and not using shampoo and cleaning stuff tested on Animals an easy online search tells us which companies are testing on animals products with the cruelty free bunny rabbit on the packaging hasn't been tested on animals 🌙🙏❤🐇God Bless You 🌙🙏❤🐇

[@marycasey9404]

I love how you also rescue wild animals as well as domestic. My problem would be that I would love to care for all of them, I hate good-byes❤

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

I will continue to say this: Loretta, you are one gorgeous young lady. Every real man's dream girl! Keep up the awesome work guys.

[@RichardDolanrouteseo]

I love all animal rescues. I donate $5 every month for a few years now. I wish it could be $500. I am disabled and on a very low fixed income. I watch ALL of your video's. They keep me sane.

[@carrieflood4265]

I have a lot of squirrel visitors in my yard. Always have fresh water for them and some unsalted peanuts and sunflower seeds. Loved this rescue and love ALL the rescues!! ❤️🐿️🥜

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

👏 Carrie, thank you for not putting out salted peanuts for your animal guests 💐.

[@ModernJewelryMakers]

I used to have several that would come to my back porch & wait for me!

[@carrieflood4265]

@@sirmeowthelibrarycat Never!! 👍

[@GEENIAH3]

Great i love Them too a give food to a Little tamia hère !

[@Kenna198]

Same

[@andreawalker7138]

The poor squirrel seemed a bit tired and weary when she was caught. So glad she had the chance to rest and recuperate before being released. Run free little squirrel, indeed.

[@oskney3329]

Never really liked squirrels but last two years we made a separate garden just for them so they have a safe place to ruin!! 😂 We now see birds and other little animals enjoying sling with the squirrels. Wildlife is so magical and calming if you just take time to appreciate and enjoy….

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Squirrels are responsible for creating our forests, and maintaining the health of our forests. They play a very important role. They're also food for predators above them, on the food chain. So they sustain lots of lives, in multiple ways. They play a role nothing else can fill. And they're very intelligent. At least one soecies' brain grows 15% in the fall, to remember where they scatter-cached all their nuts. They don't reclaim them all... and that's one way trees get planted. :). And let's not forget all the safe exercise they provide for your dog! ;)

[@juicejenson1972]

I enjoy all the rescues, domestic and wildlife. You are my hero’s for furbabies! 🐾🐕

[@GreatMightyFungus]

why do people call dogs furbabies, but when I'm talking to a human why is it wierd calling a child a skindog?

[@JulianaBlewett]

*heroes. Hero's is possessive.

[@stellakoali4015]

@@GreatMightyFungus it’s not only dogs, it’s just a cute nickname for pets like cats, dogs etc. and also, Skindog- it kind of sounds-.. not too cute.

[@GreatMightyFungus]

@@stellakoali4015 People can't take jokes- can they...

[@stellakoali4015]

@@GreatMightyFungus I can take jokes, although you could’ve did this; [insert message] /j (joke) . And also I was just saying.

[@lyndadeleon6794]

Sniff ...thank you guys !!! ♡♡😘 God Bless you and your journey !!! ♡♡😘

[@juliettebardo7250]

Love all wild and domestic rescues. 🙏🙏🙏

[@gericoronado9213]

Eldad, risking his life to climb down into the river bottom! You and your HFP team are the BEST!!!

[@ronster141]

I want you all to know that you are helping more than just animals. I suffer from severe depression, I've been hospitalized several times in the psych ward, on suicide watch. I've tried to hurt myself a few times. I found your channel several months ago and absolutely love how you folks take care of wayward animals. I watch a few of your videos a day and I believe it has made a real difference in my life. I'm planning to go to a few different local animal shelters and offer any type of assistance I can to help them. I'm not in a position to offer and money but I can offer Love. I'm also hoping to receive love from the animals I help. Since I've found your channel (I've also found a few similar channels) I've noticed a real difference in my mindset. My bouts of depression don't last as long and they're not driving me to want to hurt myself. I have a long way to go still, but I am happy about my progress in the last 6 months. So is my Dr. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm hoping I can eventually get my own pet to bring home someday to help me when I'm feeling really depressed. Thanks for all you do :)

[@averagesinnerrepenting8917]

God Bless you🌻💕

[@sandrahanlon1255]

Hi all you 😇 O.M.G thats why I have the up most respect for everyone of you 😇🐾 the dangers you all face rescuing each and individually animal 😘❤godbless all of you ❤.

[@donnas.1075]

Now the squirrel can continue its happy little life, thanks to all you caring humans. I love the sun glistening through the leaves at the end. I'm sure the squirrel felt the same as you did Eldad...."what a great way to start the day". 🥰💞🐿

[@gabriellakaterina6782]

Indeed, it was a nice ending shot of the dappled sunshine through the trees!

[@TheRivrPrncess]

Run free little squirrel and always remember that some people are nice. Thanks rescuing this precious life. I enjoy watching both domestic and wildlife rescues, but especially the wildlife ones because the animals do learn that some humans are not harmful to them.

[@krouac]

I might be surprised by anyone risking their life for a squirrel, but this is Eldad's nature. The Hope For Paws team are some of the most compassionate people on the planet.

[@karenhorton2345]

You all are so amazing- I thank God for you - you have so much mercy ! I pray for protection and all your needs to be met in abundance in Jesus name

[@kristinemunholland8980]

It is so sweet to hear Eldad use his comforting "it's ok" voice w/a wild creature. You all are just amazing, treating this little guy/gal w/the same respect and care you do all the domesticated animals you save.

[@Dan-sc7us]

Eldad and Loreta, my two favorite angels on this earth!! Of course, JoAnn and all of the groups you work with are angels too!!

[@angelicaguzzo3460]

THANK YOU HOPE FOR PAWS👏👏👏👏💯🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘🙋🐾🐾

[@christinefagan1785]

Eldad deserves an academy award for rescues on film

[@ullmannone]

OMG, you guys need a climbing harness and rope. PLEASE take a climbing safety and equipment course probably offered by your local fire department and learn how to do this safely! You are too important to the viability of the rescue! You are putting more than your lives at risk!! Those fences are not meant for climbing!~!~!~!

[@bb22602]

Good idea, Eldad - the world needs you too much to risk yourself!

[@Rhythm911]

They have rock climbing courses also .

[@GEENIAH3]

Your jewels where at risk Eldad. If you wish to procrate, just saying....... 😬😳😮

[@cassandraralph5906]

Agreed!

[@warrenbond32]

We should all be Praying for Animals and Children day and night and not using shampoo and cleaning stuff tested on Animals an easy online search tells us which companies are testing on animals products with the cruelty free bunny rabbit on the packaging hasn't been tested on animals 🌙🙏❤🐇God Bless You 🌙🙏❤🐇

[@lindajorgensen2580]

Glad you released him back into his same location. Very important!!👍😀

[@ES-mc3cc]

This squirrel to another squirrel: "What a dream! I was abducted by giant beings who kept me hostage for days and prodded and poked me! Then suddenly I was back at the tree! And I had gained weight!"

[@billbader92]

Other squirrel: "you're nuts."

[@ukitakesephiroth186]

@@billbader92 nice one haha

[@richardtodd6843]

You never know what the aliens are doing or why.

[@babyteano1977]

@@billbader92 lol 😂

[@libbyyue233]

& they had a sense of humor too.....LOL

[@wendyelsey7765]

It is always amazing that no matter whatever Eldad faces, he is so calm and determined. Wonderful to watch. Thank you.

[@LIBERTYVIEWS]

So creative and flexible. Clearly Eldad's done things like this many times. Sometimes other rescue people tend to rush things and are very rough and frighten the animals. You guys take the time needed to keep them as calm as possible. So appreciated!

[@lauranugent1171]

It amazes me how many people there are who care for animals. Not just those at the veterinary clinic, but the ones who rehabilitate and release wild creatures. Thanks for showing them and their specialized care.

[@AniFam]

A first successful rescue of a squirrel~ How wonderful~💞 Thank you for rescuing animals and sharing this video!🤗

[@travelclubwithnicolekelly2432]

Awe great save there Eldad. Thx to Loreta and JoAnn & the folks the fed him til you got there. XO, Kelly

[@Cristina-1989]

Guys .. holy Moly, i just love ya soooooo so so soooo very much 🙏🌹♾️ thank you, Always 💖💗💞🏵️🧚✨

[@diahercha3805]

Thankyou

[@sbear6798]

THANK YOU to all who rescue; the Big and Small, the Wild and the Domesticated❣💞 To all humans who turn their compassion into action 🙏🙏🙏💖

[@ADarkAriaUSA]

An equal-opportunity rescuer! Domestic AND wild. Bless you for saving another life!

[@juliananaimon5700]

Good job guys 😍

[@HPaul-uq3ps]

So heart warming. No animal is too big or small for you wonderful people. They are all attended to. Brilliant!!!

[@annrencygeorge9113]

They are the real heroes💖true inspirers💗Always in our hearts Hope For Paws🐾especially loretta💓and eldad💕

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Thank you so much ..shout out to Loretta . she's that best! ..we love you all so very much .. NYC one

[@jaynehorn151]

All creatures great and small

[@melaniekotze9081]

Eldad to the rescue. I enjoy all your rescue. Thank gent and ladies. You all are great.

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

Without squirrels there would be no oak trees. You have saved countless future oak trees, if this drought will end anyway (summer of 21). ❤️❤️❤️

[@vh2906]

Love you Guys … divine angels Blessed with golden heart ❤️❤️ Support peepal farm and Beejom farm and sanctuary

[@lvenature]

Eldad, did you ever think back when you started rescuing dogs that you would now be rescuing everything LA has to give you. I bet not but we love that you do. Fun video this just made me smile the whole time. Cheers to you and the team!!

[@lindaflannery6789]

You go girl . Thanks to the two of you for saving the squirrel 🐿 God precious animals .

[@karendarel6281]

Loretta, you are so lucky to hold a skunk!! They are my favourite animal. I had the privilege to pet one once, I started crying. lol BTW, thanks for my "Lucky Leash" . I love it.

[@rain-wanders]

Karen, I work at a library, and we have a wildlife specialist who comes in with skunks for the children to pet, so I've held them many times now. Super cute... but squirrels and sugar glides are my favorite!!

[@karendarel6281]

@Bobb Grimley Who hurt you so badly as a child? Who frigging cares if I misspelled her name? My bad. lol

[@karendarel6281]

@Bobb Grimley Looks like your Mom didn't know how to spell Bob. Pretty easy I'd say. Same forwards and backwards. Maybe you should be having a chat with her. Just saying.

[@lesliemeeks2895]

Wonderful rescue for a fiesty squirrel! 😀

[@sonja437]

Yes, I would like to see more wildlife rescues. Although, truth be told, I like all of your videos. Thank you so much to all of the Hope for Paws Team, rescuers and donators alike. 💗🙏💗

[@wawawillegers4991]

Free again. Thank you my rescuers.

[@jason.3011]

God bless Toronto canada

[@bsanders2396]

What an excellent rescue. I love squirrels. I feed the squirrels in my yard peanuts, sunflower seeds, kernels of corn....I can see the parents and their babies gaining weight!

[@peacelovejoy8786]

All creatures - great and small! 👍 Many blessings to all..🙏❤🐾 THANK YOU GREATLY

[@azmialin]

Poor little fella how did he end up down there 🤔😅 glad he gets the help! Eldad being Eldad, he would never let the ladies do the dangerous and heavy jobs! May God always protect you guys while rescuing. Keep up the good work. ❤️

[@renferal3774]

Best part of the rescue is when you get to release them back into the wild. That baby skunk was so adorable!

[@jillwiegand4257]

No nuts and fruit needed! You made the rescue look effortless!!! 👍🤗🐾

[@heidim6468]

Hope For Paws will rescue all animals that’s why they are my hero’s……DONATE….

[@dianehobbs]

I do.I donate monthly. I too believe and trust their cause.

[@heidim6468]

@@dianehobbs Thank you for caring…..

[@warrenbond32]

We should all be Praying for Animals and Children and not using shampoo and cleaning stuff tested on Animals an easy online search tells us which companies are testing on animals products with the cruelty free bunny rabbit 🐇on the packaging 🌙🙏hasn't been tested on animals 🌙🙏❤🐇God Bless You

[@pascaldesnoeck8671]

Hope For Paws shows us that there is still GOOD in this world. thank you from belgium

[@dianemoonstone4715]

You guys doing okay in Belgium weather wise??? Some pictures looked alarming. Hope you're well.

[@jilliantillett185]

I’ve hope for paws 🐾💜 they put a lot of hard work 😓 into rescuing innocent animals makes me sad that people treat animals like this

[@brendagutoske8117]

Squirrels don't travel far from where they are born, so great that you took him back to the same location.

[@MikasaAckerman-qy3mr]

Another heroic rescue. Thank you very much guys always. God bless you.

[@Tornado80927]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@joycehamlin]

Bless you all for rescuing even a little squirrel. You did it in the wonderful Hope for Paws way and I'm sure s/he is grateful to you. I am too!

[@ryssabee7100]

Well Done Team!!!!

[@maricalvolopez6927]

Gracias por ayudar a los animales, un beso

[@luvlylady55]

great rescue...i firmly believe all animals deserve our respect and compassion... we need to learn to share this earth..humans do not own it

[@Benzo_2021]

It is fantastic how you are able to save wild animals as well as pets!

[@animallover4187]

Thank u guys ❤️ nd squirrel so cute muhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@irishgal3882]

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️! That adorable little squirrel 🐿❤️😘. I’m calling him, “Snickers” 😘. Thank you, Hope For Paws 😘❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,

[@jackelynfrazier823]

Saying you guys are awesome just seems to be an understatement but you are. Please keep doing what you're doing.

[@boa9535]

They’re getting quite clever. Eldad switched to a commercial just after the squirrel was caught. I watched it just because I wanted to give a little something to the channel.

[@enigel1969]

What a joy to see an animal go back to the wild!

[@eldrik73]

The L.A. River rescues are always special and I love the wildlife video"s. No baths and facials of course, but the release is always so great! I can recommend all video's with geese, ducks, rabbits and racoons. So happy for the squirrel and happy that Eldad is happy!

[@silverdiane]

Dear Hope For Paws, You are the definition of kindness, heart and intelligence. Thank You so much ❤️

[@Olga-sp8ox]

Благодарю ❤️

[@gabriellakaterina6782]

Thank you so much for saving this sweetheart! Once again, you guys are true heroes!!!

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 very good people use do amazing work helping the animals

[@ritanation1671]

I love, love, love wildlife rescues!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kmccoy1601]

I love squirrels! They are so cute! Blessings and Peace ❤️✝️

[@cathykeim1088]

Great rescue. It was heartwarming to see this little squirrel rescued then returned to his familiar area. Eldad did a wonderful job.

[@shinjuinoue6600]

May Mr. Squirrel spend the rest of his life danger free and happy❤️

[@williamjackson4976]

I loved this video. The wild life are so needed. I?watch a black squrel in my yard a lot. Great rescue Eldad and crew! Your the best ! ❤❤

[@deannekroeger3178]

Thanks for helping the squirrel and God bless you guys always for caring ❤🙏👍

[@vickialway4722]

I hope he has a long happy and safe life.💞💞🙂