How I got started and where I am today.

Sorry for the long video. But just a look at how I got where I am. I tend to ramble and get distracted easy 😂

[@GT-bz9nc]

The most relaxing and enjoyable channel on KZbin. Great back story on how your hard work, volunteerism, and dedication to the animals got you where you are today. Hats off to you brother!

[@gerrysanterre6317]

Nice to hear your story.The animals are truly blessed to have you.

[@oopurpledove]

Thank you for sharing this with us! Blessings on your future with the animals. You are the best 💙

[@poppypaint]

You are such a hard working loving young man. Wishing you all the stars and more!

[@honesttruth8064]

Great FYI video during chores. Thank you. AWESOME job staying TRUE to yourself. Many folks are so PROUD of you for caring enough to share your Wildlife daily evolution. ❤Always wins❤

[@PawtentialAdventure]

Really great to hear your back story.😊much respect🐾

[@lopezelba1]

What a wonderful soul!

[@stacielynn7929]

We are more than we suppose ourselves to be!! Be all you came here to be !!!

[@kathytarman2302]

I love your story no matter how many times you tell it. You are so special. Thank you.

[@aerattay]

One of my favorite quotes. You hit the nail on the head. Press On “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.

[@riahynanevamynd7698]

That is a beautiful quote, I hadn't heard it before. Thank you for sharing it!❤

[@munyaradzimunodawafa7745]

Powerful

[@robertharris3781]

Living your dream is the biggest & best part!

[@GreatGrannyC]

I loved this video, I loved watching you going to other enclosures and some of the other animals. I hope you do another video like this. And It was good to hear your story. Thank you for sharing. 🌹

[@friryr]

YES indeed!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE hearing your personal journey to achieve a very selfless, devoted worthwhile cause. CANNOT imagine a planet without our animal species!! Thank you James for being a true soldier and purveyor in sharing and educating humans on the importance of protecting and advocating in the interest of all animals!

[@anubis.5893]

You’re one of the lucky people in the world. It’s rare that passion and your career or one of the same it’s great hearing your story. Thank you.

[@alsparacia4727]

You have a good heart and it looks like a great job

[@debbiemamatazhtd4lifegimme726]

James, I'm always so excited when I see you've posted a new video. ❤❤❤❤

[@4bratkab565]

We are Thankful and proud of PEOPLE like You James! People who have compassion ,patience and understanding and LOVE for HELPLESS ANIMALS who need humans and we need them! Is not easy like you said but AGREE with James if we LOVE ANIMALS and want to help them, save them volunteering is best to learn about and get experienced and DONT GIVE UP if you really LOVE ANIMALS! BLESSINGS TO ALL AMAZING ANIMAL LOVERS AND, RESCUERS FOSTERS ADOPTERS VOLUNTEERS AND ALL ANIMALS WHO WAITING TO BE PROTECTED AND SAVED AND LOVED CAUSE THEY NEVER GIVE UP ON THEIR HUMANS! PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPT FROM SHELTERS OR RESCUE! DON'T BUY FROM GREEDY SO CALLED HUMANS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO ANIMALS SUFFERINGS OR DEATH JUST BLOODY BUSINESS ..AND BECAUSE..PEOPLE..DON'T CARE OFTEN AND WANT BUYING PUPPY WHITHOUT KNOWING HOW THEY BREED THE HELPLESS POOR ANIMALS TO DEATH! DON'T BUY! THIS CRUEL BREEDING PUPPIES, BLOODY BUSINESS SUPPOSE TO BE BAN FOREVER AND ANY ON ANIMALS SUFFERINGS! THINK WITH YOUR HEART AND BE RESPONSIBLE!

[@friryr]

Here, HERE!!! Well said my friend! WELL SAID!!!!👍🏼!!❤️!!

[@stevec5657]

That was a really cool extended version of your history working with wild animals. I have friends just over the border from you in Arkansas, so planning to drive up and check it out when I go visit them soon.

[@chickinnipples6560]

Your job is literally my dream job. I love animals but im not able to get out there and start yet. Im hoping in at least 2 years i can start trying to get to where i wanna be.

[@user-tp8ge8zo2b]

You're a good story-teller... and your new video equipment compliments your clear, organic energies.

[@1rorysteele]

It's really awesome to hear this. Like throughout my life I've always had a crazy connection with animals. Wild or domestic. Regardless of how lucky you were, you still give animal lovers hope.

[@barbarakay6614]

💖 ~ Thank You, James, for your nonchalant honesty. You're an angel on earth for animals & animal-luvvving people. You're such a philosophical deep thinker. You remind me of Emerson & Thoreau. No doubt, you've just inspired thousands of kids to become zoo keepers by paying their dues volunteering their hearts out 1st - & without grumbling about it. I don't ever want to hear you apologize for rambling, dude. Ramble to your heart's content!!! Heart Hugs 💝 for you & Muzzle Kisses 💋 for all of your kiddos❣❣❣ 👍✌🤙 Sprinkling Blessings 💜 ✝️ 💜 🇺🇸 ⚖ 👊 If you wish for peace, prepare for war. 💖

[@BugsBunny315]

You're definitely an inspiration, James❤🤗 I'm very happy for you😊

[@adrianavargova]

🎉👏 The park is beautiful, very relaxing ❤

[@auntissie]

Thank goodness for wonderful people like you!! Love you & what you do so much!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@riahynanevamynd7698]

I didn't think the video was too long. I could watch these for much longer! Warms my heart to see good hearted people caring for our animal friends. Thank you for all you do ❤

[@BBinPa]

I really enjoy your posts but have really, really been loving your most recent videos and learning more about you, your profession and all the animals. Thanks for sharing and including us. And you never have to apologize for a long video. The longer the better. Would love to see your food prepping and be taught about what the various animals eat and their feeding schedules.

[@teresabaptista7016]

Oh! James, that was inspiring, to say the least! Cheers, Kiddo. Much love, from Portugal.

[@stacielynn7929]

I have lived with wolves since a young girl- now -huskies at 50…..animals are the best and we humans usually don’t deserve them !! Keep doing you !! You are fabulous and the animals genuinely love you

[@vickistewart1924]

Thank you for sharing💝

[@animallover8327]

From one animal lover to another ... DREAM job!!!

[@johnburnside7828]

Thanks for sharing! Congratulations on achieving your dream!

[@joannathatcares]

Thank you so much!

[@michele6624]

❤ wise words thank you❤

[@MisterCross]

Great video Great story love what you do

[@joannagonzalez7433]

❤ blessings to you, your soul will always carry beyond measures for what you love in life

[@silverbluecowgirl4850]

The reward of the love of the animals and you being happy doing what you love is greater than any money it's irreplaceable 💜

[@michelletauson2867]

You are an angel!

[@agirldownunder9299]

Loved hearing the story. That donkey really was being an ass!

[@Ant-Honie]

Great advice

[@stephaniesturgeon5591]

Zen turn around kicked her ass at ya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@exnihilog.4421]

😂😂😂😂

[@catherinebrown260]

❤❤❤❤ great work James in all.u do for the animals

[@fatshobbitsesx9296]

This exactly. I was born & raised in zoos & wildlife rehab. Especially big cats, reptiles & gators. I also grew up with a pet raccoon. I miss being around animals so much. Things happened in my personal life so I haven't been able to get back to that but I plan to soon. Animals are my absolute passion & I have never been happier than when I worked with them.

[@tamieckert4548]

Love is always first when considering work like this,My family always had quite a bit of animals,Horses,dogs turkeys, many rabbits, cats, and ducks. The chore time, is really saving lives. Every animal is a 🌟 Many have different needs.and their eating appetite is important to keep watch on how they’re adjusted to what they’re fed,very important. And they’re safety, and quality of life, as they all crave contact❤And their veterinary services better be damn good, being very careful to have good ones who have good practices, not some who just are in it for money,yes good business practices deserve good pay, but they better give quality service that’s dependable.Thanks for you sharing your long but worth it journey to be connected to these stars ⭐️ And you are the animals king ❤

[@joshuatoledo8844]

Respect! In the morning you do not go to work, you go to enjoy your passion! Well done Sir.

[@sparknflash3]

I worked at a small zoo in Des Moines, Iowa during high school in the 60's. I enjoyed working with the animals a lot more than the people. Good on you for doing the thing you love, James. Keep doing the thing you do.

[@bessiemorris5282]

James you are living the good life clean and healthy living you can't ask for more than that thank you for sharing your life stories with us Jane's you are a sweet and dear blessing to all of us and of course to all of your fur babies you are awesome james

[@lindaatwood5428]

Thank you for sharing your story how you got started and where you are now you are a very amazing guy thank you so much for everything

[@user-fc8xm3bh3d]

I love your videos! You clearly love animals & they love you.. Thank you for sharing all the info with us & keep up the hard work. Your Fur family is worth it. ❤😊

[@eleanorcramer7986]

Thanks for sharing and telling the hard truth while being encouraging.

[@CheechGG]

Kudos for telling your story like you did. Get out there and grab your dream! That's right 👍👍👍

[@suzannestone798]

dude, you are my hero.

[@zapot66]

Your story is awesome amazing. You are an incredible compassionate man. Blessings to you and thank you for you videos.

[@karenwhite5484]

Thank you for the backstory of how tiu got into this business of taking care of these wild animals. ❤❤❤🐺🦁

[@sofiakatelyn]

Great video. I too always wanted to work with wildlife and rehabilitate it. I've been responsible for rescued animals for years now and that has hindered my capacity to travel and volunteer but it's always been a dream of mine. I am still trying to figure out where I want to do it, because I want to settle somewhere and run a rehabilitation project also working on reversing human-made desertification. So I understand I want to work close to mountains and woods, but where exactly is still up to debate. I am from Europe and so the EU its easier for me to move around and settle than the US but the species available naturally are important to help determine the right place for me. For now I am going to get the driver's license and a car because when you end up being responsible for non-wild animals you've rescued and still want to learn and work with centers and study, you gotta have wheels. I find your passion for wild animals very inspiring and relatable and you're right, teachers aren't always right. Especially when you have a dream and you want to create your own path!

[@falasakari4945]

Success is living one's dream. It cannot be measured in money. Thank you for sharing.

[@judithgimblett6168]

Great to hear how you got where you are, I notice you started out helping by people you're a good man who really deserves his dream. Lots of love from Australia xx

[@tammykaufman2257]

What ur doing is awesome...but when I turn on my TV and see you helping rescue all those animals ....I am beyond words .thank you for that rescue

[@christineWatene-rg2bz]

Because your 💯 Awesome ❤️✨❄️

[@machfront]

Teachers are not sometimes wrong. They are often wrong.

[@jackgusting7546]

"Supp"...Thanos before you got up to go 😂😂

[@wendyleekwai6989]

Thank you for sharing your story. Money can never replace what you have and what you have is the love of these breath taking animals.

[@KathrynHolden-rb9bl]

I luv Wolf 🐺 howling alot too

[@Barf]

Thanks!

[@Liondad_1987]

Thank you for your support

[@jenwanner4911]

The animals thank you and I thank you. You are a very dedicated and beautiful soul. I think in a former life you were a wolf. I absolutely love your videos, as an animal lover these videos make me smile, even on crappy days. So thanks again.❤

[@Buggawoof]

Loving the new camera 😁 and great to see the facility in a tour...right place at the right Time Soo ment to be

[@anitajaggie8542]

💙

[@juliesong4123]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@vickistewart1924]

A great life😁

[@pilvikkiitisso5010]

So... you have been at it like 20 years, yet don't look much older than that. Hmm... apparently it helps to do what you love❣ And we are appreciative, these videos are great!

[@jodywade5617]

Your awesome young Man!

[@debrahmcshane977]

Lovely story it's the best job in the world. God bless you.

[@Linz-vp7qb]

Thank you for sharing! I've always wanted to work with animals

[@anthonyconino329]

Man just keep on rockin. I wouod take a spot in a fox hole with you any time. Be careful and stay healthy . Need more people like you in this ole world .

[@stevekane4283]

Your a good man and I love you proved your love for animals , GREAT. STORY AND AWESOME REAL THATS GREAT

[@richdelorenzo8071]

Your the MAN

[@willgaukler8979]

... volunteerism is the best way to start I agree The cream rises to the top... Money will come if your worth more ... working a job you like to do means more than money ... remember the job cycle goes on for so 30 years might as well do something you like to do ...

[@friryr]

Yes!!! Soooo true.

[@ALI-pq5kh]

👏👍

[@sandylees7049]

I volunteer at a cat rescue I love it I love working with animals

[@davidsteel4139]

So happy for you , your videos are wonderful please don't stop.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

I have so much respect and admiration for you James. You followed your passion and turned your dream into your dream job. Your reward isnt the money, its the special place you have in hhe world of veing the caretaker and voice for these amazing and wonderful creatures

[@johnsanders6695]

👍👍👍 Fantastic!!

[@andytyler1140]

Absolute respect to you and what you said is absolutely correct, god bless yer fella keep living your dream for you and the animals . Take care and keep living that dream for that’s exactly what it is.

[@benitabirchfield84]

You are so amazing 🤩. I appreciate your videos. They are definitely enlightening with information. Keep doing what you do! You make people smile. 424pm. Saturday Jan 27th.

[@grizzlywhisker]

I love animals and I was genuinely curious how one gets into this line of work. You pretty much confirmed what I already figured lol. Guess I will have to look into volunteering.

[@chaiamoon8422]

Nice to hear your back story and hear you attained this through hard work, although university isn’t a part of your story. There are many different routes worth taking toward becoming educated. Also, we need to weigh our options; which is more important? Making tons of money? Or spend your days doing something you love. In my opinion, we may not always have everything we want, but as long as we have everything we need, really that’s the most important. We spend 2/3 of our day in school until we we’re 18-25 and then we spend 2/3 of our days working. I’d say better do something you absolutely love because even if you had all the money in the world, most of us work so much we have no time to enjoy the stuff we would spend the money on. Choose wisely my friends. Wise words spoken, James

[@nadinevalent4436]

thank you for sharing

[@nadinevalent4436]

always makes me smile

[@kenbuck4962]

story that is good for any aspect of life!!!!!! my childhood friend and my dream was to open a non kill wide open center for dogs and cats cause we loved animals? never happened. i used to go to the local shelter to just humanize the unwanted dogs and take them for walks, they loved me!!! shelter and dogs! then i found..........sorry, my adopted dog for life FOUND ME!!!! no comparison, animals know who and what they are dealing with and know i think if you are one OF THOSE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! YOU SIR ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love your vids, love the wolves and thanos. keep it up and forget about the haters please!!

[@friryr]

Here, HERE!!! Well spoken my friend!

[@kenbuck4962]

thank you!! my dog is 110 LPS and intimidating but friendly as shit. mostly german shephard but touch of collie? want to see the shephard, touch my wife of 26 years or my son of 17!! i am not allowed to do either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@friryr

[@coleostimie9725]

Right on man, that's awesome!!

[@nicholasblackweedcountry]

Great story 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@wesadams5128]

I bet your making decent cash from this KZbin thing. You almost got 1 million subscribers! Way to go!

[@Linz-vp7qb]

Your awesome ❤

[@samanthapatrick7187]

Don’t ever apologize for explaining your reason for living.

[@luispalma2411]

Grasias Grasias por ser esa persona bien dedicada., 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hennyroos5996]

Thabj you, James!

[@exnihilog.4421]

That donkey said not today liondad 😂😂😂😂 hahahhah

[@StanleyRamblerSRVB-GrimeyBeats]

What's up nick 😂 Didn't even notice the ostrich stood there at first

[@christinmari]

If you get to do what you love and get paid for it, you nebef have to work a day in your life. Stay blessed, brother.

[@lindaatwood5428]

I just finished watching your video you are so amazing I love to comment but not before watching the rest of the video you are so right if you love animals live that dream And like he said it's not a ton of money but it's because you love those animals and I myself I love animals I rescue them I find homes for them they are my life

[@rennierad]

❤💕