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[@suzyrichardson7566]

Hi Joe, Maggie & girls, this was a nice little trip down memory lane! What an awesome mink Fang was, never forgotten by us either. Merry Christmas & we hope you have a Happy New year love from the Richardson family UK ❤️

[@dichilds9194]

Aw Fang was a great wee mink. You're right, we don't see all you do in training/bonding but we do see the result of the time spent. Any animal-lover feels the pain at the loss of your mink or dogs. 😘👍🏻

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋dear, how are you doing?

[@vwvw4]

Sorry for your loss, Joe, but as such a great predator Fang would have a successful life in the wild. You have wonderful memories of her and your lives together. No doubt she thinks of you when she's curled up at night, too.

[@naathnaath6377]

This channel alone totally changed my mind about dogs. THANKS...

[@MastaT_150]

Wow have things changed, it like this was just yesterday! What your able to do with training animals still amazes me as much now it as back then, maybe more. You definitely have a special gift! Hope you, your family and all the animals have a great holiday.

[@kaalen24]

I’m sorry for your loss. Amazing tribute video. I’m sure that mink is doing fine. She is an amazing hunter.

[@2devious724]

Fang was really something special.

[@jardaun154]

First time watching this? Did she die of old age? If you know so I don’t have to wade through all these vids to find out

[@2devious724]

@@jardaun154 she got lost when they were out on a walk and was never found again.

[@jardaun154]

@@2devious724 dang Fang thanks 👍

[@2devious724]

@@jardaun154 no problem

[@jimlo]

Watching Fang and Onsa play with each other in the snow was so enjoyable to watch. Looks like they were having a ton of fun!

[@benli6441]

i like how oy designed the yard leash system for the mink, she has so much room to move around and isn't tied cruely to a post. also the fact that your watching her at all ties shows how much you care for these animals

[@StoutShako]

Your family is so wholesome, it cheers me up, even when I'm having a terrible day. I just found out that my parents are divorcing, so I really needed this. Thank you for existing, and thanks for the memories!

[@bigk4026]

I’m sorry to hear that! I hope you are doing okay!

[@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P]

Sorry , mine split when I was a baby and I was raised by grandparents. Just list my father a few months ago and I don't really stay in contact with my mother cause she still lies and uses drugs. Have some more tough news to share with you about the whole marriage topic though. Just a heads up marriage doesn't mean much these modern days and only last a few years. Hardly anyone values loyalty and commitment any longer. And unfortunately it's been my life experience that there's very very small group of women that understand and value the words loyalty and or faithful. I know allot of men are monogamously challenged to but it's been the facts of what I've seen it's really high amongst females. So if your one of the lucky few that get even a luckier fewer good woman you better not take for granted! But there's other things in life to cherish. Family and friends is what really matters in the end anyway. You can't take anything with you when you die so material is only just that " material " . Best wishes for you and your journey 👍

[@hannahparker8287]

What an awesome mink, absolutely brilliant! It's so refreshing to see someone who really does idolise their animals 💖 thankyou so much Joe& family for the education and wonderful little window into your lives and these awesome adventures

[@ijlayugan4149]

Fang's a legend. You are too Joe. Your videos show how to not underestimate these animals and how strong and intelligent they can be

[@vonderloo3184]

Its amazing how fast a minks reactions are. The slo-mo is fantastic. Beautiful Fang.

[@wendywatkins628]

So sorry you lost your friend. Having trained several border collies to work sheep, I know what goes into training just one animal, and I'm assuming training a mink is even harder. Loosing one so special is such a tragedy. One never replaces another, but it does help keep you going. Look at all the wonderful footage you have of Fang. I wish I had more of mine working sheep. You are inspiring to me Joe!

[@StreuB1]

I just found your channel and never had any idea how utterly beautiful Mink are. Wow, stunning animals!! Its really interesting to see them play and show affection to a dog and human the way they do. Its obvious they are extremely intelligent animals.

[@SawyerFools]

Got here because I work for animal control in my city. Last night we had a guy who caught a mink in a trap because it was killing the ducks in the pond nearby. Obviously we just released it and educated him because we don't stop nature. Predators got to eat too.

[@chamqual6480]

@@Lalayo69 *eye roll

[@ShilohSmith]

@@soyjoyy love how it’s always the wildlife that’s the problem and not the humans constantly encroaching further and further into THEIR land.

[@ssapp72]

I’m sure that’s just great until it’s your livestock or pet

[@sculpinator14]

I love watching and telling people about The Mink Man!

[@b-bopeddie1290]

This footage from yrs past is golden !!! Remembered like it was last week !! TIME FLIES................

[@Fibbletan]

I remember watching the video talking about losing Fang, and crying at the loss. She and Onsa are playing together in the clouds now, instead of in the snow. It was so good to revisit some of those happy memories.

[@lukehayre7346]

Has Onsa passed as well?

[@Fibbletan]

@@lukehayre7346 Both Onsa and Sherni passed away before we were ready for them to go, yes.

[@469steven]

Sorry for your loss brother. Fang is doing great out there!!!!! She The Queen of wherever she is!!!!

[@ianmorrison554]

Wow - so sad you lost her. Has to be the perfect mink - brilliant muskrat hunter, sweet with your baby, yourselves and the dog. Thanks for posting such a perfect tribute video.

[@richardbidinger2577]

Fang was just a straight up assassin.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Very good stuff. Watching you, the dog and the mink work as a "team" is AWESOME. All of you are professional hunters. Thanks for sharing

[@joeoleary9010]

These mink seem to have natural black belt jiu-jitsu skills -- they're able to "take the back" of their prey super fast and somehow anchor themselves to their prey so that it can't wriggle free. That has to require incredible dexterity and a super advanced built-in fighting intuition.

[@mickeymomighty5660]

Fish is not a predator, muskrat is.

[@KC-603]

Playing in the snow, priceless!!

[@th.burggraf7814]

What a difference to the "life" in a Mink Farm. Love it. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@hydrostatic8048]

I feel for you man. It's hard to lose our critter loved ones.

[@revenantknight4362]

It's so amazing how a mink can and will hit above it's weight class with no hesitation.

[@fjalling]

Love that you slow down the action for us! Wonderful to see this teamwork.

[@ferretsandbirdsandwhatnot]

Mink are such beautiful and amazing naturally skilled hunters. I'm so glad you're able to share with us your adventures with Fang.

[@allanclose9684]

Sorry for your loss. I soooo enjoy the slow motion. Its neat to watch the mink and the dog work together.

[@SirXer]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos and fond memories of Fang. I remember seeing you work with her, and you have done such amazing work with mink still to this day.

[@aesbj9228]

You can almost see how Fang progressed in skill at getting at the muskrats' necks.

[@rogerdudra178]

Your mink looks mighty mellow sittin in your lap. You guys can have those trouts.

[@larryspoonamore7812]

Lucky man to have such well behaved dogs they definitely love you

[@MichelleRauKlimas739501]

I've watched this many times and I still can't stand it in my heart ❤ 💔 thinking that little angel is gone. I know yall looked and tried to find her and then her bff was a dog my heart just hurts for her knowing she's thinking she's going to see her when yall get home and she's gone. I swear I wish yall would of had the dog she would of found her id bet my life on it.

[@colesands4647]

The world needs a mink man like you in it

[@mwmodztech]

mink are clearly an OP level predator for sure, not gunna lie watched alot of your videos and literally these little guys are sport hunters almost, quite impressive

[@waytruthlifedisciple]

Sorry that you lost her. What a great video. Showing Olive so young also was wonderful.

[@interestingprofilename_7766]

the best mink and dog duo of the century

[@michaelmaya7742]

I take my dog everywhere, 🐕 because she's one in a million, so I feel you! I hope you find her one day

[@michaelburns9172]

So sorry for your loss.

[@zarahalora7567]

so happy to see you treat your black pets lovingly! 💙

[@jesusisGod1434]

What a great Mink Fang! I wonder if she had babies! 😢 Miss her. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@andrewastle4977]

I’m sorry for your loss, she was so amazingly trained and had a great personality.

[@alexadamson9959]

28:09 “What are those noises?” “It sounds like death.”

[@fjalling]

So sorry for your loss. I totally understand.

[@paualdinicola]

This was so wholesome, felt so warm watching fang and the dog.

[@michaelsimko7694]

What an amazing mink! Excellent hunter Lovable Adorable Knows how to cache Playful Family oriented Tame

[@Plumbump]

I simply love your videos, I grew up in the suburban midwest, in an area with lots of opossum, raccoons, rats, coyotes, squirrels, snakes, mice, bats, ect. My family thought is was a good idea to get purebred west highland white terrier. That champ spent more time with red fur than white ;) And as a ten-year-old or so, I became quite good at cleaning up him, and his mess. My mother always tried to punish the dog my having him sleep in a crate after his adventures.. But after I washed him, with mane&tail shampoo, I would always break him free at night and let him sleep with me, despite him tearing my legs up protecting me from the evil rodents under my blanket. (my feet) To this day, I know how to sleep perfectly still!

[@sandyseward522]

I can't believe how big these muskrats are and that the mink can take her on!

[@peggyclip2616]

I really liked this video. I miss Fang! I wept when you lost her. BUT, that led to your getting Sherni. So, I guess God opened the opportunity for all of us to get to love Sherni.

[@mslucyferr]

Wow ok, I was not expecting it to be so sad at the end💔. It was a great video tho! "The Legacy of Fang: The Swiss Army Knife". And Fang was a Gorgeous, super intelligent, warrior. Well trained & conditioned, as well. Id like to imagine Fang turned out just fine & had a long happy Mink existence...

[@yvonnadeau2331]

holy moly... fearless Fang ! he don't play... 😯 and smart.

[@niciast9459]

Fang is so beautiful, so cute and so strong🥰😍

[@manko717]

Sorry about your loss. Having her from a baby, is a tough loss. Our tears, also. Do you go back looking. Whistling

[@justsomeuser733]

The dog and fangs friendship is super wholesome

[@islandwills2778]

I never knew that minks could be such a gentle and loving pet, the big question is if thats there nature or if it is something that needs extensive training to achieve.

[@therichman98]

I was a subscriber by that time when you did that video about Fang fishing with Onza. But now you have Boon who is meant to be the best of them

[@hetierremustdedu1829]

Dinnerplate of Mink caught crayfish!

[@betty91706]

I’ve been looking at your videos I’m super impressed with your work. Blessings to you and your family awesome work

[@ryanbarker4422]

I understand the time you spend and thanx u do a great job training them there work show's.

[@earlwoody7084]

your blessed and I'm sure you will find another favorite to bond with 👍 that's why they hunt so well with you.

[@asylumental]

My baby girl is also named Olive ❤️ You really do love minks and you and fang quickly made me love them too

[@brian_atc]

How cool is that? It's awesome how well the dog and mink get along. Had no idea that a mink could swim like that. 😮

[@ILIUSCOV]

Ahhh I’m sorry you lost Fang, remember all that training and love you gave her. I bets she having a great life in the wild

[@ilivecreative]

I'm taking care of a 6yo family companion West Highland White Terrier, a "Westie", named Haley. -+-

[@helenscott8202]

There is no question how much time and effort you pour into all your animals. I have had dogs and cats. Trained them all, but never for hunting. That just was not a recognizable option. The training necessary for hunting and the work between the various animals is incredible. I greatly enjoy your videos, but especially this time with Fang is very special. (Yes, cats are trainable for a lot when they are around dogs). Thanks and a Blessed Christmas.

[@Tsurgeo]

Awwwww Fang was so cute as a baby. I didn't think baby mink would be at that size.

[@lindaguess7255]

We all get very attached to our pets. They become part of our families. We will all miss fang to.

[@esmeraldathepinkpoodle2481]

You ever though about going back and calling? Miracles do happen 💜

[@anthonycox1870]

Amazing video mate, the special bond we are so lucky to experience between animals and humans is something very special, we have the privilege of , that needs to be Celebrated , great video and great memories for you,

[@erinurbanus1858]

They are such adorable little murder machines.

[@anitatimmons9525]

Merry Christmas Joe & Maggie & Girls , Joe dang you made up Buddy typin this I had to correct my typin a few times because of tears in my eyes. Love Anita ps Also look at sweet little Olive was the love you show your Baby`s melt my heart . I wish my Dad had showed me that kind of love honestly I am so jealous , you are such a Special Father 🥰🥰

[@lifeingeneral9111]

The dog did all the work I just let her have some of the fun

[@uso_Jus2SmooTh94]

I love how great minx and the dog work together. Awesome job training and raising them. You have a gift bro. And a beautiful family. Keep up the good work 👍🏼 Edit: posted this before the end. Wow I can't believe fang didn't come back. Real sorry for your loss. Hopefully fang is ok still hunting like a beast. Keep on doing what you do. God bless 🤙🏼

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

Sorry for your lose , losing a best friend is never easy

[@srm4736]

Hope fang finds her way back home 😁😁

[@Gabberag]

So much love you can feel it

[@samwilkins4569]

Why'd you have to make me cry Joseph???

[@ilunalicious_yt9647]

We miss those two! Do you ever worry about any of your rat extraction coworkers/pets contracting rabies from rodents??

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

No, rodents almost never carry rabies. No one in known medical history has ever contracted rabies from a rodent. Some of the really big rodents like beavers and woodchucks have been found with rabies in very rare instances, but with smaller to medium sized rodents like mice, rats, squirrels, and muskrats, rabies pretty much unheard of.

[@marklangford2965]

I’m in the pest business for 35 years and you are absolutely correct. I love your videos. I run the pest department for a large school district and would love to be able to stick a mink above the ceiling tiles and take care of rats.

[@tannerd406]

I'm devastated by the ending of this video... she just disappeared 😕 I'm sorry. I wish you and your family only the best in your future adventures.

[@snowfall1771]

This channel is great Im sad to see the lizard didn't work out as I've owned lizards for 18 years an I thought that was the coolest thing but Iam here for themink videos too !!!

[@ShilohSmith]

Watching the dog (can’t remember the name) and Fang playing a round in the snow is some predator wholesomeness I didn’t know I needed

[@justinarmstrong193]

What an incredible animal! Fascinating watching this

[@kogabriga7537]

Ich bin wirklich begeistert von all dem ,die minks sind fantastische kleine Räuber,ein wahrhaftiges raubtier,so vielseitig und gut angepasst,der Umgang mit den Tieren und Kindern das ist so gut für die Kinder, die haben eine tolle Kindheit,bravo joseph von einem Namensvetter,weiter so.

[@sjrlithics7524]

i had a ferret for 8 years named fido, he was 7wks old when i got him and he grew to 25in, weighed 4lb and had teeth that could rip open walnuts ...he never ever bit me and was the most tamed, gentle and loving animal i ever had...he used to sleep drooped around my neck and used to love with a passion riding the vacuum around when i vacuumed the house lol what a weirdo

[@gotcrazy4897]

Ahwww, your mink is doing fabulous out there.

[@bonni-suehuntley9637]

You should write a book on all your training techniques for dogs, minks and your attempted reptile work.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

I have a 242 page book on training and caring for mink.... the-mink-man.myshopify.com

[@Ashismohapatra278]

Wow this tiny little creature has amazing flex

[@rushwhippet]

Fang sounds like a very nice mink!

[@ferrizawa0051]

Cute and dangerous i love your mink🥰😍🤩

[@liukang7807]

simply amazing what you've done!

[@cali8221]

Watched to the end and im sorry to hear u lost her man...I'd be out there looking for her..

[@therealmarkturco]

I love when you're trying to show off her fangs and she's like "dad stoppp you're embarrassing meee" lol

[@frankyg2384]

I'm surprised the mink wouldn't come back especially if you called her, so well trained too, so sad but better than a pelt farm, sorry for your loss.

[@ragheadand420roll]

What an amazing path He leads us on Merry xmas to you and your family joseph 🙏🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🐻

[@pulotokathu]

Fang and washushe were awesome

[@sharonluckhurst.3641]

Fang is so amazing mink getting those rats and fishs 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

[@madginger3634]

The fight at 4:20 or so...i've been in that fight before hehehe