Mother Raccoon Decides Our Box Is Her New Home

This past April, Gates Wildlife was called out to investigate noise inside the ceiling of a bedroom. Upon investigation, we quickly determined the noise was that of baby raccoons crying. Keep watching to see how we removed the baby raccoons and what their mother did next!
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[@carolmartin6719]

This is so sweet & precious I can't blame the momma a safe & warm place for her & her babies & safe from all harm one smart momma What a good momma I would of left her the box & say have a good life momma lol

[@ReadRomans10]

Once the babies are mobile that would be 4-5 babies using the roof as a latrine.

[@eaglevision993]

@@ReadRomans10 So what...its a roof. All kind of animals are shitting on it anyway.

[@garryverniest5893]

"Hmmmm, this box will do just fine untill I tear a hole into another attic."

[@tamarrajames3590]

That is a smart Mum. Your scent was on her babies (who were unharmed and in a sheltered warm den). Your scent was also on the den and blanket, so her deciding it was good showed her intelligence.🖤🇨🇦

[@leefrankel4191]

Taking baby raccoons out of the ceiling is definitely a two-person job. This is quite a haul of cuties. ❤

[@jjfaris]

I take it this is not a frequent occurrence. Maybe a 1st time mom, who didn't plan well and thought heh this is not too shabby.😄 Very good mom in that seeing you the following day, she no longer felt safe for her babies. Thank you for the upload.

[@lisadebergerwheeler7306]

Dude where are your safety glasses???? I know you've said that they always have a "2nd home" for their babies. Do you think she stayed with them because the box was so warm? Thank you for all the work you do.

[@sharonbrown6595]

I think she was just a smart cookie. Saying to herself you put me here well thank for the new home and made it comfortable for her and her babies. I was wondering why they left( why not just stay. I would stay too if I was her.

[@lisadebergerwheeler7306]

@@sharonbrown6595 I think it's because once they cut the heat from the box she figured she would move them to her 2nd "home". They can get warm again and her babies can finish growing.

[@christines2451]

@@lisadebergerwheeler7306 y’a they may have cut the heat but I did notice the date and time stamp on the footage so she remained for a while before moving on with her babies. Probably since they were a bit older

[@ChrisNYPilot]

I was thinking he needs better protective gear as well. There was a lot of fiberglass visible floating around in that air !!!

[@animalsareourangels93]

What a good Mama! Thank you Gates for showing such compassion! All the very best, Susan

[@funo6581]

That footage of the baby stretching was adorable. When she was licking the top of the box, was she marking the territory of ‘her new den’? I’ve been binge watching your channel lately, your adventures are enjoyable to watch. Apart from not getting to hold all those cute baby raccoons, I am quite content to view from afar. Crawling around in all that insulation would have me retiring before the day was out. You guys deserve some sort of Lifetime Achievement Award for that alone.🥇Great job guys!

[@NovaTheSinger]

She looks like she’s smart,she saw the camera and walked off with babies! I hope she finds an awesome place to lay in! 😄

[@aprilasbahr]

Wouldn't it be awesome if every home had these boxes installed? It sure would be helping with providing safe shelter for them and it would help to eliminate tearing out your walls.

[@APL6526]

Hahaha definitely wondered if that would happen sometime, those boxes are pretty spiffy!!

[@catsara9114]

Love how mom Raccoon kept checking the camera!

[@elizabethmartin3389]

I continue to be amazed and grateful that a wildlife rescue like Gates exists; it’s not the wildlife’s’ fault we are causing population pressures. Hats off to a compassionate job. We all have to figure out how to co-exist with grace & dignity.

[@Tbird1549]

Working above your head is never fun! Great job getting them out!

[@eaglevision993]

I actually always wondered why they would not just stay in the warm box with their babies....this mom was pretty smart.

[@amyc9155]

I'm obsessed with these videos. You guys are doing such a good job and the way you handle things is so humane. I only wish every wildlife removal service was like yours. 💜💜💜💜

[@mariebarker4499]

She's precious 💕

[@CH-Anointed]

I love that you all gave her a moment to recuperate and gather her thoughts! That was so kind and sweet of you❤️

[@Carol......]

Too right, I'd have moved in there if I was mama 😁

[@bodhi8260]

I LOVE this company and those that call them. Most companies would probably just seal it up and let the "pests" starve. Beautiful people.

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Hello dear friend.. My favorite channel ❤️ Really enjoyed watching Thanks for sharing this with us giving another a big Big like thumbs up 👍👍👍 See you again take care God bless 🙏🙏🕊️ Keep intouch ❤️🤗

[@Truth_Advocate]

The little puppies are so cute.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

Baby raccoons are called kits, or less commonly cubs as the females are called sows, and the males boars, just like the bears they are distantly related to.

[@oneflyinggirl]

It’s rough being a raccoon. Thanks for your kindness!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from bronte village area of oakville this neighborhood looks familiar thanks for the presentation

[@jerrykeenan1848]

Thanks so much!

[@whodat99991]

I look forward for your videos.

[@bealynn2258]

GATES: The Amount of HARD WORK you do in these jobs is amazing and probably most people , like 🙃Me at one time!, have no idea!!😏 Thank You all so much for an incredible Work ethic and your Dedication to SAVE these Animals and Help the Home Owners!! You have our RESPECT!! 😊👍👍💕

[@MyAltdraco]

I've been watching your videos forever and I've always been surprised that the raccoons don't do this-just decide that the baby box works as their new den. I guess it is a pretty tight squeeze for all of them. But it does seem surprising they don't do this more often.

[@melissamartin31]

I so love these videos The momma was so sweet, bless her and the little ones

[@anitahardesty2163]

Aww so sweet and cute!!. What a good mamma! She's very careful with her babies!

[@_JanetLouise]

excellent! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@melleetoo]

Awesome video. As always.

[@AmauryJacquot]

that's a cool house you've got there, I'm staying rent free !

[@edwardashton30]

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[@myinamei8884]

so cute )))

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

I suspect that the mom raccoon instinctively knows that if it's easy for her to get in and out of that box so would predators so the choice was to stay with the kids overnight to get an escape plan going soon.

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- 8:32 She probably took them out because it had a heater && it is 100 degrees out so it was *WAYYY* too hot in there.

[@kevinarriaza1951]

more previously recorded vids plz? keep em coming :)

[@tambk1552]

This raccoon lady is so smart. I love this decision so much! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@msavina9129]

Canada has the most intelligent raccoons, and they have the best wildlife service too. The heating pad keeps the box extremely warm. I keep one at the foot of my bed in cold months so my feet are warm.

[@Marilyn12346]

Love your videos, been a fan for some time, appreciate what you do. Just the music on this one was a bit too much is all. Thank you Gates Rescue 🙂

[@sheilaperl4155]

You and your daughter are super heroes to me!

[@Just_Pele]

She was literally like: "Oh, this little box is fine." 😆 It's warm and protected from the weather, what else do they need? I guess she didn't plan ahead with another den site, maybe she's a first time mother?

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

These animals cause a lot of damage it’s probably best to walk around your house checking for breaches in your structure.

[@nadiarepich5199]

Today is Dec 1, 2022--Canada somewhere I presume. Video stamp is December 4, 2022?-3 days into the future--or else in April 12? & it is 100 degrees F outside--38 deg C--what is it inside the box? Deeply painful eviction w babies unable to care for themselves. Best of wishes to poor Mom & babies. How about leaving the box in some corner of the yard for just a few more weeks? I feel her pain.

[@caro.caro.9578]

You go Mama Raccoon 😂😂😂😂.

[@garryverniest5893]

"Hmmmm, this box will do just fine untill I tear a hole into another attic."

[@user-of8zk1oo2f]

She looks exhausted

[@promacpic]

Smart momma raccoon! Condo living in Toronto! 😂😍

[@Kindheart93]

She decided to own that tiny house.

[@patriciafarran9742]

Looks like she found a new spot for a den. How did she get into the attic? Better find the opening and close it or she’ll be back next season.

[@mayleung5645]

Mama just thought it was getting late to move the kids so may as well stayed overnight 😆 waited until next morning

[@yamecamjackson4418]

I guarantee it's right in that shade lol😅

[@maybememory1]

I wish I had raccoons where I live in Northern Alberta! Never seen one in real life. They are absolutely adorable, if we had them I would probably make a box just hoping some would move in 😅

[@LashawnTerry]

if i aint got nowhere to go was a person lol

[@Rachiewoowoo]

On the wildlife camera footage, is it really 33 Celsius in April??

[@312countrygirl]

Why did Google (youtube) remove your #3 video that you just posted?

[@thasaroopna7606]

Hi where are you from? I have a problem with raccoon on the roof

[@MrJx4000]

Looks like the housing crisis in Ontario is affecting not only people but raccoons, too ;-)

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Why is there a box on your roof ?

[@norwegiangadgetman]

That's Gate's 'Release Box'. They place it near the entrance hole and put the cubs in it so that the mother can find them easily when she retrns after they scared her away with their noise and presence. Raccoon mothers will always try to return to their cubs(very strong mothering instinct), and until she does, that box keeps them safe. (There's even a heating pad under the floor of it, so that they don't freeze in colder months.)

[@NovaTheSinger]

Also it’s not their roof it’s someone else’s roof

[@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn]

No feed them hot dogs and treats like the Racoon Whispser been doing daily for 11 years!

[@3catkids]

Why aren't you wearing goggles when you saw into drywall?

[@neilgunns8391]

Music is horrible for this video. Sorry

[@Mytube777]

Can I work for you?❤

[@michellekach8967]

Omg you are so amazing! Thank you! If you get a chance CK out the raccoon whisperer on u tube. I sent him your info. Your rescues are amazing and kind. Xo 🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝💙❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️