Rescued prairie dog gets an EPIC enclosure (and a family!)

Harvey the prairie dog, who we rescued after he was dumped outside last year, got his very own family and a little prairie dog mansion at the sanctuary!

[@GatorLife57]

You might want to add a small foyer with another door to this so you can get out without the prairie dogs escaping .

[@patray162]

The enclosure is divine, and evidently it was an INSTANT HIT for Harvey and his new family. Well done team, and thanks so much for sharing this all with us!! I'm now going to watch that excited digging on repeat 😍 oh and the little boop with Clover when he pops up - just perfect.

[@joyandersen2782]

I love seeing them so happy🥰 You did such a good job on this enclosure!💚

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Chris with the tree trunk is just like Arnold Swarzneger in Commando 😂Greetings from the Netherlands

[@killingtonsnowboarde]

Thanks!

[@FloridasWildest]

Thank you!

[@beckyreynolds5285]

Great enclosure! The prairie dogs are so cute!

[@gretahunt4401]

Wow what a great prairie dog enclosure, you can tell they’re going to be so happy in there. It’s the best enclosure I’ve ever seen for captive prairie dogs. Watching you guys build up the sanctuary is so much fun and it’s such a beautiful property, you’re so lucky to be living your dream!

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Well done on the metal cattle trough in the ground very witty. That’s a really nice enclosure you made for them 😁

[@FloridasWildest]

Thank you!

[@mauriciojoseoropeza5722]

​@@FloridasWildestare you guys returning back to gatorland for their Halloween event that starts on October 14th which is my birthday and I was wondering if you are going to go to do a video with you and Chris and to make it easier to communicate more easily can I get either you or Chris phone number

[@Debra.Justice]

Those prairie dogs are so adorable. I wanna give them hugs and kisses. The enclosure looks great. Thank you Chris and Gabby for your hard work to give all the animals a safe, happy life. I hate that you have to keep explaining about keeping wild animals. They are never tame nor pets. And are not meant to be kept in homes or apartments. Love from Tennessee.

[@johnlombardo7816]

how freakin cute! love you guys keep killin it!❤❤💯💯🙏🙏👊👊🦾🦾

[@jaydemalone6003]

Wow thats super awesome there so happy in there new environment well done guys 🥰🦫xx

[@kimcrawford5247]

OMG they are just the sweetest! ❤

[@jimc6687]

And here I thought caring and cleaning up after 6 kitties (all strays/feral) was tough!! Jim C.

[@jenn1234]

I hear you…..I have 5 rescue kitties inside and 3 feral on my back deck. Take care! 🙂

[@redg8677]

Thanks for all the hard work you both do for them and keeping them safe! Stay safe too

[@bs1820]

Chris is a damn beast !

[@melissalillegard7945]

That's one very relaxed.

[@efj0096]

You guys never stop amazing me you really make my heart so happy lots of love from New Jersey and Ember 💕💖💗 ps Ember is my cockatiel

[@queenangel330]

Oh my gosh they are soooo cute. Love them. The enclosure looks amazing.❤

[@clistiarobinson34]

Great premiere yall and those prairie dogs are absolutely adorable

[@Olive131]

So happy.

[@Topgunphoto]

They're so cute, was lucky to see them in the wild at Bryce Canyon in UT.

[@katybug6572]

Awww they seem so happy! Beautiful job guys ❤

[@Animal_Watching]

A wonderful home 👍 They even have ice for cocktails 😊😄

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

The enclosure came out nice!! Hope you guys are doing well!! Have a nice day!!

[@susanwest8239]

Love your show! I grew up on a big farm and whatever came in the farm that wasn't predatory to the cows bulls. Chickens had their own space, were welcomed.

[@sashalevine4653]

Love this enclosure and they seem to enjoy it ❤ Love you guys and how the new place is coming along

[@heathercobby6755]

Another great video, well done xXx 😊

[@toriam15]

I love prairie dogs. So happy they have an enriching enclosure.

[@vladfish]

Good job 👍👍👍

[@meloneyparker]

They are funny little critters.😊

[@tallmantoo]

Didnt take a few of them long to try and plan and create an escape route😅. Looks great!

[@FloridasWildest]

Thanks! 😁

[@mauriciojoseoropeza5722]

​@@FloridasWildesthey Gabby not sure if you remember me but am the little kid that met you at gator palooza with Chris at gatorland,s birthday that also that same day I gave you my Mom's phone number to hopefully do a video with you guys

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

Wild animals can be pets

[@bayouboys2852]

Would love to see more videos like this.

[@morphine777morph5]

i love their wahoos so cute

[@LeahFairfield]

Oh my gosh!!! ❤️10:40-10:48

[@danielvelez4001]

Awesome they cute❤😂😂

[@sarahmmkay7220]

I'll say it time n time again u both are amazing n absolutely adorable. We need more of u in this world and a lot more videos.

[@selinamattocks]

Oh my days, they are so cute. They love it so much you can tell ❤

[@Ullla_]

I'd love to see that enclosure after they had their way with it lol

[@JandiFX]

Sucks when you trying to share your passion and give us awareness on these animals just to get dumbass negative comments... they don't realize the hard work and dedication to take care of the animals behind the scene 🤫 Thanks for sharing this with us, I just see concrete in downtown LA so these videos are a great stress relief personally. 😂😂😂

[@michellemorningstar880]

OMG they are freaking adorable cute love them.. thanks so much

[@christinamedina3364]

Awesome enclosure!!! 😊

[@davidbalderston2751]

I watched a video on a channel called Animalogic hosted by Danielle Dufault where she mentioned that the largest prairie dog town ever discovered was 64 thousand square kilometers! Also, the female prairie dogs only go into estrus for one hour once a year!

[@ericsproutfourteen5307]

Looking good!

[@AccioPadfoot12]

Welp. That nice design with the logs lasted about as long as it took Cheeky to start digging, lol. (came back to watch this one again)

[@valariemeltzer2553]

This is awesome. They're adorable and excited with their new enclosure. Love it.

[@caml1720]

That was so cool

[@kararobertsongordon2532]

Very cool, I love that you thought about how to make it so they can be themselves and dig while remaining safe.

[@stephanieb7311]

Such lucky animals under your care. Godbless you for your love of these animals in need.

[@edwardberwind8544]

Chris, this enclosure is outstanding. I'm pretty sure the dogs will assimilate quickly.

[@cameronsapphire]

You guys are so awesome dedicating your entire existence to these animals. I would love to do something like this. This would be my ultimate dream Come true to do something like this.

[@karon4979]

So darn cute! You're doing wonderful things for all those amazing animals ❤

[@sarahgillem5960]

Oh love it!!!! Those guys are going to love their new home!

[@angelalejzerowicz9670]

Awesome work guys👏they are the cutest stinkers ever 😍

[@lindaramon4056]

Awesome idea for cage omg never would of thought to put a metal drum in bottom love it

[@Avocadomushroom]

6:28 here in Oklahoma Cotton Wood trees do the same thing 😩😩

[@BajatheChickenMan]

Sucks that the internet has created such a hostile place, where you guys have to explain that you run a rescue facility. I think it looks like it's come a long way and appears to be nothing but the best for those animals. I love watching these updates.

[@ianh2674]

Really cool enclosure,

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Oh joy and what a treat. Haven’t seen one of these in years. That are escape artists, very clever, and their social structure is so fascinating but they are escape geniuses and can cause all kinds of problems. They are very cute but for folks watching and not expert keepers, if they they escaped into an ecosystem where they don’t belong they could destroy it, particularly it’s plant populations. Finally, they need to be in groups, will be very unhappy if kept alone, and will trash your house…all good reasons to leave their care to experts. They should not be pets, period. Some of the wild populations are carriers of bubonic plague…another reason to leave them alone. Please do NOT try to catch/handle wild prairie dogs!!! Decades ago, while working on my Bachelor’s at the U of Arizona a medical student shot one to dissect it. The coyote infected the student with bubonic plague and the student died. Thank you so much for a great video and a chance to see prairie dogs in a great enclosure.

[@Pat-Nice]

Love your channel. Now why did you have to rescue these guys?

[@FloridasWildest]

They were all prior pets

[@Pat-Nice]

@@FloridasWildestok got ya. Well they look like they were having a ball in that enclosure.

[@MrDstegner119]

I had 2 Prarie dogs for almost 7 years. I learned on the fly. And made sure I knew about proper nutrition for them. Any wild animal is just that, wild. Raised squirrels from pinkies and pulled opossums from their deceased mothers pouch. If you love animals. Educate yourself and anyone can do it

[@janetjedrzejczyk1903]

❤

[@christysank7705]

I love your show and this great show learn and watching and yes they are not pets*

[@isforshooting]

These guys are super cute creatures but also devastating to crops

[@thekindwanderer]

When you have time to do your opinion videos again can you do one on Corbin Maxey? I am curious of what you think about his setup and how he treats his animals.

[@hmltreacs79]

We are visiting Florida from the UK next year, is it possible to visit the facility??

[@kyleheinz6785]

Show cool to meet you at animalcon. Watch all the videos

[@karenchester8519]

❤❤

[@efj0096]

Do the praier dogs need somewhere to hide or sleep i am just curious they are too cute

[@phantomapprentice6749]

They just got there and already try to dig an escape tunnel , sheesh

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

Did you make cattle troughs in squares

[@jasontrump9826]

Hey guys did yall put the rubber paint sealant coating on that metal cattle trauft,? It will rust apart if not

[@FloridasWildest]

Yes!!

[@andydufresne8034]

Thank goodness for youtube showing me that I don't actually want a pet prairie dog, raccoon, or bear. Or a Lamborghini Countach for that matter. I can just sit safe at home watching other people deal with the headaches.

[@zacharybowers3787]

How much do you make a year by training alligators and crocodiles?

[@hyper8545]

Now we wait to see where they dig 😂

[@yxeaviationphotog]

Any concerns about rattlesnakes getting into that enclosure?

[@FloridasWildest]

No

[@natemartin6783]

What type of dog is that??

[@rcm7900]

If u name your animal it’s a pet

[@ThePollaton]

People have enough trouble looking after cats and dogs. They certainly wouldn’t manage anything more exotic.

[@ThePollaton]

Question…would they not be able to gnaw out of the wood of the enclosure? 🤷‍♀️

[@Ayrolen]

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[@Stirredy]

Neo Ouncetopia

[@donaldmoser212]

Wow, I didn't know that they were rodents and consequently they appear on the menu for quite a few animals.

[@Handsome-Johnny]

Enthusiastic pumpkin 04

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

These animals are pets if you give them the right enclosure in the right attention and why do you pet these animals if you do not consider them as pets you should not have them if you do not consider them as pets you have to admit these are pets to you right

[@FloridasWildest]

None of these animals are pets. If you don’t understand that we run a wildlife sanctuary and take in animals that people can’t keep anymore because they make horrible pets, then there’s nothing we can do to make you understand.

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

@@FloridasWildest I have a raccoon and they make wonderful pets they are wild animals

[@FloridasWildest]

@@JayMiller-tz3dq we have people on a weekly basis, trying to surrender raccoons because many of them turn aggressive when they hit sexual maturity. You can believe whatever delusion you would like to, but you probably shouldn’t follow our page. There are many other irresponsible KZbinrs that are probably more your style.

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

@@FloridasWildest I don't follow your page

[@JayMiller-tz3dq]

@@FloridasWildest I like that you're rescuing all these animals and giving them a better life but I don't like that you're not considering them pets

[@Alohanime]

Athletic teacher 63

[@infidel24]

Thanks!