Saving Pepe Le Pew

Watch as we carefully extricate a family of skunks from under a deck.
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[@sammimitsu]

For me, the best people in the world are those who rescue animals. These people are so gentle and patient. Every life matters.

[@mightytaiger3000]

Hopefully you’re vegan. Otherwise you’re giving money to people that are the opposite of “the best” daily.

[@Karen-pl8kd]

I think the best people would share their space with the animals and let them leave once they're ready and grown without calling wildlife control .

[@debbiequack]

There is something about how carefully and methodically you do these rescues that I find really calming.

[@MaryJane-zw5pv]

I know!I love this guy! He has such a relaxing way about him.

[@okamijubei]

What about the adults?

[@The_Conqueeftador]

Careful amd methodical would be a snake camera not cutting 10 holes in a porch. He even cut straight down not at angles so it would be hard to repair any damage.

[@NavvyMom]

@@The_Conqueeftador You must have missed it when he said the deck was being replaced the next day so it didn't matter.

[@lucia-mariapetcu9182]

Same, like I discovered this channel during my exams ending semester for college and is making me very calm and beat my anxiety. I love the raccoons especially, but this rescues are the best thing and how kindness we can be to the other living beings that sometimes get unhelpful!!!

[@sometimesiwander7146]

My sister raised a pet skunk she found abandoned & injured in her yard. It got along with her kids & dogs & it was a real sweetheart. They are so beautiful.

[@lisavoyce6775]

Thanks for caring about these sweet little guys.

[@KRyan-qb4nh]

@John Smith 🖕

[@potatohead8305]

I love how they call skunks “Pepe le pews” so cute!

[@Sleipnirseight]

My mom had a mom skunk and her babirs under her deck one season. They only came out at night and ate all the slugs and spider crickets, so they turned out to be lovely neighbors for a month or so before they moved on. Pretty non-nuissance animals!

[@The_Gallowglass]

Skunks are very sweet animals. They just like to be left alone. My buddy had one as a pet once. He rescued it 'cause the mom had died. It never sprayed anyone except the neighbor's jerk cat. LOL I'm pretty sure there's a couple living out back in the garden.

[@The_Gallowglass]

@Hannibal Hyde They remind me of gentle ferrets. Fluffy like cats. Playful too.

[@sjames5027]

I guess unless you bump into them, scare them, and they give you both barrels

[@Sleipnirseight]

@John Smith Wow, you sound triggered as hell. Also, killing wildlife in an inhumane way (the hairspray) is 1) illegal, and 2) indicative of some serious psychological issues. You sound disturbed.

[@Sleipnirseight]

@John Smith Dude, something ain't right in your brain if you delight in killing and torturing animals. Abuser/serial killer vibes with you.

[@BDNeon]

My grandmother used to care for a family of skunks that would visit her yard, she'd give them catfood and they'd walk right up to her. She never once got sprayed.

[@briesthoughts2261]

So adorable!! The mother’s dedication to her babies was so heartwarming!

[@GreenVikeenArt]

I grew up in the country side and I came across lot of skunks, they are super friendly if you act natural around them and don't pay too much attention. They would just pass by me as I took my walks. Came across 4 or 5 five babies once, they were adorable 🥰

[@cindywitter9741]

I had a pet skunk, Jake, when it was still legal! Those kits are adorable! A couple kits look like “hooded” skunks, they have one wide white strip rather than 2. My Jake was a hooded skunk. They actually like us, why they make ‘homes’ under our porches etc. They’re very nearsighted, can’t see us well so they feel threatened if we move too fast and spray. They twist their body’s into a U shape when they spray and never miss! I had a Mom and her kits living under a house I rented for months. I didn’t bother her, she never sprayed! When her kits were old enough they all moved. She just wanted a place a bit isolated to have and raise her baby’s.

[@sal-1337]

Cindy Witter but to have one as a pet dont you have to "fix" them and cut into them and remove their spray sac? seems like theres better pets out there that dont require unessecary mutilation to keep as pets right?

[@cindywitter9741]

Sal it’s illegal now because they can be such high carriers of rabies. This was back in the 70’s you could still buy one for a pet. Their scent sacs were either removed or tied off. He was a cool little guy but today I’m a firm believer that wild should stay wild 😊

[@Sleipnirseight]

My mom had a family of skunks under her deck for a short time. They were great neighbors since they ate all the slugs. It was fun to peek out the window at night to see the babies playing

[@cindywitter9741]

The kits are so adorable! They’re like puppies, running and chasing each other! I

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

Maybe she could teach human mothers how to get their kids to move out so easily. ;)

[@ScarecrOmega]

0:23 "she has charged us a couple times" mama "that's right, and I will keep coming at ya"

[@VJAllison1974]

That was a great rescue. That poor baby with the netting in its skin, so glad y'all were able to get it to a rehab centre and it was able to go back to its old neighborhood.

[@laurafarrington1553]

😇😇😇😇😇

[@dynodish]

We don't have a wild life center; but, we have people like me who care for these little ones (legally) and teach them to go back to the wild. I enjoy every minute I get to spend with our Iowa wildlife. Thank you for what you do, you guys are amazing!

[@llccal4605]

Thank you for being so compassionate & caring on relocating wildlife. Also for getting that precious baby to a Vet & Rehab center. I think skunks are soo cute.

[@mrmusic248]

Mother Of The Year !! And, kudos to the crew that halted construction so the rest of the babies could be extracted.

[@mrmm7322]

Most of these amazing animals have more respect and brains 🧠 then some humans. Thanks for your videos we all should always help and save animals

[@sabrinacle]

I love skunks. I had a de-scented skunk as a pet. She was a wonderful animal

[@1929modelagirl]

I had skunks under my house for years. I would sit and watch them. Never once even got threatened. Very cute, very funny. My Chihuahua on the other hand . . . 9 times I'm glad you released them instead of killing. Even the injured baby💓

[@benjamindeh873]

Your chihuahua probably earned it X) Then again you paid the price having a stinky chihuahua X)

[@1929modelagirl]

@@benjamindeh873 Oh, he did He absolutely loves all other living creatures. He just goes nuts. Won't quit. Oh well, we all have our moments

[@tandiparent1949]

@@1929modelagirl....lol, just be sure to keep a spray bottle of vinegar close by; it works great for anything that the skunk sprays n won't hurt your pup

[@1929modelagirl]

@@tandiparent1949 Hydrogen Peroxide, baking soda & liquid soap Bug has been much smarter this year. Or Bug's mom has been!

[@tandiparent1949]

@@1929modelagirl ...hmmm, I'll have try your recipe some time, thanks

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

I live with striped skunks in rural Montana, and they're pretty chill. The live in burrows that they've dug themselves, or even ones that marmots have dug but abandoned. Currently, they live under my garage alongside yellow-bellied marmots :-)

[@kahlanamnel6875]

I love that you treat all your rescues so gently and make sure they are healthy. It's too bad skunks don't understand you are trying to help then spraying you.

[@marygreene1228]

You do such a great service. Thank you for taking care of these fur babies.

[@spinjector]

You guys are good people. Thank you.

[@Martin-wm6rk]

You guys should get an endoscope. The ones plummers use.

[@bobnicholas5994]

I think an endoscope is more of a Dr.s tool..

[@JaneCooper190072]

I agree, that's the 2nd time they've missed a baby or two. I think what happened is they figured mom was ok with her last check, but they were probably too close for her to feel comfortable enough to go and retrieve the others. But yeah, they should be 100 thorough when checking for more babies. Cause sometimes like in this case mom might be too scared to go get the rest.

[@genessis43]

Poor little guy :( thank you so much for saving the one baby caught in the netting!!

[@animalsareourangels93]

Thank you so much for being so compassionate and kind Gates Wildlife Control! All animals are beautiful in their own, cute little ways! 💚💚💚. They are all precious, sentient Angels!!! 🐾🐾💚🐾🐾

[@ChrissyD22472]

Are you freaking kidding me? How adorable they are!

[@brunab8867]

i had a family of skunks this summer. Never caused any harm. They are very shy. Never been sprayed. poor guys. They just want to be in peace with the world. I think they are adorable. thank God for good people like you to help them out.

[@leegray4999]

I have found peanutbutter works real well to lure the moms out without upsetting them by scaring them out , less chance they will spray and if you tuck the tail between their legs when you are holding them this will stop the little ones from spaying and yes it does work by pinching the sent glands closed , at least it always worked for me

[@leegray4999]

@Griffith Williams I couldn't get the smell out of the gloves and threw them out , this has happened three times now and i have the feeling that i am into the next generation and have been marked as a easy target ! LOL !

[@leegray4999]

@Griffith Williams My dog back on the farm loved the same thing , bringing back and rolling in road kill and the like and there was cleaners or such we used but the skunk smell , well even the stuff the vets use is not fully capable of getting it out ! Quite the defense by mom nature eh !

[@lizzyyork]

They are just too cute!

[@srbrant5391]

Adorable little fluffstanks.

[@moketubbe8547]

For many decades I have been studying Canadian as a second language and, though there are many joys to watching and hearing your videos, assuring myself that I can in fact understand Canadian is among them. Cassandra has assisted me to enhance my appreciation of female Canadian names.

[@SheWhoWalksSilently]

They’re so cute. Baby Skunks are right below Kittens as my number one cutest animal babies. I love their little sounds, faces, and floofy tails ☺️

[@Dstew57A]

Thank God for people like you... Bless you all for helping this beautiful creatures

[@johnturner815]

They get bad rap just want to b left alone to eat grubs n such

[@JA-ws3nr]

Tad Cooper yeah same but it’s illegal now but I would agree how wild should stay wild

[@The_Gallowglass]

@Tad Cooper They're like a very sweet ferret.

[@phreak761]

@@The_Gallowglass Until they spray you in the face.

[@phreak761]

@@DavenHiskey Shut up.

[@The_Gallowglass]

@@phreak761 I never had one spray me in the face. They toot a little and thats it.

[@elvismodisett1493]

I love their little rolly poly walk.....😁😁

[@Punk-Jw]

Skunks really are adorable. Thank you for letting us know what ended up being the result! Ive had a skunk come right up to me at the campground while we were at threw picnic table. Felt somthing on my leg but didn't pay any attention because i thought it was just my mom moving her feet, then out of the corner of my eye i see somthing moving and the same time my girl friend was like "umm..." lol so i looked an here's this skunk climbing into the bench part of the table next to me from underneath lol like hey what you got up here that smells good lol... it was eating potato chips right out of my hand like you'd hand them to a dog. It was amazing. I didn't touch it because i didn't want to push it, but i probably could have. We gave him a mix of different stuff on a plate over to the edge of our camp site and he came back a few other times to see us.

[@alisonb9963]

What a cool story. I think they realize and can tell when people have a good heart. My hubby was soaking in our spa late one night and heard a soft noise. He looked down and a skunk was casually walking by sniffing along the way. Hubby sat perfectly still and watched the skunk waddle off until he was far enough away. At that point, who even cares if they spray. It would be a hassle but worth it in a way. Luckily no spray was involved and our dog and cats were inside. He was a bold little night critter.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

What a great story.... Thanks to great people, like you folks, the world is a better place to live. Those little skunks are cute as they come. Thanks for the story...

[@Fadedecho1]

Wow crazy but so necessary. Great job. Baby skunks are so cute. Omg precious and innocent. Love them. Ty for sharing.🦡

[@b991228]

It’s a blast watching mom running along down the road with her scentless babies hugged in tight alongside her.

[@matthewmarino9248]

You two are the best! Skunks are so cute! What a pretty mamma too.

[@crivket1233]

Animal Moms ROCK!! So devoted 🥰

[@alicewilloughby4318]

4:00 - That little face! SQUEEEEEEE! 4:26 - They've both got their tails up. Can skunks that young spray yet? 4:44 - Another adorable little face! 6:13 - Interesting that they can't count. But I admire the face that they make up for it by double checking.

[@juliagearing506]

Yes, babies can spray but their aim is not as coordinate and accurate as an adult. Just think of someone being "blind folded" and asked to squirt someone. Or try playing Marco Polo in the pool. LOL

[@janellehoney-badger6525]

See, this is why I always carry some small scissors with me. The many times I've had to free birds caught in string, fishing line (the worst) it really stresses me to see animals in distress, I can't let them know I just want to help...I hate having too much empathy. Great job!! You go above & beyond for these animals. I had ferret housemates & they can smell when they're pissed off, I can only imagine how smelly their cousins are.

[@alisonb9963]

How sweet this was! I'm so glad Mom got the babies and even happier that you saved the little guy that was all tangled in the plastic netting. I assume that is your daughter working with you and learning the ropes. What a fun family business to run and be proud of. I'm sure you see some icky stuff once and a while, but the good outweighs the bad.

[@ReplicatorFifth]

Bat rescuers hate the netting too. Always makes more suffering for the animals

[@SmileyBlue69]

All animals ... including sea.

[@SmileyBlue69]

Football (soccer) nets trap many hedgehogs in the UK

[@floracarpenter8157]

You guys are absolutely wonderful! I was born in Hamilton and have been in the States for years. I was thrilled to find your site! Keep up the wonderful work! 🐾💟👏💟🐾

[@mancheezethegreat8617]

I love how cute skunks are. I hope you didn't get sprayed.

[@saraseaman4657]

He said he got a little squirted😂. (with the first 2 kits)-edited because I called them bebes at first)

[@mancheezethegreat8617]

@Griffith Williams No you don't. It's disgusting.

[@kelseybarton3406]

@Griffith Williams Smells like weed but gross

[@chantalmassicotte3934]

@Griffith Williams My dogs got sprayed and when they came in the house, they smelled like acrid tires burning. The smell is unique and very pungent.

[@pixazelz]

@Griffith Williams it's really weird you never smell it once in a life time it's pretty common where I live To smell the odor of a skunk in the morning 1 because of an animal that scared them or two because they were hit by a car .... where do you live ?

[@rooroo7274]

Skunks eat rodents like rats and mice and lived under our deck peacefully for 2 years,enven my Dog would join me at night to watch mom and babies eat the sunflower seeds I left out. Golden rule is that skunks ALWAYS have right of way! When the manager decided to trap and kill them ,I cried,and shortly after the whole trailor park suffered an invasion of rats! What can b done to protect these vital gentle creatures from harm?!

[@dangermouse9123]

There is a balance humans are not that smart

[@johnepperson8867]

You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Special place in Heaven for all folks involved, including the homeowners!

[@alisonb9963]

This! And, I rather spend time with the skunks and people like this man than most humans.

[@hipocampelofantocame]

Skunks are among my favored animals, and they make great pets, even unscented. They also get along well with cats and dogs. Who would even think this, but it's true.

[@getnakedpro]

0:27 “I might stink but I’m not deaf I know your talking about me”

[@datunes]

I think she knows how to count just fine

[@leegray4999]

actually no they cant and they have no ability to find their way home if they roam more than a few hundred feet from the nest !

[@womanofsubstance8735]

@@leegray4999 Mom DID know that she had more than two babies.

[@leegray4999]

@@womanofsubstance8735 Actually my statement is scientifically correct on the little critters and the warning about wandering away is one givin by domestic breeders to new owners so they won't loose their new pet !

[@flanneryred5755]

I second that!!!

[@wika1117]

@@leegray4999 ACTUALLY shtfu you are just annoying

[@alexandria4157]

Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@wendywobbles1]

How bliddy cute are these skunks 💕

[@animalsareourangels93]

Thank you, thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for being so compassionate!!!!

[@TheDieselbutterfly]

Thank you for what you do.may God bless you

[@tundrawomansays694]

Wildlife mothers are so much more loving than many human mothers. Mine would have chucked me in the closest dumpster to the hospital if she thought she could get away with it.

[@louisedumais6496]

you are a truly compassionate human being doing a great job

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

How sweet!! Thank you!!

[@suearmstrong9597]

God's Soldiers.....helping animals that are helpless.. Thank you for your kindness and for sharing the video's. God Bless You. 🍃♥️🕊

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

Yeah the mother skunk is going to relocate her young to someone else's deck. LOL

[@SheWhoWalksSilently]

Martin Jasiak If I had a deck, they could stay under mine 😂

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

@@SheWhoWalksSilently You say that now, but apart from their cuteness, they can spray you down with the smell of death.

[@debragregory191]

Thank you so much for taking the caught one to the Rehab Center!

[@suzystone244]

I rehabbed a baby before .. BEST EVER rehab and release ❤🤗

[@kirstinbrice9169]

They are adorable little smellys so cuuute. ❤️

[@briesthoughts2261]

Thank you for helping these skunks. 👏👏👏👏

[@drue6360]

So rad how carefully you handle the babies and let the moms take their kids and find new lodging. Even though they are “pests” I have found there is zero reason to kill them.

[@ritaandrunt5767]

Awww it's so wholesomeilly adorable to see what baby skunks look like

[@kimberlyAndrzejewski62]

Thank you for saving the baby skunk!!!

[@elastronaute1198]

I'm so addicted to watching these videos, lol. I've been watching the babies of various Animals being transported to new den sites all day. Never even been to Canada.

[@fukumama7194]

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[@loverodents-wi2mt]

Skunks are too adorable!! But stanky critters 😷

[@michellehart6780]

Those babies are beyond cute!

[@Jmpmaster83]

Yes! She’s back! I missed you

[@chapiit08]

An auto mechanic's endoscope or something of that sort would come handy on occasions like these.

[@lindaferguson985]

Boroscope...it's lighted has a pretty decent camera and mine has a good sized screen or can be linked to any size tv I want.

[@chapiit08]

@@lindaferguson985 There you go. It's good to know that such a devise already exists. Thank you.

[@skygh]

You can buy cheap scopes on fleabay that work with most phones.

[@pawadventures5544]

Those baby skunks are super cute. 👍🏻🦨

[@kramnancy1411]

Thank you for tweeting the wildlife so nice and respectful

[@artSFCA]

Very thoughtful of you!

[@icey984]

New favorite channel!

[@StellaRaeVon]

Mama Skunk is like most moms and just "doing her best" 👍🥰

[@supermelodia]

They are so precious and calm. Do they have already the lethal smell at this age?

[@tammysue53]

I love what you do!

[@ginadelsasso288]

I love skunks.... In Joliet illinios there is a family of skunks that are all white with black stripes. I was jogging at night and saw one. I thought it was a fluffy white cat until he raised his tail when i got too close. It had a very small black line down its back.

[@nicoleleandri756]

She knows there's more!

[@seanpcurran2011]

GREAT JOB!!

[@ricoa9661]

Wildlife is so amazing. Truly amazing.

[@catyear75]

Awwww So Cute ! I actually have an abundance of skunks , raccoons and opossums living around me here in the Bronx ... I often find them on my back porch looking for a handout ! Lol

[@vidavuk1649]

These skunks are really cute.

[@sarahbrown5373]

since the mother had already checked to make sure that she hadn't left any behind, did she actually come back to get the others? I wish we could have seen that.

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

Sarah Brown same :(

[@AnnemieM]

I had a fam. live in my yard under the shed. They were lovely little tenents.

[@rodmix]

I have never saw before these littles animals. :) they are so cute.

[@alejandratovar7673]

Lovely cute babies

[@Art416]

Happy New Years..Awesome job . Keep pumping out the videos .. anymore on skunk or mice videos.

[@raixbox360]

secondary den site is the neighbour's house😂

[@Ramranch]

YA’LL ARE GREAT

[@judyscheiber3661]

God Bless you, sir. You are an angel.

[@youdj_app]

thanks for your amazing job!

[@DanimationMovies]

this is my new favourite channel

[@downtownfroggie2569]

I just found your program I love it and how careful you are not to stress or hurt the animals, also the info you give the homeowners like don’t use cushions where animals have been due to diseases and bacteria.

[@3catkids]

They are so cute when they stomp!! LOL

[@YTRORTY]

Awesome people , you are making a great job , thank you