It’s Time to Go by ocoee53
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Early tomorrow morning I have to take Buttons and Zipper to my sister. It is time for raccoon school, where they will meet other raccoons their age and learn to be raccoons. In about a year they will be released into the wild. I intend to be the one to release them, when the time comes.
I have a dog I rescued, named Buddy. In the situation he was in, where he was only occasionally fed, he had to hunt small animals to stay alive. Buddy being a ferociously good hunter, I was worried about how he would react to the babies when I brought them in. Much to my surprise he appointed himself as Protector of the raccoons .He lets me know if they are in trouble or upset, and inspects them after each feeding to make sure they are properly fed and cleaned. He makes sure none of the other dogs here get close to them. ( Buddy weighs 35 lbs, our largest dog is about 130!) I am sure he will miss them terribly, as will I.
Comments (10)
rawdodb
Cool Shot, Cute little fella..(?) amazing about how animals react at times...
Krittermom
This is called seperation anxiety. Someone that has never raised a raccoon can not understand how fantastic and different these guys are from any other species. Charles has done an excellent job with these two, but I am not sure if he really knew what he was in for. He loves animals as much as I do but raccoons are a whole new experience. They are the closest thing to raising my son that I have felt with. One of the hardest parts of doing wildlife is giving them freedom. In done ways it is wonderful but as soon as they walk out of the crate you realize you can no longer protect them. I do know one thing. Raise a raccoon and your heart and life are never the same. Charles znd Buddy will miss Button and Zipper.
Mark-David-Rogers
Cute and such worthy work, great captures.
blinkings
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
durleybeachbum
So fascinating about the dog!
spacechimp
So cute!!
T.Rex
I see krittermom has sent you a long comment. Yes, separation feels bad - I remember when Whitey died, then his brother Beige. I have Blackie (my hooded rat) left. I love him dearly, but know one day he'll be happy in rattie heaven along with his cage mates. But it still feels bad. I'm so glad your sister will help raise these little fellows and that they will return to the wild where they belong. Thanks for sharing these photos. Keep up the good work! :-)
Erestorfan
Yes, that must be the hardest part of raising these little ones. I LOVE the idea that they'll be going to raccoon school! We rescued a tiny rabbit that the neighbor's cat brought to them. It was so small that the eyes weren't even open. We called our vet and she gave us instructions on care and feeding and I remember my mom and I changing off getting up every two hours to feed the little one and then taking a warm wash cloth and washing her (Thumper's) little face. She grew bigger and bigger, but didn't seem to know she was a rabbit. We actually went out and bought a domestic rabbit to teach her things such as grooming and just being a rabbit. We had Thumper for five years.
Faemike55
Very beautiful face. I can see why it would be hard to see them go.
jgeorge
Perfect cuteness! Hava a good life little racoons :-)