My wife and I are in the midst of moving and things have been hectic to say the least. Because of our moving schedule and jobs I have not been able to participate in events like Fighting Bob Fest. I wanted so bad to meet many of you. The move packing is almost done and I got quite the surprise when I walked out to our apartment complex dumpster late this morning. As I was about to throw some items inside I saw a large bundle of gray fur toward the back of the dumpster. My first thought was that some S.O.B. had killed something and dumped it there. Then much to my relief I saw three sets of adorable eyes staring back at me.
Three young raccoons had somehow found themselves stuck at the bottom of the dumpster. Gee, I wonder how that happened? Now I went into rescue mode. Two of the little guys seemed very curious about me and were okay with my presence. However one of the little ones let out a hearty growl each time I got close to them. After some searching I was able to find a couple of long wooden boards and made a little ramp for them to get out. Two of them climbed out right away and bolted while the third little one hung around for a little while as to say thank you to me.
With all of the massive killing and brutality that I fight to stop each day, this was a nice ray of light. I have personally saved many animals over the years but this is the first time I actually felt that the little ones appreciated what I did for them. Maybe it is just my imagination but I really saw appreciation in the eyes of those little raccoons. I think that most animals know what is in our hearts and these guys knew that I was not going to hurt them. I hope that they think twice before dumpster diving again though.
gannonned
September 19, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Awesome. You made my day.
rali74
September 19, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Thank you for that kind comment. I have been involved in transporting injured and orphaned wildlife for the past decade, but it is rare that I can rescue perfectly healthy wildlife. It made my day too!
Maureen
September 19, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Thank you for rescuing these little sweeties. I believe too that animals know what’s in our hearts, and I don’t doubt these raccoons appreciate what you did for them.
Rita k. Sharpe
September 19, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Indeed,a hearty,thank you.
Suzanne Dunham
September 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm
God bless you! This has happened quite often where I used to work, and it makes you feel so good to set these little guys free. Thank you.
Bobette Traul
September 20, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Good for you rali- I love the little guys. I fed 5 of them all summer long. Mommy would bring them to the back patio where I had cat food sprinkled on the floor. Now I don’t know who is showing up. But the cat food is disappearing. Yesterday I had a huge crow under the bird feeder and a groundhog in the neighbor’s lawn, ducks a few day’s ago.But hardly any birds. It’s very quiet. Good luck moving.
rali74
September 20, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Thank you Bobette. This is a very dangerous time for wildlife with the fall bloodlust in the air, so every time I can save one it is a good thing.
Rhiannon Gomez
September 27, 2012 at 5:23 pm
That was a wonderful story! Those little babies are too cute. Thanks for taking the time to help them out. It warms my heart to see others that feel the same way I do about animals and wanting to help them. I know for a fact that helping animals is the reason I am on this planet!
rali74
September 27, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Thank you for your kind words. This is the first time I have been able to rescue uninjured raccoons and it felt great.