tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post4493815923492584464..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: A Raccoon Tale - Part OneHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-38575561933642853162009-05-17T16:17:00.000-04:002009-05-17T16:17:00.000-04:00• Oops sorry, Sydney. I missed your comment when I...• Oops sorry, Sydney. I missed your comment when I was replying to the other. Thanks so much for your very kind words. It's so nice to know that you're doing wildlife rehab for these displaced critters. Thank you for that. I'll check your blog out very soon. Thanks for the link. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13646235849031536512009-05-17T15:59:00.000-04:002009-05-17T15:59:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Cris. Raccoons waste no time in helping ...• Thanks, Cris. Raccoons waste no time in helping themselves to what we forget to secure. They're quite comical when they're not so annoying. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :) <br /><br />• Thanks, Kathy. Our habits must appear so strange to wild critters. They were probably thinking you had one heck of a basin for washing their food. Thanks so much for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Reya. They can be intimidating when full-grown because city raccoons are so used to people around them, and they know them as a source of food. They will generally run off (temporarily) if you chase them down, and won't likely become aggressive unless cornered or kept from their young. They're wonderful creatures. Thanks so much for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Thanks so much for the kind words, Nurturing Wisdom. Much appreciated. And thank you too, Lover of Life for sending so many fine people my way. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Janine. I'm glad you dropped by and enjoyed the post. I hope you'll be back soon. Enjoy the visit with your in-laws! :)<br /><br />• Hi, Lydia. I left this response on your blog too, just in case the wait was too long for my reply here. <br /><br />I have no experience trying to keep a raccoon from climbing my trees except for a brief period of trying to deter them from helping themselves to the bird feeder.<br /><br />I did Google when I read your predicament though, and found <A HREF="http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/raccoons.htm" REL="nofollow">this page</A> which might be helpful if you scroll down to figures 7 and the accompanying text. If you try this, make sure you trim low-hanging branches so that they can't gain access around the barrier that way. Also, first be sure that there isn't one nesting in any possible hollows. Best to wait until autumn when the young are old enough to come and go on their own.<br /><br />They can be very destructive and I sure hope your tree can be saved. Good luck. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-38215683804161132232009-05-17T10:57:00.000-04:002009-05-17T10:57:00.000-04:00i completely support your encouraging people to NO...i completely support your encouraging people to NOT destroy raccoons and just do a few things, like securing their trash can lids better or picking up the spills.<br /><br />I do a lot of wildlife rehab and people call about raccoons and opossums all the time. <br /><br />I invite you to visit my blog (i have three, but the one that is all about animals and nature is:<br /><br />http://naturegirrrl.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I post there just about every day.Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085490655524570481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21290291603987113342009-05-17T04:46:00.000-04:002009-05-17T04:46:00.000-04:00Wonderful! We have raccoons in our back lot and no...Wonderful! We have raccoons in our back lot and now have had ten years of babies. Last summer on one particularly hot night I was sitting at the computer with the window open (it faces the back area). I heard some scratching noises and looked out to see five young raccoons peering over the roof at me. <br />Now, we do have a major problem and I wonder if anyone can help. I've already asked for the advice of an arborist and he suggested capturing and removing the raccoons, which we consider a last resort.....Our three giant Sequoias, 87-year-old giants, are being ravaged by the raccoons. The thick bark is being peeled off in chunks as they climb the trees each night. We think they nest up there, as the arborist found raccoon poop up on a large limb. The trunks of our trees are becoming scored by the clawing. We tacked wooden fencing material on one part to see if they'd use it to climb on but it doesn't appear to have worked; they moved to a different area to make a new "highway." <br />Any advice would be greatly welcome! I'll check back.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-62039321733143042252009-05-16T22:24:00.000-04:002009-05-16T22:24:00.000-04:00Love this! Love racoons!!! I know they're pests, b...Love this! Love racoons!!! I know they're pests, but just such beautiful animals...Great post! Fabulous pictures...On the run, my in-laws are visiting! But glad I swung by~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13556699144939094692009-05-16T21:40:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:40:00.000-04:00I found your site through "Life in the Second Half...I found your site through "Life in the Second Half". I love your writing. I can't wait to find out what happened next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-22872475660724475312009-05-16T20:16:00.000-04:002009-05-16T20:16:00.000-04:00Meme free and tag free? What a great idea!
Awww ...Meme free and tag free? What a great idea! <br /><br />Awww the raccoons are so cute.<br /><br />But ... in real life they scare me. They're SO big!!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-26744390719380570292009-05-16T18:54:00.000-04:002009-05-16T18:54:00.000-04:00Can't wait to hear more about them. We had a famil...Can't wait to hear more about them. We had a family that lived below our deck in Minnesota. We had a hot tub on the deck and when we would get in they would climb the oak tree next to the deck and look down at us. I always wondered what they thought about as they watched the two humans sitting in bubbling water below them....Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-30967103924295628712009-05-16T18:49:00.000-04:002009-05-16T18:49:00.000-04:00what a lovely tale! I popped in via Life in the Se...what a lovely tale! I popped in via <I>Life in the Second Half</I> and I now look forward to coming back to read the rest of the tale!<br /><br />I've never seen a racoon in the wild, just heard them and dealt with the aftermath... We woke up one morning on a camping trip in the Rockies years ago to find that my parents hadn't put away the previous night's leftovers securely enough... no big problem, more a fun anecdote to share with friends here in Europe who've never had to deal with racoons ;o)CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-64901709074073349482009-05-10T22:34:00.000-04:002009-05-10T22:34:00.000-04:00Thanks very much, J&M. I did! :)Thanks very much, J&M. I did! :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-36029817684601175462009-05-07T18:34:00.000-04:002009-05-07T18:34:00.000-04:00THIS IS ADORABLE!! love your story. you're amazing...THIS IS ADORABLE!! love your story. you're amazing<br /><br />ps. check out our blog! :)Jillian and / or Marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147117384498174392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69846241438745108882009-05-06T10:23:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:23:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Lulda. Benny and neighbourhood dogs have...• Thanks, Lulda. Benny and neighbourhood dogs have been sniffing around my deck for the past year now. It probably would have been a matter of time until one of them met up with a raccoon. I'm just as glad that risk is gone. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Aww, Tink. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-57434684249744499972009-05-06T01:50:00.000-04:002009-05-06T01:50:00.000-04:00I just got chill bumps!I just got chill bumps!Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-1884350267409247382009-05-05T23:31:00.000-04:002009-05-05T23:31:00.000-04:00I shouldn't stay away so long...:)
Great pics of ...I shouldn't stay away so long...:)<br /><br />Great pics of the critter. At least I know they are in good hands with you and your caring neighbors. Now, whatever critters are under my house play Russian roulette with my 2 dogs! :D I can't say they will all survive, but I hope they do!Lulda Casadagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508948508691985244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81224724035182687962009-05-05T23:23:00.000-04:002009-05-05T23:23:00.000-04:00I was sure I had answered most of these comments i...I was sure I had answered most of these comments in one shot - can even remember what I wrote, but for some reason it has never appeared.. so here I go again. <br /><br />• Moi, I guess you're lucky not to have any of the raccoon woes. Glad I could make you laugh. :)<br /><br />• Okay, Baggie. Real soon now. :)<br /><br />• Scarlethue, they are indeed intelligent and beautiful. I hope you get to see one soon too. :)<br /><br />• WIAW, yes, I'm aware of the scat issues but that's mostly a concern of ingestion. We washed well after handling them. Thanks for the visit and for your very kind concern. :)<br /><br />• Breeze skunks are adorable too, but if I was to handle a frightened animal, I'd prefer the raccoon too. ;)<br /><br />• Tsannie - it's kind of half and half but stay tuned. :)<br /><br />• Indrani, we were pretty much nose to nose. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Pouty, some of my neighbours were great. Stay tuned. Part two is coming up soon. :)<br /><br />• DS a mother raccoon when protecting her young can be VERY nasty. These babies were only about 5 or 6 weeks old, scared and hungry. They were pretty compliant for wild critters. Stay tuned. You'll read and see more. :)<br /><br />• Aren't they, Georgie? :)<br /><br />• Susan, it sure is a lot quieter around here now.. and the peace of mind is decent too. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Frank, oh you can too so! ;)<br /><br />• And I to them, Meagan. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Thanks for the kind words, Jay. They were very demanding. :)<br /><br />• Maggie, they sure can cause a lot of problems, but they give a lot of enjoyment too. Much like your puzzling fox. That's so cool. :)<br /><br />• I totally agree, UmmFarouq. And I'm glad you got my carrion pun. ;)<br /><br />• Thanks so kindly, Protege. I won't keep you waiting much longer now. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Michele. It's coming up real soon now. They are cute, eh? :)<br /><br />• Gary, I love them too. Soon soon! :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Donalyn. I'm not so sure I'd like a pet raccoon but agree that they are quite the characters. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, MPM. I'm glad you caught that. ;) Yes they are so sweet.. stay tuned for lots more of that. <br /><br />• KC, I just hope somehow she knows that some of her wee ones will be OK. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Leah. I hope you'll enjoy part two. :)<br /><br />• Soon, Pat. :)<br /><br />• Thanks for stopping by, Bubblewench. I won't keep you waiting much longer.<br /><br />• Daryl, better raccoons under the deck than bugs in your bed? I won't hesitate to agree on that. ;)<br /><br />• Cheffie, they are very hand-like, aren't they? :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Reb. That post will be up very soon now. :)<br /><br />• Redbush, they sure do know the neighbourhood and where to find what they need. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• IBHH, I won't keep you in suspense for too much longer. I'll have part two up within the hour. :)<br /><br />• Sandy, their instinct for survival, tenacity and intelligence are quite the match for us lowly humans. They're great critters. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Jinsky, more sweetness coming up real soon. :)<br /><br />• Not entirely true, JC.. but mostly. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Chessa, sorry to hear that raccoons and squirrels make you uneasy. I hope reading the post didn't trigger any bad feelings. Thanks for stopping by. You might want to skip the next one. ;)<br /><br />• Lakeviewer, at 6 weeks of age, they're not difficult to handle. Stay tuned and you'll see what I mean. :)<br /><br />• Thanks for the very kind words, L of L. I'm glad you found my blog too.. and I yours. I won't keep you waiting long now. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Laura and thanks very kindly for your comment. You're very lucky to have those resources nearby, and your local critters are very lucky that you stop and help. Thanks for dropping by. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Nikina and thanks so much for your kind comments. I hope you'll return soon and often. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Great tip, Angie L. but I'd have to wonder what would happen to the bungee cord once the trash has been dumped. <br /><br />• Welcome, Angie #2 ;) and thanks very much for the kind words. I hope you'll be back soon and often. :)<br /><br />• Sandra, they can indeed be persistent and bold, particularly when hungry. In this case, I knew the mother was no longer around. Stay tuned to read the rest of the story. And thanks always for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Suldog, I'm glad you appreciated that one. I was born into a family of punsters, and sometimes I just can't resist. You may of course borrow it any time. ;)<br /><br />• Far less damage, Sue. Thanks very much for your kind words. Part two is coming up real soon. :)<br /><br />• They're good people, Dianne. And things are much better, thanks. Stay tuned and I'll have that next post up very soon. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thumbelina, I'm not entirely sure if this is the same mother as last year. I thought she was but others think she might be one of the young from last year. In any event, she's gone. I'll be posting part two within the hour, so you don't have too much longer to wait. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-89832647022306384932009-05-05T18:09:00.000-04:002009-05-05T18:09:00.000-04:00Awwww! I remember the post(s) last year and I am s...Awwww! I remember the post(s) last year and I am so glad she came back to you... but where is she now? What about her babies?<br /><br />Please don't make us wait too long for part 2.Thumbelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797968670320215838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-80875532657008952872009-05-05T13:54:00.000-04:002009-05-05T13:54:00.000-04:00you're such good souls! thanks for taking care of ...you're such good souls! thanks for taking care of the kiddies. I hope things look up for them and get more restful for you<br /><br />and your neighbors and friends all sound so wonderful tooDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-56949706713474417112009-05-05T13:24:00.000-04:002009-05-05T13:24:00.000-04:00Fantastic closeups and I love reading about your t...Fantastic closeups and I love reading about your tender heart and the racoon escapades. I'm sure this one will turn out with less damage to your bedroom. Can't wait for "the rest of the story".photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-84181669485088033932009-05-05T12:19:00.000-04:002009-05-05T12:19:00.000-04:00"They eat carrion (my wayward son)..."
Oh, God. Y..."They eat carrion (my wayward son)..."<br /><br />Oh, God. You've been hanging around my place <I>far</I> too much.<br /><br />(Wish I'd come up with that one. I will later :-) )Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85934601522618374972009-05-05T08:38:00.000-04:002009-05-05T08:38:00.000-04:00I'm looking forward to the rest of this story!
...I'm looking forward to the rest of this story! <br /><br />Raccoon's are cute, but I do remember, when my sister lived in a dense woods popular with raccoons, they can be very aggressive about wanting to come into the house to visit!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860698763754512257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-60096508928033901182009-05-05T07:00:00.000-04:002009-05-05T07:00:00.000-04:00They are beautiful wildlings---your photos are awe...They are beautiful wildlings---your photos are awesome--I'm a bleeding heart for all of the wild creatures; I'm so glad you are there for those.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386388066709376768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82941357351240826302009-05-05T00:25:00.000-04:002009-05-05T00:25:00.000-04:00Oh, that wee hand! So glad you were there with you...Oh, that wee hand! So glad you were there with your camera aimed. <br /><br />PS A bungy cord across the top of the garbage can, hooked on the handles works great.Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85725342189893774132009-05-04T23:30:00.000-04:002009-05-04T23:30:00.000-04:00I just stumbled across your blog and couldn't stop...I just stumbled across your blog and couldn't stop reading :) those pics are adorable :) Can't wait to read the rest...if I may come back :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867821696340046455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-43511384419117346132009-05-04T22:17:00.000-04:002009-05-04T22:17:00.000-04:00That's a little cutie pie, poor little babies...I'...That's a little cutie pie, poor little babies...I've seen enough of them in my life, and dealt with orphans of various ages (the moms usually get hit by cars), and as tempting as it is for me to want to mother all the wild critters I pick up along the way, (I'm good with baby bunnies) thankfully, there's a good wildlife rehabilitator not too far away to take the wee babies off our hands! Thanks for sharing!Laura J. Wellner (author pseudonym Laura J. W. Ryan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02521328695400639226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59215149119561792602009-05-04T20:09:00.000-04:002009-05-04T20:09:00.000-04:00This story is sooo sweet. You are a good and kind ...This story is sooo sweet. You are a good and kind person, and I am so glad to have found your blog!<br /><br />Looking forward to next installment...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.com