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There is a story behind this photo: my husband and I where at the Wildlife Refuge and found these two Raccoons trapped in the garbage dumpster. the one in the...
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There is a story behind this photo: my husband and I where at the Wildlife Refuge and found these two Raccoons trapped in the garbage dumpster. the one in the front was trying his hardest to get out, he kept jumping on the sides but they were slippery and he kept sliding back down. The one in back was terrified and did not move. My heart sank, and I could not just leave them there. I lowered my cooler which had a strap into the dumpster, the bigger one jumped on and I pulled him up, he clung to my arm ( had on long sleeved sweatshirt) I guess afraid i was not going to get him out. He seemed grateful, the other one would not move. you could tell he wanted to but was too afraid. my husband got a log off the beach and wedged it into the corners of the dumpster. We backed off. he eventually climbed up the log and jumped out. and that is my story of the rescued Raccoon!! :)
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37 Comments |
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots February 10, 2014
Great shot and story! Thank you for helping them.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 10, 2014
Thank you!! :)
lindamonroe
 
lindamonroe February 10, 2014
What a great story and photo!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 10, 2014
Thank you so much Linda, I appreciate your continued support!! :)
CanadianOutlaw
 
CanadianOutlaw February 10, 2014
Beautiful pic , touching story !
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 10, 2014
Thank you very much!! :)
Ange28
 
Ange28 February 12, 2014
Aww so happy you helped them :)))))) Great photo !!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 12, 2014
Thank you so much!! :)
JAGPHOTOGRAPHY
 
JAGPHOTOGRAPHY February 12, 2014
Nice shot.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 12, 2014
Thank you very much!!
AndreaE
 
AndreaE February 13, 2014
Awwww.. I loved this photo even before I read your story... now I have goosebumps!! awww.. I'm so happy for the little guys!! you were awesome :)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 13, 2014
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment. I love critters!! LOL! :)
fernandoamato
 
fernandoamato February 13, 2014
Great story and pic

Nice
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 13, 2014
Thank you so much!!
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 February 14, 2014
What an awesome story .. thank you for sharing and the beautiful composition of these two little guys waiting to be rescued
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 14, 2014
Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment!! :)
randyqueen
 
randyqueen February 14, 2014
I love this
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 14, 2014
Thank you very much!
tecchese
 
tecchese February 15, 2014
nice pic and story ;-)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 15, 2014
thank you very much!! :)
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis February 17, 2014
Wow! they look so sweet here, nice story glad you helped them out :-)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 17, 2014
Thank you so much!! :)
myboylollypop100
 
myboylollypop100 February 17, 2014
Brill photo
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 17, 2014
Thank you very much! :)
niffarts
 
niffarts February 18, 2014
Perfect....A good story and picture...:))
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 18, 2014
Thank you so much!! :)
smshaffer PRO+
 
smshaffer February 19, 2014
Great story...you are my Hero!!!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 19, 2014
Thank you, that is so nice of you too say. I appreciate the PR!!!! :) Teri
Shagunz
 
Shagunz February 19, 2014
You are awesome for helping them out :) Lovely snap!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 19, 2014
i appreciate that, thank you so much!! :)
jerzgrl51 Platinum
 
jerzgrl51 February 19, 2014
How awesome that story is!! Its so wonderful for you to do what you did!! Love it!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 19, 2014
Thank you so much, I appreciate that comment!!! :) teri
valeriemurchie-stolpe
 
valeriemurchie-stolpe February 21, 2014
Poor babies. Great photo.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 21, 2014
Thank you for the comment and PR!! :)
animals
 
animals February 21, 2014
What a wonderful story --you and your husband are troopers--you saved their little lives--bless you
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 21, 2014
i really appreciate the comment!! Thank you so much! :) :)
Photo-holic
 
Photo-holic February 22, 2014
They are adorable little critters, but can be quite destructive left to their own devices. The images I posted of the little rac in my yard was a pregger female. She would come in the yard daily to see what might be laid out to eat (we eventually put dog food out for her, and some fresh water). After awhile, we didn't see her anymore and wondered if she had been hit by a car, or just moved on. Then one day, about 4 months later, here she came with 3 juveniles, looking for food at her old haunt. She was sweet, but we never dared to get too close to her. Eventually, she and the young ones quit coming around.
Thanks so much for helping these 2 sweet creatures. xx
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 22, 2014
Nice of you to give them food. I wonder sometimes if they don't think the same thing about humans "destructive creatures aren't they" These two did not seem aggressive, they just wanted out of that dumpster. couldn't help feel bad for them. You are very welcome. I would do it again. Thank you so much for the comment
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 February 27, 2014
Awwww (:
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots February 27, 2014
:-)
LauraRetyi
 
LauraRetyi March 04, 2014
Oh these two look like characters right out of a book lovely job capturing them, your story, bless you and your husband for looking after our four legged creatures!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 04, 2014
Thank you very much, I really appreciate the comment!! I love four legged creatures!! :)
Heyjude
 
Heyjude March 04, 2014
Wonderful shot and story.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 04, 2014
Thank you very much!! I appreciate your support, comments and PR'S!! :-)
Baileysmiles
 
Baileysmiles March 07, 2014
great photo! I love animals, and these two look soo scared :(
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 07, 2014
I love animals as well, they were scared especially the one in the back!! I could not leave them there like that! :)
SnowbunnyPhotography Platinum
 
SnowbunnyPhotography March 07, 2014
Oh my gosh! I love it! I am surprised you didn't get bitten. What a great story. :) Good job!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 07, 2014
Thank you very much!! it was kind of strange the way the one clung to my arm but didn't put his claws in my arm, I will just believe he knew i was trying to help him. I appreciate the comment and PR!! :) Teri
robynbaker
 
robynbaker March 10, 2014
Really emotive photo. Thanks for sharing the story behind it.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 10, 2014
Thank you!! and you are very welcome!! :)
AliZackerGalePhotography
 
AliZackerGalePhotography March 14, 2014
wonderful story:) so glad you helped them
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 14, 2014
Thank you very much!! :)
SheilaDraper
 
SheilaDraper March 17, 2014
Incredible capture! They were very lucky you guys came along! :)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 17, 2014
Thank you, i appreciate all your comments and PR'S!! they were so sweet! :)
kathybergersutherland
 
kathybergersutherland March 19, 2014
Great story! Their cute little guys! It was good of you to help them out. :)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 19, 2014
Thank you so much!! :)
byrondylanhart
 
byrondylanhart April 10, 2014
amazing shot, and I really liked the story too, it's great to hear stories of compassion :)
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots April 10, 2014
Thank you very much, I appreciate that!!!! :)
Winart
 
Winart April 14, 2014
You restore my faith in people when I read a story like this. Good for you for caring & helping them.
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots April 14, 2014
Thank you very much, I really appreciate the comment!! :)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer April 16, 2014
ahhh, poor kids. So many raccoons are orphaned. Great story.
Voted Visual Stories
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots April 16, 2014
Thank you very much for the PR and vote!! :)
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 August 02, 2014
I love Racoons. This is such a sweet pictures of these two babies. I love the story behind them. Thanks for sharing the story. Deb
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots August 02, 2014
Thank you, I adore Racoons. They are so cute. You are very welcome!! :)
cindyloohoo2
 
cindyloohoo2 August 06, 2014
great story, you can see the fear in their eyes!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots August 07, 2014
They broke my heart :(
bearinmybackyard
 
bearinmybackyard November 25, 2014
voted image of the year
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis December 03, 2014
Voted..Image of the Year:-)
joannpontes
 
joannpontes March 01, 2015
Wonderful story, great shot!
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots March 01, 2015
Thank you very much, I appreciate the comment, I still get a little teary eyed when I think about these poor little guys!!
elued29 PRO
 
elued29 August 28, 2015
I was so excited of your story about those two likeable creatures ... and high quality photo!
Thanks a lot....
Snappin-shots
Snappin-shots August 29, 2015
Thank you so much. Appreciate your comment and the PA!! And of course you are very welcome!! :)
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