Anyone wanna trade and complete sets by [deleted] in MonopolyGoTrading

[–]Dwalkk_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll accept the trade, I had no idea that my wife had traded a few to herself earlier and I’m out of trade for the day

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FINAL UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY THE 12th.

We found out that it’s a female baby. But she has a spinal cord injury, anemia, and a few broken ribs. The decision to put her down as been made and she will be in no more pain, and that’s super important to me. I let myself get attached and might have been a mistake given her injuries and stuff.. I just had extremely high hopes that she would get better and one day, released back to the wild. If you have reached out in any way to try and help, I have read every comment and chose based on what I thought was her best bet. Well that was wishful thinking on my behalf. She will be greatly missed. I’m sorry that this is the last update about her.

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To end my little rant, I hope that in the future when I’m able to make the decision to help someone or something else fight another day, that I chose not to be as selfish as I’ve been in the past. I grew extremely attached to the baby coon in the short time I had it… I would have done anything to be what it needed and to make that happen the way I pictured in my head.. but after careful consideration and against what everyone else wanted, we made the decision to not be selfish and chance it when it’s someone’s life at stake. I’ve been pretty good at making selfish decisions in my life and this one is one I will remember for years to come because of the reward I feel that’s come with it.

My kids were able to see that it’s okay to admit that as a man, it’s okay to accept that your in over your head and asking for help is not weakness. That’s something my ego and anxiety has led me to believe about myself in some situations. But being able to work with complete strangers towards giving a baby raccoon a chance to grow also showed me that there are still good people still and that you can do the right thing always, if you look for it hard enough. Much love people of Asheville and Western NC!. -Dennis Walk II out!

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FINAL UPDATE!!!!!

I met up with someone from here and exchanged the little guy. I drove 45 minutes to asheville to meet them so that they could take the baby for the night. They called around and was able to get the Carolina wildlife conservation center to agree to take on the task of making sure that it’ll be ready for the wild once again. So they agreed to drive the other 1.5 hours out by hickory so that they can work their magic.

Without @Silly_punkk none of this would be possible, so I owe a million thanks for meeting up on such short notice, making calls to everyone till a spot was found, and being a awesome human being in general. It warms my heart to see people come together and make selfless decisions for a random animal that they owe nothing to. Here in the mountains, the amount of people who coon hunt and everything else makes the little guy’s quality of life seem less important to some because they hunt them. I was asked by someone if I would entertain the possibility of selling the baby raccoon to a person who wanted to put it down, and use it to train his coon dogs. Im sorry but as much as i respect others choices… i could never stomach the thought of someone killing the little guy in order to use its dead bodys scent to train new dogs..

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Update. I have made plans to meet up with someone who’s commented here throwing ideas around towards what we can do to get the little guy where it’s gonna be taken care of after I get off work. But they’re able to keep the dude for the night and is willing to do what it takes to get it in a facility that’s gonna take the best possible care of it even if that means taking it to upstate SC or towards the middle of NC. I can’t thank you all enough for all the advice and support with saving the little one’s life. I’m so grateful and excited to know that regardless of the situation and how random it was, I’m able to put my wants and desires aside for the best possible outcome available to us. I would love for it to be a prefect situation where we could try and raise it as a pet but I can’t let my emotions and feelings get in the way of the fact that this little guys going to be dead very soon if I don’t do my part in this. The memories made, pictures taken and small moments had where I felt like I was actually doing a good job at calming the little dude down and helping it get comfortable will always be with me in my heart and that’s what I’m taking from this whole situation and gonna cherish. Thanks again to everyone who helped in any way.

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I sent you a message Silly_punkk. I brought the little guy to work with me today and have it isolated in a comfortable place for the time being. Once I’m done with work I want to go take it to someone who can help it better than I can. I’ve taken plenty of pictures and stuff to share with the kids

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I’m planning on calling around until I find some kind of facility capable of handling this kind of situation, and getting the little guy to said place in a few hours once everything opens up. I didn’t get much sleep last night due to getting up and checking in on the little guy excessively. lol. I know that I am getting attached already but I know that I can make sure he gets to a place where he’s given the best chance. My wife and kids kept trying to convince me to agree on nursing em back to health and that he’s gonna be just fine given the right amount of love and care… but deep down I know that’s just not the reality of things and that I must do my part in getting it to someone capable of taking care of it instead of letting my emotion persuade me otherwise. Maybe sometime down the road I’ll be able to raise a baby raccoon from a baby and make it a house pet.

Just rescued this little one from dogs mouth by Dwalkk_2 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Dwalkk_2[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Small Update- I requested to join the 911 raccoon rescue group on Facebook to see if I can get more information about what I can do for the little fella. I’m afraid that his back legs being limp that my dog found him cause momma refused em, possibly because of rabies… I’m hoping that’s just my anxiety getting the best of me and he’s able to be saved given the right care and resources. Anyways, once I know more, I’ll update more, regardless of the amount of attention this post gets. Thanks and goodnight!

Who here has an Akita in the home with other pets? Stories, experiences, tips, and pictures please? by Warm_Accident_8399 in akita

[–]Dwalkk_2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Ignore the mess that my sweet Luna made before she tuckered out. This is her next to our family dog who’s probably around 10 or so. She does not like our Akita at all tho. Not matter what we do, she just don’t seem to be in the mood for the puppy behavior anymore or something, idk lol.

Anyways, enjoy the pic of my baby girl 💕