Coon Kind Wildlife

06/01/2026

Here we go again....💔🦝

According to comments on the original post, the mother raccoon was trapped and “disposed of” days ago, and this is now reportedly the THIRD baby found in three days.

If that information is accurate, these babies have been left without the one thing they depended on for survival-their mother.

People often ask why wildlife rehabilitators get so upset about situations like this. This is why. When a mother animal is removed during baby season, there is a very real possibility that orphaned babies are left behind to suffer from hunger, dehydration, exposure, and predation.

This time, we are not covering up names or protecting the identity of the person who publicly posted this. Wildlife deserves better, and the people deserve to see the consequences of decisions.

Before trapping, relocating, or removing wildlife, PLEASE make sure there are no babies involved. A mother raccoon is not just one animal—she may be the sole source of survival for several babies hidden nearby.

If these reports are true, my heart breaks for the babies still waiting for a mother who isn’t coming back. 💔🦝

For some people, it’s just a raccoon. For those babies, she was everything.

Do better. Wildlife deserves compassion, respect, and humane treatment

**nKindWildlife

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

People often ask why we do this.

The truth is, we don't know if the raccoons we care for understand the depth of the love we have for them. They may never know the sleepless nights, the worry, the tears, the endless feedings, or the sacrifices made to give them a second chance.

But maybe that's not the point.

The deepest love isn't in whether they understand it the way we do. It's in the thousands of little things done every day to give them the chance to become who they're meant to be.

Every warm bottle. Every late-night feeding. Every dollar spent. Every load of laundry. Every cage cleaned. Every milestone celebrated. Every life given the opportunity to grow, heal, and return to the wild.

And in the end, that's enough. ❤️🦝

(And the girl in the photo? She’s the one who started it all. Meet Piper — the first raccoon we ever raised, from a tiny 2-day-old kit ❤️🦝)

If you’d like to support our wildlife rehab efforts and help babies like these, our links are below 🦝

💲 Cash App: $C**nKindWildlife
📱 Apple Pay: 319-415-4440

🛒 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4HYWNXXHMFM1…

🦝 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2dd14aabe

**nKindWildlife

06/01/2026

Current status: hammock overloaded 🦝❤️

Apparently personal space is no longer a thing around here.

These babies are 9–10 weeks old, and most have been with us since before their eyes even opened. It’s been amazing watching them grow from tiny babies into happy, healthy, thriving youngsters. They’re growing like weeds and doing fantastic!

If you’d like to support our wildlife rehab efforts and help babies like these, our links are below 🦝

💲 Cash App: $C**nKindWildlife
📱 Apple Pay: 319-415-4440

🛒 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4HYWNXXHMFM1…

🦝 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2dd14aabe

05/31/2026

Great recognition for a great mentor Gayla Myers ♥️

Imagine feeding more than 70 baby raccoons multiple times a day while also taking care of possums, squirrels, groundhogs, and a week-old baby skunk. Gayla Myers and her team of volunteers are doing just that.

05/31/2026

🦝💕 C**n Kind Wildlife Pink Pocket Tee Fundraiser 💕

We’re excited to launch our newest fundraiser! These adorable pink pocket tees were created to help support the orphaned and injured wildlife currently in our care.

This year has been busier than we ever expected, and your support helps provide formula, food, medical supplies, enrichment, and safe housing for the many baby raccoons and other wildlife that come through our doors.

Every shirt purchased directly supports our rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts. If you’d like to help us continue giving these animals a second chance, grab a shirt and share this post with your friends!

Thank you for supporting C**n Kind Wildlife and the babies who depend on us. 💕🦝

LINK BELOW ⬇️

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**nKindWildlife

We’re fundraising to build additional outdoor rehabilitation kennels for orphaned and injured raccoons. This year our intake numbers have nearly doubled, and we’re currently caring for more babies than expected. These kennels will provide a safe, secure environment where young raccoons can devel...

05/30/2026

🦝💗 HELP US BUILD ANOTHER OUTDOOR RACCOON KENNEL 💗🦝

This baby season has been BUSY… much busier than we ever expected.

Right now, we’re caring for 45 baby raccoons, and our intake numbers are nearly double what we anticipated. With calls still coming in daily, we’re realizing we’re going to need another outdoor enclosure much sooner than planned.

The photo below is an example of the type of kennel we’re hoping to purchase. We always try to find quality used enclosures on Marketplace before buying new, but either way, it’s a major expense that we need to start preparing for now.

🏡 These kennels provide a safe outdoor space where babies can climb, play, develop natural behaviors, and prepare for their eventual release back into the wild.

If you’d like to help, every dollar truly makes a difference. Whether it’s $5, $10, $20, or simply sharing this post, you’re helping us give these babies a second chance. 🦝💕

💗 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4912a39ad

💗 Cash App: $C**nKindWildlife

💗 Apple Pay: 319-415-4440

📬 Donations can also be mailed to:

C**n Kind Wildlife
261 Cottage Grove Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50703

We are so grateful for this amazing community. Thank you for supporting C**n Kind Wildlife, sharing our posts, cheering us on, and helping us care for these little ones when they need it most. 🥹🦝💗

Every donation. Every share. Every bit of support matters.

**nKindWildlife

05/28/2026

🦝 FOUND A BABY RACCOON? READ THIS FIRST 🦝

Every spring we get flooded with “Help! I found a baby raccoon!” calls. The good news? Many babies are NOT orphaned and can often be successfully reunited with their mother if given the chance.

Here’s what to do:

1️⃣ DON’T PANIC
Baby raccoons are naturally curious and sometimes wander while mom is out looking for food. Seeing a baby alone does not automatically mean it has been abandoned.

2️⃣ CHECK FOR INJURIES
If the baby is bleeding, covered in flies, extremely weak, cold, or near a deceased mother, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately.

3️⃣ KEEP THE BABY WARM
Place the baby in a box or Rubbermaid tote that it cannot climb out of. Put a heating pad on LOW or a warm water bottle underneath HALF of the box, with a towel or blanket between the heat source and the baby to prevent burns.

4️⃣ PLACE THE BABY BACK NEAR WHERE IT WAS FOUND
Mom will usually return for her baby if she can find it. Place the container outside near the original location, preferably close to where the den may be.

5️⃣ PROTECT FROM WEATHER
If rain or bad weather is expected, tip a garbage can on its side and place the baby’s box inside for shelter while still allowing mom access.

6️⃣ DO NOT FEED THE BABY
Please do not give cow’s milk or attempt to feed formula. Feeding the wrong milk or using improper feeding methods can easily cause aspiration and death.
The baby also needs to cry so mom can locate it.

7️⃣ KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE AWAY
Give mom space and keep dogs, cats, and curious humans away from the area.

8️⃣ WAIT AND WATCH
It can take mom several hours — sometimes even overnight — to return and move the baby. Many mothers wait until it is quieter and safer before retrieving them.

9️⃣ IF MOM DOES NOT RETURN
If the baby is still there after 24–36 hours, or its condition worsens at any point, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for help.

🦝 Reuniting babies with their mother is always the best outcome whenever possible!