Those animals eat cat foods together with your cats? My cats didn't want to eat their food at all, when hedgehogs visitid us and treated themselves from their bowls.. 🙂
Nothing phases Louis,ducks,cows,crows, racoons,he takes life all in stride. Louis is about as cool as it gets and has a great life. Thanks for giving this gorgeous cat such a fantastic life !
Raccoon wanted to wish Louis a Happy New Year!🥳 As do I! And to Meomy and Foxy and the Duck Squad! 2024 was difficult. Let's all hope that 2025 is better!
Raccoon: "Hi Lou, how's it goin?" Louis: "Hey Rocky, great! You?" Raccoon: "Good, see ya later." Louis: "Later, regards to the wife and kids." ❤❤🐾🐾🧡🐾🐾💙💙
Yes. I think one of my cats was mugged by some raccoons, so whenever I see one near a cat, I almost panic. But as you said, Louis handled himself like a champ.🏆
I live south of Chicago. My indoor cat goes in the backyard sometimes at night for a sit on the patio. Raccoons are frequent visitors. Possums too. Everyone gets along with a sniff and a walk away. No drama LOL
I just found you recently-few months I suppose. I am a HUGE animal lover (although that makes me sound fat, I am not, I am just trying to express that I truly love animals. (Probably should have just said that. ???) But, I just love this little friend of yours-I am so enthralled by just watching him Captain your ship there, looking about, checking things out. Keeping the peace by his presence, I suppose. It is like my dream home! How perfect that is! I used to watch so worried that Louis would jump in, but now I assume he is the type to remind you to "Be careful...don't fall in-I am not going in after you." And who could blame him. We recently saved a kitty who was being beat up on by other homeless kitties. It is a harsh world for animals. Your friend is so fortunate and very special. I live in -don't judge me-an apartment. I know. It does have it perks but, there are "rules". People will move out and at times leave their pet behind. It's sad. I live on a canal. But, none of my kitties would allow this. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
@@louiswildlifethank YOU for your beautiful, meditative and present vids.🙏🏾 Really appreciate you sharing your time... And you have One Handsome Cat!😻 much ❤ and following, from California USA (and a country household with one "official" rescue and 3-4 #notmycat s who are now sleeping on our bed in winter!) 😘💕
One of the theories as to how Maine Coon's got their name is due to the state of Maine, the region of the breed's origin, and the early belief that the cat was as a result of crossing between domestic breeds and raccoons. I have to say that Louis and his raccoon friend do look quite similar from a distance!
Louis likes to go kayaking early in the morning, when it is quiet, because People are still sleeping. Furthermore it is now cold and most people wait until spring to use the boats. 😽
Yes, three times when jumping off the kayak. But we are fast pulling him out the water. And he is a very good swimmer. He once crossed the whole canal swimming from one side to the other! 😺💖
raccoons were introduced to Europe a long time ago from here in the States. I am not so sure they thank us though LOL. I live south of Chicago and love them.
They are an introduced species. This is not a good thing. Think “rabbits in Australia”. Their environmental impact is not positive. But, humans thought they were cute and thought it was their right to just plop them down in an area they don’t belong.
Now I'm puzzled, because I thought at first they were in Germany and then I read a comment a while ago that they moved to Maine... I'm honestly not sure where they are located now. I wonder if they will confirm for us? I don't *think* there are racoons in Germany but I might be wrong. I'm in England and we don't have wild racoons here.
I’m also curious. The houses there look European, but to my knowledge we don’t have wild raccoons here in the Netherlands either. Edit: A quick google seems to suggest they do get spotted here occasionally, but the population in Germany seems larger.
You have a sharp eye! Yes, this video is actually from October. Over the Christmas break, our family was quite busy, and the weather was too cold for kayaking with Louis. In general, though, we aim to post videos filmed on the same day to capture the seasonal changes throughout the years on our channel. It’s fascinating to compare how the weather and landscape evolve year by year on the same date. Thank you for noticing-we appreciate your engagement! ❤️😽
Good grief! A raccoon nonchalantly ambling around in the daytime, around humans? Would never happen where I live. They’re the bandits in the night over here.
My cat doesn't like raccoons and has gotten into fights with them. One injured his right front leg probably by pulling, and it took a long time to heal. It's is a good thing Louis didn't attack. Raccoons have hands!
I'm surprised to see a raccoon wandering around during the daytime. The raccoons here in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. are mostly nocturnal. It's not unheard of to see them during the daytime - I have, a few times - but it's unusual. I'm glad that raccoon didn't hurt Louis. The raccoons here have been known to fight with cats. 🙀
The ultimate cool cat - whether flying ducks, raccoon approach - giving total nonchalance, disaffected, intent on his own attention. 😹 Also, are they not almost twins?? Size, color, fluffy tails. Puts in perspective how grand Louis is for those of us who’ve never had or seen a Maine Coon.
Mostly he jumps back in the kayak to go home. Sometimes he decides to walk back home and only takes the kayak at the end to get to the other side where our house is. Don’t worry. He wears a GPS tracker. And we paddle next to him all the time. 😽🫶
@louiswildlife - I saw in one of your videos that you do paddle beside him; and that's smart on his GPS tracker. You do such wonderful videos! And definitely spoil Louis! 💜💙🩵 💜💙🩵
I have a Maine Coon Cat and I would not let her come close to a Raccoon. When they are out during the day it usually means a raccoon is sick. They could give the cat rabies.
Yup, they live in the trees. My neighbor has a cherry tree. The racoons in our area always know exactly when the cherries are ripe. They probably smell it.
I have heard on youtube (and of course you know everything you hear on youtube is gospel truth!) that when racoons are wandering around in daylight outside their normal hours, that may be a sign they have rabies.
Louis goes kayaking with his mummy every morning. There are dozens of videos. Sometimes he stays the whole time on the boat and sometimes he gets off for a wander on land. He always walks back near to the canal so they kayak next to him. I can see how you would wonder, if you've never seen the channel before, but they honestly have the most peaceful and loving videos. 😻♥
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I love going on these rides with Louis. Thank you
Thank you for joining 😽❤️
I can't help but envy Louis. What a great life. Thank you.....
I have raccoons and possums coming up on our porch and eating cat food along with our cats. They get along just fine.😊
Those animals eat cat foods together with your cats? My cats didn't want to eat their food at all, when hedgehogs visitid us and treated themselves from their bowls.. 🙂
Handsome Louis, Master and Commander of the kayak.
Hav a good year Louis and keep us up to date on your comings and goings
Louis is such a good neighbor.
Nothing phases Louis,ducks,cows,crows, racoons,he takes life all in stride.
Louis is about as cool as it gets and has a great life.
Thanks for giving this gorgeous cat such a fantastic life !
Louis! So good to see you with your winter coat and furry boots. Happy new year to you and your mom. All my love from California. 💘🐾
Happy Sunday Louis!! We absolutely love you little fur baby!! 🥰😘😘😘💋🙏🙏
Thanks for your love ❤️😻
Thank you so much!! 🥰🙏😃 We appreciate you ❤️🙂
Raccoon wanted to wish Louis a Happy New Year!🥳
As do I! And to Meomy and Foxy and the Duck Squad!
2024 was difficult. Let's all hope that 2025 is better!
Thank you so much. Yes let’s hope 2025 will be beautiful 💖😺✨
WOW! Peacefully co-existing❤
Yeah ☮️😺🦝
I adore Louis, cool cat! Happy new year Louis and ur owner.
Louis! Hello and Happy New Year! 🎊☃🎉
Happy New Year 🎆💝✨
So lovely seeing kitty and raccoon interacting on kitty’s adventure ❤
Finally! A fresh beaver chew! I have been waiting and watching!
Indeed 🌳 🦫 ❤️
I wondered if that was from foxes or dogs, trying to get at the raccoon...but those chips!!! :)
Rex Louis in his kingdom.❤
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Love that Louis is so cool and seemingly unfazed.
Yes, he is 😻💝
He is such a confident cat.
But he growls !!
Oh wow! So beautiful to watch.
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful, fluffy Louis handling the raccoon encounter with his hallmark aplomb! ❤🐾🛶
Raccoon: "Hi Lou, how's it goin?"
Louis: "Hey Rocky, great! You?"
Raccoon: "Good, see ya later."
Louis: "Later, regards to the wife and kids."
❤❤🐾🐾🧡🐾🐾💙💙
@sooz9433 - Gideon checked out and he left it no doubt To help with good Rocky's revival
Lmao 🤣 I love it!
such a lovely life 🛶🐈⬛
Raccoon: Hey Brutha from another mutha.
Louis: TOO CLOSE, trash panda. Move along from the royal field, Thank you.
😂 Great video. 💚♾️💚🐈🐓🙏
Thank you. Great comment bro 😎😽
Yes. I think one of my cats was mugged by some raccoons, so whenever I see one near a cat, I almost panic. But as you said, Louis handled himself like a champ.🏆
I live south of Chicago. My indoor cat goes in the backyard sometimes at night for a sit on the patio. Raccoons are frequent visitors. Possums too. Everyone gets along with a sniff and a walk away. No drama LOL
Sound like a purrfect coexistence. Same at our place. 👏💝
The raccoon must have thought he was one of them being fat and fluffy 😅
Louis is not fat!
@maria-x2v - my mommy told me i have big bones. and papa said i look prosperous. my girlfriend said, oh my, look at the size of that cat.
Your videos make my day.
Raccoon just coming out and chilling with Louis like he just met a neighbor in the park 🤣
Racoons frequent my farm in Southeast US. My cats ignore them and vice versa. Love your videos! 😃👍
Raccoons are nearly blind..they have to get right up close to smell, even touch, to know what "that thing" is..Louis behaved so admirably!!
From what I understand racoons have extremely good night vision. They can see during the day but they are more nocturnal.
@@perceivedvelocity9914 yes they do! I feed wild ones every night and it is amazing watching them watch the night activity.
@perceivedvelocity9914 It's actually why they tend to Bob their head back and forth when looking at someone..they are trying to focus
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That enormous Willow tree is amazing! I have never seen one like that. I see the beavers have been busy too.
😊 Cool Louis at it again! 😀Love him!
The raccoon was just interested in comparing his tail to Louis’.
Definitely! 😹
The raccoon just wanted to say hello. Friendly neighbourhood raccoon is friendly.
Looks like Louie owns the clearing.
I just found you recently-few months I suppose. I am a HUGE animal lover (although that makes me sound fat, I am not, I am just trying to express that I truly love animals. (Probably should have just said that. ???) But, I just love this little friend of yours-I am so enthralled by just watching him Captain your ship there, looking about, checking things out. Keeping the peace by his presence, I suppose. It is like my dream home! How perfect that is! I used to watch so worried that Louis would jump in, but now I assume he is the type to remind you to "Be careful...don't fall in-I am not going in after you." And who could blame him. We recently saved a kitty who was being beat up on by other homeless kitties. It is a harsh world for animals. Your friend is so fortunate and very special. I live in -don't judge me-an apartment. I know. It does have it perks but, there are "rules". People will move out and at times leave their pet behind. It's sad. I live on a canal. But, none of my kitties would allow this. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Louis and family such a serene video. Thank you !
I though I heard Louis growl giving fair warning to that racoon saying keep coming and see what happens.
Exactly. That is what he did. You have a sharp ear! Louis knows raccoons very well. And he knows how to “talk” to them 🦝😽
Thank you for the great video. Yes I also heard Louis give the raccoon a warning. Wishing you all a wonderful new year.
Que bello Louis❤❤❤❤te extrañaba😊😊😊
Louie’s said go away 😂😂
I love your silent communication and connection...🥰 Thank you for your vids.
Thank you for watching 🥰😘
@@louiswildlifethank YOU for your beautiful, meditative and present vids.🙏🏾 Really appreciate you sharing your time... And you have One Handsome Cat!😻
much ❤ and following,
from California USA (and a country household with one "official" rescue and 3-4 #notmycat s who are now sleeping on our bed in winter!) 😘💕
Louis wS approached by a raccoon and never even blinked! He's so calm!❤
Yes, typical 😉 but in this case: if you turn on your sound and you can hear him a kind of snarling at the raccoon 🦝 😘
@louiswildlife yes, I did notice a low growl
Beautiful meeting. Amazing. I enjoyed watching you interesting video.
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❤ thank you
One of the theories as to how Maine Coon's got their name is due to the state of Maine, the region of the breed's origin, and the early belief that the cat was as a result of crossing between domestic breeds and raccoons. I have to say that Louis and his raccoon friend do look quite similar from a distance!
Yes, so interesting! 🤩👏🦝😽
Louis is the master of Mindfullness... everytime ❤❤❤
I see many boats tied up but you Louis and your navigator are the only ones on the water. Where are all the other people? 😻🐈😻
Louis likes to go kayaking early in the morning, when it is quiet, because People are still sleeping. Furthermore it is now cold and most people wait until spring to use the boats. 😽
There was a dog on a noisy motor boat once! - I MUCH prefer Louis & his peaceful kayak.. 😻 💖
Captain Louis is so majestic as he regally strolls around his cattendom. Would love to know what he and that lovely raccoon said to each other 😁😺🦝❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Louis is such a dzen Master 🙏💛✨
That's a mighty plump raccoon.
Thank you for sharing!
Racoon saw Louis fluffy tail and walked off in disgrace.
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Louis is so chill, oh raccoon hi neighbor 😂
Cool as always
🙋🏽♀️💖🥰😘🛶🐈⬛🥰🤗😍louis
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Did Louis ever fall into the water?
Yes, three times when jumping off the kayak. But we are fast pulling him out the water. And he is a very good swimmer. He once crossed the whole canal swimming from one side to the other! 😺💖
@@louiswildlife Wow. He really is exceptional. 🐈✨️💛💙
I didn't know you have raccoons in Germany! Beautiful natural river and wonderful Louis. ❤
raccoons were introduced to Europe a long time ago from here in the States. I am not so sure they thank us though LOL. I live south of Chicago and love them.
They are an introduced species. This is not a good thing. Think “rabbits in Australia”. Their environmental impact is not positive. But, humans thought they were cute and thought it was their right to just plop them down in an area they don’t belong.
Now I'm puzzled, because I thought at first they were in Germany and then I read a comment a while ago that they moved to Maine... I'm honestly not sure where they are located now. I wonder if they will confirm for us?
I don't *think* there are racoons in Germany but I might be wrong. I'm in England and we don't have wild racoons here.
I’m also curious. The houses there look European, but to my knowledge we don’t have wild raccoons here in the Netherlands either.
Edit: A quick google seems to suggest they do get spotted here occasionally, but the population in Germany seems larger.
1:14 it looks like a magical kingdom
Was this shot some months ago? If it's current, I'm astounded at how green things still are!
You have a sharp eye! Yes, this video is actually from October. Over the Christmas break, our family was quite busy, and the weather was too cold for kayaking with Louis.
In general, though, we aim to post videos filmed on the same day to capture the seasonal changes throughout the years on our channel. It’s fascinating to compare how the weather and landscape evolve year by year on the same date. Thank you for noticing-we appreciate your engagement! ❤️😽
Good grief! A raccoon nonchalantly ambling around in the daytime, around humans? Would never happen where I live. They’re the bandits in the night over here.
I had no idea Germany had raccoons !
My cat doesn't like raccoons and has gotten into fights with them. One injured his right front leg probably by pulling, and it took a long time to heal. It's is a good thing Louis didn't attack. Raccoons have hands!
🐈🙏🏼 💗
They really don't bother with each other do they? Here in Michigan if you see them out during the day it spells trouble
I'm surprised to see a raccoon wandering around during the daytime. The raccoons here in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. are mostly nocturnal. It's not unheard of to see them during the daytime - I have, a few times - but it's unusual.
I'm glad that raccoon didn't hurt Louis. The raccoons here have been known to fight with cats. 🙀
Sie haben das noch im Frühherbst gefilmt, oder? Dezentes Licht an dem Tag schmeichelte Louis' schickem Winterfell 🤗💗
Ja, es ist vom Oktober. Ausnahmsweise. Normalerweise posten wir nur aktuell. 😽
The ultimate cool cat - whether flying ducks, raccoon approach - giving total nonchalance, disaffected, intent on his own attention. 😹
Also, are they not almost twins?? Size, color, fluffy tails. Puts in perspective how grand Louis is for those of us who’ve never had or seen a Maine Coon.
Yup, they are a bad lot. Stay clear of them, Louis.
Hi Louis 👋
Does Louis get back in the kayak to go home?
It makes me nervous when he wanders the wetlands....
Mostly he jumps back in the kayak to go home. Sometimes he decides to walk back home and only takes the kayak at the end to get to the other side where our house is. Don’t worry. He wears a GPS tracker. And we paddle next to him all the time. 😽🫶
@louiswildlife - I saw in one of your videos that you do paddle beside him; and that's smart on his GPS tracker. You do such wonderful videos! And definitely spoil Louis!
💜💙🩵 💜💙🩵
I have a Maine Coon Cat and I would not let her come close to a Raccoon. When they are out during the day it usually means a raccoon is sick. They could give the cat rabies.
I wish I were rich enough to live on a lake or river and go kayaking in the morning
Nice raccoon
Louis @0:31 - targets off the bow, steady as she goes. engine room answers steady.
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@@louiswildlife - i am SO happy you have that life TOGETHER.
Raccoon got home late you should have been up in the tree already I guess louis didn't seem to be a threat to his area
I didn't know that raccoons could climb trees. 😮
Yup, they live in the trees. My neighbor has a cherry tree. The racoons in our area always know exactly when the cherries are ripe. They probably smell it.
Same in our cherry 🍒 and walnut tree. Therefore Louis and the raccoon 🦝 knew each other already 😉.
Happy New Year 2025!
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I have heard on youtube (and of course you know everything you hear on youtube is gospel truth!) that when racoons are wandering around in daylight outside their normal hours, that may be a sign they have rabies.
Maybe in other countries, but we don’t have rabies in Germany anymore. 2. This was early in the morning. I think we woke him up 😀🦝❤️
@@louiswildlife Ah, i didn't read the fineprint carefully. I assumed you were somewhere in the Louisiana bayou's in USA. Shows what i know!
Not one word of explanation given. You dump your cat off in a wild place
and sail away. No thanks.
Louis goes kayaking with his mummy every morning. There are dozens of videos. Sometimes he stays the whole time on the boat and sometimes he gets off for a wander on land. He always walks back near to the canal so they kayak next to him.
I can see how you would wonder, if you've never seen the channel before, but they honestly have the most peaceful and loving videos. 😻♥
Thank you for this lovely comment ❤️❤️❤️
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