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A group of pigs are herded across the parking lot after the truck transporting them to Fearman's Pork Inc. pig abattoir crashed just outside while making it's last left turn.

A truck carrying over 190 pigs overturned and tipped on it's side while making it's last left outside Fearman's Pork Inc. pig abattoir.

You don’t know how gentle and loving a cow can be until you get this close to one. They really are gentle souls. We usually see them from a roadside, plugged into the earth like some kind of gigantic grass eating vacuum cleaner. Try hand-feeding one an apple through the fence, and they will carefully take it from your hand, all the while looking at you. The <a href="https://rumble.com/v3z0cl-adorable-cow-is-delighted-with-her-brush.html" target="_blank">cow</a> kiss can be a little sloppy, but at least it’s sincere. Their giant, slippery tongues reach out to give you a smooch on the cheek, and they may be slightly startled when you give a peck on the snout in return. The cow has a lot of eating to do during the day, interspersed by periods of napping. But it can afford a minute or two of love with its human caretakers. The cow pretty much wants two things: grass and love. For as big as a cow is, it is also one of the simplest of creatures on this green earth. Unlike dogs, they don’t go out of their way to impress their owner with tricks and excessive demonstrations of affection. To the cow, love is a given commodity in the contract with humans. It is doubtful they dread the final outcome that the male of their species face. They just live for the moment. In the rain, they will huddle together under the dubious shelter of a tree. In the sun, they graze lazily like the vegetarians they are. We don’t know much about what goes on in that massively bony head while they eat. Are they in continuous daydream mode? The cow does have a big heart, however, and if the size of the heart truly is tied to the depth of one’s emotion, then the cow must be one of the most deeply emotional animals. It’s obvious this farm girl is more than casually attached to the brown cow she’s loving over. The two appear to know each other well. The heifer just won’t leave her alone, and the bars of the fence are just two small to do justice to the amount of affection she wants to give. It’s all she can do to give the lady the kissing due her. The heifer can’t stand to be without her lady. Their time together is short, “C’mon lady, we don’t have all day!” Others of the <a href="https://rumble.com/v3fp9l-bull-and-german-shepard-...or-should-i-say-bulls-scary-..html" target="_blank">herd</a> seem to be patiently waiting for their turn, but is this brown cow special to the young woman? It looks to be the case. You could accuse her of favoritism, and it might matter to other animals, but the cows seem to take it in stride. From what we see here, cows are not particularly jealous creatures. The scene almost makes you want to own a cow, but let’s be reasonable, most people can’t own a pet cow. Fortunately we can visit a petting zoo, where we might find baby farm animals on which we can test our capacity for affection.

How incredible! See how the adults make sure the babies are safe crossing the street. How many goslings do you count?

A newborn calf at an Ottawa farm sucks on this girl's fingers because she thinks they are her mothers udders.

Although we would like to believe so, there is no real boundary from where the wilderness ends and our concrete jungle begins. The ecosystems don’t work that way. The constant expansion of our ecosystem is barging in on the millions of other ecosystems governed by wild animals, and we are bound to cross paths one way or another. We, humans, often forget that we were once part of that wilderness. We roamed the Earth picking fruits and preyed on smaller animals in order to survive. We knew when to run and when to attack, when to wait and where to mark our territory. We knew that there was only one rule in the wilderness - prey, or be preyed upon. Things have changed a lot since then. We have established cities where we build housing out of artificial materials. We bend nature to make our civilisations work, we slash through it with asphalt, connecting our homes. We have upped the scale when it comes to production, creating more and more and even more until we don’t even know if it’s enough. We like things in positive numbers, never minding the surplus of food we gather that goes to waste or the surplus of animals we hunt and they eventually go extinct. We have become the ultimate consumer, consuming the homes and lives of the other organisms sharing this wonderful planet with us. However, there are still a few resilient ones left in the wild. These animals know how to quickly adapt to all situations and to our environment. They are able to evade the human machinery and still coexist alongside it. However, we can’t always coexist with them. One of these animals are the <a href="https://rumble.com/v64thz-mama-raccoon-and-her-babies-cool-off-in-paddling-pool.html" target="_blank">raccoons</a>. The only thing we really know about them is that we should steer clear of them whenever we see them because they might spread rabies. In fact, it’s their feces that might contain the parasite eggs that cause rabies. This is why it is of the utmost importance to be very careful when you detect the feces also known as latrine. If you decide to clean it up by yourself, make sure you wear all sorts of protection, from disposable gloves and rubber boots to special masks to keep your respiratory passages intact. Rabies is a viral disease that causes a plethora of health problems for humans and other mammals. The end result of a rabies infection is almost always death. The virus spreads throughout the body until it reaches the central nervous system. It causes swelling in the head that promotes violent behavior, partial immobility, uncontrolled surge of emotions and more often than not ends in unconsciousness. But, if we try not to get in raccoons way, we will find out that they all have their quirks too. They are cute and fluffy and can’t stop munching on food. They can play the role of the funniest tricksters and also the roles of a <a href="https://rumble.com/v4dg7x-mother-rabbit-tucks-up-her-babies-for-the-night.html" target="_blank">mother</a>, a father, a sister or a brother. In this video, we can actually see a family of six trying to get on top of a roof. Leading the way to the top is mama raccoon. She is very careful with her tiny tots and makes sure each and everyone of them makes it up. The youngsters form a line and follow their mommy’s guiding and eventually get there. It really is a cuteness overload! We might not be able to touch them, but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t allowed to appreciate them from afar. What do you think about this video? Make sure you tell us more in the comments down below. If you like what you see, don’t forget to share it with others who might like it as well. It just might be the highlight of their day! Enjoy!

Everyone has their morning routine. You know, get out of bed, make coffee, take a hot shower, feed your raccoons! What....what? Every morning, these friendly and adorable raccoons come up on the porch looking for their breakfast of <a href="https://rumble.com/v4omg5-racoon-eating-chex-mix-and-sitting-down-on-sofa-and-watching-tv.html" target="_blank">fresh fruits</a>. They are no longer afraid of humans, and have become a part of the family, sharing a meal together every morning on the back porch! These raccoons have almost become like pets to these people, and who wouldn't want such cute and adorable pets? They seem completely calm and domesticated, nibbling on their chopped apples and bananas. We wouldn't advise bringing them inside though. Many people think that owning a wild animal as a pet would be fun and exciting, however, it can be quite a dangerous task, bringing them inside your home and introducing them to your family. Although it is possible to domesticate a raccoon, keeping one as a pet may be illegal in your area, and you can get into a lot of trouble and be issued fines for housing them. If you are serious about raising a pet raccoon, first check with your state or provincial laws to find out if you are even permitted to have one. it is advised to obtain one from a qualified breeder, which are not easy to find. Raccoons are mischievous creatures by nature, spending most of their time scavenging, playing and generally creating havoc wherever they go. They have sharp claws and sharp teeth and are unpredictable creatures, which is why it is usually inadvisable and illegal to have them as pets. Raccoons will completely destroy your home if left unattended, and are not good with other animals such as dogs and cats. They may seem fine and relaxed one minute and completely out of control and panicky the next. They are still wild animals, and should always be treated like ones. Raccoons have large appetites and tend to eat a very large variety of food. Here we see them eating fresh fruits with their hands like humans, but they will eat just about anything the come across. They will eat things like dog food, various types of insects, vegetables, fruits, and protein sources like chicken. They will also eat anything that they find in the garbage can or out of your cooler. Having flexible thumbs helps them get into most containers and they have even been known to be able to open up doors and come into your garage. Keeping food in a fridge won't even keep out a <a href="https://rumble.com/v4tft9-racoon-looking-at-girl-while-she-is-eating.html" target="_blank">racoon</a> if they get the smell of delicious food in there. Feeding these raccoons every morning might seem like a good idea, however, if they come for their breakfast one morning and there is nothing left for them, they might retaliate and create damage or try and get into the house through the screen door and make an attempt to feed themselves. Wild Life Authorities have caution against feeding wild animals because they might become overly intrusive and dependent on humans as a food source, loosing their natural ability for hunt for food themselves.

Esther the wonder pig enjoys her mini pool on a hot day. Priceless!

Jack the dog is jealous of Farley the cat getting morning cuddles on the bed! How cute!

Animal rights activist Anita Krajnc of Toronto Pig Save is arrested at Fearman's Pork Inc. slaughterhouse in Burlington, Canada after she breeches police tape. Anita's story "giving water to thirsty pigs" made worldwide news last year with the outcome of her court case being favourable.

My face was covered in mud after this piggy kiss!

Raccoon on the roof! They are so funny!

Little siamese flame-point kitten is so brave to chase Lily the puppy around the house! Who will win?

How adorable! Kitten and Jack the golden retriever take a nap together.

Pig living happy at a rescue sanctuary cools off by taking a mud bath.

Bowie the French Bulldog puppy is too adorable snacking on her stick!

You never know who may be hiding in under your deck!! Adorable new-born birds in the nest were found when I received a message from a neighbor that she could see one hanging from the nest. Filmed in Toronto, Canada.

Feeding a friendly raccoon a fruity snack in Toronto, Canada.

Pigs fight as a third party tries to join the mud pit.

Tumour growing on pigs face under eye bound for slaughter.

I honestly can't believe what I found. We are using animals for food that is not eaten. Food waste is a huge issue. Any supermarket dumpster you find will be filled with food still edible. As if the lives these animals lived wasn’t enough; their bodies endured it all just to be thrown in the garbage.. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about the hundreds of people who could have been fed the food found in dumpsters last night in Ottawa, Canada. We are not only wasting an unbelievable amount of edible food that people suffer without, but also the resources that go into producing them. We need to do better than this.

They are so adorable!! A Baby raccoon nervously slides down a roof and plays with brother in Toronto, Canada.

A butterfly and bumblebee share a friendly snack.

A snail has a snack. Have you taken a close-up look at them?

Friendly chipmunks in the park in Ottawa, Canada come right up for nuts and seeds. They jump on your hand and let you pet them. How cute!!