Herbert Hoover wasn’t the only one who thought raccoons make great pets.
Most people think of raccoons as devilish, garbage-eating jumbo-rodents. Or, one may think of popular animated characters like Meeko, Pocahontas’ cunning sidekick. Either way, it’s unlikely to imagine them playing fetch or eating marshmallows out of your hand.
But that’s not stopping some daring animal lovers from welcoming raccoons into their homes.
There are a host of reasons why raccoons should remain in the wild and not at the foot of your bed. According to Bill Dowd, founder of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, there are many dangers that come with owning a raccoon. Since they become sexually active at just six months, they become aggressive early in their lives. Not to mention the unpracticality their rarity affords them; some vets won’t treat raccoons, and finding someone to babysit your odd pet if you take a vacation may be difficult. Read more…
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