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Jenya · 07-27-2005, 10:01 PM

And he is making crying sounds. What should I do? He looks like he's scared.

MsOrange · 07-27-2005, 10:07 PM

Do Nothing! That's the last thing you need is a mamma racon all over ya. He's a wild animal, he'll be ok

Max Whittaker · 07-27-2005, 10:11 PM

Racoons will eat just about anything, but it's important that it doesn't know that it is you who are feeding it. You'll never get rid of it if it knows you are the source of food.

Understand, also that racoons are smart! They can do the most amazing things! They out-think humans everyday. So be careful.

MsOrange · 07-27-2005, 10:13 PM

I say just leave it alone... that's my vote. Then again, I don't mess with animals much, so maybe you know more than me

Max Whittaker · 07-27-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

I say just leave it alone... that's my vote. Then again, I don't mess with animals much, so maybe you know more than me

I've actually never seen a live racoon. But I hope to soon!

Personally I try to help any animal in trouble. I've rescued baby birds on a regular basis and I even helped out a catapiller who was covered in ants(that scene almost made me cry)!

So, I vote do what you can. But carefully! This isn't a baby bird. This thing can get messy. It's possible it would survive if you leave it alone, but as for myself, I couldn't live with the thought of leaving it alone!

Jenya · 07-27-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

I say just leave it alone... that's my vote. Then again, I don't mess with animals much, so maybe you know more than me

I can always catch him and send him to you. Want a pet?

MsOrange · 07-27-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

I've actually never seen a live racoon. But I hope to soon!

Personally I try to help any animal in trouble. I've rescued baby birds on a regular basis and I even helped out a catapiller who was covered in ants(that scene almost made me cry)!

So, I vote do what you can. But carefully! This isn't a baby bird. This thing can get messy. It's possible it would survive if you leave it alone, but as for myself, I couldn't live with the thought of leaving it alone!

Yea, but baby birds and catapillers are a bit different from racoons. But like I said: i do'nt mess w/ animals, so maybe you know more than I do Jenya.

Jenya, if you send it to me, I will kill you

Max Whittaker · 07-27-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenya

I can always catch him and send him to you. Want a pet?

Awww, man! That's just wrong! I want him!!!

MsOrange · 07-27-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Awww, man! That's just wrong! I want him!!!

you can HAVE him!

Hollow · 07-27-2005, 10:25 PM

bring him inside and hug him and feed him and call him Al.

Max Whittaker · 07-27-2005, 10:26 PM

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bring him inside and hug him and feed him and call him Al.

Al is my new pet! I'll love him like a puppy! He's going to be so cute! I'll train him to do tricks!

TripperFan · 07-27-2005, 10:26 PM

Jenya - if the crying continues, I'd call your local SPCA. If they won't come to check him out, they could put you in touch with the wildlife division (they all have them). If he/she is in trouble or something they'll come and get it and any babies.

Yes - don't go near it - if it does have babies it can be quite aggressive. I had one in my backyard this year I ran into while going out to vacuum the pool. They sometimes setup housekeeping in the pool shed. (He just ran off though).

If the SPCA can't help, they can at least give you some info on how to deal with it. You should be able to find them online - just google the letters and your city or suburb.

Hope this helps!

Jenya · 07-27-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Awww, man! That's just wrong! I want him!!!

That can be arranged.

I don't know if the little guy has sibblings. He isn't crying anymore. I gave him a hotdog.

Bobby F. · 07-27-2005, 10:29 PM

Cook'em!

Karen* · 07-27-2005, 10:29 PM

I love baby animals.

But raccoons are rodents, right? I can't stand rodents.

07-27-2005, 10:01 PM	#1
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TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Jenya - if the crying continues, I'd call your local SPCA. If they won't come to check him out, they could put you in touch with the wildlife division (they all have them). If he/she is in trouble or something they'll come and get it and any babies. Yes - don't go near it - if it does have babies it can be quite aggressive. I had one in my backyard this year I ran into while going out to vacuum the pool. They sometimes setup housekeeping in the pool shed. (He just ran off though). If the SPCA can't help, they can at least give you some info on how to deal with it. You should be able to find them online - just google the letters and your city or suburb. Hope this helps!
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07-27-2005, 10:07 PM	#2
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Do Nothing! That's the last thing you need is a mamma racon all over ya. He's a wild animal, he'll be ok

07-27-2005, 10:13 PM	#4
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	I say just leave it alone... that's my vote. Then again, I don't mess with animals much, so maybe you know more than me

07-27-2005, 10:25 PM	#10
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	bring him inside and hug him and feed him and call him Al.

07-27-2005, 10:29 PM	#14
Bobby F. Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 3,818	Cook'em!