All articles tagged with #raccoon
Experts weigh whether any wild species could be domesticated into the next popular pet; raccoons are highlighted as a potential example, but true domestication is a slow, complex evolution driven by social behavior and interaction with humans, with many urban wildlife species potentially following a commensal path rather than deliberate breeding, and dogs and cats remaining the benchmark.
Rabies has been confirmed in a raccoon near Onancock, prompting health officials to advise residents to report any contact with the animal to local authorities, as rabies is a deadly but preventable disease.
In Hopedale, Massachusetts, police euthanized a raccoon on Christmas Day after reports of aggressive and erratic behavior, likely due to rabies, to protect public safety. The officers used a lawful and necessary method, supported by town officials, despite some reports of harassment against them.
A raccoon famous for breaking into a Virginia liquor store and getting drunk has raised over $254,000 for a local animal shelter through the sale of themed merchandise, with proceeds supporting animal care and enrichment.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia ABC liquor store by crawling through the ceiling, ransacked the store, and passed out in the bathroom after drinking, before being returned to the wild.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, caused chaos by smashing bottles and falling through a ceiling tile, and was found passed out in the bathroom by an employee. The animal control officer took the raccoon to the shelter, where it sobered up and was released back into the wild, having learned a lesson about breaking and entering.
A raccoon in Virginia was found passed out in a liquor store after smashing bottles and getting drunk, highlighting raccoons' adaptability to urban environments and their tendency to scavenge alcohol, which is common in many ecosystems.
A drunken raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, helped itself to alcohol, and passed out in the bathroom. It was taken to animal control, sobered up, and released back into the wild, with the store thanking the animal control team for their help.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, caused chaos by smashing bottles and falling through a ceiling tile, then passed out on the bathroom floor after drinking alcohol, before being taken back to the wild by animal control.
A raccoon in Virginia was found intoxicated after ransacking a liquor store and drinking multiple types of alcohol before passing out in the bathroom. It was taken to a shelter, sobered up, and released back into the wild, highlighting a humorous incident involving wildlife and human environments.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, ransacked shelves, and passed out in the bathroom after getting into the liquor, leading to its rescue and release back into the wild.
A man in Georgia is receiving rabies treatment after being bitten by an injured raccoon he attempted to rescue, highlighting the dangers of handling wild animals without proper precautions and the importance of professional intervention. The raccoon tested positive for rabies, which is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, emphasizing the risks involved in wildlife rescue efforts.
A raccoon in Marcy tested positive for rabies, leading to at least one person receiving post-exposure treatment; officials warn against approaching wild animals showing symptoms.
A raccoon in Camden County tested positive for rabies after being found in a backyard, prompting health officials to remind residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wild animals, and seek immediate medical attention if bitten. No human exposures were reported, and the affected dog is under observation.
A man in Frederick County, Maryland, dropped off a rabid raccoon at a veterinarian clinic and left without providing his information, prompting health officials to seek his identity due to potential rabies exposure risk.