Raccoons are medium-sized, furry animals that live in forests, but during the course of time, they have extended their living space to urban areas, causing stress and problems to many homeowners. This wildlife may look cute and friendly, but they are rather aggressive animals that carry deadly diseases. They can transfer infectious diseases through their […]
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All raccoon’s DO NOT carry the rabies virus. If you see one out during the day, doesn’t mean they’re rabid, they’re out feeding.There is more of a chance catching rabies from a stray dog, cat or even a squirrel. We receive orphaned wild life to raise, rehabilitate & release the animal’s when their old enough & healthy enough to be released back into the wild. Both my wife & I have raised & released over 500 raccoon’s, & just by playing with them, we’ve both been bitten or scratched by most of them. They weren’t attack’s, they were just playing, like a dog or cat. A rabid animal will die within approx. a week of catching the virus. Don’t be afraid of them, just leave them alone.