Raccoon

Raccoons are at a higher risk than other animals for carrying rabies. Proceed with caution.

It is NOT uncommon to see an adult raccoon out during the day especially during baby season. If you see an adult raccoon wandering your neighborhood during the day and they do not seem injured, LEAVE THEM ALONE - they are looking for food for their young. It DOES NOT MEAN THEY HAVE RABIES.

Raccoons are commonly found in attics because they are looking for a safe place to have their babies. DO NOT attempt to kick raccoons out of your attic until you are POSITIVE there are no babies. Keeping an adult out and leaving the babies behind will result in their death. It is NOT the responsibility of a wildlife rehabilitator to raise baby raccoons that were orphaned because of human interference. It is a homeowners responsibility to make sure their home is secured and safe from animal intrusion. If there are babies and adults in your attic - great news - they will move on when the babies are old enough and then you can patch their point of entry.

For humane ways to handle raccoons visit: humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-raccoons

If you see an injured, sick, or orphaned raccoon do not attempt to touch them. Call us and wait for further instruction.

Always call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, center, or veterinarian before intervening or touching an animal!

While you wait to hear from a rehabilitator:

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  • If you see blood, maggots, or an open wound, wait to hear from us.

  • Do NOT attempt to feed or give water. This can cause serious harm or even death.

  • If you're unsure whether the animal is injured or orphaned, do not move them. Observing from a distance is often best.

  • Avoid causing unnecessary stress. Do not pet, cuddle, or try to comfort wild animals — human interaction can be fatal.

If you have a wildlife emergency please send a text message and attach a photo to: 845-558-7931