Banana Banana Pineapple
November 21st, 2006
In most states of the United States it is illegal to keep raccoons as pets. Other states allow the practice, but require exotic pet permits. Young orphan raccoons and raccoons acquired from reputable breeders may make suitable pets; however, raccoons are not domesticated animals. Training raccoons is an intensive and ongoing process, and captive raccoons may retain destructive or aggressive natural behaviors, such as biting. Some douse their food in or defecate into the water dishes of other pets. Although nocturnal, captive raccoons can be trained to sleep at night and to be active during the day.
Captive raccoons can develop obesity and other disorders due to unnatural diet and lack of exercise; furthermore, many veterinarians will not treat raccoons. Raccoons raised in captivity and released do not adapt well to life outside.
6 Comments
1. Chris | November 21st, 2006 at 22:06
I want a raccoon. Please get me one for Christmas.
2. Ian Mac Mac Mac Mac McIver | November 22nd, 2006 at 09:27
It’s out of my hands, but perhaps a bucket of figs will suffice
*nod, winks, flaps his arms like a chicken*
3. Kevil | November 22nd, 2006 at 12:20
What does the law say about otters?
4. Ian Mac Mac Mac Mac McIver | November 22nd, 2006 at 13:08
Please see enclosed document 😀
http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/research/2001Group_Projects/Final_Docs/otters_final.pdf
5. Kevil | November 22nd, 2006 at 16:48
I am unbelieveably confused!
6. Ian Mac Mac Mac Mac McIver | November 22nd, 2006 at 21:33
You won’t be forever jimminy, time brings to those who fear they have none and reward with fruitious bounties (what?)