• SillyDude@lemmy.zip
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    3 months ago

    Don’t. Raccoons always go for the 3 S’s. Your Snacks, your Socks, and your Social Security Number. None are safe. Though cute, raccoons do not recognize the rule of law.

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    3 months ago

    Surprise! Rabies. Someone else said it earlier, but it bears repeating.

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      While there’s maybe an 85% chance of that, the other 15% chance really needs to be considered as well. What if it’s not rabies and by opening the door, you get to hang out and become best friends forever? Maybe next week, the raccoon will invite you to its den, introduce you to its family, and fix you a nice meal? Maybe some apple-berry-grasshopper salad. Have you ever considered that?

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        3 months ago

        Truthfully? No. I have not. I now have things to consider about my life. Excuse me…

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    3 months ago

    Huge nasty mess that will probably get worse when the wild animal panics, potential flea and other parasite infestation, potential injury to you and/or the animal, rabies…

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    3 months ago

    Maybe she just needs to feed her babies. You’re not a heartless baby-killer, are you?

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    3 months ago

    You will lose in a epic fight if it is completely wild. If you keep your distance it will just trash your house. Good luck we are all hoping for follow up pictures if you do.