Raccoons are a challenging pet. Wild raccoons can be vicious and are common carriers of rabies, roundworms, and leptospirosis. So states that allow ownership of raccoons do not allow ownership of wild raccoons. Some states do not allow any raccoons to be purchased from outside that state.
States that allow ownership also regulate the owners. A reputable raccoon breeder will send you a young animal that is still bottle feeding so you can bond with it. Raccoons need lots of indoor and outdoor space and toys. Don’t roughhouse with them or they will learn aggressive behavior. They are curious and playful and can be destructive while exploring.
![image showing [OC] The yellow states in the map below are the states in which it is legal to own a RACCOON.](35e45c81-681f-5438-8915-2db2e1a7d0e2.jpg)
visfortaco on November 7th, 2020 at 01:51 UTC »
Its legal in PA??? Time to get one!
wjbc on November 7th, 2020 at 02:10 UTC »
Raccoons are a challenging pet. Wild raccoons can be vicious and are common carriers of rabies, roundworms, and leptospirosis. So states that allow ownership of raccoons do not allow ownership of wild raccoons. Some states do not allow any raccoons to be purchased from outside that state.
States that allow ownership also regulate the owners. A reputable raccoon breeder will send you a young animal that is still bottle feeding so you can bond with it. Raccoons need lots of indoor and outdoor space and toys. Don’t roughhouse with them or they will learn aggressive behavior. They are curious and playful and can be destructive while exploring.
banezing on November 7th, 2020 at 04:30 UTC »
It’s legal in TN, you just need a permit.
Source: I have a raccoon
Miss Fancy Fingers
Let’s hold hands
Curiosity intensifies
Edit: the permit isn’t hard to get and is easy to renew- it might as well not be needed