Our Friend, the Raccoon!


I don't think people give enough respect to raccoons. The following is a story from a woman who does.

"This is the reason I became a rehabber. Last summer the home next to me was torn down to make way for the mansion that now stands there. One of the trees taken down had a week old baby raccoon in it. I along with the help of a friend who told me what to feed it, raised it. As he grew the cages grew. As a baby, my grandson decided when he went to sleep we should sing to him or read him a story. We read Rocky stories and I made up a song with my grandson's name in it. I knew as long as Rocky heard this song outside in the woods where we are he'd always know it was me. Now, since his release, I can walk among the trees and look and as I sing the song I occasionally see him peek down at me. He was absolutely adorable. I was so upset the house next door was torn down and the trees were cut in spring because I knew the wildlife here. I've been here 47 years, all my life. I guess you could say I sacrificed my life to give him a life that he should have had in the beginning. That is why I am now a licensed rehaber and I love it.

Ginny"


This is what she has to say about rehabbing:

"You have to actually be licensed under the state that you reside in and also be licensed by the federal government so a lot of Game and Inland Fisheries in different states would probably have list of groups that rehab wildlife in different areas. We work closely with the SPCA's so they should also have a listing of wildlife contacts. We are closely monitored by the State and Federal officials."

If you have specific questions about rehabilitation from a woman with experience, you can email Ginny at Punyun@aol.com

Look out! It's raccoon fun!:

  • Melissa's Raccoon Realm has lots of info and pics about our beloved mammal.
  • The World Wide Raccoon Web answers nearly any question you'll ever have about raccoons.

    Learn more about animal rehabilitation:
  • Visit Wild Care for a great source of rehabilitation information.
  • Here's an immense information resource and picture archive of rehabilitation in action!

    IMPORTANT!!
    Please get more information from these organizations and any local animal associations before dealing with any wild animal! There are legal as well as safety issues to consider! Please don't attempt rehabilitation without support, and remember many of these organizations need volunteers.

    Personally, I like raccoons. I remember once, there was this big fat one, bigger than a toddler, wandering around outside my house. At least, I hope it was a raccoon, and not some furry child wearing a mask. It bolted up a thick tree before anyone else could see it. Man, I miss that.


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