Remember that creepy racoon from a week or so ago? It's back!! In the daylight!! This morning I was starting some laundry and glanced outside. Lo and behold, there was the racoon.
From this point on I'll refer to him as Rax. Evidently he thinks he's a family pet, so he needs a name. And I evidently think he's a guy because, well I don't know why. Anyway, at 8:15am on Resurrection Sunday, Rax decided raise himself out of his life of nocturnal living.
We watched him walk around, climb to the top of a huge tree, walk out on several branches, climb back down and then play on the tarp covering our garden area. After 20 minutes or so, Rax finally left. Then he came strutting through the front yard!! I can't imagine what would have happened if one of the 50 million people who walk their dogs down our street each day had happened to cruise by as Rax was sauntering by.
What is wrong with a racoon that hangs out in the daytime? Rax is a creep and I want him gone!! But since he's not gone, I'll let you see what we saw this morning.
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Would you like to borrow my pellet air gun?
I've heard that nocturnal animals that wander around in the day may have rabies.
Can you call the game patrol? Animal control or something? I'd want him gone, too. I only like racoons when we are camping. We like to feed them marshmallows LOL.
Kelly -
I just e-mailed animal control, explained what happened, compared it to a list I found of rabies signs, and offered to show them the video. I'll keep you posted on what they say. In addition to being a nocturnal animal with daytime activity, they list attacking inanimate objects as a possible sign. What's the difference between playful thrashing of a toy and "attacking"? Guess we'll find out soon enough!!
Bethany~ ICK! There are no other words.........
Well, the Department of Fish & Wildlife says they haven't heard of a case of raccoon rabies in a very long time, if ever, around here. She said it was likely out looking for a nesting spot or food for babies. So, perhaps I need to change the name to Raxette. Or Raxine? Should we take vote?
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