Keeping A Raccoon As A Pet
Introduction
Raccoons are highly intelligent animals, and you may be thinking about having one as a pet. Before you make this decision, it is important to learn the laws in your state that relate to raccoons. You need to find out what the local laws are about keeping a raccoon as a pet before you decide to do so. Keeping a raccoon is not legal in many states so it would be best if you check with your local and state authorities first.
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Find out the local laws about keeping a raccoon as a pet
The laws pertaining to keeping a raccoon as a pet vary from state to state, so make sure you check local ordinances and regulations.
- Call your local veterinarian. They’ll be able to tell you what resources are available in your area to help with the care of raccoons and other wildlife species.
- Contact your local animal control agency or police department, who may refer you to a wildlife rehabilitation center that can take care of the raccoon after it has been caught.
- You can also contact your local animal shelter or humane society if they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (they usually aren’t).
Get a cage for your raccoon
Once you’ve obtained your raccoon, it’s time to get him set up in his new home. The most important thing is that the cage be large enough to comfortably hold the raccoon. This means it should be at least two times as tall and three times as long as your pet. Any less and he may not have enough room to roam around comfortably, though there are some exceptions: raccoons can live happily in smaller cages if they are raised from infancy inside one.
The next most important consideration is security—the cage needs to be able to keep out other pets and children who might try to play with or hurt your raccoon while they’re playing outside of their enclosure. Make sure all doors and windows on the outside of the enclosure are securely fastened so that if someone were determined enough (or strong enough), they couldn’t open them without breaking them down entirely. You should also make sure that any wiring connected with these openings (such as a light fixture) isn’t easily accessible by sticking out past its covering material—this could pose a hazard if you forget where they are while working with electrical equipment inside!
Purchase a water bottle and dishes for your cage.
You will need a water bottle and dishes for your raccoon. Raccoons are very clean animals and they like to bathe, drink water, eat food and sleep. They also like to play, climb on things and explore their environment. You can purchase these items at any pet store or online at places like Amazon or Walmart.
You will have to feed your raccoon dog food.
There are several different brands of both cat and dog food available, so you should try to pick out something that is high quality. This will help ensure that your raccoon is getting the nutrients he needs. You can buy cat food at a pet store or online, but it’s often cheaper if you purchase it in bulk from a warehouse store like Sam’s Club or Costco. The same goes for buying dog food at these stores as well; this way, you won’t have to make as many trips back and forth from the grocery store when running out of supplies!
Take time to discuss with the vet what the best option is to sterilize the animal.
As a pet, your raccoon will need to be spayed or neutered. This is important for their health and well-being. If you are unable to afford a vet, there are many organizations that can help you with this process. Talk to the vet about what options are available to you, and make sure you understand the risks and benefits of each option before making your decision!
Make sure that you are able to keep your raccoon as a pet before you decide to do so and be mindful of all laws related to this decision.
Before you make the decision to keep a raccoon as a pet, make sure that you are able to do so legally. Laws vary by state and city and they can get complicated. For example, in some places it is illegal to own certain types of exotic animals like raccoons while other places allow it but require permits or licenses. It is also important to note that laws surrounding owning raccoons may change at any time so it is important for you to research this before making any decisions about whether or not you want one as well as how much work might go into keeping it healthy and safe from harm.
It’s also important for you to be aware of what your responsibilities will be if you choose to get a raccoon because caring for them takes time and money as well as room in which they can roam around freely without being confined inside cages all day long! There are many ways that people can take care of these animals including: regular vet visits; food dishes filled with fresh vegetables every day along with ample water supply available at all times (you should never let their bowls run dry); providing shelter indoors where temperatures don’t fluctuate too drastically between summer months through winter ones (this means having air conditioning during hot summer days!). You’ll also need beds which look comfortable enough so there aren’t any sores developing on legs when sleeping overnight; disinfectant spray bottles filled up regularly throughout weekdays so surfaces stay sanitized instead – this includes feeders/watering systems found inside cages where pets live 24/7 each year round with no vacations allowed here either!).
Conclusion
It is important to remember that you have to have a permit for having a raccoon as a pet. This is not an animal you can just decide you want and then go pick up from the pet store. Raccoons are wild animals, and like wild animals, they will not always act the way you expect them to. They will chew things, bite at people and be difficult to train. If you are able to handle all of this, then owning a raccoon may be for you!