A visiting raccoon

[mtbc]

Late last night, a raccoon was removed from my attic. Before it departed on its journey to a suitable rural environment, I had the opportunity to study it in its cage, my first good look at one, previously I had glimpsed them more briefly and distantly. This raccoon fit my mental image well. Most interesting was its behavior, it strongly reminded me of how a cat might behave in similar circumstances. Given how intelligent and cute they are, now I see why people domesticate them, though one may not here in Tennessee. Part of this round of work on the house includes preventing the ingress of further intruders.

Comments

[dewline]

Glad that you both survived this encounter.

[mtbc]

Me too! I don't think it came off any worse than tired and scared.

[wpadmirer]

I know they're cute, but I don't think I would want one as a pet. (grin)

[dewline]

Having seen a mother and four kits from the indoors side of household windows looking into a back yard a decade ago...neither would I.