Can raccoons be domesticated?

I can't stress this enough: “Raccoon” and “pet” are mutually exclusive terms. Raccoons are wild animals, not pets, and even “tamed” are extremely high maintenance and require an experienced, knowledgeable guardian. read more

Raccoons can also carry zoonotic parasites and infectious diseases (including rabies) that pose a threat to you, your family, and other pets. 7. If you need or want to take a trip away from home, finding a raccoon sitter could be more challenging than finding a raccoon vet. read more

Raccoons as pets require a deep understanding of what you are getting into in terms of both personal sacrifice and financial costs. It is a commitment that could last 16 years or more. People who think they can just dump a pet raccoon back into the wild when it gets too wild (surprise!) to handle, are just sentencing it to a slow and cruel death. read more