Is it legal to own a pet raccoon in Washington State?

Wild animals do not make good pets. They are wild and belong in the wild. Washington state law says you have to have a permit to hunt or trap them. There is a ban on ownership of exotic animals as of 2007. read more

Raccoon are "wild animals" and known rabies-carriers. Raccoon's droppings also have roundworms that can be passed to humans. EDIT Call you doctor and the veterinarian. Rabies in humans can take from two to twelve weeks (3 months), but in some cases can take up to two years to develop. Rabies is almost always fatal if untreated. read more

West Virginians are able to keep raccoons as pets because there are no laws prohibiting it. In Michigan, Montana and Ohio, there is no permit required for residents who decide to own raccoons. However, raccoon owners moving to the state must provide an entry permit. read more