My Raccoon Tanooki

[Introvertebrate]

Saw this guy in the park today. I assume he fell out of the tree and couldn't climb back up. I don't know where his mom was. Maybe she was waiting for a good time to drag him back up to the nest? Would she be strong enough?

 

[Micrathena]

I love racoons. It is funny that I have seen none in the 10 years I have spent in the US but I have seen one here in the forests of Switzerland .

You gotta check this out:

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That video is... It's just... Total verbal failure.
"I hate you!"

 

[dementedlullaby]

Our friend had a raccoon. Actually maybe she still does idk I'd have to ask my wife, anyhow. They're mischievous little buggers which makes for a smart pets. If it'll be out a lot (which it should be) you might want to invest in some locks. They will get into everything. Especially as juveniles. It'll likely want to be around you a lot, especially if it's young.

Love the name btw.

Saw this guy in the park today. I assume he fell out of the tree and couldn't climb back up. I don't know where his mom was. Maybe she was waiting for a good time to drag him back up to the nest? Would she be strong enough?

Mom should be able to snatch him up without issue if she's around. It's hard to tell his size in the photo though.

 

[The Snark]

I sometimes wondered what use you could put a fascia-soffit to. Now we know.

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

Yep, he loves being around me.

 

[pitbulllady]

One of my friends has several raccoons, some of which were rescues(that's his job, wildlife rescue and assisting Animal Control with some domestic critters) and other he bought from fur farms. He always has at least one in the house at any given time, along with five dogs. I've never had a 'coon myself, but I have had skunks. Skunks aren't the climbers and do not get into things quite as badly as raccoons, but they will definitely keep you on your toes-think of a clumsy ferret the size of a big house cat with an omnivorous diet!

pitbulllady

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

Yummy banana!

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

I hadn't updated in a while. Tanooki is growing and getting even more photo elusive. Watching him jump, run, climb is a treat, and he still loves clinging to me. My son especially loves playing with him. They tire each other out running and playing.

 

[HungryGhost]

They are a handful when they mature.

 

[JohnDapiaoen]

Is that really a tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides)? it looks more like an average racoon (Procyon lotor).

If it is indeed a tanuki than take my jealousy my friend!!

-JohnD.

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

No, his name is just Tanooki, due to Super Mario Bros. 3. Although it would be awesome to own an actual tanooki!

 

[JohnDapiaoen]

Hahaha! awesome name reference, I love that game!

It definitely would be, they just look so soft! I don't think anyone in the U.S has a pet raccoon dog, but if they do I'm gonna need a pup from them.

-JohnD.

EDIT: well looked online and I guess people are banned from owning them in the land of the free.

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

Wow. That I did not know.

 

[Smokehound714]

Opossums are banned in California, also.

Which is odd, considering they're so unlikely to transmit disease

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

Pics are still hard to come by without being a blackish blur, so I tried video.

[video]https://www.flickr.com/photos/24686296@N08/15064380536/[/video]

 

[bugmankeith]

I've got tons of coons and possums in my yard if you want to adopt them, lots of sizes to choose from

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

This has to be one of my saddest posts and days. Apparently, Tanooki somehow contracted distemper, despite the fact that he nor the other pets go outdoors. He went from behaving normal yesterday to absolutely tanking today. All his blood tests came up clean, but his neurological functions were toast - he behaved as if drunk and was having intermittent seizures while salivating. After discussing with my fiancee and the vet, it was decided that the best course was to put him down. However, now i need to keep an eye on my skunk. He's showing no signs, but Tanooki didn't ahow any until today. I have an appointment scheduled for an exam and blood work and testing on him to see if he's contracted it, as well as discuss the possibility of trying the Nobivac Puppy DP vaccine on him. Seems there is some success in using it on skunks.

damn, this has been a crappy month. I hate February.

 

[miss moxie]

This has to be one of my saddest posts and days. Apparently, Tanooki somehow contracted distemper, despite the fact that he nor the other pets go outdoors. He went from behaving normal yesterday to absolutely tanking today. All his blood tests came up clean, but his neurological functions were toast - he behaved as if drunk and was having intermittent seizures while salivating. After discussing with my fiancee and the vet, it was decided that the best course was to put him down. However, now i need to keep an eye on my skunk. He's showing no signs, but Tanooki didn't ahow any until today. I have an appointment scheduled for an exam and blood work and testing on him to see if he's contracted it, as well as discuss the possibility of trying the Nobivac Puppy DP vaccine on him. Seems there is some success in using it on skunks.

damn, this has been a crappy month. I hate February.

Awwwww, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's really hard losing furry best-friends. :/ I hope your skunk fairs well.

 

[Ellenantula]

This has to be one of my saddest posts and days. Apparently, Tanooki somehow contracted distemper ...best course was to put him down.
damn, this has been a crappy month. I hate February.

I am so extremely sorry to hear this -- a huge loss. I am so hopeful your skunk will be fine.

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm just at a loss. It's hard enough losing a pet when he or she has had a long journey, but his had barely begun.