They absolutely love shiny objects. Never attempt to raise one that you found in the wild. If you think having a wild animal for a pet … A Raccoon … These wild animals carry rabies and other diseases, and cannot be vaccinated. They are actually extraordinarily messy animals. If you do get a pet raccoon, it is recommended to buy one from a breeder. They are illegal in Colorado without a Commercial Parks permit, which are very unlikely to be given to a pet owner and also very expensive. Some states in which owning raccoons is forbidden by law include Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland and Massachusetts. Individuals who owned a pet raccoon when laws banning their ownership were enacted may be allowed to maintain ownership. VERY inquisitive and will seldom pass up the opportunity to investigate anything. Our Raccoons are more than 30 generations from the wild and are domestically breed. Many states do not allow possession of raccoons. Instead, take it to a wildlife rehabilitation center in your area instead. The Raccoon is one of the most fascinating and intelligent animals around. Alas, most of the time, they do not make good pets, for the following reasons: When they sexually mature at 6 months of age, they can suddenly become very aggressive, and attack. Here is a happy owner of a baby pet raccoon. Raccoons are super cute.
Much to the family’s surprise, it’s illegal to own raccoons in Colorado. Consequently, the raccoon was turned over to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and had to be destroyed. This is just a partial list, though.