mary wille - 2009-01-20 Temperament issues, girls verses boys in raccoons, you hit the nail on the head. This is one person's opinion, I have had boys and girls, girls are moodier especially around breeding time. Boys seem a little more able to adjust to new things and calmer. nakoosa
mary wille - 2009-01-20 Ok, I have read just about enough about this release crap with raccoons. I have said it before and I am gonna say it again. You do not have to be another raccoon to show and feel love to each other, and you do not have to be another raccoon to feed a baby a bottle. I mean if your raccoon family member feels safe and loved and maturnally bonded to you and you have the facilities to handle them and the patience, but if you did not have those things your raccoon would not already feel safe. Let them stay, keep them, we humans are so stupid some times, we as humans know there are people out there who want to kill raccoons, there are hunters out there, trappers, people who still use poisons etc,. I believe the raccoons do not know this. It's our responsibility to help them, by keeping them safe from that if possible. Anyone that has cared for these creatures know how loving a creature they are, and the women who said they are a handful is right. You will get bit, they will go in every cabinet, but they will also follow you everywhere. They will give you hugs, they will hang out on the couch with you and they will even sleep with you. My point is clear, if they love you as much as you love them and they are content with you, then let them stay with you. There are things out there that will hurt them that they know nothing about and why risk that for someone you love. No-one ever said it is law that raccoons belong in the wild. It is my opinion they belong where they are loved, content and safe. nakoosa
Anonymous - 2009-01-18 Hello out there, Nakoosa's companion here. To Merlin's companion, I am so sorry for your loss. It never, never gets any easier. If it did we wouldn't be kind humans. First of all I love that name, Merlin, perfect for a racoon. Anyone that has one for a companion knows they do things that are pretty tricky. But most of all, ever since Meeka and I met, racoons have tough me how kind and loving they are. I have said it before, most humans are not as kind as racoons. I found Meeka as a baby, had her for 3 years, and lost her in our house fire, awful. Two weeks later a sick older male showed up, that was 3 years ago. Merlin will find another one that is in need of you help and love, because you are right, they have a huge soul that will live forever. NAKOOSA
Rob Tome - 2009-01-15 I am thinking of getting a raccoon, I raised skunks for years and have always wanted a raccoon. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the tempermant of the male and female racoons? Is one calmer than the other and more friendly?
Amber - 2009-01-08 Does any one know if it is illegal to have raccoons as pets in the state of new york? I love raccoons, they are cuddly, loving, and they could keep some one on their feet.
Bobbi - 2009-01-04 My precious, precious pet raccoon Merlin passed away in my arms on Dec. 4. He would have been 6 years old this year. I bottle fed him along with his twin brother, Arthur. My heart is broken over his death. Raccoons are the most loving souls and I miss him dearly. Thank goodness we were given a female raccoon (Gwinavere) 2 summers ago and she is a wonderful companion for Arthur now. They both miss Merlin, I can tell. Raccoons are the loves of my life. A big chunk of my heart is missing now.
Gregory Davison - 2008-11-30 Hello Everyone I am scooter I am Approximately 7 months old and looking for a play mate.. if anyone out there knows of a sweet gentle playmate will you let my master (Cough) slave know ... you can contact him at Semmes Feed and Farm Supply at 251-645-3694 thank you
PS. his name is Greg and I would like my playmate young like me so we can spend a longtime together
Gregory Davison - 2008-11-30 Updated: left out info about my health in last post
Hello Everyone I am scooter I am Approximately 7 months old and looking for a play mate.. if anyone out there knows of a sweet gentle playmate will you let my master (Cough) slave know ... you can contact him at Semmes Feed and Farm Supply at 251-645-3694 or e-mail him @ dixie_trailers@yahoo.com thank you
PS. I would like my playmate young like me so we can spend a longtime together and they can grow to exept im missing half my rear leg and i have been fixed so females are ok
Lori - 2008-11-26 This is in response to "Stacey" who asked "Does anyone know a website through which to purchase a raccoon?" on November 18, 2008. Stacey, if you (or anyone else) are truthfully (and sincerely) interested in giving a raccoon a beautiful home, or can possibly properly reintroduce one into a safe natural habitat I would love to be contacted. This is not about making money from the sale of a coon; however, it is about finding an awesome home in a state where it is not illegal to have them as a pet.
Here is a raccoon up past his bedtime! This younster couldn't keep still, climbed all over everybody and was constantly "checking things out"!
Temperament issues, girls verses boys in raccoons, you hit the nail on the head. This is one person's opinion, I have had boys and girls, girls are moodier especially around breeding time. Boys seem a little more able to adjust to new things and calmer. nakoosa
Ok, I have read just about enough about this release crap with raccoons. I have said it before and I am gonna say it again. You do not have to be another raccoon to show and feel love to each other, and you do not have to be another raccoon to feed a baby a bottle. I mean if your raccoon family member feels safe and loved and maturnally bonded to you and you have the facilities to handle them and the patience, but if you did not have those things your raccoon would not already feel safe. Let them stay, keep them, we humans are so stupid some times, we as humans know there are people out there who want to kill raccoons, there are hunters out there, trappers, people who still use poisons etc,. I believe the raccoons do not know this. It's our responsibility to help them, by keeping them safe from that if possible. Anyone that has cared for these creatures know how loving a creature they are, and the women who said they are a handful is right. You will get bit, they will go in every cabinet, but they will also follow you everywhere. They will give you hugs, they will hang out on the couch with you and they will even sleep with you. My point is clear, if they love you as much as you love them and they are content with you, then let them stay with you. There are things out there that will hurt them that they know nothing about and why risk that for someone you love. No-one ever said it is law that raccoons belong in the wild. It is my opinion they belong where they are loved, content and safe. nakoosa
Hello out there, Nakoosa's companion here. To Merlin's companion, I am so sorry for your loss. It never, never gets any easier. If it did we wouldn't be kind humans. First of all I love that name, Merlin, perfect for a racoon. Anyone that has one for a companion knows they do things that are pretty tricky. But most of all, ever since Meeka and I met, racoons have tough me how kind and loving they are. I have said it before, most humans are not as kind as racoons. I found Meeka as a baby, had her for 3 years, and lost her in our house fire, awful. Two weeks later a sick older male showed up, that was 3 years ago. Merlin will find another one that is in need of you help and love, because you are right, they have a huge soul that will live forever. NAKOOSA
I am thinking of getting a raccoon, I raised skunks for years and have always wanted a raccoon. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the tempermant of the male and female racoons? Is one calmer than the other and more friendly?
Does any one know if it is illegal to have raccoons as pets in the state of new york? I love raccoons, they are cuddly, loving, and they could keep some one on their feet.
My precious, precious pet raccoon Merlin passed away in my arms on Dec. 4. He would have been 6 years old this year. I bottle fed him along with his twin brother, Arthur. My heart is broken over his death. Raccoons are the most loving souls and I miss him dearly. Thank goodness we were given a female raccoon (Gwinavere) 2 summers ago and she is a wonderful companion for Arthur now. They both miss Merlin, I can tell. Raccoons are the loves of my life. A big chunk of my heart is missing now.
Hello Everyone I am scooter I am Approximately 7 months old and looking for a play mate.. if anyone out there knows of a sweet gentle playmate will you let my master (Cough) slave know ... you can contact him at Semmes Feed and Farm Supply at 251-645-3694 thank you
PS. his name is Greg and I would like my playmate young like me so we can spend a longtime together
Updated: left out info about my health in last post
Hello Everyone I am scooter I am Approximately 7 months old and looking for a play mate.. if anyone out there knows of a sweet gentle playmate will you let my master (Cough) slave know ... you can contact him at Semmes Feed and Farm Supply at 251-645-3694 or e-mail him @ dixie_trailers@yahoo.com thank you
PS. I would like my playmate young like me so we can spend a longtime together and they can grow to exept im missing half my rear leg and i have been fixed so females are ok
This is in response to "Stacey" who asked "Does anyone know a website through which to purchase a raccoon?" on November 18, 2008. Stacey, if you (or anyone else) are truthfully (and sincerely) interested in giving a raccoon a beautiful home, or can possibly properly reintroduce one into a safe natural habitat I would love to be contacted. This is not about making money from the sale of a coon; however, it is about finding an awesome home in a state where it is not illegal to have them as a pet.
Does anyone know a website through which to purchase a racoon???