Is it normal to see a Raccoon

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by PricklyGoo

...follow the advice your neighbors gave you.

...was???

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[Inkpen (Premo)]

Originally Posted by wineo

Is is normal to see a raccoon at this time of day One just came up on my deck and then ran down the driveway, good things the dogs are in the house.

Haven't seen any out this early in the day, just wondering if I should be concerned. Dogs are all updated on their shots.

Its FINE!!!
The fact it ran away is good..could be a momma with babies somewhere..
She has to go out and eat when she can, so they do wander out later afternoon, evening.

Nothing to worry about.
Just keep your area clean of leftover food and dog food so she does not get too close looking for free, easy to find people/dog food.

Any problems, PM me.

[PricklyGoo]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...was???

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...that dense?

Ah, nevermind...considering the source....

[dawn (Premo)]

Originally Posted by wineo

Is is normal to see a raccoon at this time of day One just came up on my deck and then ran down the driveway, good things the dogs are in the house.

Haven't seen any out this early in the day, just wondering if I should be concerned. Dogs are all updated on their shots.

Originally Posted by dems4me

I think its common if its a nursing mother or something along those lines. Not 100% sure but almost certain

Originally Posted by GWguy

It's not totally uncommon. If it was fully aware, kept it's distance, was fearful of you and ran away, that's good. If it sat there and let you approach, and it looked a little disoriented, then it could be ill.

Originally Posted by dems4me

Often nursing mothers will come out because they are really hungry they risk it but they still are cognizant of you being around and try to avoid you if you go near it.

Originally Posted by dems4me

Here - it's perfectly normal if its nursing

http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/poli...s/raccoons.pdf

Originally Posted by Inkpen

Its FINE!!!
The fact it ran away is good..could be a momma with babies somewhere..
She has to go out and eat when she can, so they do wander out later afternoon, evening.

Nothing to worry about.
Just keep your area clean of leftover food and dog food so she does not get too close looking for free, easy to find people/dog food.

Any problems, PM me.

All of the above are correct. Last October/November I had a raccoon go in my dogs cage in the middle of the day (dog food). Animal control advised that it is not uncommon for nursing mothers to come out during the day (as the babies are sleeping during day and up at night) for food. If the raccoon seemed aggressive or didnt run away would be cause for fear, but since it ran down the driveway seems as though it might have beena momma looking for food while the babies are sleeping. Call animal control becausethey were very helpful in telling me what to look for and as it turned out they were right, it was a nursing momma that had her litter (if that is what they are called) a little late in the season.

Animal control for tri-county is 301-932-1713.