Found a Raccoon contact us: 612-269-5926
Raccoon:
If you come across infant raccoons on the ground, especially during day time hours, and don't see the mother, please leave them alone, something may be wrong. Keep people and pets away from them for safety reasons. Do Not touch them. Contact a rehabilitator immediately. As well, you can contact your local Veterinarian, local Police Department for advice, or contact the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society, Wildlife Department.
If you see young raccoons in the evening hours, the mother may be transporting them, one by one to another location, for she usually does so during the night. Give her time to find another location.
You may also contact us(CWRTR) at 612-269-5926
Some professional chimney cleaners also specialize in removing animals, or the homeowner can wait until the young are weaned (between two and four months of age). At that time, they will leave on their own. In any case, once the raccoons are gone, the chimney should be covered with a commercial cap to prevent future problems.
A live trap should be at least 10" x 12" x 32". It can be baited with fish, chicken, fish flavored cat food or canned tuna. The mesh must be small enough so the raccoon cannot reach through the wire and get the bait--one-half inch or smaller will be adequate. Most of the bait should be placed inside the trap near the back, but a few morsels should be placed in front of and just inside the trap. Live traps are available for rent or loan from rental companies and some animal shelters and nature centers, or they can be purchased or made.
Source: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_wildlife/raccoons/index.html
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If you come across infant raccoons on the ground, especially during day time hours, and don't see the mother, please leave them alone, something may be wrong. Keep people and pets away from them for safety reasons. Do Not touch them. Contact a rehabilitator immediately. As well, you can contact your local Veterinarian, local Police Department for advice, or contact the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society, Wildlife Department.
If you see young raccoons in the evening hours, the mother may be transporting them, one by one to another location, for she usually does so during the night. Give her time to find another location.
You may also contact us(CWRTR) at 612-269-5926
Some professional chimney cleaners also specialize in removing animals, or the homeowner can wait until the young are weaned (between two and four months of age). At that time, they will leave on their own. In any case, once the raccoons are gone, the chimney should be covered with a commercial cap to prevent future problems.
A live trap should be at least 10" x 12" x 32". It can be baited with fish, chicken, fish flavored cat food or canned tuna. The mesh must be small enough so the raccoon cannot reach through the wire and get the bait--one-half inch or smaller will be adequate. Most of the bait should be placed inside the trap near the back, but a few morsels should be placed in front of and just inside the trap. Live traps are available for rent or loan from rental companies and some animal shelters and nature centers, or they can be purchased or made.
Source: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_wildlife/raccoons/index.html
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