(#9) If You Change Your Mind, You Can't Release Them Back Into The Wild
You can technically change your mind, but that would make you a horrible person. Raccoons that have been raised to depend on humans lack many of the necessary skills to ensure their survival in the wild. Often raised as babies, pet raccoons are basically spoiled beyond all repair. If an owner gets tired of caring for their raccoon and decides to release it into the wild, the poor pet is unlikely to survive for long.
(#1) They Are Destructive AF And Will Pee On Everything You Own
Unsurprisingly, for an animal that has no problem eating out of a public dumpster, raccoons are pretty gross. They can break into all sorts of man-made containers, including your trashcan. For most people, the thought of having their homes covered in trash on a regular basis would be enough of a reason to refrain from getting a pet raccoon.
If you're the kind of person who can deal with trash, how about urine? Raccoons are extremely difficult to house train and won't think twice about doing their business where ever and whenever they want. Raccoons also mark their territory using anal scent glands, and a pet raccoon will consider your entire house its territory.
(#11) Owning A Raccoon Is Not Exactly Legal
The legality of owning wild and exotic pets is different from state to state, but the repercussions for keeping an unauthorized animal can be severe. At least five states outlaw the buying or selling of raccoons specifically, while others like New York ban ownership of all wild animals. If you're crazy enough to try to raise a pet raccoon, make sure that it is legal in your area. Some jurisdictions will confiscate and kill raccoons that are discovered to be living with humans, so do the right thing and leave them in the wild where they belong.
(#2) Your Raccoon Will Bite You All The Time
Don't be fooled, these cute critters are not timid. Raccoons bite all the time for all sorts of reasons. They can be highly aggressive, especially during their mating season. Bites can be a way of showing aggression or unhappiness, or sometimes they can just happen for no discernible reason whatsoever. Even improper grooming can lead to a bite, so this animal is not recommended for anyone who enjoys having fingers.
(#3) Raccoons Are Known To Carry Infectious Diseases
Another reason to avoid any raccoon you encounter is disease, because who knows where that thing has been. Raccoons are known for carrying a veritable smorgasbord of viruses and bacterium that can be harmful to both humans and other animals. Raccoons account for nearly 30% of all rabies cases in the United States, second only to bats. They can also carry nasty parasites that can infect both pets and humans.
(#5) It's Hard To Find A Vet With Raccoon Experience
Most vets are trained to deal with more traditional pets like cats and dogs, and very few have any experience with wild animals. Many will refuse to treat a pet raccoon for fear of lawsuits or potential injuries to either the animal or the vet staff themselves. If you're raccoon gets sick or injured, it's very likely that you will be unable to seek medical treatment for the little guy. Also, good luck finding a boarding facility that will watch your raccoon if you go on vacation.
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Don't be fooled by the cute and friendly faces of raccoons. Raccoons have sharp claws and teeth, which can kill kittens and puppies in minutes, or at least cause serious injuries. Under normal circumstances, they do not attack humans actively. They are curious, nocturnal creatures. As a wild animal, the raccoon has not been domesticated by humans so far, people can not control them especially when they get angry or are in heat.
Raccoons are pure jerks, they not only just like trash and destroy the environment in the yard, but the most important thing is they will bring various bacteria. Here the random tool explained 12 reasons why you should not try to raise a raccoon.
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