See, THAT'S the way to do it, if you're going to remove the animals yourself. Have a cage or trap to put them into, then take them a long way away into the woods or whatever, and release them. Or shoot them, if wild animal relocation is illegal in your state.
But NEVER set them free in a residential or business area, where they can infest someone's home or business. That's just irresponsible to your neighbors.
@threeby8887 For the record, these raccoons were released back in the same area!!!
The only reason they would frequent an area, besides it being their native stomping grounds, is because of lazy, irresponsible , ignorant slobs!! No one in this area would ever see raccoons if they kept their trash secured!
Relocating wildlife is the way you spread rabies,distemper,parvo..... and really should never be done.
If you cant coexist with the local wildlife , you should NEVER move into the area!
@Wildrsq Bad idea to release them back into the same area. They'll just return to whoever's home or yard they've been infesting, or move onto someone else's property. Either way that person will have a lot of raccoon-caused damage to pay for.
I agree with you that we should each do a much better job of keeping out trash receptacles securely shut at all times.
@threeby8887 You really should research the affects of removing /relocating native animals. The more you remove, the more they reproduce to fill the void you created , biology 101. And just killing something because you dont want it around ISN'T humane! Look up the word humane.
@Wildrsq Yeah, well we still have a right to decide what (if any) animals we want in our houses or neighborhoods. I would not want raccoons moving into my attic or between walls, because I do not want them to tear out the insulation just to make nests for themselves (thus driving up my heating and air conditioning costs), nor do I want their urine and feces accumulating inside these spaces, and I have to have their mess cleaned up, which is also highly expensive.
@threeby8887 And the wildlife that lives in your area belongs to your state and ALL its citizens. Unless you are killng the animals to eat or your defending your life, its really unethical to go out and kill something simply because it annoys you!! Humans are the real pest that pollute every part of this planet and intentionally destroy anything they want. The raccoons are just trying to survive by finding food and a place to sleep. Give them a break!!
@Wildrsq How about rats instead of raccoons? After all, they belong to my state (heck, just about the entire world for Norway and roof rats) and all citizens too, just like raccoons.
And it's not just a matter of annoyance. Raccoons cause actual damage to peoples' houses, damage that must be repaired. You are entitled to your opinion, and so am I. If I saw raccoons trying to make a home on my property, I would not hesitate to have them removed, or get them off my property myself.
@threeby8887 It's not really my opinion about trapping and relocating or killing nuisance native wildlife. If you remove a few animals without removing its reason to be there(food,water,shelter),the surrounding population WILL repopulate the void and the litters will be larger. If you remove (or secure) what is attracting the raccoons, or any animal really, you solve the problem permanently.Removing a few animals only makes the problem worse most of the time.
@Wildrsq I agree with you about taking steps to secure all trash cans and dumpsters so as to not attract wildlife, and sealing up all possible entrances into or underneath a building or sidewalk is another good idea. Prevention is always the best policy.
@threeby8887 Yes I agree! You might want to talk to the neighbors if you are having a raccoon problem. 9 times out of 10 someone IS feeding them( intentionally or feeding their pets outside,trash...) , the 10th person has a shed/garage/boat/rv that hasn't been used in years and is a home for something/s :).
@Wildrsq Oh yeah, well-meaning neighbors who feed wild animals, or feed their pets outside (I feed my dog inside), do create a problem for everyone else.
@Wildrsq Again, I would much rather relocate them so that they are no longer a problem for me or for other people, and so that they do have a chance (however slim that might be) to live. Of course they have a right to live, just like we do. And I know they're just looking for food and shelter, and when they tear up and crap up peoples' homes and businesses, they don't know any better. But that does not mean we just have to sit there and let them do it. We have rights too.
@Wildrsq Also, I would never go out and shoot or trap raccoons and other such animals that are living on other people's property or in public spaces. I would let that person know that he or she had one or more raccoons in his or her yard, attic, etc., just to be fair to that person. It would then be his/her choice as to how to deal with the animal(s). And Animal Control can choose how to handle such animals living in public places.
I just don't want them in my house or yard, that's all.
@Wildrsq One more thing: we each have the right to defend our homes and property from interlopers, human (whom I would NEVER shoot except in self-defense) and non-human (which I would MUCH rather trap and relocate, but if that's not an available or legal option, then I'm not going to lose any sleep over shooting them, to prevent them from becoming pests to me or my neighbors).
Why don't you ask someone who had to deal with a raccoon infestation and its consequences how he/she feels?
@threeby8887 I do talk to people with raccoon problems all the time,at least weekley if not daily Wildlife Control is my job.I also volunteer for a state and federally licensed non-profit wildlife rescue(this video was a rescue) , I deal with tons of raccoons!! If a raccoon can get into your house undetected, you have way more serious problems then just raccoons. In 13 years I have never had a raccoon job where the raccoon just tore it's way into someones house in 1 night.
@Wildrsq And I also have a dog, whom I would not want to risk catching rabies from a raccoon. Nor would I want to get it myself.
Sorry, but if its me or the raccoon(s), the one who's paying rent or a mortgage isn't moving out. And maybe you don't think it's humane to get rid of an animal (native or not) that is a known pest to humans, but we humans also, as I have said, have the right to live in homes undamaged and unpolluted by animals.
@threeby8887 If your pets are up-to-date on their shots, you really dont have to worry about rabies. I do humane wildlife control in a area with a large population of skunks and raccoons, and the only time a raccoon gets in someones house is when the house is neglected or the people dont put a cap on their chimney. Raccoons are opportunistic , highly intelligent animals that thrive around human activity. It's our job as humans(the smarter species) to not attract wildlife that cause problems.
@Wildrsq And yes, relocation has its risks. But at least that way the raccoons have a chance of survival. That said, I'm not losing any sleep if they get onto my property and I have to shoot them. And in my state, the law says that trapped animals must either be relocated NO MORE than 100 yards from where caught, or killed humanely. And since it's pointless to move a trapped animal just a block away, where it will come back, or move onto a neighbor's property, it's better to shoot them.
@Wildrsq And one more thing: I would appreciate you not telling me what areas I am not free to move into. I'll live wherever I want, provided I can afford it, of course. Thank you.
I made our pet racoons watch this video several times as a warning about the danger of dumpsters, I hope they got it. Only thing, I never get around the 'coons in shorts. They think my legs are tree trunks, jeans always do better, seriously.
I'm sure he could've been gentler, but I suppose a man's gotta look after himself, as these critters can be quite dangerous. In the end, they're safe & sound, as is he. That's the important part. Good job.
Very few people in the world care about raccoons. But its a good thing this guy's one of them. Of course its we must always be careful when helping these kinds of animals for they're more than likely to put up resistance. They must have been desperate to get out of there.
It's like a raccoon clown car in that dumpster, geez!
narwhalwarhol 1 month ago
See, THAT'S the way to do it, if you're going to remove the animals yourself. Have a cage or trap to put them into, then take them a long way away into the woods or whatever, and release them. Or shoot them, if wild animal relocation is illegal in your state.
But NEVER set them free in a residential or business area, where they can infest someone's home or business. That's just irresponsible to your neighbors.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 For the record, these raccoons were released back in the same area!!!
The only reason they would frequent an area, besides it being their native stomping grounds, is because of lazy, irresponsible , ignorant slobs!! No one in this area would ever see raccoons if they kept their trash secured!
Relocating wildlife is the way you spread rabies,distemper,parvo..... and really should never be done.
If you cant coexist with the local wildlife , you should NEVER move into the area!
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq Bad idea to release them back into the same area. They'll just return to whoever's home or yard they've been infesting, or move onto someone else's property. Either way that person will have a lot of raccoon-caused damage to pay for.
I agree with you that we should each do a much better job of keeping out trash receptacles securely shut at all times.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 You really should research the affects of removing /relocating native animals. The more you remove, the more they reproduce to fill the void you created , biology 101. And just killing something because you dont want it around ISN'T humane! Look up the word humane.
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq Yeah, well we still have a right to decide what (if any) animals we want in our houses or neighborhoods. I would not want raccoons moving into my attic or between walls, because I do not want them to tear out the insulation just to make nests for themselves (thus driving up my heating and air conditioning costs), nor do I want their urine and feces accumulating inside these spaces, and I have to have their mess cleaned up, which is also highly expensive.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 And the wildlife that lives in your area belongs to your state and ALL its citizens. Unless you are killng the animals to eat or your defending your life, its really unethical to go out and kill something simply because it annoys you!! Humans are the real pest that pollute every part of this planet and intentionally destroy anything they want. The raccoons are just trying to survive by finding food and a place to sleep. Give them a break!!
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq How about rats instead of raccoons? After all, they belong to my state (heck, just about the entire world for Norway and roof rats) and all citizens too, just like raccoons.
And it's not just a matter of annoyance. Raccoons cause actual damage to peoples' houses, damage that must be repaired. You are entitled to your opinion, and so am I. If I saw raccoons trying to make a home on my property, I would not hesitate to have them removed, or get them off my property myself.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 It's not really my opinion about trapping and relocating or killing nuisance native wildlife. If you remove a few animals without removing its reason to be there(food,water,shelter),the surrounding population WILL repopulate the void and the litters will be larger. If you remove (or secure) what is attracting the raccoons, or any animal really, you solve the problem permanently.Removing a few animals only makes the problem worse most of the time.
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq I agree with you about taking steps to secure all trash cans and dumpsters so as to not attract wildlife, and sealing up all possible entrances into or underneath a building or sidewalk is another good idea. Prevention is always the best policy.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 Yes I agree! You might want to talk to the neighbors if you are having a raccoon problem. 9 times out of 10 someone IS feeding them( intentionally or feeding their pets outside,trash...) , the 10th person has a shed/garage/boat/rv that hasn't been used in years and is a home for something/s :).
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq Oh yeah, well-meaning neighbors who feed wild animals, or feed their pets outside (I feed my dog inside), do create a problem for everyone else.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@Wildrsq Again, I would much rather relocate them so that they are no longer a problem for me or for other people, and so that they do have a chance (however slim that might be) to live. Of course they have a right to live, just like we do. And I know they're just looking for food and shelter, and when they tear up and crap up peoples' homes and businesses, they don't know any better. But that does not mean we just have to sit there and let them do it. We have rights too.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@Wildrsq Also, I would never go out and shoot or trap raccoons and other such animals that are living on other people's property or in public spaces. I would let that person know that he or she had one or more raccoons in his or her yard, attic, etc., just to be fair to that person. It would then be his/her choice as to how to deal with the animal(s). And Animal Control can choose how to handle such animals living in public places.
I just don't want them in my house or yard, that's all.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@Wildrsq One more thing: we each have the right to defend our homes and property from interlopers, human (whom I would NEVER shoot except in self-defense) and non-human (which I would MUCH rather trap and relocate, but if that's not an available or legal option, then I'm not going to lose any sleep over shooting them, to prevent them from becoming pests to me or my neighbors).
Why don't you ask someone who had to deal with a raccoon infestation and its consequences how he/she feels?
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 I do talk to people with raccoon problems all the time,at least weekley if not daily Wildlife Control is my job.I also volunteer for a state and federally licensed non-profit wildlife rescue(this video was a rescue) , I deal with tons of raccoons!! If a raccoon can get into your house undetected, you have way more serious problems then just raccoons. In 13 years I have never had a raccoon job where the raccoon just tore it's way into someones house in 1 night.
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq And I also have a dog, whom I would not want to risk catching rabies from a raccoon. Nor would I want to get it myself.
Sorry, but if its me or the raccoon(s), the one who's paying rent or a mortgage isn't moving out. And maybe you don't think it's humane to get rid of an animal (native or not) that is a known pest to humans, but we humans also, as I have said, have the right to live in homes undamaged and unpolluted by animals.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@threeby8887 If your pets are up-to-date on their shots, you really dont have to worry about rabies. I do humane wildlife control in a area with a large population of skunks and raccoons, and the only time a raccoon gets in someones house is when the house is neglected or the people dont put a cap on their chimney. Raccoons are opportunistic , highly intelligent animals that thrive around human activity. It's our job as humans(the smarter species) to not attract wildlife that cause problems.
Wildrsq 6 months ago
@Wildrsq And yes, relocation has its risks. But at least that way the raccoons have a chance of survival. That said, I'm not losing any sleep if they get onto my property and I have to shoot them. And in my state, the law says that trapped animals must either be relocated NO MORE than 100 yards from where caught, or killed humanely. And since it's pointless to move a trapped animal just a block away, where it will come back, or move onto a neighbor's property, it's better to shoot them.
threeby8887 6 months ago
@Wildrsq And one more thing: I would appreciate you not telling me what areas I am not free to move into. I'll live wherever I want, provided I can afford it, of course. Thank you.
threeby8887 6 months ago
I made our pet racoons watch this video several times as a warning about the danger of dumpsters, I hope they got it. Only thing, I never get around the 'coons in shorts. They think my legs are tree trunks, jeans always do better, seriously.
the9thpilgrim 1 year ago
@the9thpilgrim :)
Wildrsq 6 months ago
I'm sure he could've been gentler, but I suppose a man's gotta look after himself, as these critters can be quite dangerous. In the end, they're safe & sound, as is he. That's the important part. Good job.
ZeroDragonwolf 3 years ago
dumpster lid water.........I hate dumpster lid water :(
kongfeet81 3 years ago 3
Very few people in the world care about raccoons. But its a good thing this guy's one of them. Of course its we must always be careful when helping these kinds of animals for they're more than likely to put up resistance. They must have been desperate to get out of there.
MDthornton83 3 years ago 7
thank you for helping these animals. I'm glad someone out there cares!
stepAKApets 3 years ago 8