Raccoon
SPCA issues warning after Vancouver raccoon trapped in homemade electrified cage
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The raccoon was discovered in a steel cat trap attached to an extension cord with current running through it, according to the BC SPCA. Continue reading
Raccoon climbs 9 storeys, makes daredevil plunge from side of New Jersey highrise
Video posted to social media shows the masked animal scaling a building on the Ocean City Boardwalk in New Jersey on Friday. Continue reading
This cute baby raccoon hitched a ride into London in the wheel well of someone’s vehicle
A frightened baby raccoon climbed up in the wheel well of Sally Hartung’s vehicle Sunday afternoon, and hitched a ride to Mr. Lube in London. Continue reading
Gang of raccoons blamed for cat deaths, injuries in Abbotsford neighbourhood
The attacks appear to be unprovoked, and even coordinated between the raccoons. Continue reading
Minnesota raccoon scales skyscraper in 2-day misadventure that captivated internet
The misadventure began Monday when the critter appeared to be stranded on a ledge of the Town Square building in the city’s downtown core. Continue reading
Raccoon delays Air Canada flight from Saskatoon to Toronto by nearly 7 hours
The flight was originally delayed due to a baggage issue, but within an hour lassos were brought out to try to catch the raccoon. Continue reading
Raccoon chews off its own paw after it was ‘crushed’ by trap set in Burnaby neighbourhood
Despite the raccoon being rescued, the critter chewed off its own limb while waiting for further treatment. Continue reading
Raccoon caught on camera easily opening a ‘raccoon-proof’ green bin
The bins are manufactured by the Rehrig Pacific Company and are indeed meant to keep the critters out with a twist handle. Continue reading
Toronto Wildlife Centre urges residents to clean recyclables after raccoon stuck in jar
Officials are urging residents to thoroughly wash any jars or containers before they are deposited in blue bins. Continue reading
Police in upstate New York under fire for ‘putting down’ rabid raccoon by repeatedly running it over
Police in upstate New York are under fire after video surfaced showing officers “putting down” a rabid raccoon by repeatedly running it over with their cars. Continue reading