Raccoons
Man accused of stabbing, pouring bleach on trapped raccoons
The New Jersey suspect says he allowed three other caged raccoons to starve because he didn’t know how to properly dispose of them. Continue reading
Firefighters save raccoon stuck in grate: ‘We rescue citizens both big and small’
Social media users celebrated the firefighters for liberating a “trash panda” that had become stuck behind bars. Continue reading
Saskatoon woman rehabbing 68 baby raccoons
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
Hayley Hesseln started Bandit Ranch Rehab in 2013. She and her volunteers take care of orphaned or injured raccoons. Continue reading
Smiths Falls bans feeding wildlife in town limits
Smiths Falls town council unanimously passed a bylaw that bans the feeding of wildlife. Continue reading
Picture proof: Raccoons are all across Calgary
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
“What we’ve concluded is they’re everywhere in the city.” 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
Just dropping in: Raccoon family causes ruckus after falling through ceiling of Michigan home
Police and firefighters easily picked up the four baby raccoons, but the mother tried to elude capture. Continue reading
Deputy mayor of New Jersey town resigns after comparing immigrants to raccoons
The deputy mayor in the New Jersey town where former Gov. Chris Christie lives has resigned after comparing immigrants to rabid raccoons on Facebook. Continue reading
Shoppers Drug Mart appearance wraps up eventful year for Toronto raccoons
Photos posted to social media on Saturday show a well-fed raccoon perched on a wall by the self-checkouts. Continue reading
Raccoon boards TTC subway train, briefly halts morning rush-hour service
A TTC spokesperson said the incident happened Friday morning at Bloor subway station. Continue reading