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PearliePoo2

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87. Big dog? That's asking for heartbreak too!

Fri Jul 18, 2014, 01:05 AM

Jul 2014

My neighbors full size Collie (think Lassie) tried to run off a raccoon that was destroying their garden and trashing their fruit trees. The raccoon tore him to pieces and the vet had to do 200 stitches. It was brutal and oh so expensive. It tore into their cat too. Raccoons will easily kill a cat. They are fucking terrorists. Do a Google search if you can stomach the results of raccoons on barn cats. Warning: the cat's heads were chewed off.
When a marauding band of raccoons cornered my little Border Collie under the house and I heard her screaming in fear, that was enough for me. I got a live trap, baited it with cat food and each one I caught got a swimming test off the dock on my pond, trap and all. Body went on a bone pile in the field where the eagles feasted. (A 50 gallon drum of water also works if you don't have a pond)
No matter how far you take them, they WILL come back..or others will move in...and they will bring their babies and friends. Count on it.
There is only one proven, foolproof method.
It was difficult for me at first, but all I had to do was re-live the cries and screams from my little dog to harden my spine. Do it.

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The damn raccoon is back [View all] Aerows Jul 2014 OP

He can smell your shoes from 10 miles away? DJ13 Jul 2014 #1

I didn't know my feet stunk that bad Aerows Jul 2014 #3

Next time throw your shoes out with him when you take him 10 miles away lunatica Jul 2014 #137

It's those Raccoon skin shoes he wears! VanillaRhapsody Jul 2014 #151

See? There's nothin odd bout that raccoon at all! lunatica Jul 2014 #152

LOL! I thought you were talking about the Guardians of the galaxy. :D roguevalley Jul 2014 #109

Those things are amazing at finding their way back. nt BillZBubb Jul 2014 #2

How can you tell it's the same one? BainsBane Jul 2014 #4

It has a grey pattern Aerows Jul 2014 #5

Wow BainsBane Jul 2014 #6

Aren't I lucky. Aerows Jul 2014 #9

It's Aerows' animal magnetism pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #10

Oh, don't even Aerows Jul 2014 #11

Is it possible it's female BainsBane Jul 2014 #45

What difference would that make? Aerows Jul 2014 #52

LOL. No, if it has a litter there BainsBane Jul 2014 #54

It was taken three months ago Aerows Jul 2014 #55

Familiar, comfortable territory. nt tblue37 Jul 2014 #69

The turtle was beautiful. Aerows Jul 2014 #71

Same thing happens with bears... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #174

Oh, he was wearing a mask, but he didn't fool me. BlueStreak Jul 2014 #158

Can you terrorize it? Spray it with water from a hose while banging a metal spoon on a pot? uppityperson Jul 2014 #7

You could have knocked me over with a feather Aerows Jul 2014 #19

Don't mess with it BainsBane Jul 2014 #46

ammonia rags ? what do you have in the garden she/ he wants? can you mask the smell of it? lunasun Jul 2014 #8

I have tomatoes in the garden Aerows Jul 2014 #13

Try this: ReRe Jul 2014 #32

I'm growing tabasco peppers Aerows Jul 2014 #34

Dayam... ReRe Jul 2014 #48

It likes your garden Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #114

That's really interesting! Wildlife often relates to humans. I've had birds that know me and RKP5637 Jul 2014 #117

Birds are really very smart - the word "birdbrains" is just wrong Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #119

A wren crouded up on the porch and hatched her eggs. Aerows Jul 2014 #122

Tiny little very bright birds, as you say. Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #164

I really enjoyed reading that. F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #128

Here is a picture of the wild bird that decided we were best friends. RKP5637 Jul 2014 #129

Little bird that lived on my porch. Aerows Jul 2014 #153

Looks like my Bewick's Wren living on my porch ErikJ Jul 2014 #157

They are sweet as pie Aerows Jul 2014 #159

Yes, it nested and hatched 5 chicks! They all flew the coop ErikJ Jul 2014 #161

Wren appeared to be a cross between a Carolina and a Bewick's Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #165

Cute!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #169

That's no wren Aerows Jul 2014 #154

Yes, definitely not a wren, lol, stood about 18" high. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #168

How large and where? Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #166

South Florida, stood about 18" high. ... was beautifully groomed. Also had RKP5637 Jul 2014 #167

This is beautiful! Thanks for writing and posting it!!! RKP5637 Jul 2014 #170

someones feeding it. this time take it 200 miles away Sunlei Jul 2014 #12

I think it ate in the garden Aerows Jul 2014 #15

set out a night cam? really though I would not have one around that has no fear of humans. Sunlei Jul 2014 #23

And dump it along with a bunch of shoes from the Goodwill store pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #16

yep I agree with the 200 miles nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #96

I recommend one too many mornings and a thousand miles pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #103

hm never heard that song ! steve2470 Jul 2014 #105

Trick or treat... roamer65 Jul 2014 #14

This belongs in the guns group. Renew Deal Jul 2014 #17

It has a distinctive grey pattern Aerows Jul 2014 #20

Its time for Aerows to get practicing. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #30

I do have a bow Aerows Jul 2014 #33

You must defend your tomatoes. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #41

No...NO..not a bow. Messy and not precise, nor quick. PearliePoo2 Jul 2014 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2014 #108

I didn't know that about traps Aerows Jul 2014 #126

they are very destructive, they tore holes in our roof and several others in my neighborhood. dem in texas Jul 2014 #18

Racoons will go for a dip in clean water Renew Deal Jul 2014 #21

Dad trapped this guy and took him 10 miles east. Aerows Jul 2014 #22

Try putting mothballs throughout your garden and on your porch. Jenoch Jul 2014 #26

They certainly love to wash things Aerows Jul 2014 #25

So what did you name him? pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #24

Clip Aerows Jul 2014 #27

hahahahaha d_b Jul 2014 #28

My parents had the same problem, after the 2nd return, my Dad shot the raccoon. Archae Jul 2014 #29

I'm highly familiar with going through the rabies vaccination Aerows Jul 2014 #31

Pepper mace it. Drahthaardogs Jul 2014 #43

I'll bet a pet alligator would scare it off. nt valerief Jul 2014 #35

I need a big dog Aerows Jul 2014 #39

Big dog? That's asking for heartbreak too! PearliePoo2 Jul 2014 #87

My baby comes in at night Aerows Jul 2014 #89

Please be careful your kitty as we know you will be (and yourself too)! I love cats! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #132

She is piled up in her chair on her blanket Aerows Jul 2014 #134

I found out this afternoon I have armadillos that wander in the yard at night! Nothing RKP5637 Jul 2014 #141

I WISH for possums Aerows Jul 2014 #148

Old man Johnson had troubles all his own. Orrex Jul 2014 #36

How can you tell it's the same one? Orrex Jul 2014 #37

He has a distinctive grey pattern Aerows Jul 2014 #40

That's a pessimist's attitude. Orrex Jul 2014 #42

Yep, they do that. hunter Jul 2014 #38

Facebook is following this closely... pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #44

I love nature Aerows Jul 2014 #49

Don't terrorize it. It thinks it's home. You should feed it. Skip Intro Jul 2014 #47

It was TRAPPED and brought 10 miles away Aerows Jul 2014 #50

LOL! pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #57

Its prolly a male, Go Vols Jul 2014 #51

They are dangerous Aerows Jul 2014 #53

I had a few pet coons Go Vols Jul 2014 #56

We remember what you went through before. This must be kinda scary. Shrike47 Jul 2014 #58

Be careful, don't get bitten again. I know you will be, but just mentioning it. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2014 #59

I can't believe the thing came back Aerows Jul 2014 #62

Yes, please be careful. RebelOne Jul 2014 #143

DOG grasswire Jul 2014 #60

I do indeed. Aerows Jul 2014 #64

10 miles is a nights walk to a grown 'coon easychoice Jul 2014 #61

Give it your shoes, just dont hurt it. JohLast Jul 2014 #63

It has already hurt me Aerows Jul 2014 #65

Ok, I couldn't help but think of this film suffragette Jul 2014 #66

How can you be sure. They all look pretty much the same, don't they? tblue37 Jul 2014 #67

His tail is amputated Aerows Jul 2014 #72

It took 3 months to find its way back? winter is coming Jul 2014 #68

yep this little guy knows ! steve2470 Jul 2014 #99

:) Go Vols Jul 2014 #70

They look cute Aerows Jul 2014 #73

If it steals your car and then flies an airplane or a fighter, you're in really big trouble. Archae Jul 2014 #74

It isn't Frodo Aerows Jul 2014 #77

Next time, have your Dad drop him off at a thrift store shoe bin pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #75

I truly don't get why Aerows Jul 2014 #79

Like others here, I think you should just shoot it. Yeah, damn the ignorance full stop. flvegan Jul 2014 #76

You have to be kidding Aerows Jul 2014 #78

Sorry, did I miss some GD worthy meme lately? flvegan Jul 2014 #80

I'm trying to be a kinder, gentler Aerows Jul 2014 #83

Maybe it's time to take him in for his shots? herding cats Jul 2014 #81

Wild animal Aerows Jul 2014 #133

It was meant as humor herding cats Jul 2014 #140

I apologize for being angry, or appearing as such Aerows Jul 2014 #156

No harm done herding cats Jul 2014 #160

This is the weirdest performance art ever. nt LeftyMom Jul 2014 #82

Nope Aerows Jul 2014 #84

Bemused, really. LeftyMom Jul 2014 #85

There really isn't a point Aerows Jul 2014 #86

wild... a foot fetish raccoon... Ellipsis Jul 2014 #88

Send it forth MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #90

Time for a pellet gun. joshcryer Jul 2014 #91

Or firecrackers. MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #94

I'd pop that critter and make a coonskin cap of it. joshcryer Jul 2014 #97

Thankee, Davy pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #104

King of the Wild Frontier! joshcryer Jul 2014 #106

Don't laugh, but I had the whole Crockett getup as a kid pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #107

I remember! joshcryer Jul 2014 #112

Or a paintball gun. (n/t) spin Jul 2014 #149

Now he's got a taste of you he'll never leave you in peace. Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2014 #92

Well that is advice I won't be taking n/t Aerows Jul 2014 #93

Maybe you don't have a choice. Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2014 #98

maybe you tried this already: a racoon trap ? steve2470 Jul 2014 #95

pics? A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2014 #100

I feel that a famous quote is required for your situation: Contrary1 Jul 2014 #101

Persistent little shit. TDale313 Jul 2014 #110

If you get the opportunity, you need to watch the documentary "Raccoon Nation" justiceischeap Jul 2014 #111

Get thee some predator pee TorchTheWitch Jul 2014 #113

Be careful Gothmog Jul 2014 #115

So, why is he a problem? Codeine Jul 2014 #116

$18,000 in rabies series vaccine Aerows Jul 2014 #144

Could be worse...could be this guy. Rex Jul 2014 #118

Just Dance With Him iloveObama12 Jul 2014 #120

wow what a fat and tame raccoon ! nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #121

WOW!!! RKP5637 Jul 2014 #138

My grandparents used to release them a few miles from home. NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #123

Oh no! Your attacker has returned? DirkGently Jul 2014 #124

Damn thing tried to run off with one of my shoes, this time Aerows Jul 2014 #125

I have been fighting a whole family all summer. liberal N proud Jul 2014 #127

predator pee - seriously TorchTheWitch Jul 2014 #163

You know what they hate? Bluegene Jul 2014 #130

I'll try it Aerows Jul 2014 #136

Are you freaking serious? malaise Jul 2014 #131

I don't know how to get rid of the damn thing Aerows Jul 2014 #135

I have never seen a raccoon in real life malaise Jul 2014 #139

Shoot it. nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #142

You know, there might be more than one raccoon. Savannahmann Jul 2014 #145

It has a partially amputated tail Aerows Jul 2014 #146

Then yes, it may well be the same one. Savannahmann Jul 2014 #155

Electric fence charger.... Bigmack Jul 2014 #147

That sounds like a good idea Aerows Jul 2014 #150

Cheapest one around... Bigmack Jul 2014 #162

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #171

It has been months, he was trapped Aerows May 2015 #172

Send him to Wasilla. trusty elf May 2015 #173