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ConcernedCanuk

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6. As much as I like wildlife, I don't encourage them

Sun Jun 16, 2013, 11:44 AM

Jun 2013

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Racoons especially.

Racoons will enter your house through a screen, window, chimney or a door, and literally tear your house apart.

Wildlife is just that - WILD!

When you stop feeding them as much as they want, they will invade.

I suggest you talk with your local ministry-whatever that handles problems with wild animals.

You may not consider this a problem at this point - but it could well become a serious one.

Racoons are not domesticated like cats and dogs.

Be cautious

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Boy, are you ever correct! PearliePoo2 Jun 2013 #10

You are absolutely correct! They can be amazingly vicious, and strong bastards too! Owl Jun 2013 #15

Very wise to not encourage them. Blue Diadem Jun 2013 #11

Our Raccoons Jeff R Jun 2013 #9

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That is ok by me also. Jeff R Jun 2013 #13

+1! ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #14