Why raccoons attack

Morgadinho said when she called the city, she was told raccoons are not its responsibility, and that the raccoons had been here first. Am I a prisoner in my own home? I cannot go out, I cannot play with my dog in my back yard. Conservation officers took the matter more seriously, the family says, but have yet to send anyone to investigate. The City of Vancouver told Global News that issues related to wildlife, including raccoons, are a provincial responsibility.

Both the city and the COS advised residents with concerns to consider hiring a private pest control company. How can a raccoon, who is a wild animal, be more protected than the humans? It should be taken care of. Are Raccoons Dangerous? Do Raccoons Attack? How Dangerous Are Raccoons? Defensive Fighters About the same size or larger than a house cat, raccoons are strong and stocky.

Disease Carriers Many diseases carried by raccoons are dangerous to humans. Preventing Encounters Rather than trying to trap or shoo away the pest, residents who spot raccoons near homes should contact a wildlife removal specialist.

If a raccoon has attacked you or your pet, you should seek medical attention immediately and will likely need to be vaccinated against rabies.

Therefore, if even one raccoon has entered your home, it is best to hire a professional to trap and remove these animals. Tri-County Wildlife Control will not only remove the raccoon, but also seal all entrance points used by the raccoon to enter your home. After raccoon removal is complete, the animal feces will be thoroughly cleaned and the area disinfected.

Raccoons are nocturnal and sleep during the day, so if you see a raccoon active during the day, DO NOT approach it. Tri-County Wildlife is a locally family owned and operated wildlife control company, serving Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties in New York for over 17 years.

Raccoon and cat fights are not common but can happen. In general, cats tend to ignore raccoons and raccoons frequently avoid cats. If, however, a cat is chasing a raccoon then the furry bandit will defend itself — especially if cornered — and the fight could go badly for the cat.

Raccoons also love dog and cat food. So, if you feed your cat outside and leave the food out overnight , the cat and raccoon could eventually come into conflict. If possible, feed your cat indoors and consider keeping your cat indoors all the time.

In New York Stat e, raccoons have legal protection. That means they can only be trapped and transported by those licensed by the State Department of Environmental Conservation , such as Arrow Exterminating.