Yikes!  Luise -- watch out for those raccoons!  They can seem very
friendly, but in some areas of the country they are the *main* source of
rabies spread.  Vaccines are not always 100% effective and rabid raccoons are
often even less shy than normal (the virus in the brain causes changed
behaviour), so a raccoon that's out during the day or doesn't run away
*could* be dangerous (not always -- some are just so incredibly curious they
don't bother being scared).  Anyway, letting Bandit get too close to Mr.
Raccoon might be a bit risky.  Sure would like to see him out camping though -
- sounds cute!  Doesn't he get underfoot when you're driving?
 
Laura L'Heureux Kupkee
U. of Illinois Vet Med `96
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[Posted in FML issue 0965]