Yes, however, you MUST name it "Fred" and have it neutered. Also, you are encouraged to paint a white stripe down its back , so people think it's only a skunk.
Just kidding. No, it's not only not legal, it's not smart. Racoons are wild animals, they often carry rabies, and will bite the hell out of you. Get a rabbit instead.
It is not illegal to have a pet raccoon in Indiana. However, you will have to get a special permit to keep the animal.
I don't think so.
No, it is illegal to keep a raccoon as a pet in the UK. Raccoons are considered non-native invasive species and are prohibited from being kept as pets under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The raccoon is the state mammal of Tennessee.
Tennessee's State Animal is the American Raccoon.
No, because it is restricted by law in Davidson.
Some states allow raccoons to be kept as pets, others do not. You need to check with local authorities, such as a game warden.
No
I have been told by my veterinarian that it is illegal to have a pet raccoon in PA. I also live in PA and have a baby raccoon that comes around every night to eat. If it is discovered that you have one, the DEC will come, take the animal and kill it to test for rabies. I think this is a stupid law as it is legal to have a pet skunk in PA but not a pet raccoon.
Yes, a male raccoon can be neutered but the animal will still not be a suitable pet.
No, it is not legal to keep a raccoon as a pet in Western Australia. Raccoons are considered high-risk invasive species and are prohibited from being kept as pets due to the threat they pose to native wildlife and ecosystems. It is important to adhere to local laws and regulations regarding pet ownership to protect the environment.
President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge had two pet raccoons.
The common, or northern, raccoon (Procyon lotor) is the species living in Tennessee.