Raccoon Googlers- this is a request- what are you looking for when you’re searching for Raccoon and end up here, on my blog? I’m so curious, it’s killing me. Slowly. Over 6 months now.
I know I’ve blogged about them, and their organization. I’ve posted cute pictures of them, but with warnings. I believe I’ve successfully banished them from my terroritory. Have they come to yours? Have they resurfaced, stronger? Are we about to have a pandemic? Attention all you googlers, who must be googling Raccoons for a reason, it’s YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to let us know if you know something’s up. Help save humanity. If me or my friends get whacked by the E.R.M., THAT DEATH OR INJURY IS ON YOU!
Do tell, my stats indicate there must be something sinister going on….
Dave M
April 30, 2010 at 14:10
Yes the raccoons seem to be massing for a surprise attack against humanity -taking back some of the territory we have taken from them.
Recently, while walking my dog in a fairly urban part of Queens, NY, … I was surprised by a concealed raccoon commando in full camouflage who squealed menacingly while hurriedly retreating to a safer perimeter over a fence after being startled from his post by our passing. Only two feet away, I could see the whites’ of his eyes… truly terrifying… though my German Shepherd had a more surprising response of complete indifference!
Odd to see her so nonchalant, although, later I heard her growl something about too many “damn raccoons in the neighborhood!” She usually persistently urges me to allow her to taste anything alive and moving at ground level that is within reach of her always curious mouth… cats, urban attack-squirrels, homeless sleeping humans, Pomeranians, etc. all fall within this category.
My Google search was to locate a picture to show a non-native English speaker which animal I was referring to when the traditional bandit eye reference failed to connect as I relayed my close encounter tale.
Your lovely and informative site, providing an invaluable service to the public by the way, was one of my results.
Now that I am up to date on the Raccoon Militia, I feel better prepared to work with my local community leaders to actively combat the epidemic of ignorance that surrounds this very urgent situation. Keep up the good work.
geekgirl415
May 2, 2010 at 11:23
Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences- it’s times like this we all need to come together. Your story is invaluable and I appreciate your taking the time to keep us informed. Stay Vigilant!
Erana
March 21, 2011 at 03:25
I’m afraid I’ve been consorting with the enemy. I work overnights, and at least once a month when I go out for a cigarette I hear desperate scratching noises coming from the garbage. I went to investigate and found a single raccoon trying desperately to figure out how to escape, since once the container is empty it’s far too large to jump out of. I went back upstairs, grabbed a chair, and deposited it in the garbage container, then when I had my next cigarette I took the chair back upstairs. As I said, this has become a once a month occurrence, as the stupid raccoon doesn’t seem to realize that maybe he shouldn’t jump into the EMPTY garbage container. Either that or he likes waiting for me to figure out he’s there and supply a means of escape. :)
Of course, now that I’ve read your website I realize he’s just been lulling me into a false sense of security, and PRETENDING to be a cute and incompetent raccoon. I’ll have to try and resist the temptation to give into his desperate scratching noises when I’m smoking. :)
denise:)
March 22, 2011 at 07:32
I’m so glad to be of assistance. Those creatures are adorable & funny to the unsuspecting human, but wily and crafty under that furry exterior. Stay alert on your smoke breaks!!
Bhanavi
June 21, 2011 at 00:13
OK so I was inside watching Iron Man 2 and my car windows were down and my husband whent outside to take his
car someplace and he saw a racoon climbing out of my car!!!
Oh and it ate part of a sandwitch that my daugher left in the car.