Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings—and with them, many questions are raised. What does this actually mean for us? Do these animals transmit dangerous diseases? PETBOOK explains ...

Raccoons are curious, clever, and occasionally caught red-handed in your trash bin. These masked bandits have quite the reputation, but not all of it is deserved. As a matter of fact, raccoons have ...

It is illegal to own a raccoon as a pet in the state of Kentucky without a specific permit. Raccoons are considered dangerous to humans as they can carry diseases like rabies and roundworm. A captive ...

GCSPD has received four calls in the last two weeks for raccoons with distemper, a contagious virus that can be dangerous for unvaccinated dogs.