She was so clearly disturbed by my ignorant assessment of her gender identity, that it wasn't but a few days later that she brought her four small children to meet us! "Geo." immediately became "Georgina". She loves a few marshmallows after a bowl of catfood, and yes, I know there are a faction who throw dire rabies warnings my way and the rest say they've raised them as pets and what wonderful little animals they are.
Bring it on. It's not unlike today's political climate!
@annied They really do provide an evening's entertainment and delight our house guests! Just ask Pam @pamknowler and Joy @joysfocus! While some complain that they dig up the flower pots, I've never had that problem... They're well-fed at my house and don't need to look for grubs when they visit!
@irishmamacita10 Thanks for the love! I wouldn't try to pet one, but like the stray cats that find their way to my back door, the raccoons are welcome, too. (And I've watched often that the cats and raccoons seem to have a mutual respect for one another...) Thanks again for sharing your experience! Nice to see you back and more frequently on 365!
@kwind I truly consider it a gift, Kim! I've always related well to animals (and twice in my life have worked for vets).
@summerfield Is that a live raccoon? We're doing fine...eye surgery done and waiting to get new glasses. A medical procedure Friday to see how the stomach surgery is getting along...I'll probably sleep for 3 days after that! I confess I'm glad to be getting some much-needed rest... Probably comes as no surprise to you that I try to do too much!
OMG Louise how I long to see Georgina and her babies! They are probably getting quite big now! I was soooooo disappointed not to see any raccoons on my visit this year. You know how much I love these cheeky rascals! Fav for your great collage!
@pamknowler ...Good morning! Thanks for the fave, and I'm so sorry you didn't see them this time! Having been away, they probably gave up on us for a while! They're typically around so often, I don't even bother to go out and see them. ...about to call it a day! Good night!
I am sure you would notice a change in her if she got rabies and keep and eye on her. It doesn't happen overnight. Are we going to see the babies. Oh I am laughing Two just did a flying bounce on a plastic bag. She would so amuse you.
I think they are just too cute. Would love to see a real one but will just have to make do with Koalas. How on earth did you find out that they like marshmallows or did they steal them from your campfire
just remembered. When we lived in Cairns in far north Queensland we used to have the huge Cane Toads come and eat the cat's food but I am afraid we did not encourage them as they are poisonous
@joansmor Around any wild animal, I would always stay alert. With so many raccoons in our area, if there was a problem with them, I have little doubt some vet(s) would send up a news flash. Always good to remind people that wild animals aren't to be "petting pets"!
@cruiser OMG Chris, we had much the same sort of toads in Hawaii when I was a child! There was always the concern the dog would try to catch one! There, they were called Buffos...and yes...*Large*! Not cuddly cute and adorable like raccoons! Thanks for sharing that!
@cruiser I just remembered :someone: had a question about the marshmallows! Would you believe it was someone on 365 who told me her mother had fed them marshmallows! They have a huge craving for sweets it seems, but I try to limit how many I give them at a time! I've since read about raccoons on the internet, and again, those who like the little visitors know their penchant for sweets!
Love these shots! You are so lucky to have her come to visit and then to bring her babies too!
My husband would put the marshmallows in his shirt pocket & our Ralph Raccoon would sit on his shoulder and dig them out of his pocket.
September 5th, 2017
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how wonderful to meet the family
@irishmamacita10 Thanks for the love! I wouldn't try to pet one, but like the stray cats that find their way to my back door, the raccoons are welcome, too. (And I've watched often that the cats and raccoons seem to have a mutual respect for one another...) Thanks again for sharing your experience! Nice to see you back and more frequently on 365!
@homeschoolmom I fully understand that they're not everyone's favorite animal, but I don't mind them at all.
@summerfield Is that a live raccoon? We're doing fine...eye surgery done and waiting to get new glasses. A medical procedure Friday to see how the stomach surgery is getting along...I'll probably sleep for 3 days after that! I confess I'm glad to be getting some much-needed rest... Probably comes as no surprise to you that I try to do too much!
My husband would put the marshmallows in his shirt pocket & our Ralph Raccoon would sit on his shoulder and dig them out of his pocket.