“Cement raccoon” gets new lease on life as a surrogate mother August 7, 2019 Remember that poor raccoon rescued from a burial in wet cement earlier this summer in Arizona? Well, the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, which helped rehabilitate… Continue Reading
Hello up there? Raccoon rescued after head stuck in sewer grate August 2, 2019 Big or small, the Newton Fire Department saves them all. And that includes a young raccoon spotted in the Massachusetts town Thursday morning trapped in… Continue Reading
Raccoon stuck in wet cement rescued in Arizona July 9, 2019 It’s the stuff of nightmares, and one raccoon is lucky to be alive after being trapped in wet cement. While it’s not clear how… Continue Reading
Mysterious hairless animal found in Florida dies November 26, 2018 We posted a story last week about a sweet critter found shivering under a car in Orlando, Florida. There was confusion about exactly what… Continue Reading
Mysterious hairless animal found in Florida hiding under a car November 22, 2018 A mystery animal found hiding under a car in Orlando, Florida trying to stay warm last week has been identified after days of uncertainty… Continue Reading
“Genius” raccoon scales tall bird feeder, unscrews lid, dines like a king June 25, 2018 The trash panda quest for a meal knows no bounds. Indeed, this raccoon’s acrobatics are something to behold. Kurt Kohlstedt, digital director and a… Continue Reading
UPDATE: #MPRraccoon rescued from skyscraper, Internet breathes sigh of relief June 12, 2018 The #MPRraccoon was rescued from the top of a St. Paul skyscraper this morning. He was lured to the top of the 25-storey building… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Pet raccoon smokes too much weed, seeks help from firefighters April 18, 2018 Let’s call this your not-so-standard 4:20 call at 2 a.m. The Wayne Township Fire Department handles all kinds of calls in Indianapolis, but nothing… Continue Reading
New proposed rules in Indiana means death for thousands of squirrels, bobcats March 2, 2018 The state of Indiana is proposing new rules that would require animal control workers to kill the animals they catch instead of releasing them…. Continue Reading
Raccoon, CN Tower, check, check. Lo, the most Toronto photo ever taken January 26, 2018 Toronto radio producer Danielle d’Entremont was walking home when she spotted a scene that perfectly symbolized her city. A raccoon on a metal fence… Continue Reading
