Across the United States, raccoons are slipping out of the shadows of the trash can and into living rooms, Instagram feeds and even pet carrier backpacks. What was once a quintessential backyard ...

Raccoons aren't supposed to be house pets, right? Right?! TikTok user @itsmamariles has us questioning that now, as she recently posted a 79-second TikTok featuring her pet raccoon that really seems ...

Raccoons are an established part of suburban wildlife. They can live in a sewer drain, have no natural predators and get nightly handouts via outdoor pet food bowls and bird feeders. I get many ...

A growing fascination with raccoons on social media — and new scientific research suggesting the animals are becoming physically “cuter” — may be fueling their rise as unconventional household pets, ...

The fuzzy yet agile racoons that live in a park near your house or dig through your neighborhood's garbage might seem like a good pet. But are they legal to domesticate in Michigan? The short answer: ...

Florida is one of 13 states that allow individuals to own raccoons for personal use To own a raccoon as a pet in Florida, you must get a Class III wildlife permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Chunky Raccoon Doing Parkour in the House Is So Perfect originally appeared on PetHelpful. Looks like someone drank a little too much coffee this morning. The internet was cracking up over a video of ...