tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post6176435730264163486..comments2024-03-27T14:57:27.470-04:00Comments on bloomingdale: raccoon encountered on deck ... what to do?Scott Roberts of Bloomingdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729317215189785132noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-31455992778957698322011-09-02T15:49:51.129-04:002011-09-02T15:49:51.129-04:00Hi,
I read the posting about the raccoon on your...Hi, <br /><br />I read the posting about the raccoon on your block and just want to note that animal control is not likely to be an option. The city will not trap an animal unless it is clearly dangerous to humans or sick in some way. Although the last commenter noted the raccoon's behavior is unusual, my experience in the neighborhood is that raccoons have gotten quite comfortable here and are generally not afraid of people. That said, letting animal control know of your concerns and experience is a good idea; let them make the call.<br /><br />As for the city, its point of view about removal is that as soon as one animal is removed, another will take its place. Why? Because we residents give them good places to nest (such as under porches and decks with lots of stuff under them) and give them plenty of food because of how we deal with our garbage. <br /><br />If you have any sense that the raccoon is getting in your house, then a private removal service would be the best option.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />John<br /><br /><br />John T. Salatti<br />Commissioner, ANC 5C04<br />Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association<br />(202) 986-2592<br />John.Salatti@gmail.com<br /><br />"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14343950017233142646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-16311899282652531742011-09-01T10:23:22.479-04:002011-09-01T10:23:22.479-04:00Even the most bold raccoons and those most accusto...Even the most bold raccoons and those most accustomed to people should still have a general fear of people and dogs. Your raccoon is displaying unusual behavior and should be flagged as possibly rabid. Call animal control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com