Racoons

[Gyakuto107]

Do Americans commonly keep raccoons as pets?

 

[drop bear107]

Yes.

 

[Gyakuto107]

They are rather cute creatures. I’m surprised they aren’t kept here in the Britain. Who chose to import XL Bullies over racoons?

 

[O'Malley93]

Can't be worse than a pet rock.

Right?

 

[Xue Sheng100]

Do Americans commonly keep raccoons as pets?

No, no we don't

Yes.

Thank you Mr Australian

 

[Steve]

Do Americans commonly keep raccoons as pets?

It would be ridiculous to keep a wild raccoon. But if you can find a responsible breeder, domesticated raccoons make great pets.

 

[Oily Dragon]

Raccoons are drawn to shiny things.

They love belt buckles for some reason.

 

[jks919978]

Commonly? No. Occasionally? Yes. They're legal pets in 16 states, per a quick web search. (Many animals that are typically wild/exotic are not legally kept as pets, and require special certifications or approval.)

 

[Steve]

Raccoons make great service animals. They're smart and, if trained well, they can use their little, tiny hands to cook food that's edible. Not very tasty, mind you, but better than your average British fare.

 

[geezer]

Do Americans commonly keep raccoons as pets?

No. They are considered an exotic pet and not legal to keep in many states, including Arizona where I live.

Don't listen to Drop Bear. He's an Aussie! ...I think.

 

[bluepanther]

Was attacked by a Raccoon once, it wrapped around my lower leg and would not let go, a real struggle to remove. So, I personally do not find them remotely cute, unless they fly spaceships and shoot guns.

 

[Gyakuto107]

No. They are considered an exotic pet and not legal to keep in many states, including Arizona where I live.

I’m being wound up?

Don't listen to Drop Bear. He's an Aussie! ...I think.

Bast*rds!

 

[Gyakuto107]

So raccoon as pets is somewhat like keeping a fox as a pet.?

 

[Dirty Dog5]

So raccoon as pets is somewhat like keeping a fox as a pet.?

Or any other exotic animal.

 

[Gyakuto107]

Raccoons make great service animals. They're smart and, if trained well, they can use their little, tiny hands to cook food that's edible. Not very tasty, mind you, but better than your average British fare.

You must take your medication regularly and do what nurses tells you!

(you had me up to ‘little hands’. Their droppings would be better than British food)

 

[drop bear107]

Raccoons make great service animals. They're smart and, if trained well, they can use their little, tiny hands to cook food that's edible. Not very tasty, mind you, but better than your average British fare.

Also a very good children's pet as their small size makes them safer and more manageable.

 

[Hot Lunch]

Do Americans commonly keep raccoons as pets?

Do Brits think we do?

 

[Gyakuto107]

Do Brits think we do?

I don’t about anyone else in Britain, but I see lots of youtube clips of Americans with raccoons in their houses doing funny and/or cute thing. Also I see them in Christmas adverts over here of them doing all sort of stuff funny things. Thus I made the assumption that they mat be kept by people as pets, much like…rabbits are!

 

[Xue Sheng100]

You should also note that Bears in North American don't roam freely in cities using charge accounts...oh and they don't speak English either

 

[Hot Lunch]

I don’t about anyone else in Britain, but I see lots of youtube clips of Americans with raccoons in their houses doing funny and/or cute thing. Also I see them in Christmas adverts over here of them doing all sort of stuff funny things. Thus I made the assumption that they mat be kept by people as pets, much like…rabbits are!

I've seen these videos. They're not just meant to be funny; they're also shock videos.