Raccoons are fascinating creatures that are not meant to be pets. Their playful antics and curious nature can be captivating, but beneath their charming exterior lies a host of challenges and risks ...

A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that ...

Texas wildlife officials confirmed it's illegal, despite a new study showing urban raccoons are evolving to become more likely pets.

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 ...

Pet Raccoon Gets the Zoomies When Mom Tells Her It’s Bath Time originally appeared on PetHelpful. We've seen lots of animals get the zoomies, and it's always a joy to see. But there's one animal that ...

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: ...