Comments on: San Francisco raccoons brazenly prowling in broad daylight

By: Cranky Old Mission Guy

Cranky Old Mission Guy — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:35:29 +0000

It’s all fun and games, until you discover that a raccoon has broken-into your garage and stolen your fancy European bicycle!

By: tc

tc — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:59:18 +0000

raccoons, like people, just need a hug. try it if you don’t believe me.

By: GG

GG — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:21:20 +0000

@HDPDV — After using The Google to confirm that info (thanks, I learned something!) I spent another 30 minutes reading fascinating facts about rabies statistics and wildlife in California instead of working. Oh, Google.

By: TinyTim

TinyTim — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:27:18 +0000

Just as with bears, stay away when they are with their babies. They can be aggressive.

(also do not confuse with bandits)

By: TrixieSF

TrixieSF — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:44:46 +0000

Yup, reps from Animal Care and Control said that there hasn’t been a rabid animal in SF in nearly a hundred years.

But they could definitely still be bitey and ornery, and hell bent on getting into our garbage cans.

By: Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable

Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:19:23 +0000

Yup. Hence my “just in case”

By: O_*

O_* — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:18:06 +0000

fyi – by the time you show symptoms of rabies it’s usually too late for treatment. refer to comment #1 for more details

By: Goobers

Goobers — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:56:11 +0000

I had a big momma raccoon at my backdoor at 1pm a few months back. Had big raccoon titties and looked hungry,cute, and not rabid. Probably smelled my cat food.

By: Franklon

Franklon — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:42:40 +0000

Is the end of the world!

By: RACCOON LYFE

RACCOON LYFE — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:40:46 +0000

eh, just chillin’ wit da homies lookin for adventure….

By: Raiseandfall

Raiseandfall — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:23:22 +0000

I like those little guys.

By: Garky

Garky — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:21:15 +0000

Agreed! I was just about to say “TOTALLY AWESOME!” And, you know, menacing.

By: Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable

Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:55:12 +0000

That’s true on the east coast, but as far as I am aware, rabies isn’t currently prevalent in CA Raccoon populations.

But, that being said? If I got bit by a raccoon, I sure as fuck would still seek treatment just in case.

By: GG

GG — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:29:53 +0000

Unfortunately, raccoons (or bats, or possums) are often only out in the daytime because they are rabid, especially if they are stumbling/looking confused, wandering in circles, etc.

By: mewr

mewr — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:28:01 +0000

ADORABLY horrific!