Baby raccoon update;
The baby is safe and recovering!!!
After waiting anxiously for two nights, the baby animal returned with its mother and siblings and briefly hid behind my patio chair. I immediately contacted the trapper, and he came to the rescue within ten minutes, effortlessly trapped the baby, and brought it to Kane Area Rehabilitation & Education for Wildlife,
Vicki Fogel of Kane Area Rehabilitation & Education for Wildlife, removed the trap from the baby and discovered that it had lost two toes due to the trap. Despite the trauma, the baby is doing well, eating heartily, and receiving the care it needs until it is fully healed and ready to be released back into the wild. While speaking with Vicki, she raised a crucial concern about the harm caused by these traps. Not only do they pose a threat to mice and rats, but in this case, it led to a baby raccoon experiencing broken bones and losing toes. She emphasized that these traps should never be used outdoors or even indoors, as they can pose a threat to children and pets.
I want to reiterate that if you ever come across injured or distressed wildlife, please use the Animal Help Now app to find a local wildlife expert who can provide assistance.
I also want to express my gratitude to Vicki Fogel and Ty Holden, the local expert trapper, for giving the baby raccoon a second chance at life.
