A lot of the places where racoons are a problem(Japan) they were brought in as pets and then released. Raccoons do not work out as pets. They are so cute as babies and very cuddly, but a mature racoon is a wild animal. It is our fault that they are there.
In places like Toronto the racoons have been around a long time. As you say, when we look after our garbage there is no problem. If people keep their homes repaired they cannot get in to build nests. We have a lot of badly repaired garages that they can hide in. Many people have their yards filled with junk. It is a rat and racoon paradise.
All our edible garbage is supposed to be put in the green bins and they are small enough to be stored inside. I only put mine out on garbage day. Racoons are nocturnal. If you put the can out in the morning, there is no problem.
Once again we blame the animals for our bad behavior.
The guy with the shovel was out of control. I am glad he is not my neighbour. Or maybe he should be glad I am not his neighbour.
In places like Toronto the racoons have been around a long time. As you say, when we look after our garbage there is no problem. If people keep their homes repaired they cannot get in to build nests. We have a lot of badly repaired garages that they can hide in. Many people have their yards filled with junk. It is a rat and racoon paradise.
All our edible garbage is supposed to be put in the green bins and they are small enough to be stored inside. I only put mine out on garbage day. Racoons are nocturnal. If you put the can out in the morning, there is no problem.
Once again we blame the animals for our bad behavior.
The guy with the shovel was out of control. I am glad he is not my neighbour. Or maybe he should be glad I am not his neighbour.
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Catherine
