Not everybody was so thrilled about the new addition to the family.
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It’s not the raccoon, it’s funny Uncle Lou’s finger caressing the back of his neck.
Uh, bad touch??? LOL
ew.
Oh my god that is funny!
the kid to the right seems like he’s planning his attack to 86 the dog.
the racoon seems to have the same intention
yeah, but that raccoon has his back so he better watch out. I’m assuming that he has “pegged” his stonewashed blue jeans. What would be even more intimidating is if he rolled a pack of smokes in his sleeve.
Wow, that photo is so photoshoped – the nerve of some people
Really, explain the fakes
Um, I think they were being facetious.
What about the photo makes you think it’s photoshopped?
is your comment ment to be a joke? If so, i don’t get it… but that might just be me.
It’s called irony–the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. So many people here a AFP jump on the PHOTOSHOPPED! bandwagon as soon as a picture hits that it’s become a huge joke.
Yes, it was definately meant as a joke. But you never know, someone could really really want to photoshop a racoon in their picture.
Cheers!
Yes, I’m not sure how much photoshop expertise this person has. This is so obviously an older photograph, untouched and unedited.
I agree. Look at the sharp edges near the raccoon leg. Good job – not perfect.
That’s where they cut Tron-guy out.
Feels morally obligated to inform people that it’s illegal to have wildlife as pets and that Raccoons transmit several diseases that are potentially fatal to people..including the roundworm Baylis ascaris which migrates to your brain and kills you and leptospirosis which can cause kidney failure. Not to mention distemper and rabies…oh and since they have a dog lets not leave out parvovirus. Just wanted to get that all out there in case others are thinking how cute this is. Not cute people…dangerous…seriously public health risk!
Ok. I’m a wildlife rescuer. I have had a raccoon as a pet, along with multiple dogs and cats. I got the ‘coon as a baby, and unfortunately I handled it too much and it became a domesticated raccoon. They are as much carriers of disease as any other animal. That means you can take them to the vet, get them vaccinated and tested, as well as spay/neuter, and claw and teeth filing. I have to say that my raccoon was one of my most favorite pets I’ve had in my whole life. They are curious, cute, personable, and very sweet if they are tame enough.
However, on an important note, this situation is a special case. Not all wild raccoons are ready to be a friendly pet. This baby just happened to walk right up to my mom, which is dangerous for a vulnerable baby animal because there are some very mean people out there that it could walk up to and get hurt or killed. I do not condone having wild animals as domestic pets, but I do support a further understanding of how we can relate to our wild counterparts. Just like pigeons, most raccoons are “diseased” because of the way they are forced to live in our rural and urban areas. These critters have only the garbage and sewers as a food source, and I guarantee that humans would be diseased as well if we had to live like that.
“These critters have only the garbage and sewers as a food source, and I guarantee that humans would be diseased as well if we had to live like that.”
Raccoons existed before humans began to settle instead of being nomadic. Or are you saying that raccoons would migrate as people moved? In the true wild, they fend for themselves, eating everything from fish to bugs, berries and rodents. They also are scavengers and will take advantage of any free food source, including garbage and food left out for pets. Given opportunity, they become lazy and dependent on human refuse.
FACT: where I live (suburban central Texas), the majority of raccoons are disease-ridden pests. If you see one, it’s very likely to have rabies and/or distemper.
Good come back on that. Thank you! Very informative. They don’t generally make good pets, but these things happen. Really adorable.
BTW, kid on the right is just ticked because he doesn’t have a pet and all the other kids do, and life isn’t fair, and furthermore, he didn’t ask to be born–and dude, take your hand off my neck!
Yeah, but cooked to high temps, they’re delicious AND safe!
Talk about buzz kill.
Hey captain buzzkill…. Shut up. If I wanted to hear the pros and cons of owning wildlife I wouldn’t be looking here for advice.
lol Dan – nice save! your reply gave me a chuckle.
That was a mean thing to write. Most people on this site are lighthearted and some like to add their own experiences which gives a greater dimension to the subject. No need to be rude.
You said it. Chillax people!
Raccoons are seriously the most destructive and evil members of the wildlife kingdom. i worked for a woman who had several of them and they will kill animals just for the hell of it and create huge messes wherever they go. They can’t really be tamed and attack humans and animals alike. i would never suggest anyone keep one as a pet.
If you think raccoons are the most destructive member of the wildlife kingdom, you have never seen a wolverine in action. I personally wouldn’t call ANY animal in the wildlife kingdom “evil”. Man! Get a grip.
LOL WIN Dan WIN!! I’ll bet Megan’s another one of the posters screaming shakin’ baby syndrom on the flying baby pics. This website is for laughs not being lectured like grade school children.
Um, yea, as long as you have certain permits, you can have raccoons as pets. My aunt had two and my uncle had an albino raccoon. It’s only ILLEGAL if you have them without permits and vaccinations.
I’m just curious, Meg, are you still coming over tomorrow to tell the kids about Santa?
iLOLd: Best droll response EVER!! Will incorporate into everyday usage starting tomorrow!
LOL
Chad had struggled all week trying to come up with his American History project. Which famous American would he choose to write about and portray in front of his class? Looking at his sister holding that crazy raccoon, it suddenly came to him. His classmates would talk about his “Daniel Boone” costume for years to come. Sis? She still refuses to talk to him.
BRILLIANT! This could seriously be a movie. Or an episode of Wonder years…
win.
I’m sorry, this raccoon is so cute I can’t think of anything witty to say!!!
“…only to find Gideon’s bible.”!
LOL wonder if anyone else got this!! Rocky Racoon lived in his room……..
Huh? What the heck are you talking about?
What you guys don’t know is that Rocky is being held by the oldest of the McGill daughter’s Lil (aka: Nancy)
Rocky had come equipped with a gun, to shoot off the legs of his rival. (The dog?)
The doctor came in stinking of gin.
But Daniel was hot-he drew first and shot
And Rocky collapsed in the corner.
(methinks Dan is sittin’ there on the end hiding the gun in his right hand)
is this the ame family that sat on aunt jodie?
But I am thrilled about those stone-washed jeans.
Acid washed – not stone washed. Still disturbing.
I want a pair. they’re cool.
Yeah, I don’t think the raccoon is very thrilled about the family adding the dog.
“As I get my revenge, they shall know you as Rocky ‘Roadkill’ Raccoon.”
Looks like the dog swallowed a boomerang.
I can’t breathe. That is a funny observation!!!
Thanks for the laugh! The tree huggers were about to put me to sleep with the wild animal debate.
“I can’t believe that racoon is taking MY spot at the dinner table.”
He’s just sad he didn’t get to hold his pet python for the photo…….
Careful with that raccoon. When they get older, they have this hormone shift that causes them to go from docile to “a pit bull on crack.” :-/
Unless they are spayed or neutered! Same applies to aggressive dogs and cats. Raccoons are mammals and so if you take away their sex drive, they become fat and docile.
same with human males….lol!
That comment made me laugh so hard haha:D
So that happens if we get it, or if for some bizzare reason we should (?!) cease to want it?
I in quandary now!!!
Running circles in cage, tearing up Cheeto bags!!!
Need answer!!!!
LMAO! Just what I was thinking!
The lady in the center with the glasses reminds me of Annie Potts in Ghostbusters. Absolutely AWESOME!!!
I love the way the Dobie’s like, “MUST…ATTACK…FURRY THING!!!” It’s probably what my dog would do, after she finished hiding behind my legs.
I take it ur legs aren’t furry.
Kid on the right: “pffft, I didn’t get a dog or a racoon too hold. Stupid family photos.”
“…I know what I’ll do. When she’s asleep and finally let go of Rocky, I’m gonna take him outside and run him over with Dad’s truck. That’ll teach her about giving my last mozzerella cheese stick to that stupid raccoon…”
“I can’t believe Kirsten got a raccoon and all I got were these stonewashed jeans.”
Give the kid a break. His buzzard had recently died.
HAHA! Great one…
best comment ever
Raccoons look cute, but they make awful pets. Somebody in the picture knows it.
Personally, I think the most awkward thing about this photo is the framing.
Raccoons can make great pets in the right (and legal) circumstances. Read my loooong comment above.
The boy on the right looks like the boy on the left of the “happy couch” a few photos down.
OK…some of us are taking this raccoons-as-pets thing a little too seriously. This is a funny site, not a vet college lecture hall.
That being said…
Giant glasses, acid washed jeans, timeless disgruntled teenager…and a raccoon…it doesn’t get much better than this.
Thank you for saying what I was thinking. Always has to be a “Debbie Downer” around. As far as the giant glasses, acid-washed jeans remark – priceless!!
Don’t forget the gold chain and hat that says Mr. Miago???
For the love of Pete! Someone get that boy a skunk!!
NICE!!!!!
Can’t somebody just photoshop one in!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the LOVE OF GOD PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!
XD
I’m so in love with whoever chose to use The Beatles reference! Good job!
Guy on the far left looks like a young Bob from Bob & Tom.
Is there a follow-up picture where the entire family gets their Rabbies shots?
*guffaw*
This is the kind of scenario you read about in the news… county animal health workers, CPS…
Actually the kid on the right is plotting to get rid of the raccoon, but looks like the demon-hound in the front has dinner on his mind and little Johnny is the main course!
I’ve seen that expression on dogs before: the “you look SOOOOOOO TASTY!” look right before they leap on you!
Oh, and I love the go-go boots on Mom!
It looks like a hamster is about to climb onto the shoulder of Attitude Boy. That might liven things up.
I always hated the way that those stonewashed jeans had a dark spot in the fly area. It always looked “wet”.
mom proudly wears the olympic medal she got for raccoon training.
*Side-eye game proper* of the kid at the extreme right directed at the dobie. Impressive.
That has got to be one of the funniest pictures i have ever seen .LOL Ive seen pictures with people with tiger and alligators but why the hell would you want a raccoon.
This is my photo. It was taken in 87. That raccoon is real, her name was Cleo. and my brother was always in a s*****y mood.
haha now i’ll have rocky racoon stuck in my head all day. i heard it yesterday and finally got it out today. thanks a lot!
so many different kinds of love…jealousy…desire…
i am really just enjoying the acid washed jeans.
I’m probably overboard with the girlie but…”Awww I want a racoon, how come she gets one and I don’t?”
The flash from this photo made the raccoon flip out and attack this family. This was the last time Sally smiled.
Send cleo my regards! I would have loved to have a racoon !
Big glasses, big boots, dad’s hand on shoulder of teen as warning, said teen hiding “bird” aimed at no one in specific, raccoon about to jump from girl’s arms onto dog which is about to bite child in face, and friendly Uncle Bob…what more can you ask for in a family photo? Oh, where’s Auntie Ida? Nevermind, it was her idea to take the pic in the first place.