Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:25:22 -0400, H the K
wrote:


We have raccoons and opossums running along the edge of the woods here.
They don't bother us, we don't bother them. I still leave some food out
for them in the dead of winter.

Think I've heard that about 5 times now.
Get ready for the PETA fans to call you an eco-terrorist.
Isn't that what usually comes next?
My grandma or aunt used to tell stories about raccoon hands, and how
they examine their food before eating.
Real gentlerats, I guess.

--Vic


Raccoons are very attractive critters if they're not causing trouble.
They are quite handsome, with thick, luxurious fur. I wouldn't handfeed
our wild ones, but I have been "close" to pet raccoons, and find them
more likeable, intelligent, and nicer than, say, your average
conservative Republican.

On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:39:21 -0400, H the K
wrote:


Raccoons are very attractive critters if they're not causing trouble.
They are quite handsome, with thick, luxurious fur. I wouldn't handfeed
our wild ones, but I have been "close" to pet raccoons, and find them
more likeable, intelligent, and nicer than, say, your average
conservative Republican.

About 15-20 years ago I read of a "pet" raccoon in Mass biting all
the fingers and toes from a 2 or 3 month old baby.
Babysitter was asleep.
I draw the "pet" line with dogs in it, cats astride it, and everything
else just a wild, savage animal suitable for the outback only.
Not saying hamsters or guppies scare me, just saying....

--Vic

Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:39:21 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Raccoons are very attractive critters if they're not causing trouble.
They are quite handsome, with thick, luxurious fur. I wouldn't handfeed
our wild ones, but I have been "close" to pet raccoons, and find them
more likeable, intelligent, and nicer than, say, your average
conservative Republican.

About 15-20 years ago I read of a "pet" raccoon in Mass biting all
the fingers and toes from a 2 or 3 month old baby.
Babysitter was asleep.
I draw the "pet" line with dogs in it, cats astride it, and everything
else just a wild, savage animal suitable for the outback only.
Not saying hamsters or guppies scare me, just saying....

--Vic



So? I've heard or read about many so called domesticated dogs doing the
same thing.

Large bears scare me, though.

On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:50:12 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I draw the "pet" line with dogs in it, cats astride it, and everything
else just a wild, savage animal suitable for the outback only.
Not saying hamsters or guppies scare me, just saying....

I don't exactly feel threatened by Boltcutter the snapping turtle, but
you can bet I keep my fingers well clear.

Casady