What does Raccoon River Pet Rescue do for animals?
At Raccoon River Pet Rescue, our mission is to find loving and permanent homes for animals in our care. If you’re ready to add a furry friend to your home, browse available pets and complete our application today!
Is there a raccoon Rescue Center in Roanoke VA?
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke does not take raccoons. We wish you all the best in the years ahead helping the wildlife you encounter. For inquiries about injured or sick adult raccoons, please contact RRV by calling (540)-206-9404. Please note that it is illegal to trap and relocate wildlife in Virginia, including raccoons!
Where is raccoon rescue of the valleys located?
RRV is located in the Roanoke, VA area, specializing in rehabilitating injured or sick raccoons and other Virginia wildlife, and is devoted to maintaining humane and professional levels of care. Like RRV on Facebook for updates and news from the rehabilitators!
How did the Raccoon get out of the fence?
The young adult raccoon was there for at least 4 days, alone, and unable to get out. In an attempt to help the young raccoon, someone threw down a rope and tied it to the fence above – hoping she would climb out, but she was badly injured and was unable to help herself.
What’s the best way to care for a baby raccoon?
The best solution for babies and usually the homeowner as well is to leave the mother raccoon alone for a grace period of a few weeks – she will move her young herself once they become mobile and start to venture out with her on her foraging rounds.
Where can I get help for a raccoon problem?
It’s best if you go to RR6Public and post your problem. There are over 400 rehabbers available in most of the states and Canada to help you. Be advised that it is illegal in some state and provinces to rehab raccoons. Each individual state and province has different laws regulating raccoon rehabilitation.
Is there a group for raccoon rehabilitators?
The original “RR6 – The Raccoon Rehabilitation Network” was concieved as a forum for licensed raccoon rehabilitators, the link below is our sister group, open to the public.
Can you keep a raccoon as a pet?
Our goals in wildlife rehabilitation: Rescue, Raising, Release, Regimes, Research, and Referrals. We do not encourage the keeping of Wildlife as pets. DO NOT touch or handle wild raccoons!! These photos are a Licensed Rehabber with knowledge and experience in the handling of raccoons.
