Is it legal to own raccoons as a pet in Virginia?

Question

Actaully, I wasn't looking for one. My good friend just found one outside his home (a baby) and wanted to keep him

Answer 1

Raccoons can never really be domesticated, I wouldn't advice it even if it was legal.

Answer 2

I,m pressuming virginia usa? Well accordin to the Arlington code of animals and fowl chapter 2-8.3:   For as long as rabies exists, in accordance with section 2-8.1, the transpostation, importation, translocation and sale of foxes, skunks, and raccoons is prohibited except that of a wildlife rehabilitator, licensed by the virginia department of game and inland fisheries, who may be allowed to harbour these 3 animals in the practice of rehabilitating them only, as long as all applicable regulations are followed

Answer 3

sorry. its illegal to own a racoon as a pet in virginia.

check out the website.

but even if it was legal.

i wouldnt advise for you to get one.

they often carry diseases and

can never really be domesticated