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what are the laws for keeping a opossum or raccoon in Oregon?

I’ve researched these animals for like two years, and im saving up my money right now, I looked up all of the exotic pet licences and stuff, but I was wondering if you owned a raccoon or opossum, how much would the permit be for Oregon.

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Answer #1

I’d think you’d have to have a license to foster wild animals to have either. Opossum’s aren’t native to Oregon, so they are probably illegal. I’ve seen raccoon’s in captivety, when people have found orphaned or abandoned ones in the woods. They are NOT an easy animal to keep. Not to mention, they are suseptable to rabies…and they bite.

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Answer #2

Have you not seen the Raccoon Willie videos? This fellow in Missouri has posted 40+ videos about the horrible trials and tribulations about owning a raccoon. He took one into his house and then saw his home systematically destroyed.

http://www.youtube.com/user/damygeebo

If you really hate the sight of intact walls and un-gnawed foodstuffs, by all means, pursue your present course of action. Raccoons and possums have not been domesticated, and will see drywall and furniture as objects to be destroyed in the hunt for food and shelter. Yes, they are very cute and playful, but they will also happily destroy anything you own and are completely immune to discipline or dominance. Enjoy.

Answer #3

It is cruel and selfish to make an animal that has not been domesticated live in a house. Leave them alone and adopt a cat or dog if you feel you just must have a pet.

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