We don't allow people to keep wild animals as 'pets' in any situation. There are plenty of animals that can be kept easily and legally as pets. It's best to let the wild animals remain wild.

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People have been known to contract balis from simply feeding raccoons in their backyards. So obviously, your chances go way up if the animal is living with you.

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Animals kept by humans for any substantial length of time are generally ruined. They can't be reintroduced into the wild. So when we seize them, they have to be placed at an educational facility or some other type of facility that is licensed to care for them.

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