Avoid wild animals even if they appear friendly, and do not coax a wild animal to eat from your hand. You need not fear wild animals, just respect and stay away from them. Even very young children can learn this rule. Do not keep wild animals as pets . Even a racoon or skunk born in captivity may be a rabies carrier.
Local laws prohibit acquiring or keeping such animals as pets.
There are no approved vaccines or known quarantine periods for wild animals. Make your property unattractive to wild animals . Cap chimney and seal off any openings in attics, under porches and in basements. Feed your pets indoors and keep trash cans tightly closed. If YOU are bitten, scratched or exposed by any animal.