Raccoons also often seek den sites in chimneys, attics, or basements, whichever they can gain access to. Sometimes, in extreme cases, they may tear the shingles off a portion of the roof in order to gain access to your house. It is not normal to see raccoons during the daylight hours. If encountered during daylight hours, they are, normally, infected by some disease. Stay as far away from the animal as you can and seek shelter for you and your pets.
Raccoons carry rabies and distemper.
Removal is normally done with humane cage traps. This grey fox was caught beside the playground of an elementary school. Removal was necessary due to the possible conflict between the children and the fox. Grey fox weigh between 7 and 13 pounds. They are, often times, mistaken for a red fox due to the red outline on the chest and belly.