Viral videos on social media have made it tempting to own a raccoon, squirrel or other park side wildlife. But is it legal?

We've all seen them in our yard or rummaging through our trash, but have you ever thought about keeping a raccoon as a pet?

Most of us see raccoons as troublemakers that raid bins and disappear before sunrise, so the idea of keeping one at home feels strange. Even so, their behavior in cities is shifting.

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A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the town of Deansboro, according to the Oneida County Health Department.