Raccoon in basement window well. Who do I call ?

[SideShow Bob]

The title pretty much says it all.

I found a trapped raccoon in one of my basement window wells this morning. It wasn't there last night, so it has been there 12 - 16 hrs now.

I put a 1"x2" (no 2"x4"s handy) long enough to reach from the bottom extending out of the well at an angle so that the critter could climb out, shortly after discovering it.

I think it may be diseased. The raccoon hasn't figured out yet how to use the 1"x2" to exit. I have been checking on it occasionally, and it appears to be lethargic & confused. It will walk in a few circles around the well then curl up in a ball and just stay that way for long periods. Then look up and around at the top of the well, walk around in circles & curl up again.

Who do I need to call to come & remove this critter ?

[Gman]

Ghostbust....sorry, wrong critter.

[Monky]

Call city animal control see if they'll get it. If not find a wildlife removal person


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

[SideShow Bob]

Call city animal control see if they'll get it.

Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

I Thought of that too late, they closed at 1630 hrs and won't be open until Monday.

[Irving]

When is trash day?

[SideShow Bob]

When is trash day?

Not till Monday.

I cannot get a clean sh,,, Er ah view of the critter, there is an overhang about 8-10" above the well and about the same size due to the gas fire place on the first floor. And of course I have no reduced sound devises.

Opening the window in the basement is out of the question. I have no interest in having to receive a rabies vactionation seris.

[BushMasterBoy]

http://wildlife.rescueshelter.com/Colorado

[gnihcraes]

got any bricks handy? drop enough on him... but might take out the window. ugh. hmm

[Skip]

Call?

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/156205-...-Packrat-Gulch

I've found a five gallon bucket (cheap Lowes/Home Depot) helpful in such situations. Tie to a rope so you don't get bit. Leave it there and see if he volunteers.

[SideShow Bob]

Call?

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/156205-...-Packrat-Gulch

I've found a five gallon bucket (cheap Lowes/Home Depot) helpful in such situations. Tie to a rope so you don't get bit. Leave it there and see if he volunteers.

A good idea, if it weren't for the obstruction, read my post, #6.