The more we work with these sweet, intelligent little bandits, the more we fall in love. Each one has their own personality, story, and resilience—and they deserve a chance at a safe, enriched life. With limited protections and resources for raccoons here in Utah, we are fully committed to stepping up and helping as many as we can.
We can’t do this alone. If you’d like to be part of giving these animals a second chance: • Donate toward construction materials • Sponsor a raccoon • Volunteer your time or skills •
Every share, donation, and helping hand makes a difference—for them and for the future of wildlife education in Utah.
Wear heavy gloves or use a towel to handle a baby and never handle an adult raccoon.
If the baby is injured, cold, has flies/maggots, or is clearly orphaned (mother is dead or not returned after 24 hours), it needs rescuing.
Place the raccoon in a sturdy, well-ventilated box or pet carrier lined with a cloth.
Provide warmth by placing a heating pad set on low under half of the box or use a warm water bottle wrapped in a towel.
Place the box in a quiet, dark location away from pets and children.
Do not attempt to feed or give water to the raccoon, as this can cause illness or death.
Yes, it is generally illegal to keep raccoons as pets in Utah without specific, hard-to-obtain permits. Utah state law prohibits importing, transporting, or possessing live raccoons, and unpermitted animals are subject to immediate seizure by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
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