If a raccoon is acting threatening or is sick or injured, call or text 626.344.1129.

Is An Raccoon Living In Your Neighborhood?

We’re here to help. Here are some practical tips:

Deter Raccoons From Your Property

• Remove any food sources such as outdoor pet food, bird feeders and fallen fruit
• Eliminate any sources of water, from bird baths to puddles
• Keep trees trimmed away from fences and roofs
• Protect trees by securing sheet metal around the base to a height of at least 3 feet
• Trim hedges and bushes at least 6 inches off the ground
• Install low voltage hot wire fencing around planters
• Cap chimneys with a commerical chimney cap or wire mesh
• Secure your garage as well as crawl spaces and attics and don’t leave the door open unless necessary
• Install motion sensing lights and sprinkles

If You See A Raccoon In Your Yard

• Make a lot of loud noises by shouting, banging pots and pans, leaving a radio playing
• Wave your arms, jump, make yourself look big and scary

For more wildlife tips, information, or wildlife training opportunities, visit pasadenahumane.org/wildlife

California Department of Fish and Wildlife has jurisdiction over all wildlife in California, which includes raccoons. For more information visit wildlife.ca.gov/Living-With-Wildlife.