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A fatal animal disease that causes their eyes to glow green has become epidemic among Colorado’s raccoons, police warned this week. The Greeley Police Department said it has received reports of ...

Don’t leave food out for the raccoon either as you may attract sick raccoons or other wildlife. It is wise to bring trash cans inside or make sure the lids are locked.” Other symptoms of ...

On the 16th at 8:33 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sick raccoon on 240th Street, Dassel Township. Upon the arrival of the deputy, the animal was put down and disposed of.

Humans should avoid a raccoon that appears to be sick, especially when outside with their pets, said Chief Roy Gross of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.