what are laws on raccoons as pets in virginia?

Answer 1

Though I am not sure of the EXACT law, I do believe raccoons are not allowed to be pets anywhere, as anywhere a pet is found in the wild, it cannot be kept legally as a pet. Of course, this doesn't stop people from keeping them as pets, and it's not like there is a raccoon police going around looking for them, but it is still illegal.
On top of that, raccoons do NOT make good pets. They are loud, messy, and nocturnal, and smart, so they are very good at escaping their enclosure. They also have a strong, musky odor which gets into everything they live in or on (including you!). Also, raccoons are wild animals, and should not be kept as pets.
If you want something similar to a raccoon, ferrets have many of the same features and they are legal everywhere in the states with the exception of California.

Answer 2

It is illegal to own a raccoon in the state of Virginia...if you are caught, you will face a fine & jail time. Also, they will take the animal away and put it to death.
Raccoons are very smart animals and will get into everything, so be prepared to put a PADLOCK on whatever you don't want it in INCLUDING the fridge.
Contrary to popular belief, there are some states that will allow permits for certain animals(raccoons being one of them) but VIRGINIA is NOT one of those states.

Answer 3

They are not allowed to be a pet in Virginia. No native species of animal can be a pet. Unless you are a certified wildlife rehabilitator, you won't be able to keep one in your home. As you've no doubt heard, wild animals *do not* make good pets. Another reason it is not a good idea to have a raccoon as a pet is they are notorious as carriers of rabies.

Answer 4

State laws may provide broad rules regarding animal control, but most (possibly all?) states regulate pet ownership rules at the county, and possibly even the municipality level.

Most states are large enough to include significant variety from one area of the state to another - some portions of the state may be agricultural and/or rural, and therefore more permissive with regard to the types and numbers of animals that can be kept as pets. More urban areas have stricter regulation.

If you're curious about the rules and regulations that apply to raccoons in your area, you'll need to check with your local animal control facility about the specific rules for your county or your city.

(Specifically, your county code will define the terms "wild", "dangerous" and "exotic" animals, and those definitions will generally tell you what animals are not permitted in your area.)

Answer 5

rabies?