Unfortunately, here in the northeast rabies is a big problem among raccoons. Have had to call in about a sick, staggering raccoon more than once. Unfortunately, this has also led most people to believe that ANY raccoon they see out during the day must be rabid, which is not true. But we can't risk contact, so everyone does everything they can to discourage raccoons from being around.

(because of the rabies, around here if a raccoon or skunk has to be trapped for removal, they don't get relocated, they have to be terminated, by law. So sad.)