I once had a raccoon that seemed to think my kitchen was an all-you-can-eat buffet. After I released him, I learned he was adept at opening cabinet doors — but now he’s learned that the real treasure is in slighting us humans by raiding the pantry when we’re not looking. It was a bit of a reminder that even after rehabilitation, these clever critters always have a trick or two up their paws.
I had a raccoon that busted open my trash can too! I learned to buy a sturdy bin with a locking lid. Those little geniuses never stop surprising us!
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It’s wild how smart they are! I once tried leaving some treats in a sealed container, but that cheeky raccoon managed to topple it over to get to the goodies! @d_wilson90, have you found anything that works to keep them out?