A woman from Texas installed a cat flap for her pets to have unlimited access to the outdoors without needing to ask. However, a group of raccoons soon discovered the cat flap and began sneaking into her house. The raccoons were seen hanging out in her living room, using the cat tree, and refusing to leave. Raccoons are known for getting close to homes to access trash, which is a source of food for them. While some raccoons may seem friendly, they can be dangerous as they may attack and potentially spread diseases like rabies, which can be fatal for both humans and animals.
To prevent raccoons from hanging around your property, the Humane Society of the United States recommends using hot sauce, sensor lights, or a battery-operated radio to scare them away. If raccoons manage to enter your home, it’s important not to panic and not to handle them directly. Instead, confine your pets to another room, open all doors and windows, and try to gently guide the raccoons out by following them with a vacuum cleaner. If they do not leave on their own, leaving the room and waiting for them to exit is another option. Pest control can also be contacted for assistance in dealing with raccoons in your home.
In an update video, the woman mentioned that leaving the porch light on at night has discouraged the raccoons from trying to enter her home again, potentially avoiding the need to remove the cat flap. The video went viral on social media, garnering thousands of views and likes. Viewers made humorous comments about the situation, with one suggesting a raccoon-shaped door and another joking about a confused cat distribution system. Despite the amusing nature of the situation, raccoons entering homes can pose a risk to both humans and pets and should be addressed appropriately if encountered.
Overall, while raccoons may seem cute and harmless, they can potentially be dangerous if they enter homes and come into contact with humans or pets. Taking preventive measures such as securing trash cans and using deterrents can help keep raccoons away from your property. If raccoons do manage to enter your home, it’s important to remain calm, confine pets, and gently guide the raccoons out without direct contact. Seeking assistance from pest control may be necessary in some cases to ensure the safe removal of raccoons from your home.
