Do not like to see raccoons to close to my barn and horses, they can sure destroy things and bring rabies
Raccoons
Raccoons are very strong and can be very unfriendly, and very dangerous when cornered. Like other urban wildlife, raccoons are also capable of transmitting serious illnesses. They are susceptible to rabies, mange, and many other parasitic and arboviral diseases.
Being very strong, raccoons are also easily capable of damaging homes and property. They may even attack people and pets when they are accidentally cornered. Children are particularly at risk because they may think raccoons are "cute" and try to pet them. This can be especially dangerous because rabid or otherwise seriously ill raccoons sometimes appear tame or docile, and children may attempt to pet them or bring them home.
When raccoons get into buildings and nest in secluded places like attics, chimneys, soffits, crawl spaces, and other voids, they can do major damage to the building (especially its wooden parts). In addition, they create a health hazard through their urine, droppings, shed fur, and parasites.
