Raccoons in Distress
Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly raccoons. If a raccoon is stumbling, staggering, walking in circles, dragging a limb or the hind end, or if it is acting strangely (approaching people or pets in an aggressive manner), never attempt to handle the animal. Call your local Animal Control Officer, Police Department, or DEEP Dispatch (860-424-3333) immediately to get assistance.
Healthy juvenile raccoons - Never try to handle them to avoid direct contact. Attempt to reunite any healthy orphaned raccoons before calling a rehabilitator. Place a laundry basket over the young raccoons and then place a heavy object on top of the basket. The adult will be able to push the basket over to retrieve her young.
Persons authorized to handle and care for healthy, orphaned raccoons
Rehabbers are mostly full. Call the DEEP Wildlife Division at 860-424-3011 or send an email to deep.wildlife@ct.gov and monitor the animal. Do not remove the raccoon from the wild unless instructed to do so.
Southington
- Ann Marie Conaty
- 860-302-8442 (call or text)
- kcamaj@cox.net
- Only rehabbing raccoons
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Content last updated on September 29, 2026.