Young Raccoon with enucleation for placement

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Country: United States

Species: Raccoon

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Approximately 6 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

It was reared by a member of the public and then brought to our rehabilitation center.

Days in care: 90

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

The eye injury.

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Yes

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

He is nervous for a few seconds initially but then calms and seeks out interaction with the keeper.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

He is nervous for a few seconds initially but then calms and seeks out interaction with the human.

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

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Due to an unknown accident in one of our enclosures, he suffered an eye injury and now needs an enucleation. He is friendly enough to be interacted with. We are keeping a close eye on his behavior for any changes as his surgery happens. We will complete the surgery with the hope of placing him

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