Caliente 6 month old Female Raccoon

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Country: USA

Species: Raccoon

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Raccoon was found in crane exhibit at approximately 6 weeks old. Plan was to rehab and release but she became imprinted on caregivers.

Days in care: 130

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3.5

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

Eats appropriate foods, climbs, grooms, normal ambulation, interacts with enrichment. No restrictions.

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):

Cared for free contact. Seeks interaction.

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

She will move to the back of enclosure when new people are present. Does not show signs of aggression.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

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She was found alone in our crane habitat and was dehydrated and malnourished . She was taken into our clinic for exam and was otherwise healthy. Bottle feeding and hand rearing was performed and during this time became imprinted on humans. She is friendly but not tactile.

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