Yes, that probably would have changed that situation completely. My girlfriend who gave Moon to me was an animal savvy country girl. We both worked in a pet hospital...
in less than 10 seconds. Semi domsesticated raccoon the winner. In the end though I would not recommend a raccoon as a pet! A wonderful pet until her first heat cycle, after that the wild animal in her took over. All I can say is never underestimate the c...