Psycho killer raccoons terrorize Olympia

[billcoe]

Discuss: ?

 

 

"Psycho killer raccoons terrorize Olympia

 

1 hour, 6 minutes ago

 

"OLYMPIA, Washington - A fierce group of raccoons has killed 10 cats, attacked a small dog and bitten at least one pet owner who had to get rabies shots, residents of Olympia say.

ADVERTISEMENT

 

Some have taken to carrying pepper spray to ward off the masked marauders and the woman who was bitten now carries an iron pipe when she goes outside at night.

 

"It's a new breed," said Tamara Keeton, who with Kari Hall started a raccoon watch after an emotional neighborhood meeting drew 40 people. "They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid."

 

Tony Benjamins, whose family lost two cats, said he got a big dog — a German Shepherd-Rottweiler mix — to keep the raccoons away.

 

One goal of the patrol is to get residents to stop feeding raccoons and to keep pets and pet food indoors.

 

Lisann Rolle said she began carrying an iron pipe when she goes outside at night after being bitten by raccoons when she tried to pull three of them off her cat Lucy. She obtained rabies shots afterward as a precaution.

 

"I was watching her like a hawk, but she snuck out," Rolle said. "Then I heard this hideous sound — a coyote-type high pitch ... It was vicious. They were focused on ripping her apart."

 

The attacks have been especially shocking because raccoons came within five feet (1 1/2 meters) of cats without any problem in previous years, Benjamins said.

 

"We used to love the raccoons. They'd have their babies this time of year, and they were so cute. Even though we lived in the city, it was neat to have wildlife around," he said, "but this year, things changed. They went nuts."

 

In one case five raccoons tried to carry off a small dog, which managed to survive.

 

The attacks, all within a three-block area near the Garfield Nature Trail in Olympia, are highly unusual, said Sean O. Carrell, a problem wildlife coordinator with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, adding that trappers may be summoned from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture to remove problem animals.

 

"I've never heard a report of 10 cats being killed. It's something were going to have to monitor," Carrell said.

 

Meanwhile, residents have hired Tom Brown, a nuisance wildlife control operator from Rochester, Washington, to set traps, but in six weeks he has caught only one raccoon. He and Carrell said raccoons teach their young — and each other — to avoid traps.

 

Brown said he had seen packs of raccoons this big but none so into killing.

 

"They are in command up there," he said." Link

[archenemy]

This is what happens when you lay off middle managers in groups. They reform and get a new purpose in life.

[catbirdseat]

I can confirm that traps don't work. Coons are too smart for that.

[Dechristo]

I solved my raccoon problem with a .357 mag.

[catbirdseat]

That would do the trick, but it would be a bit noisy. The iron pipe would work too, I should think.

[Dechristo]

That would do the trick, but it would be a bit noisy.

 

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

[archenemy]

That would do the trick, but it would be a bit noisy.

 

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

Well, the problem there is that he doesn't have a .357 in his hand. That's a .45; but it'll work.

[meadlx200]

generous portions of cat food laced with rat poison and tylenol!!!!!

[cj001f]

generous portions of cat food laced with rat poison and tylenol!!!!!

Your neighbors must love living next to a Grade A1 Asshole

[archenemy]

Funny, mine don't complain.

[minx]

yours are afraid

[cj001f]

huh. that's probably the case with mine. either the rat poison or the walking around naked singing Abba while dusting - my white ass probably blinded a few drivers getting off Sunset

[MisterMo]

This is what happens when you lay off middle managers in groups. They reform and get a new purpose in life.

[Fairweather]

That would do the trick, but it would be a bit noisy.

 

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

Well, the problem there is that he doesn't have a .357 in his hand. That's a .45; but it'll work.

 

More specifically, a .45 Long Colt - but possibly an old .32/20 or .44/40. That lever gun is most likely a .30-.30, but could be a .45/70...or .45 LC. ...But then I'm no expert. A sub-sonic .22long will keep the neighbors sleeping soundly while little Bandit is sent to that big Alpo-feast in the sky.

BTW: have you ever seen what one of those vicious stripe-ed varmits can do to a hard-boiled egg?

[MisterMo]

More specifically, a .45 Long Colt - but possibly an old .32/20 or .44/40. That lever gun is most likely a .30-.30, but could be a .45/70...or .45 LC. ...But then I'm no expert. A sub-sonic .22long will keep the neighbors sleeping soundly while little Bandit is sent to that big Alpo-feast in the sky.

BTW: have you ever seen what one of those vicious stripe-ed varmits can do to a hard-boiled egg?

 

The problem being that if you got what they want, especially poultry, there aren't enough bullets of any caliber in existence to permanently solve your problem. You got to use that large-brain cavity & outsmart the little fuckas.

 

As is said of coyotes: when the last human is laid to rest there will be a raccoon present to piss on the grave.

[Fairweather]

Laid to rest? Won't the last human just die and rot where he or she fell?

[catbirdseat]

My new chicken coop has kept the varmints at bay for six months now. The trick is 1/2 inch hardware cloth on all sides including the floor. They can't reach through it and they can't pull it or break it like they can chicken wire.

 

The other good thing about the design is it is not against the fence like the old one. The dog can run around it and chase the coons away.

[MisterMo]

The fortress is half the trick. The other half is to see to it that Foghorn, Leghorn, and the rest of the flock are safely inside every night of the year.

[Dechristo]

That would do the trick, but it would be a bit noisy.

 

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

Well, the problem there is that he doesn't have a .357 in his hand. That's a .45; but it'll work.

 

The Model 19 S&W is in the other holster. CBS would be offended if I pointed a smaller caliber at him.

[Carp]

There was a simpler time in this country, when people shot whatever ate their animals and didn't call the damn newspaper to talk about it.

[meadlx200]

Get some of those hybrid mutant beasts from Maine (refer to spray "fucked up shit"). They would kick ass on coons.