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Has anyone heard a woodchuck making a similar sound to a raccoon?

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Our cat, "Milo", is an indoor/outdoor cat, who was also somewhat raised with an opossum ("Tino"). They bonded, and since his passing, she's seemingly on this search for another "companion." I heard what was like a raccoon fight about four weeks ago, during a heavy rainstorm.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. I wish people would start appreciating the misunderstood animals out there, like snakes and opossums,” wrote Elissa in New York. It’s August, and first on the menu is: Fried Rehabber. Summer is high season.

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Backyard Beneficiaries

10,000 Birds

I’ve noted at least nine species of reptiles and amphibians, even our native opossum and squirrel. Thankfully, they now have a home here where they can court, build their nest, and raise their young. Of course, various species of bats as well.

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