Today started my official journey to learn how to care for raccoons.  Ths little guy is about 3 weeks old.  He still drinks out of the bottle, but will soon move to a bowl of baby cereal and formula.  This guy will have to be moved out of this Rubbermaid container soon too!  As you can see he was about to climb up over the top!! 

The tiny guys above are being fed with a syringe because they are too small for a bottle.  They must be fed every few hours, and kept very warm.  To the left you see that guy is smiling for the camera!  Actually, after having a full belly they were very ‘chatty’ and had lots to say!  I was surprised to learn today how much like cats their movements are.  They push with their paws when they are getting ready to bed down like a cat.  And they are just old enough to start playing a little wrestle with one another.  They were cute! 

Time for bed!

Update!  I have passed my inspection and received my first rabies shot!  I am on my way.  These two little ones below were about three days old.  You can see the little girl still has her umbilical cord attached.  The others you see below have moved to a twice a day feeding.  So I don’t see them when I visit now! 

UPDATE:

These guys, who were mentioned previously were given to another rehabber who loves to care for the tiny ones.  We hope they are growing up strong!