Young Raccoon “Euthanized” After Brought Into Main Pet Store
Incident Date:
05/29/2023
Location:
Auburn, ME - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Raccoon
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A young raccoon was euthanized to be tested for rabies after he was brought in to Maine a pet store for a nail trim. The raccoon had to be euthanized because the test requires an examination of tissue samples from the brain.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife officials were concerned that several pet store customers were potentially exposed to the dangerous virus after handling and kissing the animal.
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