Raccoon alert in Toronto

[Catherine]

A number of Raccoons have been out and about and acting strangely. Some have been aggressive towards humans. 
So far they have tested positive for distemper, but not rabies. However there is rabies as near as Hamilton.  We should be cautious for ourselves and our pets.

https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/man...ng-tested/

I would exercise extreme caution around any raccoon that is acting strangely. Definitely call animal services and let them know where the animal is. Also any pets that go outside should have their rabies vaccinations updated. Probably canine distemper shots wouldn't hurt as well. 

The distemper is really hitting raccoons hard. It is fatal to them and it does make them act strangely. They are testing raccoons for rabies as well. Until we hear that the tests are negative there is still a chance that they have rabies.