ousoonerfan22 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 This evening our dog was barking so I found her barking at a coon on the ground.I thought the coon was in a trap but it wasn't and is very weak and barely able to stand,the coon has a small hole in her belly that looks like a .22 hole.I petted her with a stick at first and she's really tame I think this was someone's pet coon.With gloves on I picked her up by the tail and put her in a small cage in the shop with a heat lamp. Aren't there places that work with injured wild animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon Be careful handling that coon. You just never know. I would call a vet asap and they can get you in touch with the right people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon if someone shot her there is nothing you can do ... ASPCA will work on the coon ... but I seriously doubt it was a pet ... thats just how they get when they are about dead ... the best thing you can do is put it out of it misery ... its not right to let it suffer like that ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon [ QUOTE ] if someone shot her there is nothing you can do ... ASPCA will work on the coon ... but I seriously doubt it was a pet ... thats just how they get when they are about dead ... the best thing you can do is put it out of it misery ... its not right to let it suffer like that ... Steve [/ QUOTE ] i agree don't let it suffer through the night... put the poor thing out of it's misery!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon Dang guys I was hoping she could be helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon [ QUOTE ] Dang guys I was hoping she could be helped. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah it's tough to see an animal suffer like that. I know Oneida man kept a wild raccoon that was abandoned from it's mother as a pet, for a couple years I think. Lived in the house, got along with the dog and cats. Not that i'm suggesting you keep it. If it's injured, the best favour you could do for it is to put it out of its misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon the best help you can give it is to end its suffering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon I guess there are no wildlife refuge in your area eh?We have one here where you can take injured wildlife. I guess you have three options. 1- take it to the SPCA, and they will most likely charge you to turn it over to them. 2- take it to a vet, and see if it can be helped (you pay the vet costs) 3- Put it down yourself Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon there is a wildlife care center in Noble (just south of norman) that would take the coon. The problem is not knowing how bad the internal injuries are and also coons can be carriers of rabies--so be careful. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon [ QUOTE ] the best help you can give it is to end its suffering [/ QUOTE ] Yep, put it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon So, how or where is the coon today?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon If it was shot in the belly, not really any chance for it...too many organs in there. that was a risk picking up since they can carry rabies. Hope to hear about what happened with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon The coon is still alive and has ate some cat food.I'm waiting to hear from someone in Tulsa that takes in raccoons.I'm wondering if she is injured from a gun shot or maybe the dog bit her on the stomach.I've only picked her up once with gloves on but she's not foaming at the mouth or anything like that she just licks that wound and sleeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon Shoot it again in the head. Skin it out and take it to the fur buyer. If it is atleast a decent hide it will be worth a few bucks. Whyyy would you pick up a wounded animal, don't you know they bite when scared. That is just as bad as people going to Yellow Stone or the Appallacian Park and putting their kids on the backs of bears to take pictures or trying to feed a 2000 lbs buffalo. Use some common sense!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon Duh! I was raised out in the country and have handled wild animals before along with trapping,coon hunting and raising them,give me a break! The Tulsa Zoo took the coon. This coon never growled,snarled or tried to bite,I still think it was someone's pet.She drank water and ate a 1/2 can of cat food this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NWTF Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: injured coon If i were you i would get the coon put down instead of making it suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon The vet at the Tulsa Zoo is taking care of the coon now,I'm sure they will make the right decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon [ QUOTE ] The vet at the Tulsa Zoo is taking care of the coon now,I'm sure they will make the right decisions. [/ QUOTE ] Cool, It's refreshing to see someone who cares for wildlife, and doesn't just take the easy way out, when dealing with a sick creature. I've taken care of a few sick animals in my life, and although some of them didn't make it, some of them did, and it was rewarding to see them returned to the wild. My hat's off to you for your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon good job, nice to see you just didnt give in and kill it. its a shame to see animals suffer, but sounds like you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon good work. please give us all an update when you hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon hope the little critter makes it, you went way out of your way to help this critter, you didnt mention...who's trap it was in, maybe you should talk to whoevers it is and have them check there traps more often...i guess i would of taken the easy road and dispatched the coon, glad you didnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon Good job with the coon, keep us updated on its health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon Coons are pretty much a nuisance around here. They steal my corn and there is no shortage of them. Personally I would have shot it, but your decision to take it in was a good one in your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon Glad you found someone to take care of it. I'm a farmer so my sympathies towards raccoons are farily limited. BeanMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: injured coon I always find it amazing how hunters hunt animals at one moment and are willing to spend time and money nursing them back to health the next! Shows that we are more than just killers but that we have a healthy respect and love for nature. It is something that anti hunters just never get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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