Baby Found In Wheel Of Dedham Car Goes Unclaimed By Mother, Transferred To Rehab Facility

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A little raccoon found in the wheel well of a car on Tuesday went unclaimed by his mother, according to wildlife officials.

The Dedham Animal Control Officer initially found the kit hiding in the wheel of a car and was able to extract him. The baby raccoon was placed in a box overnight with the hope that its mother would return to claim him.

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On Wednesday, officials checked the box and saw the raccoon was still there, making him a true orphan.

Luckily, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Pembroke, Hare of the Dog Inc, was able to take the kit in. According to rehabilitators, the baby is doing well and has a healthy appetite (along with an attitude).

Dedham Animal Control said in a social media post. “Rehabilitation involves feeding, enrichment, socialization, independence and instinct stimulation/education, health management, preparation for release, and release itself. It is a long process, that often encompasses overlapping seasons.”

Baby raccoon found in wheel of Dedham car goes unclaimed by mother, transferred to rehab facility

The baby raccoon was placed in a box overnight with the hope that its mother would return to claim him.

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