As I came into the office this morning, I noticed the twitch of a big, fuzzy shape in the window above the back door . . .

Above the back door in our office at 14 Balsam Ave. Above the back door in our office at 14 Balsam Ave.

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Raccoons look so amazingly cuddly, with their soft fur and big, dark ringed eyes! Actually most people here recognize them as disease ridden pests that chew the roofing shingles (and most everything else), raid unsecured bins, are almost fearless and pose a number of health risks.