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Tennessee just slashed the barrier to raccoon ownership—bye-bye, $31 permit fee—but don’t rush out to grab one from the wild. Still need legal adoption, vaccinations, and a responsible home. Wildlife officials warn: raccoons can be aggressive, carry rabies, and aren’t pets for the faint of heart. Yet, with viral fame, gaming icons, and a quirky charm, these clever critters have a cult following. A 2025 study even hints they might be evolving to be cuter—and domesticating themselves—though experts caution that’s not universal across regions like Canada, where they’re still hunted.

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