But they're so cuuuuute

Aww but why not? He's learning responsibility

Well, why the hell not? Raise them from cubs and they're just as amiable and loving as any other slightly-less-than-common pet.

waiting for post "my girlfriend does not allow me to get pet racoon,FML" =) really it is not a tiger or crockodile, why not?

I want a raccoon!

And? GET THIS MAN A RACCOON! ASAP! I'd love to have one of my own.

**** -i actually wouldn't mind a raccoon . I pet one on new years ! I would let my 24 year old boyfriend get an elephant for all I care !

I knew a chick that raised one.. They don't survive long (1-2 years) in captivity.. But they are super friendly

A raccoon will rip your throat out...... So, if he ever pisses you off bad enough, you can always throw one of those on him

It's not impossible to keep tamed raccoons as pets. I recall reading a report from a Spanish conquistador that included remarks suggesting that the native people he was with kept raccoons as pets (describing small animals that were furred, black and white, and had prehensile hands). That said, raccoons are not, and have never been domesticated. Then again, technically, neither have cats. But having a raccoon isn't impossible, just infeasible. Don't tell your boyfriend he can't. Do insist that he considers the requirements and ramifications of acquiring and keeping an uncommon, non-domestic animal as a pet. I expect the realities implied should be amply sufficient to dissuade him.

why can't you .,?!

Raccoons are awesome pets! I had one and it helped me with dishes! They're very helpful little ***** with their busy hands

Dump him. You can do better.