Rescued orphaned baby raccoons will be released back into their natural habitat once they are able to survive

Mission Viejo Animal Services (MVAS) recently received a concerned call from a resident regarding two baby raccoons (which are called kits) at El Dorado Park. Officer Rodriguez promptly arrived at the scene and saw two adorable 7-week-old raccoon kits near the school in the middle of the day, with no sign of their mother. Acting swiftly, Officer Rodriguez transported the kits to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to ensure their safety.

Officer Rodriguez returned to the park during the night, hoping the mother raccoon would be drawn out by the cries of her babies. Unfortunately, the mother did not appear. The next morning another resident called to report two additional raccoon kits hiding behind his barbecue on his property next to El Dorado Park. This situation made it evident that something had happened to the mother, and the kits were now orphaned.

Upon reuniting the raccoon kits, it was clear that they were indeed siblings. Their almost immediate closeness and snuggling affirmed their bond. MVAS HOWL volunteers played a crucial role in transporting all four of these precious kits to Project Wildlife in San Diego. Our dedicated HOWL volunteers are invaluable to MVAS as they enable our Animal Control Officers to continue their important work in the field.

Once these young raccoons are old enough to fend for themselves, they will be released back into their natural habitat in Mission Viejo, ensuring their chance at a successful and independent future. To learn more about raccoons, visit MVAS.