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TranscriptionIs rabies real or is it a vast government conspiracy aimed at stopping me from cuddling raccoons?

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There's a vaccine for rabies so you can cuddle all the rabid animals you want.

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

That’s how they microchip you, duh.

/s

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They only get scanned if you get sent to the pound, tho. 🤷‍♂️

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Which for me happens twice a week, tops. So I should be good.

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago
[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

But DNA is what dogs have. BNA is what people have.

[–] MotoAsh@piefed.social 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do not fear the water. I hear it's a pretty terrible way to go.

[–] TheRealKuni@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Squirrels don’t fear the water,
Nor do the mice, chipmunks, or rats!
(We can be like they are) Come on, baby
(Don’t fear the water) Cuddle this raccoon
(Don’t fear the water) You could very well die
(Don’t fear the reaper) Raccoons are my jaaaaaam!
La, la la la la
La, la la la OW!

I'm pretty sure it's safe to cuddle raccoons as long as you shoot them first