If squirels are “rats with cuter outfits,” what would you call one of these? Actually I have three. My houseguest, who is something of a nightowl himself, noticed the family of Racoons around 3 a.m., which is usally when they wake me up to dig through the trash. Unlike the homeless, the Racoons aren’t very tidy about dumpster diving, and I am now in the habit of taking my trash out twice. First to the tiny easy-access garbage, and then the next morning, in savenger hunt style. They may look cute in pictures, but they are possibly the worst. neighbors. ever. Though it’s tempting to apply for a handgun license, instead I am going to try to ward off the overgrown rodents the natural way. Apparently, with NPR. — Ashley

If squirels are “rats with cuter outfits,” what would you call one of these?

Actually I have three. My houseguest, who is something of a nightowl himself, noticed the family of Racoons around 3 a.m., which is usally when they wake me up to dig through the trash.

Unlike the homeless, the Racoons aren’t very tidy about dumpster diving, and I am now in the habit of taking my trash out twice. First to the tiny easy-access garbage, and then the next morning, in savenger hunt style.

They may look cute in pictures, but they are possibly the worst. neighbors. ever.

Though it’s tempting to apply for a handgun license, instead I am going to try to ward off the overgrown rodents the natural way.

Apparently, with NPR.

— Ashley