Many states have specific rules on what roadkill you can claim. One of those states has made it completely illegal to take home animals you find along the road.
Every pet I've ever had in my life was treated like a family member. Did you know that in Illinois that's legally the case and it's such a rare thing it's only true in 5 other places.
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Keep that in mind as I share details of how you can have a pet raccoon in Illinois, but there are things you need to know first.
In recent weeks, Illinois Governor. JB Pritzker has signed many bills into law, some are effective immediately. One new law is the first of its kind in the US.
I saw someone mention that it's completely illegal to ride in the back of a truck bed if you are in Illinois. That's technically not accurate as there are some exceptions, but they are very specific.
If you want to live amongst the rich and famous of Illinois, you must make sure to follow the rules. That's especially true if you have roosters. This will require an explanation.