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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 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That’s how they microchip you, duh.

/s

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

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

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago
[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] MotoAsh@piefed.social 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] TheRealKuni@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days 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