“They’re an extremely adaptable and successful species.”
Well, I know they are not great to have around, but they are certainly cute, with their little hands and burglar masks!
I never minded them around until the neighbor caused a vicious rabies endemic by feeding stray cats, which attracted the raccoons and then it all went to hell in a wicker basket.
I had to get shots because of it.
Now, I just scan the area for them before I let the dogs and generally avoid them.