Years ago, in a different state and lifetime, I worked extensively with wildlife. I've successfully rehabilitated many species of mammal, several reptiles, and more birds than I can count. When I moved to Virginia, I didn't bother obtaining a rehabber's license because the laws here make it difficult to save anything. Euthanasia is almost always recommended for common native species regardless of potential outcome, and that goes against everything I believe in. I'm a conservationist to a point. But my first option will always be mercy for the suffering.
I'm still in contact with many people in that field,. Occasionally I have the opportunity to contribute in some meaningful way, although it always involves travel outside the Commonwealth. When a raccoon needed transport to an exotic veterinarian near Myrtle Beach, SC, I jumped at the opportunity. Because laws differ by state and many people have strong opinions about the ethical disposition of injured and orphaned wildlife with no possibility of release, I won't disclose any specifics about the origin of transport or why this animal needed a ride. The best I can do is assure you that the veterinarian who saw her would not have done so were it not utterly and indisputably legal for him to do so.
While at the veterinarian's office, she received her second annual rabies vaccine, a dog combo vaccine against parvo, distemper, and common canine diseases, as well as a cat combo against panleukopenia and other common cat diseases. She was dewormed and treated with an antibiotic for the non-contagious skin rash near her tail. Then she was transported to her forever home in a safe location. I stockpiled a nice surplus of raccoon kisses, and then I got to wade in the Atlantic with some doggos. That adds up to a win/win situation for everyone involved.
Enjoy the video. My transport partner and I sure had fun making it.