I think I just heard a dog get killed by a raccoon in the neighbor's yard. My husband and I tried to get there in time to break it up, the dog was going ballistic and the raccoon was growling and spitting, but believe we were too late. Stupid dog wouldn't let up and suddenly... silence. I called the dog's name over the high fence (he must have cornered it) but ... nada. Then we ran away, suddenly imagining this crazed raccoon from the dumb White Castle movie flying over the fence to attack us. Can't get in the yard, either.
On a lighter (ha) note, I have to try the pork lard tactic. What are the three main food groups? Fat, sugar and lard, right?