Why Would I Need a Raccoon Rescue Ladder?

Who doesn't need a raccoon rescue ladder or as my wife and I call it, a raccoon extraction device. We need it because raccoons are always getting trapped in our trash dumpster. They jump in looking for food when the trash is low and then can't get out.

For years we have used scrap wood to let the critters crawl out on. However, just recently, our lovely neighbors made us a cute little ladder.  They left it as a gift on our front step.  That is why there is still ribbons on it.  Besides being very cute, it is quite functional as a raccoon extraction device.

Hey! maybe we should start selling ladders for raccoons...or maybe we should just keep the lids closed on our dumpsters.