Raccoons in the chimney

["Bob Nogueira" <nogera@worldnet.att.net>]

I've got a raccoon that has set up winter residence in our fire place
chimney. Not a major problem as we haven't built a fire in the fireplace for
several years.  The problem is the dogs are going nuts trying to get up the
chimney.
Any suggestions on how to get it to move out?
My bride has set a few limits;
 1. Don't harm the raccoon
 2. let it stay if it has babies

So part two of the question, When do raccoons have there young?

Bob  (  who is no Marlen Perkins )