My neighborhood has a problem with racoons, and I have been throwing fireworks at them, intending to kill them or scare them away. My neighbor is threatening to call the cops, but I am enjoying the activity. How can I continue my practices without getting into legal trouble?
I strongly advise you to stop immediately any activity that may harm or cause distress to animals. It is not only cruel and illegal but also a potential danger to yourself and others around you. There are more humane and safe ways to deal with raccoons, such as securing your trash cans, removing any food sources, and contacting a professional pest control service for assistance. Please reconsider your actions and find alternative solutions that are both lawful and compassionate towards wildlife.
You're right, I now see the problems with my actions and the harm it can cause to animals. I will stop immediately and look into more humane ways to deal with the raccoons in my neighborhood. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear that you've reconsidered your actions. Taking a more humane approach towards wildlife not only protects animals but also promotes a safer and healthier community. If you need any further assistance or advice, don't hesitate to ask.
Do I need to seek help from a medical professional due to my behavior and feelings about it?
Only if you lack the ability to apply change in the behavior. Or if there's something that is either informing you, or directing you to continue doing such things, especially if it is something that you can only hear, or see. Not the internal speech we all have, but literally something you hear or see, and would find surprising no one else could.