I've decided that squirrels aren't a good idea for me since no one really know's too much about their legalities so I've decided to take up a different dream that I've looked into a few different times.
Here's what I've gathered on skunks compared to raccoons:
Skunks
More common house pet
easier to litter train
doesn't have to be kept in a cage
can be harness trained
information is readily available about them as pets
can get along with cats and dogs
Raccoons:
Less commonly kept as pets
can be difficult to litter train
shouldn't kept in a cage if a tame pet is wanted
needs it's own toys to keep it happy
should have it's own room to retreat to
nothing available on harness/leash training
little information available on them as pets
very intelligent
can open a vast array of doors and such
is more mischievous
can be nasty during mating season
can get along with with cats and dogs
I really like both. I haven't heard too much about skunks being too personable, though. Everything I read about raccoons said that as long as they are raised correctly the have to potential to be an affectionate pet. But skunks can be leash trained so that's a good thing, he/she won't have as many changes for health/weight problems if he/she is walked often. A raccoon is a very intelligent creature, from what I've read it would be like having a monkey without the strength or the monkey disposition being that they can open up doors and and learn quickly. I'm currently thinking a skunk would work best for me but feel free to persuade me otherwise. I think i'm going to be a great exotic pet owner and I'm putting my heart and soul into the research so I can give the animal proper treatment and a good diet without encouraging negative behaviors.