BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Home Depot store in Inverness off U.S. Highway 280 in Alabama has closed its garden center for more than a week following reports of raccoons with newborns in the outdoor retail area, according to multiple eyewitness accounts on local social media. Several residents said the sightings began in late July, with visitors observing a raccoon and babies inhabiting the section, prompting the store to restrict public access to ensure safety and the animals’ welfare. While specific details from Home Depot or local wildlife authorities were not immediately available, there are no current official statements or reports of injuries. Online speculation about other types of wildlife has not been substantiated as of Monday, July 28, 2025.
