A BC film industry animal trainer has lost an appeal after she was denied a permit to import a raccoon into Canada.According to a Jan. 8 BC Environmental Appeal Board decision, Tracy Gardhouse wanted permission to bring a raccoon in to Canada from a licensed breeder in Ohio.However, her permit was denied last summer so she launched an appeal.The decision said Gardhouse, who works as a professional animal trainer in the movie industry, had previously applied for a commercial permit to get a raccoon from a rehab centre in BC.However, the permit was denied and she was told the animal had to come from a licenced breeder.Unsurprisingly it appears Gardhourse couldn't find a licenced raccoon breeder in the province but did find one in Ohio.She then applied to bring the critter across the border but was refused."(Gardhouse) submits she has always maintained a high standard of care for her animals," the decision read, adding she has held permits in the past for raccoons and skunks."(Gardhouse) submits that she is aware…