Gophers are so cute! But, can they can be quite the pest. Apparently, they have very poor eyesight and don't hear well. They depend o their sense of smell. Perhaps attacking that sense of smell would be a good deterrent? http://pestpointers.com/scents-that-gophers-hate-how-to-use/
"While gophers have terrible eyesight, they have a very strong sense of smell. Gophers hate strong scents such as rosemary, sage, thyme, eucalyptus, geranium, pine, lavender, coffee grounds, peppermint oil, and castor oil. These scents mask potential food sources and irritate a gophers senses."
Seems every time I research getting rid of pests, such as insects, mints are always mentioned (i.e. peppermint, basil, bergamot, etc. http://farmfoodfamily.com/types-of-mint-plants/).
As to raccoons, they can be difficult to contend with and dangerous if angry or rabid. Before calling hiring a professional, I would try Step 4 in http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons/#:~:text=Block%20any%20potential%20entry%20points%20to%20the%20home,Remove%20food%20and%20water%20sources%20from%20the%20yard.
Good luck with your critters, Bear! 
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