Raccoons are such controversial creatures. If you’ve never met one, they’re delightful, adorable, intelligent critters worthy of any woodland themed quilt. If you’ve ever met them, especially the ones who’ve lost their fear of humans, you’ll probably not love this cute little mammal so much.
I have a friend who’s family actually raised an orphan raccoon they found- it never did stop biting, hissing, scratching, and acting generally ungrateful for the food and warmth (and attempted friendship) her family gave. (I do have to say I do not condone raising orphan animals, and had I known her at the time I would have recommended she call the DNR for an appropriate rehabilitator.)
So, although they’re not pets, they are definitely still too adorable to be excluded, so without further ado- the Raccoon Portrait!
Here are some photos (Huge thanks to all of my stupendous pattern testers!)
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