Woman Gets Same Four-Legged Visitor Every DayâRoutine Delights Internet
A woman's garden has transformed into a raccoon's haven. With a pond to cool off in and a cozy decking area to rest, it's no surprise this wild animal visits.
The raccoon's routine has been recorded and shared on TikTok to a page dedicated to many visits from the wild animal (@theraccoondrivethru). Racking up 2.4 million views, the clip begins with the raccoon sitting at the glass window and the text explains that she shows up at 5 p.m. "every day without fail" and stares at them until someone feeds her.
The favorite part of her visit is receiving an Oreo cookie, followed by dinner time which seems to be a mountain of dry cat food, per the video. Naturally, the raccoon then goes into a food coma and sprawls out for an hour in the shade before taking a dip in the pond and climbing up a tree to exit the garden.
So far, the leisurely life of the mother raccoon has amassed over 360,000 likes and plenty of comments.
"This is her all-inclusive resort," wrote one user while another said: "you are literally her spa day."
A third commenter joked: "Racoon...'Thank you for your hospitality at the country club today. I'll be back tomorrow.'"
"It's so funny to me how so many wild animals are domesticating themselves right now," said a fourth user.
Many other users have shared their envy and expressed their hope to one day enjoy the delight of befriending a raccoon. The small mammals are just as smart as dogs and cats, and they have routines for food and shelter, according to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Animal Medical Center.
While the raccoon in the viral video seems to be extremely friendly, the MSPCA states that not all are like this. The non-profit organization warns they are capable of causing damage by dumping trash cans, disturbing gardens and ponds, and injuring cats or small dogs, or they may simply be a nuisance for homeowners by entering attics and chimneys.
"If raccoons have taken up residence in or around your home, the first step is to encourage them to move out," states the website. People are also warned against leaving food out for them as they are major rabies carriers along with Baylisascaris procyonis, a roundworm parasite that can infect raccoons. This can also be passed on to humans if they accidentally ingest or inhale roundworm eggs that are passed through raccoon feces.
People are advised to wear protective masks and clothing if they are cleaning areas that were inhabited by raccoons.
Newsweek reached out to @theraccoondrivethru for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
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