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Drunk Raccoon Raises $290,000 for Animal Shelter
A Virginia raccoon who passed out in a liquor store bathroom has raised $290,000 for an animal shelter through merchandise sales.
In brief
A Virginia raccoon who passed out in a liquor store bathroom has raised $290,000 for an animal shelter through merchandise sales. A raccoon that passed out in a Virginia liquor store bathroom has raised $290,000 for the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter through merchandise sales. Originally reported by VICE.
Raccoon Passes Out in Liquor Store
A Virginia raccoon crashed through a ceiling tile at an ABC store in Ashland, Virginia, and helped himself to liquor.
Raccoon Raises $290,000 for Shelter
Nearly a year later, the raccoon has raised over $290,000 for the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter through merchandise sales.
Merchandise Sales Expand
The shelter teamed up with an apparel company to sell merchandise featuring the raccoon with the slogan 'Trashed Panda' and expanded into seasonal collections.
Shelter Uses Funds for Body Cameras
The shelter plans to use $140,000 of the funds for body cameras for animal protection officers to document animal abuse investigations.
The essence
A raccoon that passed out in a Virginia liquor store bathroom has raised $290,000 for the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter through merchandise sales.
