Artist auctions off painting of viral raccoon, Jimothy, raising over $12K for his local food bank

He’s been called a legend, a cryptid, and an internet meme, but whatever you call him, Jimothy the Seattle raccoon has undoubtedly skyrocketed to fame in the short span of a week.

Due to the shape of his distinct, rounded body, researchers believe that Jimothy has a rare congenital spine condition. Fortunately, he appears to be happy and mobile, roaming backyards and scurrying around trash cans like any other raccoon.

Seattle residents have recorded clips of him through the years, including “baby footage” from Ballard local Ben Trammell, and the internet can’t get enough…

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