Meet Jimothy, the Raccoon that Captured the Internet’s Attention
- A rotund raccoon nicknamed 'Jimothy' has become an unlikely local celebrity in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood after viral videos inspired fan art, memes, and widespread social media attention.
- Veterinarian Carrie Schneider of The Family Pet Veterinary Hospital said Jimothy "has a congenital spine shortening disease," noting the condition occurs in other mammals as well.
- Since going viral last week, the raccoon has inspired a mural at Ballard Clay, an 8-bit video game, and a debut in the Mariners' 7th-inning 'Salmon Run' race on Saturday.
- Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck plans to issue a 'Jimothy Summer' proclamation this weekend, while artist Ryan Henry Ward auctioned a painting for more than $6,500 to benefit the Ballard Food Bank.
- Wildlife authorities urge residents not to interfere with the animal, advising the public to keep their distance and contact officials if it appears injured, as locals express hope for its survival in the wild.
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How a Spine Deformity Made Jimothy the Raccoon Famous
The post How a Spine Deformity Made Jimothy the Raccoon Famous appeared first on A-Z Animals.Jimothy the raccoon has literally become an overnight sensation. The little critter has fans from all over the world. Why is everyone so obsessed with Jimothy? How Was Jimothy Discovered? A neighborhood walk and a keen eye were all it took to turn a young raccoon into a social media sensation. On July 14, 2026, Kiana Hall and her husband were taking a st…
Jimothy, Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon, gets official bobblehead
Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon, Jimothy, is getting his own bobblehead. Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead of the tiny torso trash panda.
A raccoon born with a deformation of the spine made furious in Seattle, on the west coast of the United States. What explains this particularity? Is it common? An expert pronounces herself.
Met with a malformation in the spine, Jimothy became a local celebrity in Seattle for his atypical appearance.
Viral Seattle mascot Jimothy the Raccoon is already showing up in video games
Everybody loves Jimothy, the Seattle-based celebrity raccoon. After going viral on Instagram, the adorable trash panda with an unusual gait has spawned countless memes and fan art. Now, after working his way into hearts and minds, Jimothy is coming to games like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Stardew Valley, thanks to the procyonid's biggest fans.
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