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Norway star Erling Haaland becomes a viral sensation after buying a whiskey-drinking raccoon from a Dallas store, spawning a naming poll on Instagram and meme-worthy buzz following his World Cup run.
Erling Haaland didn’t bring home a World Cup trophy, but he did bring back a quirky keepsake from Dallas—a taxidermy raccoon named “Whiskey Raccoon” holding a gin bottle, purchased at Wild Bill’s Western Store during Norway’s team visit. The players reportedly snagged hats and a T‑shirt as well; the piece runs about $750, and the artisan who makes these taxidermy pieces has since retired, with a few other animal statues available as alternatives.
Erling Haaland arrived in Oslo after Norway’s World Cup exit, bringing back a viral souvenir—a taxidermy raccoon holding a whiskey bottle bought in Dallas for about $750—sparking online chatter about the eccentric keepsake.
A Manorville resident is being treated for possible rabies exposure after being scratched by a raccoon that tested positive for rabies, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
A raccoon in Westmoreland tested positive for rabies, with confirmation from the New York State Department of Health after testing at the Wadsworth Center; no humans were exposed, though a dog exposed to the raccoon received a rabies booster, and the location where it was found was not disclosed.
Orange County Animal Services says a raccoon found near East Franklin Street and Glendale Drive in Chapel Hill tested positive for rabies after an encounter with two dogs on May 23. Officials urge people to keep distance from wildlife, seek prompt medical advice if exposed, and remind pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations up to date; in North Carolina, vaccinated pets with exposure must receive a booster within 96 hours, while unvaccinated animals with exposure may be euthanized or quarantined. The region has seen multiple rabies-related incidents recently, including a fox bite in Chapel Hill and a rabid cat in Hillsborough.
A raccoon captured near Western Boulevard and Pullen Road in Raleigh tested positive for rabies. Animal control and Wake County health officials advise residents to avoid unknown animals, ensure pets are vaccinated, keep outdoor pets indoors until booster shots, do not feed stray animals, secure trash, and report unusual animal behavior to 919-831-6311. A rabies case was also reported in Chapel Hill earlier in March.
A raccoon found acting sick on Fawn Drive in Granby, CT was euthanized and later tested positive for rabies. Police urge residents to avoid wildlife that appears injured or abnormal and to report such wildlife to the Granby Police Department at 860-844-5335. Seeing a raccoon during the day isn’t necessarily a sign of illness, but residents should ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations and exercise caution as warmer weather brings more wildlife activity; nearby Southwick has also seen rabies cases in raccoons this winter.
Orange County Animal Services says a Chapel Hill raccoon tested positive for rabies after a road incident. Officials urge caution around wildlife, remind pet owners to ensure rabies vaccinations are up to date, and outline exposure handling—dogs, cats and ferrets with vaccination history must receive a booster within 96 hours if exposed. North Carolina law also requires vaccination for these pets.
Experts weigh whether any wild species could be domesticated into the next popular pet; raccoons are highlighted as a potential example, but true domestication is a slow, complex evolution driven by social behavior and interaction with humans, with many urban wildlife species potentially following a commensal path rather than deliberate breeding, and dogs and cats remaining the benchmark.
Rabies has been confirmed in a raccoon near Onancock, prompting health officials to advise residents to report any contact with the animal to local authorities, as rabies is a deadly but preventable disease.
In Hopedale, Massachusetts, police euthanized a raccoon on Christmas Day after reports of aggressive and erratic behavior, likely due to rabies, to protect public safety. The officers used a lawful and necessary method, supported by town officials, despite some reports of harassment against them.
A raccoon famous for breaking into a Virginia liquor store and getting drunk has raised over $254,000 for a local animal shelter through the sale of themed merchandise, with proceeds supporting animal care and enrichment.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia ABC liquor store by crawling through the ceiling, ransacked the store, and passed out in the bathroom after drinking, before being returned to the wild.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, caused chaos by smashing bottles and falling through a ceiling tile, and was found passed out in the bathroom by an employee. The animal control officer took the raccoon to the shelter, where it sobered up and was released back into the wild, having learned a lesson about breaking and entering.