Jimothy
Seattle raccoon and internet meme
Jimothy (born est. 2026) is a wild raccoon living in Seattle, Washington, United States. His unusual short, rounded shape, likely the result of a spinal deformity, led to him becoming a viral internet sensation in July 2026.
History
In July 2026, Seattle resident Kiana Hall encountered the raccoon and posted a video on Instagram that went viral, leading to his widespread fame. In the video, she can be heard saying, "What am I looking at?" In its caption, she referred to him as "Jimothy", later saying, "He just looked like a Jimothy to me." Residents of Seattle's Ballard neighborhood said that Jimothy had lived in the area for months or years.
Animal experts believe Jimothy was born with a spinal deformity reported to be or resemble short spine syndrome, a disorder seen in dogs and, more rarely, other mammals. Jimothy is likely healthy for his species and appears to have no issues with mobility or pain. His survival with the condition is said to reflect a raccoon mother's care for her kit. Jimothy's sex has not been determined.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has urged individuals not to approach the raccoon, which appears healthy without human intervention, and the Seattle and King County health departments have cautioned that wild raccoons can carry bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted to humans.
As Jimothy's fame grew, residents and wildlife experts questioned whether more than one short-spined raccoon had lived in Ballard over the years, since wild raccoons typically live only three to five years.
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