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Pet Raccoon Gets the Zoomies When Mom Tells Her It\u2019s Bath Time<\/a> originally appeared on PetHelpful<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We’ve seen lots of animals get the zoomies, and it’s always a joy to see. But there’s one animal that we didn’t know gets the zoomies when they’re excited…raccoons!<\/p>\n

Kimberly DeFisher, known as Arctic Fox Daily, shared a video of her raccoon Savvy’s excitement over bathtime recently, and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see today. It begins when Savvy notices Mom filling up her bathtub and she can’t contain her excitement. Watch on to see her adorable zoomies and her bathtime routine. The whole thing will make you smile!<\/p>\n

This was just too cute! Kimberly<\/a> says in the video’s caption, “May be nicknamed trash pandas, but they sure like to be clean!” She loves her bath<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Viewers also got a kick out of Savvy’s zoomies and bathtime playtime. One commenter pointed out what we noticed, “I love how she grabbed the hose lol!” @Rose enjoyed, “When she ran back to him like, ‘Do you see how much fun I’m having?!’ LOL!”<\/p>\n

Related: Pet Raccoon Refuses to Jump Off of Stairway Banister Because He’s ‘Terrified’ of the Cat<\/a><\/p>\n

Do Raccoons Make Good Pets?<\/p>\n

Commenter @Heather admitted, “This does not help me not want a raccoon as a pet LOL!” If Savvy’s antics make you want to Google where to get a pet raccoon, you might want to do a bit of research first.<\/p>\n

WebMD<\/a>\u00a0aren\u2019t fans of the idea of bringing them inside since they\u2019re a lot of work. They say, \u201cOwning a\u00a0pet raccoon<\/a>\u00a0might be more trouble than it\u2019s worth, and most animal experts don\u2019t recommend keeping them as pets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Raccoons are incredibly smart animals, known for their curiosity and problem-solving skills. With their nimble paws that work almost like hands, they love exploring and trying new foods<\/a>. They also have great memories; feed one once, and you\u2019ll likely have a regular visitor<\/a>!<\/p>\n

They enjoy cuddling<\/a> and snuggling but also have a playful streak<\/a> that keeps their humans on their toes. They’re smart and curious, love to climb<\/a> and explore, and even if you put locks on or other deterrents to keep them out of rooms, cupboards, and other areas you don’t want them to access, they’ll find a way to get around them. They’ll also steal<\/a> and hide things that they want to keep for themselves!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s currently only legal to own a raccoon in 16 states. They carry some very bad diseases <\/a>and have a bite that can cause medical issues. Before rushing out to buy one, do your research to find out if it is available to keep one as a pet in your state. Many states require permits and special training to keep this\u00a0exotic pet. I think they\u2019re cute, but I\u2019d prefer to just keep watching cute videos of them online.<\/p>\n

Pet Raccoon Gets the Zoomies When Mom Tells Her It\u2019s Bath Time<\/a> first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 24, 2025<\/p>\n

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful<\/a> on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/p>\n