Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett call for protection Jimothy, internet’s favorite raccoon

Published July 28, 2026 1:41pm ET | Updated July 28, 2026 1:41pm ET



Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) are calling for the city of Seattle to protect Jimothy, an internet-famous raccoon.

“We are requesting that your office ensure that Jimothy be enrolled in any and all relevant community carnivore monitoring initiatives,” the letter obtained by TMZ reads.

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