Hairless Racoon found in Florida

A young female hairless raccoon was found hiding under a car and was taken to a wildlife refuge.

Experts say that the raccoon didn’t show any signs of mange (mange, skin disease of animals caused by mite infestations, characterized by inflammation, itching, thickening of the skin, and hair loss. The most severe form of mange is caused by varieties of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which also causes human scabies) but was possibly born with a genetic mutation or is suffering from alopecia (which is the loss of hair on the body and scalp) causing her to look different than a normal raccoon. She is being treated at the vet with 24 hour care due to the rapid declination of her health. Her health has been rapidly declining so she is being treated at the vet with 24hr care.

She was battling an infection and needed to take antibiotics to help with fighting the infection. She looks very similar to a chupacabra due to her dark coloured skin and structure of her body, leading some to spread fake news about her being a chupacabra.

The chupacabra is a Mexican monster that was said to suck the blood from farm animals.

The animal was called Dobby because of her close resemblance to the elf from Harry potter. She is sixpounds and is fighting for her life and is on her way to winning.

This is just one example of an abused raccoon. They may be scary animals that rummage through your trash to find the latest cheeseburger but only so that they can live another day.

Animals like this still shouldn't be fed or hurt. Many people use things like tazers or weapons on animals as a way of self defence but it is harmful to the animal and should not be allowed.