Drunk raccoon who passed out after raiding Virginia liquor store helped raise $290K for animal shelter

A raccoon that was found passed out after consuming 14 bottles of alcohol in an Ashland liquor store has helped the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter raise more than $290,000. This reporting highlights how the shelter partnered with an apparel company to sell "Trashed Panda" merchandise, generating revenue that significantly exceeds the department's typical annual donations of less than $20,000. The funds…

A local shelter created and sold merchandise based on a viral incident where a raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store and passed out after drinking spirits. The initiative was launched last year to generate funds for other animals in the area who need help. The report highlights how the shelter successfully turned a humorous internet moment into a practical fundraising tool for animal welfare.

A raccoon that broke into a Virginia liquor store in November and consumed 14 bottles of alcohol has helped the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter raise $292,826. The fundraising campaign, featuring "Trashed Panda" merchandise like shirts and mugs, has sold 19,234 of its 19,500-item goal. This report highlights how a viral incident provided an unexpected source of funding to help the shelter address…