Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy
When thinking of raccoons, we picture feisty creatures scavenging through the trash, making themselves a leftover dinner party that all the yard is invited to. But the Tito raccoon family is proving us wrong.
Meet Piper, Cheeto, and Tito, three rescue raccoons who launched a very successful career in art. In fact, their colorful abstract hand paintings are not for art lovers on a tight budget. Ranging from a $75 piece titled “Tiny Masterpiece” by Cheeto to a whopping $150 for a “Custom Masterpiece” executed by Piper with colors selected by you, these are the masterpieces taking social media by storm.
Both hilarious and amusing, these are the paintings from the Jackson Pollocks of the raccoon world and you may wanna be quick to snatch one ’cause they’re selling out fast. Like, before they even hit the market.
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Rescue raccoons are taking the art world and social media by storm with colorful hand paintings
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Bored Panda reached out to animal behaviorist Suzanne MacDonald at York University, Toronto in order to find out more about raccoons and whether these animals can truly be drawn to art. Prof. MacDonald explained that “You can train any animal to paint, really. All you need is patience and a steady supply of food rewards.”
When it comes to raccoons, the professor said that they are easy because “they can grasp things with their hands.” However, she assured us that there’s absolutely no evidence that raccoons appreciate art, “but then again, it is impossible to ask them… so who knows?”
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The animal behaviorist also said that there are many misconceptions about the raccoons. “In urban settings, they’re seen as scavengers, but they are actually members of the Carnivore order, which also includes cats, dogs, and bears.”
That means they are able to eat almost anything, like humans, which are also omnivores. “Raccoons can exploit a lot of different food resources, which, in cities, includes trash.” Moreover, they have “very sensitive little paws that provide grasp,” which allows them to eat a wide range of foods.
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A good painter should always recharge their batteries
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And people on Twitter got seriously into this Raccoco art
I have more questions about this! Where does the money for this art go? I checked on the Tito website and other than a link to donate, there is no further info. What exactly are you donating to? I would hope that it would in part go to some kind of animal based, or raccoon rehabilitation charity, but there is no indication of this. Otherwise you are simply paying these people money for a novelty item which is potentially being generated by exploiting these animals. Im not at all saying that is the case and would be more than happy to be proven wrong. On the face of it, it just seems like people who already have the money to care for these wild animals, are making money from them for their own gain.
Agreed. There are few circumstances where they wouldn’t have been eligible for re-release. Did someone find baby raccoons and make them pets? They need to give a lot more information. As adorable as they are, I’d hate if they were being exploited.
Same. It's why I only donate to the animal charities that I can actually go to. Thankfully, in a metropolitan area, there are a few. I can also take a look around the facilities and observe the animals.
Agree with you ellz Jellz, Oliver and catlady6000, no further informations, what happen at theses raccoons?
Whats wrong with you people? the racoon looks happy and it is looked after. What about people that dress their cats and dogs in stupid outfits? They look like pratts!
Why would there need to be something wrong with people for them to ask questions about what's going on here? Particularly when it comes to people being able to donate their money to something. That seems a bit of a broad statement! If this was something happening on the street and the owners asked face to face for money for this, or just a donation rather than to pay for the 'art' more info would be available. Animal charities and organisations in general that are looking for donations tend to tell you upfront where that money is going to.
And what's wrong with that? it's their pet. There's no harm on them making money aside during this pandemic. Live and let other live. Get your own little darling and bribe it into art. Oh, you're going ti knife me, aren't ya? Take a number, the line is loooong. You all should be living and not caring how others do.
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Its a scam, like cat painting and such. They just dunk the poor animals paw in paint than force it to a canvas. Did you saw a single video of the "artist" actually painting ?..
The owner has a YouTube channel. He found and rescued the raccoon. I think it's an awesome idea for the paintings however seeings how he doesn't own a rescue facility and he isn't donating some of the profits, it's way over priced.
They are working on opening a raccoon rescue facility with the money they get from the paintings. If you follow their utubes from the beginning you will find how they got started with Tito, all the pro and cons (and there are alot of cons to having one as a pet or even in the house) and how much work has been done with them. Only 15 states will allow them as pets. Sadly I am not in one but rehab them for the State of Virginia. Trust me they are cute up to about 6 months old, but if you have raised kids the next 12-18 months they are teenagers. If they escape their house, your house will look like a frat party was held over night. Sadly a lot of folks don't realize how high maintenance they are as pets and the rehabbers in states they are allowed get them when the owner doesn't want or worse they are euthanized. The owners of these try to educate the public on this, what they don't show enough of is how much work they put into interacting and training the raccoons.
he's so happy and i'm so happy for his happiness :D
Well, the raccoons definitely paint better than I can. They're such cute little rascals. It's good to see them so happy and loved.
I have more questions about this! Where does the money for this art go? I checked on the Tito website and other than a link to donate, there is no further info. What exactly are you donating to? I would hope that it would in part go to some kind of animal based, or raccoon rehabilitation charity, but there is no indication of this. Otherwise you are simply paying these people money for a novelty item which is potentially being generated by exploiting these animals. Im not at all saying that is the case and would be more than happy to be proven wrong. On the face of it, it just seems like people who already have the money to care for these wild animals, are making money from them for their own gain.
Agreed. There are few circumstances where they wouldn’t have been eligible for re-release. Did someone find baby raccoons and make them pets? They need to give a lot more information. As adorable as they are, I’d hate if they were being exploited.
Same. It's why I only donate to the animal charities that I can actually go to. Thankfully, in a metropolitan area, there are a few. I can also take a look around the facilities and observe the animals.
Agree with you ellz Jellz, Oliver and catlady6000, no further informations, what happen at theses raccoons?
Whats wrong with you people? the racoon looks happy and it is looked after. What about people that dress their cats and dogs in stupid outfits? They look like pratts!
Why would there need to be something wrong with people for them to ask questions about what's going on here? Particularly when it comes to people being able to donate their money to something. That seems a bit of a broad statement! If this was something happening on the street and the owners asked face to face for money for this, or just a donation rather than to pay for the 'art' more info would be available. Animal charities and organisations in general that are looking for donations tend to tell you upfront where that money is going to.
And what's wrong with that? it's their pet. There's no harm on them making money aside during this pandemic. Live and let other live. Get your own little darling and bribe it into art. Oh, you're going ti knife me, aren't ya? Take a number, the line is loooong. You all should be living and not caring how others do.
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Its a scam, like cat painting and such. They just dunk the poor animals paw in paint than force it to a canvas. Did you saw a single video of the "artist" actually painting ?..
The owner has a YouTube channel. He found and rescued the raccoon. I think it's an awesome idea for the paintings however seeings how he doesn't own a rescue facility and he isn't donating some of the profits, it's way over priced.
They are working on opening a raccoon rescue facility with the money they get from the paintings. If you follow their utubes from the beginning you will find how they got started with Tito, all the pro and cons (and there are alot of cons to having one as a pet or even in the house) and how much work has been done with them. Only 15 states will allow them as pets. Sadly I am not in one but rehab them for the State of Virginia. Trust me they are cute up to about 6 months old, but if you have raised kids the next 12-18 months they are teenagers. If they escape their house, your house will look like a frat party was held over night. Sadly a lot of folks don't realize how high maintenance they are as pets and the rehabbers in states they are allowed get them when the owner doesn't want or worse they are euthanized. The owners of these try to educate the public on this, what they don't show enough of is how much work they put into interacting and training the raccoons.
he's so happy and i'm so happy for his happiness :D
Well, the raccoons definitely paint better than I can. They're such cute little rascals. It's good to see them so happy and loved.