The Adventures of Ricky the Raccoon

Having lost many chickens over the years to hungry raccoons, you can imagine how excited I was to find this dog toy for Maple. 

She loves Ricky Raccoon
and plays with him hours each day.

I can't tell you how often I glance out over the backyard, see a "dead" furry body with a striped tail, and give Maple hugs and extra dog treats feel sad because I think Maple has killed a raccoon.  But no fear, it is only Ricky.

I think of it as cheap therapy (for me, not the dog)...  Anyone know where I can find a stuffed chicken snake?