Animals·Posted on Oct 2, 201424 Times Raccoons Were Good Citizens Of The WorldPeople shoot raccoons a lot of grief for causing a big old ruckus, but they're really just trying to make the world a better place.by Kaelin TullyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This little guy who is demonstrating the wrong way to drive a car. 2. This thirsty baby who wants us all to remember that calcium is an essential part of everyone's diet. View this photo on Instagram 3. This encouraging cutie. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. This little dude who is letting us all know that rest is essential. 5. This kisser who thinks that it's super important to show the people in your life that you love them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. This baby who posed just so he could make his human's beard look even more fabulous. View this photo on Instagram 7. This little guy who is just trying to give his friend a helping hand. 8. This hider who was just trying to remind us of how important it is to use packing peanuts. 9. These little guys who make playing tag one thousand times cuter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. This noisemakers who know that it's important to spend quality time with your friends. View this photo on Instagram 11. This talented raccoon who is showing us all correct somersaulting tactics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. This lover who is helping groom his best friend. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. This lazy guy who is just letting us all know that sometimes taking a break is necessary. View this photo on Instagram 14. This little worker who's helping out in the mechanic's shop. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. This snuggler who just wants to make sure this woman's glasses don't get crushed while she naps. 16. This baby who knows that there should be an emphasis on snuggling in everyone's life. View this photo on Instagram 17. This teeny cutie who is practicing proper hygiene. View this photo on Instagram 18. This fluffer who knows sometimes it's okay to lean on your friends for help. View this photo on Instagram 19. This majestic raccoon who is demonstrating the importance of perfecting your dramatic pose. View this photo on Instagram 20. This little guy who is trying to demonstrate proper spooning technique. 21. This snacker who wanted to make sure the salsa tasted good before anyone else ate it. View this photo on Instagram 22. This lover who is reminding us all that exercise is extremely important. View this photo on Instagram 23. This guy who just wanted to save the humans from eating unhealthy potato chips. View this photo on Instagram 24. And finally, this orphan baby who won this little girl the "Most Unusual Pet" award in her kindergarten class.