Buzz·Posted on Jun 21, 201417 Reasons Raccoons Should Be Your Favorite AnimalTake the masks off your eyes, friends. Accept raccoons into your heart.by Erin ChackBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Raccoons are excellent mechanics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. They enjoy occasional calisthenics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Cleanliness is their number one priority. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Raccoons always share their popcorn. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. They look amazing in hats. That's a fact. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. And they're always so apologetic. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Raccoons will never get mad if you tell them they run funny. They think they run funny too. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Same goes for the way they hop. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. All raccoons are hopeless romantics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. They play a mean air synth. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Raccoons look death in the face every day. And you know what they do? They laugh. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Or they cuddle it into submission. Whatever's easiest. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Raccoons are amazing athletes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. They're risk-takers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. They're loyal. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. And they have impeccable table manners. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. So what are you waiting for? JUST LET THEM LOVE YOU. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF