A raccoon recently died in Toronto.
When Jason Wagar saw the deceased animal on the sidewalk, he sent a casual tweet to the city to let them know.
@311Toronto There’s a dead raccoon on the sidewalk outside 819 Yonge (at the SE corner of Church).
— Jason Wagar (@jasonwagar) July 9, 2015
The city replied promptly.
@jasonwagar Thank you for letting us know. This was reported a short while ago and Animal Services has been notified. ^de
— 311 Toronto (@311Toronto) July 9, 2015
But they didn’t actually respond promptly.
@311Toronto It’s now after 3 pm and I guess Animal Services hasn’t been by, because someone’s having some fun now: pic.twitter.com/ff0ybbm5cX
— Jason Wagar (@jasonwagar) July 9, 2015
And throughout the day, the people of Toronto left more and more gifts to honor the life and legacy of the raccoon.
At night, the body had still not been taken, and a candlelight vigil was held.
Candlelight vigil now being held for #DeadRaccoonTO. Picture courtesy of @gavingraham. pic.twitter.com/HrpApfbBfJ
— Norm Kelly (@norm) July 10, 2015
Meanwhile, hours later, Jason Wagar is still trying to get someone to pick up the damn raccoon.
@norm @311Toronto 8:20 pm. Come on, Animal Services. pic.twitter.com/3RPc1XdX50
— Jason Wagar (@jasonwagar) July 10, 2015
And, eventually, they did.
The body is now being taken away. Pic via @KrisReports. #DeadRaccoonTO pic.twitter.com/n4FnU4IARa
— Norm Kelly (@norm) July 10, 2015
Life is just so short.
#DeadRaccoonTO is now gone but will never be forgotten. Picture courtesy of @KrisReports. #RIP pic.twitter.com/eWwASq8C5M
— Norm Kelly (@norm) July 10, 2015
Residents are being asked to keep their green bins open tonight in honour of #DeadRaccoonTO.
— Norm Kelly (@norm) July 10, 2015
Gone, but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and all those who were positively impacted by #DeadRaccoonTO. 
