Nikki the Raccoon?

While I've done myself with animal ears or tail, I've never done a serious furry self-portrait. I've always been identified as a cat, you see, and...well, everyone chooses feline or canine. Even the big cats - such as the tiger I've used in the past - are heavily represented. Recently, though, it hit me: the raccoon is the animal I share the most traits with, NOT the cat.

Reasonably intelligent? Check.
Curious? Check.
Mischievous? I love to tease and provoke - just ask .
Will eat damn near anything? Check.
Likes to sleep all day? Check.
Nosey? Check.
Obsessive tendencies, especially when domesticated? Check.

And aside from all that - my favorite Care Bear character was Bright Heart Raccoon. (Actually, he tied with Swift Heart Rabbit and Grumpy Bear, but... you get the idea.) So, I present Nikki the Raccoon.

Originally, I invoked all of my willpower to NOT put the Bright Heart emblem on the shirt. In the end, I put it on anyway.