WASHINGTON — A Virginia animal shelter has raised nearly $170,000 after selling merchandise inspired by the viral drunken raccoon that ransacked a liquor store during Thanksgiving weekend.

The Hanover County Animal Protection & Shelter in Hanover, Virginia, began selling merchandise displaying the "trashed" raccoon passed out beside a bottle of alcohol. As of Tuesday morning, it has raised $169,670.

The animal shelter is selling hoodies, t-shirts, long sleeves and crewneck sweatshirts in different colors. The prices range from $24.99 to $41.99, depending on the style.

The campaign ends on Sunday and has sold more than 15,000 units.

"We are absolutely blown away! Thanks to our incredible community, and everyone who jumped in on the fun of our now-famous “drunk raccoon” story, our Bon

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