Raccoon

The Sims 3: Pets
Raccoons appear wandering in the player's home neighborhood following the installation of The Sims 3: Pets. A Sim can either 'watch', or 'shoo' the raccoon, although some Sims may be able to 'pet' them. Raccoons can often be seen tipping over garbage bins on residential lots. Watching raccoons raises a Sim's hidden Wildlife skill.

Trivia

 * Male raccoon are always named 'Meeko', female racoons are always 'Meeka'. However, on mouseover, they simply say "Raccoon".
 * Sims may have a wish to watch or pet a raccoon.
 * Raccoons are actually reskinned cats.