Rebecca the raccoon arrived at the White House in November 1926 by way of a Mississippi admirer, with assurances of a “toothsome flavor” befitting the president’s Thanksgiving feast.

The new rescues – two white raccoon dogs – will soon join the other residents at the sanctuary. Earlier today (Friday), the Sandown site teased the news, inviting people to guess what species ...

It’s unusual for White House pets to start as Thanksgiving dinner, but that was the case with Rebecca, the raccoon that lived ...

National Photo Collection/Library of Congress First Lady Grace Coolidge and Rebecca the raccoon make an appearance at the annual White House egg-rolling event on 18 April 1927. President Coolidge ...