The operators of A New Hope Animal Sanctuary in Winterville, Georgia, said she came to them covered in fleas, sores and urine burns, believing she had never touched the ground, living most of her life caged near other animals.
Officials with the Department of Natural Resources dropped her off at the sanctuary temporarily while they looked for a permanent home for what they deemed as an "aggressive animal."
But sanctuary workers say she's anything but aggressive. They said that as soon as they showed her kindness, she turned into a loving animal, or even a pet that wanted to be held.
>>Click here to see other animals that call A New Hope Animal Sanctuary home
They came up with, in their opinion, the perfect name, Isis, naming the raccoon after the Egyptian goddess of life and magic.
It took a minute for us to find the perfect name for the albino raccoon who recently joined our family, but we think we'...
Posted by A New Hope: Animal Sanctuary & Education Center on Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Isis has also been able to meet other animals at the sanctuary, like Ghost, another raccoon that calls A New Hope home.
Isis met Ghost today, we think these two are gonna get along great! #raccoon
Posted by A New Hope: Animal Sanctuary & Education Center on Tuesday, October 25, 2016
A New Hope says that it costs about $100 a month to care for Isis. If you'd like to help, click here.
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