Discover Costco's $20 Jimothy Raccoon Dog Toy With Hidden Squeakers and Crinkle Fun
Some names simply suit their owners. Max, Buddy, Bailey—perfectly respectable choices for a dog. Then there's Jimothy, a raccoon from Seattle who became an internet celebrity simply by taking a walk through his neighborhood. No elaborate tricks, no carefully planned content strategy. Just one unusually round raccoon going about his business, completely unaware that the internet was about to make him famous.
Now, Costco's Jimothy the Raccoon Dog Toy brings the little celebrity into the toy basket. The $19.99 jumbo plush has squeakers, crinkle material, and a spiky ball hidden inside. Jimothy may look like an ordinary stuffed raccoon, but he's keeping a few things to himself. Unlike the real Jimothy, this version is meant to be chased.
Delca Jimothy the Raccoon Dog Toy, $19.99 at Costco
Costco
The real Jimothy first went viral in July 2026 after Seattle resident Kiana Hall filmed him wandering through the Ballard neighborhood. His unusually short, rounded body and long legs immediately caught people's attention, and he quickly gained millions of views.
According to ABC News , wildlife experts believe his distinctive appearance may be caused by a congenital spinal condition, though a veterinary examination hasn't confirmed it.
Jimothy quickly became something of a hometown celebrity. The Guardian reported that his popularity inspired murals, artwork, merchandise, and even recognition from the Seattle Mariners. That's a fairly impressive résumé for a raccoon whose original plans probably involved finding dinner.
Costco's plush version, made by Delca, measures 8 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 13 inches tall. Its soft exterior has crinkle material and squeakers, while a spiky ball inside adds another texture for dogs to investigate.
PetHelpful recently featured Costco's Pokémon squeaky dog toys , another playful find that combines recognizable characters with the noises dogs seem determined to make during your favorite television show.
Jimothy Has More Going On Than He Lets On
Jimothy isn't advertised as a rip-and-reveal toy, though, so there's no reason to encourage your dog to tear him apart. Supervise play, inspect the seams, and remove damaged toys before stuffing or internal components become accessible.
PetHelpful also covered Target's Bark Cleo the Cactus rip-and-reveal toy , which takes the hidden-surprise concept further by encouraging dogs to uncover another plush inside.
As for the real Jimothy, he's still a wild raccoon and should be admired from a distance rather than approached or fed. His plush counterpart is considerably better suited to close encounters.
It's funny to think that a raccoon wandering around Seattle could inspire murals, merchandise, and a dog toy in just a few months.
Jimothy has become a celebrity without ever knowing it. Now he's also a squeaky dog toy, which is probably the strangest part of his résumé.
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Oct 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
