The Beat Breakfast Club welcomed a viral Montreal story into the studio: Pepper the raccoon, accompanied by her devoted rescuer.
After finding Pepper dying as an orphaned baby, her caregiver nursed her back to health. Though he initially intended to return her to the wild, she bonded with him and never left his side. However, keeping raccoons is illegal in Montreal, leading wildlife officials to issue warrants to seize and euthanize her. The rescuer—who also clarified that his other viral rescue, Deadpool, is a cat—has been staying on the move to keep Pepper safe. He noted that she is fully vaccinated against rabies to address public concerns.
Now, he has launched a GoFundMe to open a permanent wildlife sanctuary on the Island of Montreal. Lee and Natasha remind listeners never to approach wild animals themselves while wishing the duo the best.