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Raccoon in Dallas saved after mayonnaise jar was stuck on her head for days
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Hannah Jones , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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A sticky situation in Dallas had a happy ending for one raccoon named Mayonesa. According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days. Despite several sightings and rescue attempts, she managed to stay just ou...
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Key takeaway According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days.
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What is this story about? A sticky situation in Dallas had a happy ending for one raccoon named Mayonesa. According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days. Despite several sightings and rescue attempts, she managed to stay just ou...
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