Because They're Basically the Same? Skinned Carcasses May Actually be Raccoons

Seattlest really likes animals, so we've been following the gruesome tale of the mutilated mammal bodies found on a fence in Auburn. At first, these headless carcasses were believed to be dogs; golden retriever puppies, to be specific.Then, they were thought to be coyotes--making illegal dumping, rather than animal abuse, the only crime committed by the perpetrator.

But today, some veterinarians confirmed that they are neither puppies nor coyotes. Nay, based on the contents of the animals' stomachs, veterinarians now believe that the remains belonged to raccoons, the Seattle Times reports

Raccoons are legal to hunt (and skin and behead) with a license, but, in the event that a resident does not have a license, may also be killed if they cause damage to property or crops. However, leaving the exposed bodies by the side of the road is not legal.

Officers from the Department of Fish and Wildlife services are still looking for information in this case, though the reward for information has been removed.