So, since sometime early in summer, May maybe, every evening Phil and I are home we have heard a strange sound on our back patio. It always totally freaks Meatball out. Rightfully so, he runs around like he is the house security guard. Tonight we finally had a sighting: it is a raccoon! Phil bravely checked out the backyard with a broom and flashlight. So thanks to my chihuahua and my husband, we are hopefully raccoon free — until tomorrow.