Raccoons are returning to the city after a long winter hibernation, bringing with them eager hands looking opportunities to render assistance in meal preparations.
As is well known, raccoons are able washers of food and with only a bit of coaxing can be trained to wash your dinner for you in exchange for a share of the bounty.
Occasionally, exceptionally adept animals can also be trained to wash the luncheon linens, but that is a task for experts.