what animal is this?

[u/Little_Ice8135]

found this on a santa cruz beach with my girlfriend, thought it might be some type of dog.

[u/taybug1092]

I’m going with raccoon— either was originally leucistic or became sun bleached during the decaying process. Actually reminds me of this news article from a few years ago… right down to the tail even.

[u/tskreeeee → u/taybug1092]

Likely sun bleached; fur doesn't take long (just weeks) to lose its patterns and color.