Did Edgar Allan Poe really have a pet raccoon?

Answer 1

Yes, a cat (probably a tortoise shell) named Caterina. He described her as "one othe most remarkable black cats in the world- ... for it will be remembered that black cats are all of them witches." He bragged that she was smart and strong enough to open a latched door with a cunning leap on the latch. She sat on his shoulder while he worked.

Answer 2

There is no concrete evidence that Edgar Allan Poe had a pet raccoon. While there are stories and legends that suggest he may have had one, they are not well-documented and could simply be exaggerated or fabricated over time. Poe did have various pets, such as cats and birds, but there is no definitive proof of a raccoon companion.

Answer 3

The raven, named Grip, was originally owned by Charles Dickens who purchased the bird to study the behavior of a raven for the story 'Barnaby Rudge' (1841). Poe evidently read that story for the bird made another appearance in his poem 'The Raven' (1845). Poe never actually saw the live bird nor owned it as a pet, but the stuffed bird is now on display at the Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA) Free Library.

By the way, Poe did have a pet cat named Caterina.

Answer 4

No. He did, however, have a pet cat that rode around on his shoulders.

Answer 5

The cat's name was Pluto.

Answer 6

Catterina! :)

Answer 7

Caterina