Goodness me! So, Pinot was running TO the raccoon, or away from it? Sounds like TOWARDS it!

Heal quickly, Coop! In such a situation, you do what you can to keep everyone safe, and worry about the details like scruffing and not 'tailing' later. It worked, except YOU ended being the one looking beat up! LOL Feel better soon.

Makes you wonder: do I leave nails long in case she DOES reach the raccoon, so she has a fighting chance? Or clip them, so I don't get shredded?!