When out from the yard there arose such a clatter

I sprang from my bed expecting blood splatter!  Instead, I found Luna, Wrigley and a raccoon going round and round (literally) the big pine in the front yard.  I tried to call the dogs off, but they ignored me entirely as I yelled from the porch in the cold...in my undies...looking ridiculous.  Actually, I think all three stopped for second just to giggle at me, then continued fighting.

The raccoon stayed up there for several hours, eventually crawling down very carefully and making a run for it.  I made sure Luna did not impede the escape, as I felt the raccoon had endured enough.