San Diego Humane Society’s Precious Baby Skunk Is Winning Hearts Everywhere
Get ready for cuteness overload! The San Diego Human Society shared a video on Friday, January 2nd of an adorable baby skunk, and I can't quit watching it! The video shows an Eastern Spotted Skunk that the organization had rescued, and he is the cutest thing you'll see today!
The video is short - it's only 14 seconds long - and it introduces us to the rescued skunk, adding in that he loves to stomp. I don't know whether he's trying to be scary or if he's just having fun but either way, make sure your sound is on so you can hear his little tippy taps!
Is he not just adorable?! I won't even admit how many times I've watched this video! I was surprised by the skunk's spots too - I grew up where a lot of skunks lived but I've never seen one with spots! In their caption, @San Diego Humane Society says, "He's little but mighty" and they aren't kidding! He is a tough little guy and the poor thing doesn't know that it doesn't really count since he's too cute to be tough! The stomping is actually a way to intimidate predators, and they usually do it before they spray...I wonder if he ended up spraying after this video.
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Do Skunks Make Good Pets?
Watching this cute little guy made me wonder, do skunks make good pets? When I was growing up, a friend of mine whose parents owned a farm had a pet skunk who lived in the house with them. Its 'stinker' had been removed, so he couldn't spray and make the house smell like skunk. They loved that skunk!
I headed to Google to see what I could learn about skunks as pets. If you get a skunk that was raised as a baby in captivity or find one already domesticated, people agree that they can make good pets. They're extremely intelligent, curious and funny, and like to be held and loved on.
That being said, as it turns out, they aren't an easy pet to take care of, and they're considered an exotic pet and not legal in every state. You can't just run to the grocery store and buy skunk food, so you have to prepare meals for them each day. They are curious, which also means that they can be mischievous and find trouble when they get bored. They'll learn to open drawers and cabinets, and they'll steal clothing and blankets to soften up their bed.
Skunks are known to be headstrong and stubborn, which you know can be frustrating when dealing with a pet. They are natural diggers, and would have no problem digging in your carpet, furniture, or other things. Also, since you'll have to have the scent glands removed to have it live indoors or else it'll stink up the place. It's important to never let your skunk outside, as it will have no natural defenses and will be unable to spray to protect itself.
As with any pets, it's important to do your own research to see if an animal is right for your family. After doing a bit of research, I've decided that although they're cute when they're little, a skunk definitely doesn't sound like the ideal pet for me.
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