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Domestic Skunk Rescues

Skunks come to us from owners, breeders, dealers, and pet stores. Our group coordinates or assists with pet skunk adoptions throughout the United States.

Contact us for for more information or you can print an Adoption Application and send it.

We do not adopt skunks to persons that cannot legally own a skunk because of state or local restrictions.

Keep a dream alive by helping the skunks. WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS - PLEASE HELP US.

Even one dollar helps buy food for the skunks. All money will go toward skunks. Medical supplies, food, bedding, toys, Vet bills, etc. Please HELP keep the shelter alive by donating something.

When shipping on an airline you need to provide for proper care.

To ship a skunk:

1. You need a USDA health certificate and letter of acclimation signed by a licensed vet.
2. Verify drop-off, takeoff, arrival, and pick-up times with the airlines.
3. Prepare a pet carrier for a comfortable trip -
   • Use an air-transport approved pet carrier.
   • Attach (copies of) the required health certificate and letter of acclimation to the carrier.
   • Place an absorbent pad (puppy pad or incontinence pad) in the bottom of the carrier.
   • Place appropriate bedding material inside the carrier.
   • Provide a water bottle firmly affixed to the outside of the carrier with a drip pan inside.
   • Provide a food dish firmly affixed to the inside of the carrier.
   • Provide sufficient food for one day of travel and acclimation, separate meals, and note feeding time(s) if necessary.
   • Place a toy, bedding, or something else the animal is familiar with, inside the carrier.
   • Secure the carrier door with wire or cotton rope.
   • At drop-off time place a small snack in the food bowl.
   • The airline will provide "LIVE ANIMAL" stickers to affix to the carrier.

Our choices for destinations are Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron-Canton International, Cleveland Lakefront, and Lorain County Airport. For our convenience, shipments to Columbus, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Erie, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, or Louisville need to be scheduled a minimum of three days in advance. Other destinations need to be scheduled a minimum of 7 days in advance.

Before	After
This skunk was sleeping in pine chips, eating dog food and had not been wormed. He's now healthy and happy.

Just After Arrival	Five Months Later
These skunks were suffering from improper diet and allergic reaction to flea bites.

Some skunks can be perfectly white and yet infested with worms. We seldom know what to expect when we take in a new rescue.

Hana Before	Hana After
Domestic skunk from Japan. This skunk had been living in an aquarium for six months. She is now being properly cared for.

Buddy Before	Buddy After
White-on-white skunk from Wyoming. He weighed 22lbs when he came and is down to 13lbs now, luckily he is still young and has no severe problems. Don't over-feed your skunk!

This is an example of a cage that is NOT proper for a skunk. This rescue came to us (luckily by car) and we were surprised to see a full-grown skunk in a cage like this.

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Revised 06/2/20 (SRS)

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