Stella's Rescue Story

Tic Tock! The waiting game begins to see if the next state would allow Stella in. Several days

passed. SkunkHaven's "Plan A" failed for the first state, now there is new "Plan B." If that state

would not allow Stella in, we came up with a "Plan C" and a "Plan D!" ANYTHING TO SAVE

A SKUNK!

In May of 2016, an 18 year old girl came home and said, "I want a skunk!"

One day in 2016 she surprised her family by coming home with a baby skunk.

Almost two wonderful years went by as Stella went everywhere with her

mother; Even being hidden in the dorm
while her mother went to school. They
loved each other with a special bond
between a human and fur kid.

Some skunks have more than one life.
This particular skunk, named Stella,
sure had an angel on her shoulders one
sunny day.

In Dec of 2017, Stella and her mom were
driving on a road that was 10,000 feet in elevation. Stella's mom was not
wearing a seat belt, but Stella was snug in her pet carrier and
her cushy round bed.

All of a sudden the car traveled off the left side of the road, went airborne,
over the cliff and down a steep embankment.

"The vehicle collided with several trees and a large rock," the State Patrol said in a crash
bulletin. "The vehicle then rolled one time and came to rest on its wheels facing east."

Stella's mom was killed on impact. As the State patrol looked around the car, he missed
something. Another person came along and looked in the car and saw a carrier. Stella
was found huddled in her carrier, scared, all banged up and wanted her mommy. She
had heard her mommy screaming and knew something bad had happened.

Stella was whisked away to a State-owned animal care facility. Never knowing what
happened to her mother. Stella, being scared and wanting her mama, her soft touch, to
hear her laughter, will never have closure in her heart about what happened to her mama.

You See Stella lived in an illegal

state; and the state then

confiscated her. Due to human

interest and the family losing their

daughter, the state did not

euthanize Stella. A state with a

heart! Instead, she was kept at

the State Animal facility

until a home was found for her.

The family found a home in

a nearby state. A few months went

by with too many excuses from

the new owners. The new home fell through. Time was running out for Stella. A cry for help went out on the internet

that the skunk would be euthanized if a home was not found soon. The cry for help was sent by a member of

SkunkHaven's Facebook Group to the main SkunkHaven Team.

		As news hit SkunkHaven, without a second thought, a member of SkunkHaven
		contacted the family to see if they needed any help. It was told there was only one
		state Stella was allowed in. SkunkHaven jumped into action and sent messages and
		calls. Within hours a good, loving home was found. The family was grateful for the
		help they got from SkunkHaven. The new owner was so excited. A few weeks went
		by, and then another call came into SkunkHaven for help. The state in question
		DENIED Stella to entry. The new owners' hearts were broken. Quick thinking and an
		offer to the parents were extended. SkunkHaven permits were forwarded. It was
		then presented to the state holding Stella. That state then contacted the next state
		to see if Stella would be allowed in.

	Tic Tock! After two days, the second state granted entry. A big,
	deep sigh of relief came over everyone. Now comes the chore
	of getting Stella to the airport. The state facility was four hours
	away and we needed to be there to drop her off at 4:30am. The
	caregiver drove three hours and spent the night at a family
	member. At the airport, as the caregiver said his goodbyes to
	Stella, a chapter closed and another chapter has opened for her
	life. Stella safely landed at the airport. She met her new human
	companion and away they went to her new home. Stella will
take some time adjusting to her new home.

She will always remember and love her original Mom. Stella's new
life began on April 27th, 2018. Scared and timid, missing her mom, it has taken the love of
her new family to show her love, encouragement and patience as she has had to learn that is
OK to come out of her safe place and learn to love a new family. She is finding new friends
and new adventures. It was a journey that it is safe to say not many skunks would have
survived, but Stella had an angel in that carrier with her that day. We are certain her mom is
		STILL her angel with her to
		this day. We will continue
		to see what encounters she
		can get into in her new
		home with her new family.
		We like to believe her mom
		approves of the new family
		and has helped Stella settle
		into her new home.

The family had a road sign made and placed at the crash site. A purple cross was placed at the crash site as well.

Please, ALWAYS remember to wear your seat belt and drive safely.The life you save may be your own and that of your loved ones.
For Stella, there was a happy ending. Although she lost herloving mom to tragic accident,through the kindness of a state agency
with a heart and the diligence of members of SkunkHaven who worked tirelessly to bring Stella to a safe home,
she is now able to romp and play again with the love a new family.

SkunkHaven is ALWAYS here to help anyone and everyone with your questions and concerns with your skunk 24 / 7 / 365 no matter
what it may be. We are just a phone call away. Don't wait until a small concern becomes an emergency.
Call us for help.

This story was writtenby SkunkHaven and cannot be copied or reproduced in any way or form, in full or in part. Story was written with permission from the family to be shown to the public. Pictures were used with permission from the family and cannot be copied or reproduced in any way or form, in full or in part.

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