Omg I want a pet skunk naooooooo. Go youtube "pet skunk" and see how fluffy they are. :3 Apparently they make good pets, especially after their scent gland is removed. Not many ppl have them. >.<
I can put that on my list of things to do when I'm old. "Become reputable skunk breeder" ;D
What does one do with a pet Skunk?
I'm not a fan of crippling wild animals to make pets from them
Even removing something unwanted from dogs and cats
I don't think you have to worry about getting mugged while you're walking your skunk! Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Cindy James on May 16, 2012, 04:56:03 AM
What does one do with a pet Skunk?
Pet them! :D They're like cats I guess, because you can keep them indoors. And also they're rly playful and curious and friendly. :3
Quote from: Medusa on May 16, 2012, 05:23:25 AM
I'm not a fan of crippling wild animals to make pets from them
Even removing something unwanted from dogs and cats
I would argue that spaying and neutering is also crippling, which btw is a big list of pet owners. Also it wouldn't be a wild animal it would be domesticated. Plus they normally won't spray you anyways unless they're stressed lolz so I guess you could live without their operation, but....... >.<
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on May 16, 2012, 08:03:40 AM
I don't think you have to worry about getting mugged while you're walking your skunk! Hugs, Devlyn
LOL
Quote from: Cindy James on May 16, 2012, 04:56:03 AM
What does one do with a pet Skunk?
Find someone else with a pet skunk and watch in amusement as your skunk suddenly takes on a French accent and spends an inordinate amount of time on hairbrained yet charming and very sweet schemes in an attempt to woo it.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcurezone.com%2Fupload%2Fclipart%2FPepe_Le_Pew.jpg&hash=5eaf49544af1dc96838299c8012e3240f7abbad9)
Are you seriously, considering, a pet skunk? If you are, please, take some time and do some research.
I have owned, bred, and rescued, many smaller exotic mammals and birds, over the years. I have NO personal experience, with, pet skunks. But, I do know, many, are available via rescues. Though, I would recommend, a first time skunk owner, get a baby, from a breeder.
If you want, I can post some links, on care of a pet skunk and some "good" breeders. Also, if, you are in the USA, skunks are NOT always legal. Even if captive breed.
You might look into getting a ferret. I understand they have some of the same characteristics but they are considered domesticated, which would make your life easier.
--Jay Jay
Sounds like it would be fun to visit people without telling them the scent glands have been removed! >:-)
Karen.
My mom had a pet skunk when she was young :) She said that they are much like a cat but a bit different... Very clean, playful and affectionate animals