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The Freedom Team and Their Mission of Mercy
Times were tough in the skunk world. Their was still no approved Rabies
vaccine for skunks, government officials were as confused as ever,
bickering and lies were rampant on the Internet, and laws were changing
(not for the better). Owners were growing tired of the never-ending battle
to protect their pet skunks from harm. But out of these chaotic influences,
a group was banding together to form a team of rebels to fight against the
tyranny of the land. This group of skunk activists became known as the
Freedom Team.
The Freedom Team is devoted to protecting captive-bred skunks from harm.
Many strove to protect their own pets and help others solve similar problems
by sharing their personal experiences. Assisting skunks and their owners
encompassed most of their waking hours. A passion grew in its members every
time they became involved with another skunk episode. And with aiding skunks
as their goal, their first mission promptly presented itself.
There was this domestic skunk breeder in Canada. He was determined to be the
premier breeder in his country and make a bundle of money on breeding skunks
for pets. He did not heed the warnings of those that had bred exotics before
him. He forged ahead and obtained the permits and licenses he needed. The
government informed him that they planned to outlaw the breeding and possession
of skunks in his area. Convinced he could change government minds, he charged
ahead collecting as much breeding stock as he possibly could. He bought out
many other breeders in the surrounding lands. Eventually, the government got
its way and this breeder was faced with putting hundreds of skunks to death.
The Freedom Team got wind of this and debated the details of the rescue for
hours. Could they save hundreds of skunks? How would they transport them?
Where would they put them? Were they healthy or sick? How would the skunks
handle the stress of the move? Were there any babies? Were they descented?
How would they cut through the mounds of paperwork involved with doing it
legally? How would they find homes for all of them? How would they fund
such an undertaking? The Freedom Team decided that no matter how many
roadblocks presented themselves, they had to rescue those skunks.
This would be the rescue of a lifetime for many on the Freedom Team. Every
member needed to do his or her part, and do it well. Drivers were recruited
to transport the skunks and their cages. A place was found to house the
animals. Food obtained to feed them. Many started hunting good homes for them
and a gracious volunteer offered to descent the loaded ones. The officials
were notified of the team's plans and all the paperwork completed. All the
pieces just seemed to fall into place. The Freedom Team was performing like
a well-oiled machine.
The skunks were ecstatic to see the Freedom Team arrive. They knew that a
better life was on it's way to becoming a reality. Most of them were scared,
but there were gentle humans there to help and treats to eat along the way.
When they arrived at their temporary home, there was a flurry of excitement
in the air. They were glad the long trip was over. The food was great compared
to what they had been getting and treats and exercise were a common spirit
lifter. Many of the skunks were developing a camaraderie with their pen
mates. Faithful caretakers came by a lot and made them feel less lonely with
kindness and conversation.
Then came the time for some to say good-bye. Many skunks were going out to new
homes. They were sad to be separated from the friends they had made, but knew
that wonderful, loving homes awaited them. Grateful for a second chance at life,
many left with thankful hearts. But for those that remained, hope for a new
start was always on their minds.
As members of the Freedom Team still search for welcoming homes, faithful
caretakers lift the spirits of those that still remain, and life continues
in the skunk world. Rogues and terrorists try to foul the work of the Freedom
Team with no avail, and their mission of mercy continues.
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