The Philadelphia Rescue

Dedication

This page is dedicated to all the Philadelphia rescue skunks and to their newfound families. Thanks to all who helped and fought to keep these skunks alive despite their fretful beginning.

Philadelphia Photo Collection

Huddle On the Road Again Corn Party Travel Condo Downstairs Snack Time

Nic Boy I'm Hungry Love That Corn In the Van Mr. Green Nose I've got it!

Carlos Mmm This is Good Dinner Time Playtime Napping

This collection contains pictures of the Philadelphia rescue skunks. If you would like to post a special picture of your Philadelphia rescue here, please send a graphic file (jpg, gif, or bmp extension) to Owners Of Pet Skunks.

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The Philadelphia Story The beginning to this story is not a pretty one. It is not the start you would hope for, for any animal. These baby skunks were relocated six times in the first 2 1/2 months of their lives. Sometimes their accommodations were cramped and sometimes they were spacious. They had their diet changed several times, and sometimes went hungry due to poor conditions. They also spent quite a bit of their early life traveling by plane, red school bus, van, and car. Environmental stability, something vital to a young skunk's beginning, was drastically missing. Meraculously, the Philadelphia rescue skunks made it through their early trials with flying colors. Remarkably, none ever tried to bite us despite nail clipping, baths, medicine, and playtime. They all socialized very well with each other too, sleeping and playing together as if they were very good friends. Because the circumstances surrounding this rescue were quite complicated, federal and state officials watched this rescue with great scrutiny. Questions surrounding these animals origin caused the officials to doubt whether they could be left alive. OOPS working with the Philadelphia Zoo convinced the officials to spare these skunk's lives based on a few stipulations. Mainly, these skunks would have to leave the state of Pennsylvania and do it as soon as possible. These very lucky skunks are now residing in families across the United States. Thanks again to all who offered their homes.

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Those who helped ....
Below are pictured some caretakers involved with this tough rescue.

Heidi at the Zoo	Bryan Smith	Brad Kessler
Mary Kaye Ashley	Tom Shemancik	Jamie Kinser

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