Be my friend???

Am I mistaken, or do I recall descented skunks being kept as pets?

---

"Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster

Rynke the orangutang.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/video-dancing-orangutan-likes-move-3246476

I do not plan to make friends with either the skunk or the dog.

---

David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

Jarvis:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d7Octew7A0

Am I mistaken, or do I recall descented skunks being kept as pets?

I have heard of this too, despite the fact that skunks are particularly prone to rabies. I'm not sure it is legal in all states. Even with regular rabies shots for the skunk, I still would not want a de-scented skunk as a pet because I do not think they are smart enough to be litter box trained. If any Critter Cafe readers have "indoor skunks", please let me know if this is a correct assumption.

Am I mistaken, or do I recall descented skunks being kept as pets?

I have heard of this too, despite the fact that skunks are particularly prone to rabies. I'm not sure it is legal in all states. Even with regular rabies shots for the skunk, I still would not want a de-scented skunk as a pet because I do not think they are smart enough to be litter box trained. If any Critter Cafe readers have "indoor skunks", please let me know if this is a correct assumption.

I found this on a Bing search here Angela.

---

The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I found this on a Bing search here Angela.

So the answer to my question "Can skunks be housebroken?" is essentially "No, but they might get it right just often enough to keep you hoping they can be housebroken."

I'll stick to outside skunks, thank you!!!

RE: skunk ownership...

Certainly not in California, the State can come in and put down your pet, NTM fine you... in your state if it is not CA? See here

---

.

Hello, from Albany, CA!...

For a change of subject: consider


Ground Squirrel BM 3-1-10 04 by THE Holy Hand Grenade!, on Flickr

---

.

Hello, from Albany, CA!...

Yep, the thread has gone NUTS. ;)

---

The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Well...SOME of us have always been a little on the nutty side.

---

"Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster

Some elsewhere are insane and heartless..

---

The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

umm, my post was a ground squirrel... they don't eat nuts...

---

.

Hello, from Albany, CA!...

umm, my post was a ground squirrel... they don't eat nuts...

I thought all varieties of squirrel nibbled on nuts......
Or seeds, which are kinda like a nut.

---

"Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster

umm, my post was a ground squirrel... they don't eat nuts...

But how about Pea Nuts? Here we call them "Jordnötter" Ground Nuts:)

Ground Squirrels, Nebraska Style...


13-Stripe Ground Squirrel


Franklin's Ground Squirrel

It looks like I'll be able to get some help with My mobile home soon, the CAPSBC(Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County). There's No money here for Me, just improvements that help to conserve electricity, gas and water.

The guy from the CAPSBC was out here and I printed out a bank statement showing where My income came from and signed/initialed this and that form, He made a copy of My property tax bill(to show that I owned the mobile home), I may be able to get a new a/c unit, as well as the doors and windows, but I have to call in mid April, since cooling season isn't quite here yet, though 90F temps are on the way, should be here by Friedday and yes I'll be fried alright. There was even talk of a new clothes washer, since that would wring more water out of the clothes He said(not to mention use less H2O in the first place), and therefore result in less gas being used in the clothes dryer(both clothes washer & dryer are over a decade old). In any case I have the guys phone number, He also left behind some booklets and such, some with 'Southwest Gas' printed here and there. So now it's just wait and see, outside of the 1 call that is. This is a public/private partnership at work. I'll see what happens next.

---

The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

It looks like I'll be able to get some help with My mobile home soon, the CAPSBC(Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County). There's No money here for Me, just improvements that help to conserve electricity, gas and water.

The guy from the CAPSBC was out here and I printed out a bank statement showing where My income came from and signed/initialed this and that form, He made a copy of My property tax bill(to show that I owned the mobile home), I may be able to get a new a/c unit, as well as the doors and windows, but I have to call in mid April, since cooling season isn't quite here yet, though 90F temps are on the way, should be here by Friedday and yes I'll be fried alright. There was even talk of a new clothes washer, since that would wring more water out of the clothes He said(not to mention use less H2O in the first place), and therefore result in less gas being used in the clothes dryer(both clothes washer & dryer are over a decade old). In any case I have the guys phone number, He also left behind some booklets and such, some with 'Southwest Gas' printed here and there. So now it's just wait and see, outside of the 1 call that is. This is a public/private partnership at work. I'll see what happens next.

Good to hear Vic, good luck!

---

rOZZ
Music
Pictures

Good luck Vic. I hope they come through for you.

---

TimeLord04
Have TARDIS, will travel...
Come along K-9!
Join Calm Chaos