I just thought I would take the time to thank Skunk Haven for all that they do and tell you a little bit about our success story with the skunk that we adopted from them.

Our Story-

My whole life growing up I had this strange desire to one day own a pet skunk. My family thought I was crazy and never believed that I would actually get one. Around September 2011, I discovered Skunk Haven's website when I was in search of a skunk breeder. My husband and I had been married a little over 2 years and I had recently graduated college and started a great new job in my field. I explained to my husband that if I didn't try to get a pet skunk now, than I may never get the chance to later, knowing that down the road that we would want to start a family. Plus my birthday was in September and I couldn't think of a better present! He was reluctant to the idea, because what would people think? How strange would it be to have a skunk walking around the house? But he finally gave in! After hours upon hours of research, I contacted Skunk Haven. A few days later they told me that they were picking up a new skunk that was being surrendered. We went to go look at her and it was love at first site!

I couldn't believe how wonderful she was. All the horror stories I read about what skunks could do (chew wires, tare up flooring, break toes, get into cabinets, etc), not one of them were true with her. She even uses her litter box religiously! My two dogs have accepted her as "one of them" as she follows them around everywhere they go. As soon as one of the dogs lay down she cuddles up right next to them. She loves to cuddle up with me on the couch and wiggle her head up under my neck. I have even taught her to come when I call her! The funniest things is, just the other day someone came to our house and thought we were crazy when they saw our skunk. My husband said, "Oh we don't even notice that she is a skunk any more. She seems pretty normal to us." My husband had also built her an awesome "house" that she sleeps in and stays in when we aren't home.

We recently moved to a beautiful farm house about 2 months ago. I was really concerned about how she would adjust since she had been taken from breeders, put in a new home that gave her up, taken to a representative of Skunk Haven, and then taken by us. The first night we moved in, she was in her cage desperately pacing to get out. I let her out and she walked around the house like she owned the place! She didn't act nervous or afraid of anything! In fact, since we have moved, she has been so much more active! At our old house, when company was over she would stay hidden. At this new house she stays out no matter who comes over or how many people come over. She has decided she likes being the middle of attention!

My husband and I are now expecting a baby boy in March! We already have a skunk costume for him and cannot wait for them to get pictures together! I like to tell people that second to marrying my husband, adopting our skunk, Sophie was the best decision I've ever made. She has been such a joy and I can't thank Skunk Haven enough for making this possible!I know this was lengthy, but I just thought I would share!

-Leah


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