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SkunkHaven.Net is our Domestic Skunk Care and Rescue site. We own and operate Skunk Haven™ Shelter.
We are a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt corporation.
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Warning - for male skunks Not neutered!  

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Warning - This place is NOT Skunk Friendly! Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 345-7300 Do not call them. They have caller ID.

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Browse our ongoing projects or some of the other links for more information on skunks.




We provide 24-hour emergency support for pet skunk care. Call or email:
Photo of Deb Ciprani and her skunk Frank Photo of Cathy Dalgliesh and one of her skunks Photo of Cam Segal and one of her skunks Photo of Renee Pearlstein and one of her skunks Photo of Andrea Morgan and one of her skunks
Photo by Paul Walsh
Deborah Cipriani
daisyphew@oh.rr.com
(440) 327-4349
Call for medical help
Call for adoptions / information
Cathy Dalgleish
In charge of monthly auctions
Cam Segal
skunkycgal@yahoo.com
(307) 575-3260
Call 24/7
Renee Pearlstein
ferretfun4@yahoo.com
216-780-2000
Andrea Morgan
morgan30@gmail.com
(517) 375-0057
Michigan Rep
For general questions on wild or domestic skunks, or information on skunk adoptions, please call between the hours of 7AM and 10PM EST.
You can also get to know our Reps and contact someone near you for help.
BellaOnline Site of the Month, May'05
Awarded BellaOnline Site of the Month, May 2005
Visit BellaOnline and BellaOnline - Exotic Pets Help and Information


Join us for SkunkFest 2025



This is our main fundraising event to help our animals.

We are hoping everyone will come to our annual gathering for merriment and mirth.

Please check our website regularly for updates on further actions.

Here is more Information: SkunkFest Flyer

If you are a vendor that wants to come here is our current vendor registration form: SkunkFest Vendor Agreement

How to get there: South Central Park Map

Who's coming to our in Person Event in 2025? A list of 2025 Vendors

Where will each vendor be located? Map

Previous Years Highlights

New Skunk Owners - What happens when a Skunk Bites?




SkunkHaven™/ Deb Cipriani / Skunk Stories in the News
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May 15, 2024 Educational Visit Vermillion Elementary School
Two of our volunteers, Renee and Nancy did an educational with live skunks at the Vermilion elementary school.
They had the pleasure of meeting the Author of "A Boy Called Bat", Elana K Arnold !
Please check out her page and see her other books. https://elanakarnold.com/
If you want Skunk Haven to come to do an educational, please contact Deb at daisyphew@oh.rr.com
Stella Stella
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October 31, 2017 American Conventions Inside the Annual Festival Devoted to Skunk Owners
Vice Article by VICE Staff VICE travels to Ohio where people from all over the country gather to celebrate the descented animals they keep as pets.
Read athttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/43n3mm/inside-the-annual-festival-devoted-to-skunk-owners
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October 31, 2017 American Conventions Skunks Make Great Pets, According to the Founder of Skunk Fest
Vice Article by Brittany Joyce Read our interview with a skunk enthusiast and watch our documentary on Skunk Fest.
Read athttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9kq3my/skunks-make-great-pets-according-to-the-founder-of-skunkfest
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Skunk Fest held in North Ridgeville
October 18, 2014 alt.news 26:46Episode #16:01 - SkunkFest 2014
link by Dallen Detamorehttps://vimeo.com/115620217
Hidden in the small town of North Ridgeville, Ohio
is an annual event you won't want to miss! Alt.news
follows Holden Jones as he takes us through the sights,
sounds and smells of Skunkfest 2014, a festival for
skunk owners and enthusiasts alike that has been
going strong for over 14 years.
If you want to see more, head on over to
altnews2646.com
Crew
Holden Jones - Host
Dallen Detamore - Producer/Editor
Jennifer Gonzalez - Editor
Emily Jelinek - Crew
Emily Rawden - Crew
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May 20, 2014 Fox 8 News Skunk Haven: Local Woman Lives with 50 Unusual Pets
by Dick GoddardA North Ridgeville woman's home is overrun with some unusual pets.
But, she says her life with more than 50 skunks doesn't stink at all!
In fact, she wouldn't have it any other way.
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April 16, 2014 Radio Disney Backyard Show Radio Disney Cleveland Backyard Show
by Taylor
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March 25, 2014Proof National Geoprahic Skunk Lovers Unite: A Look at Pets and Their People
by Vincent J. MusiPhotography by Vincent J. Musi
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February, 22, 2014 Ripley's - Believe it or not! Debbie lives with 50 skunks
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January 20, 2014 National Examiner 'Skunk Lady' Lives with 50 Little Stinkers.
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December 2, 2013 In Touch Weekly Magazine I live with Dozens of Skunks!
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October 8, 2013 Mail Online Room with a peuw! Deborah keeps 50 skunks in her home
− and they are even allowed to sleep on her bed
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September 14, 2013 The Morning Journal All smiles at Skunkfest;
by Scott Mahoney Dozens of skunks descend on North Ridgeville
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September 14, 2013 Ohio Festivals 43.) SkunkFest − North Ridgeville − September 14, 2013
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2011Critters USA Scent-sational Companions
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Chat Debra's Scent-Sational True Story
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PBS Nature Is That Skunk Is That Skunk?
January 25, 2009 PBS Filming PBS NATURE - IS THAT SKUNK?
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September 12, 2009 Ohio Festivals Skunk Fest - North Ridgeville, Ohio
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May 2008 Ohio Magazine A Black and White Issue
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May 28, 2007 National Examiner Pepe Le Pew Lives Here!
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April 2, 2007 National Enquirer Who'd A Stunk it?
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February 18, 2007 Ripleys Believe it or Not SkunkFest 2007
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September 5, 2005 Exotic DVM Body Temperatures of Skunks
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ISSN: 1521-1363 Exotic DVM Volume 7 Issue 4 pages 2-3 Normal temperature of a skunk is NOT 102°F
See https://skunkhaven.net/FirstAid.htm#Reading for more information.
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Skunk Haven in The Netherlands Hennie in the local news
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Cleveland Plain Dealer Local skunks find sweet smell of success on PBS 
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Penelope the Skunk & President Clinton
Dave Evely,
Penelope "Penny" the skunk
and former President Bill Clinton
Photo by Gaylene Ebling

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SkunkHaven.Net is our Domestic Skunk Care and Rescue site. We own and operate Skunk Haven™ Shelter.
We are a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt corporation.

We are an international rescue and assistance group that will help anyone with their pet skunks. If you need advice or can not care for your skunk any longer please call or email us for help. We have our APHIS-USDA license and Ohio permits for transport and dealer activities. We have contacts in many areas that can help you!

We are dedicated to collecting and distributing information on proper dietary health, medical treatments, and traditional and non-traditional recuperative processes.

All of these efforts cost money, we are not funded by the government. Even one dollar helps buy food for the skunks. All money will go toward skunks, medical supplies, food, bedding, toys, vet bills, etc.

Please HELP keep the shelter alive by donating something. We are always in need of supplies and other items for the shelter.


You may donate here:





Contact us if you have a pet skunk that you can no longer care for.

would you like to adopt a pet skunk? You can view skunks that are available for adoption here. We have members and associates throughout the US, Canada, and several European countries, and can provide direct support and assistance in almost all cases.

THIS WEBSITE IS GEARED TO THE BETTERMENT OF CAPTIVE BORN DOMESTIC PET SKUNKS.  TAKING ANY ANIMAL OUT OF THE WILD IS ILLEGAL AND HAS THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO DIEASES.


Warning > Never let anyone touch or pet your captive born domesticated skunk or allow any of their pets near your skunk. If medical attention is needed, doctors and hospital staff are required to report bites by exotic pets to the local health department.  This even means if the owner of the captive born pet skunk or family member gets bit!!!! This may lead to your skunk being seized and euthanized to be tested for rabies. There is no quarantine period.   Although there are no cases of our pet captive skunks having rabies, people who do not own captive born skunks still assume the worst. 

See Hannah's and Flower's Story --->Pet Alert 05/2012


A suggestion is for you to at least have your tetanus shot up to date.  If your skunk bites someone and you want to spend the money, hire a lawyer to fight from having your beloved skunk put down and pay for the rabies shots that are required to be taken after the bite.  It's a series of five shots costing around $215.00 each.  Sometimes the insurance company will pay for it.  You have to work quickly due to the fact that the health dept. wastes no time in killing your pet domestic skunk.

NEVER JOKE ABOUT BEING BIT BY YOUR PET SKUNK. THE WRONG PERSON EAVES DROPPING CAN STILL REPORT IT!

NOTE: This does not pertain to any animal that is taken from the wild; you are taking a risk when taking any animal out of the wild to make it into your pet.  It would be wise to leave the wild life alone. Buy captive born skunks by breeders.

If you find a wild skunk please read the following>It is illegal to take skunks from the wild in most states, if you find an abandoned or injured wild skunk contact a wildlife rehabilitation center for assistance. If you live in Ohio here is a list of 2024 Wildlife Rehablitators to find a wildlife rehabilitator. If you live outside of Northeast Ohio, please click here to find a rehabilitation facility near you to take in injured or orphaned skunks. If you need a referral we can assist you with finding a legal rehabilitator in your area.

THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU TAKE A ANIMAL OUT OF THE WILD TO MAKE IT YOUR PET PLEASE READ CLICK HERE

 

New Rabies testing may save our skunks from being put down. Read about it here... DNA Test

If your skunk gets out of the house it may not come back again. There are steps to take before and after an unfortunate occurance.

Warning about using METACAM for pain

If your skunk eats chocolate, this is what you should do.



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Nix

Nixall™ Family of Products

We use Nixall disinfectant/sanitizer for disinfecting.
In addition, we use this amazing product for oral and topical wound treatment. https://nixall.com/product/nixall-disinfectant-sanitizer/
List of of disinfection applications Nixall_Disinfectant-booklet_4.16
You may order Nixall through Nixall Family of Products
NixDisc




Honey

We use Nectar Ease Plus for many of our skunks that have walking issues.

I did have invertrebrate disc disease upper and lower in my back.
In 2002, I used the NEctar Ease Plus and Now Colorstrum for months.
I no longer have any issues.
Now through September 30, 2021 use PROMO CODE SKUNKHAVEN and you will get 15% off any orders you place and skunks will benefit!
https://nelsonhoneyus.com/collections/all-nelson-honey-products/products/nectar-ease-zealand-natural-added-bee-venon




NatureSunshine

Nature's Sunshine Products Distributor
You may order Nature's Sunshine Products for you and your skunks and help Skunk Haven™ at the same time.
We use a lot of VS-C. It helps the immue system and liver.
It is best to order any Nature's Sunshine Product by phone to give Skunk Haven the sales credit.
Order by phone is 1-800-453-1422.
Please call to setup your own account and ask Sunshine to place order under our ID: 325157 (Skunk Haven).
Otherwise Skunk Haven does not receive the credit and the skunks miss out on the benefits.








Skunk-Off®
You may order through Skunk-Off® by Thornell








Pet Odor and Stain Removers
Add this to Nixall for cleaning
You may order through
Nature’s Miracle® dog advanced stain and odor eliminator
Nature’s Miracle® cat advanced stain and odor eliminator





We use Dynataurine every day for our skunks.
This helps with the eyes, heart and prevents non-food related seizures.
You may order through Harlem Corporation


Oreck
We love our Oreck Air Purifiers. Order products from the North Olmsted Oreck Clean Home Center or website and mention Skunk Haven™ to help support our cause. Visit your Northeast Ohio Oreck Clean Home Center for special events to support Skunk Haven™.

Ergo Systems AutoPetFeeder

autofeeder
Order an Ergo Systems 8-Day Autofeeder and save. If you are not home to feed your skunk, your automatic feeder can be there for a timely meal. Enter "skunks2008" in coupon and get 10% off - PLUS Skunk Haven™ will also benefit.

Our skunks love the taste of Original Limu,and the juice is so beneficial for them.
Do you, a loved one, or your lovable pet, suffer from Cancer/Breast Cancer, disease of the Liver, Heart ,or Lungs, Lyme Disease, Arthritis, Thyroid, or Bone problems, Fibomyalgia, Depression, COPD, low immunity, just to name a few.
Discover the wonders of Original Limu for your first step towards healing your way to a happy healthier life.
Still not convinced? Go to PubMed, Keyword="Fucoidan".
 
Questions? - Feel free to call Deb at 440-327-4349, or send an e-mail to daisyphew@oh.rr.com and I will forward many testimonies from people who are using the Original Limu and what it has done for them.
A percentage of your purchase/membership will benefit Skunk Haven, Inc.


 


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