Domino - new skunk..

[Crownan]

Originally Posted by bosshogg

aww he's gorgeous!!! Glad he has found a good home with you!! and i now have majour GMS (give me more skunks!! or in my case Give Me Skunk)

I get this all the time....though I think its a different type

Nerys, all your skunks are tooooooo cute!!!

[vicky1804]

Hi guys, iv looked at all the pictures of skunks over the last few months and have to admit they sound like amazing animals to keep. I have just a few simple question if anyone would care to induldge and answer them for?
What are they generally like to keep as pets? I understand they are classed as exotics but to keep around the hous are they in anyway like cats and dogs?
Also can/are they able to get one with dogs?
My only reason for this question is my OH wants a dog when we get our own place and I was considering something different but wanted to know if skunks and dogs could get on?
Also does anyone know of any good sites a could start some research with at all? The house is about 2 years away so got plenty of time

Cheers
p.s sorry for hijacking

[brittone05]

Oh Nerys - had I only saw a head shot of Dom, I would have sworn it was Ichi hehe

he has a very manly little face doesn't he - his nose is a different shape to the girls too or is that just me?

Vicki - oyu could try reading Nerys page on TSKA website all about life with Snuff, the albino female (haven't got link as I am not on my own PC sorry)

Alternatively, pop over to Striped Bandits - Home and have a nosey about there

[Nerys]

Mmm must get time to do some more on "snuffs site" !!!

What are they generally like to keep as pets? I understand they are classed as exotics but to keep around the hous are they in anyway like cats and dogs?

they are a bit of both, and a dollop of uniqueness... they have the cuddle ability of a cat, the intelligence of a dog.. they share similarities with both, but are more than both rolled into one! they are demanding willful mischevious curious and able to get into and onto all sorts of things! they will steal your jumpers (and your hearts!) to make beds with, dig up plants, get into places you would not think possible..

(i still have not worked out how snuff got stuck fast head down and butt up between the wall and the cabin bed.. but she screamed for mum, and left it to me to work out how to get her out again!)

Also can/are they able to get one with dogs?

they can do yes, depends on the skunk and the dog ! but i do have pics from american skunkers, with them curled up with dogs asleep, or eating from the same bowl





cats too!





Emma - yeah, side on its mad eh! head is different tho..


Also does anyone know of any good sites a could start some research with at all?

skunk haven is pretty good too..

N

[Reiyuu]

what absolutely bizzare pets I have never seen pet skunks before.. I think I'll stick to ferrets thuogh... ^^ they look cool though Nerys

[Nerys]

they are neat, you will have to meet one and be won over lol

domino came from worcester

its highly likely that there will be a couple of skunks on public duty in bristol on the 16th, if thats not too far for you to come

N

[TSKA Rory Matier]

Dom - mad bungee skunk!

Everytime l let him out, he is like something on a bungee cord, he springs out and then sort of springs back.

Thankfully l now have boots on inside the house, in comparison to loafers - the latter became an instant attraction to our 'cute' DOM, first it was a fascination with the fabric of the shoe, next it was a fascination with the denim, then oh joy he discovered there was a softer material inbetween the two - notably - a sock! Under said sock! An ankle.

Last night he discovered a sock clad foot, and proceeded to chase it around the office with me hopping like a lunatic, especially after he sunk his teeth into the top of the foot - which yes - bled like a pig.

Indeed, he needs to be taught that this isn't classed as acceptable from me nor my feet! LOL

He is a right little laddy, who when and once calmed does enjoy a cuddle, although his sense of gravity is a little to be desired. The ground seems to pull him from my lap to the hole between my crossed legs, and he finds himself clinging for dear life!

Overall, l ... like Dom - albeit l am wary of only having socks on!!

He should be fine, the girls here think he is kinda nice as well. Although l have noted of late that Snuff is quite taken with Pro, and is quite the little tart at his enclosure!

R

[Nerys]

they were funny as the other night, with Elliot, lol..

N

[linda.t]

nerys u have some of the most beautiful pets.
cheers linda

[sammy1969]

Nerys i really envy you and all oyur pets wish i lived a bit closer as would love to come and meet them in person but not being able to drive or walk very well does give me a few limitations shame i know. i think oyur skunks ar wonderful and would love to convince hubby of the merits of getting one as a pet but at the moment he wont budge lol maybe ameeting will win his heart lol what oyu reckon? Mind you with the list i have already not sure we could have one just yet but a nice thought for the future