Talk about stinky!

It's been a while since I've had a chance to do a wildlife report and it feels good to be back in my perch again! Now, it has come to my attention that there is someone skulking around in the shadows just under Gramma's bedroom window...

Skunkies can spray up to 10 feet accurately and up to 5 times in succession! Amazing isn't it!? They're nocturnal, meaning they are out at night, and most likely they're looking for yummies. Their diet consists of fruit, berries, eggs, all kinds of insects, small rodents and reptiles. Most damage by skunkies occurs when they tear up lawns and shrubbery with their long claws, looking for insects and grubs. I'm beginning to wonder if Mommy's mini-garden by the basement door wasn't uprooted by Mr. Skunkie... There's a big hole where there used to be a flower and all the dirt is every which way...hmm...

What happens if you get sprayed? Well, you stink! LOL! And as much as some of us enjoy smelling like skunkies, not all humans agree. Here is a home remedy for neutralizing skunk odor (never tried it, hoping I won't ever have to):

1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide

1/4 cup of baking soda

1 teaspoon of liquid soap

Uncle Paulie's doggie, Jack, got hit with a ton of stink and had to endure cans of tomato juice and other remedies before finding that what seemed to help the best was ...ahem...summers eve. Ya. I know. If my fur could change colors, it would be bright pink now from embarassment. But think of it. What is the purpose of summers eve? Exactly.

With that being said, steer clear of Mr. Skunkie. He stinks. He stinks real bad. No likie likie. And to make matters worse, he tried to aquire membership to the elusive Tuxedo Gang. Duh! Just because he's black and white doesn't mean he can join the gang! He is missing the most important factor! He's not of the feline persuasion!!!