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Welcome to the world of pet skunks. Skunks have been raised domestically for over 100 years. Originally they were raised mainly for their fur with some sold as pets. The fur would be dyed and labeled as “marten”. Once the truth in labeling laws came out, skunk fur fell out of favor (at least in the U.S.) and raising them for pets became more popular. Just like dogs and cats, once they started breeding them for pets, there became a need for a pet skunk rescue. The Florida Skunk Rescue was started in 2004 by Judy Slade. Â We attend festivals, adoption events, give school and nursing home talks, etc. with our skunks to educate people about pet skunks. We are also available to do presentations to schools, nursing homes, summer camps, etc.
Is a pet skunk the right pet for you?
Are you considering owning a domestic skunk as a pet? They are certainly cute and adorable aren’t they? Babies especially will tug at your heartstrings. They know all the right things to do to get you to take them home with you. It is up to you to decide if adding a skunk is the right choice for you. You need to carefully consider whether you want to add a baby skunk, which requires more care and training
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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR SUPPORTING OUR ORGANIZATION. The Florida Skunk Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity recognized by the IRS and Florida Department of Agriculture. Our mission is to rescue domestic skunks, foster them, and find new homes for them. We also do public education in the form of adoption events, schools, nursing homes, and kids camps for the Humane Society.
Class III Captive Wildlife Permit
In order to own a pet skunk in the State of Florida, you must first obtain a Class III Captive Wildlife Permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. All applications are done on-line, to access the permit page go to https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/
CaptiveWildlife/CustomerLookup/. You’ll first need to create an account and FWC will send you two (2) emails, one with your account number and one with a pin number. Once you have those you can log in and apply for your permit. You’ll need to watch the process (currently taking a minimum of three (3) months as of this writing) as they will not notify you when it is ready. They no longer mail the permit, you will have to print your copy from on -line. There are two types of permits: (1) Class III No-Cost Personal Pet Permit, and (2) Class III, for Exhibition
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January 8, 2023
This morning in Rescues in Action, we have Piper with Florida Skunk Rescue here looking for a home and warm lap to cuddle up in! She is SO fluffy
December 15, 2022 - Dr. Raz Peress, Dr. Scott Rose,
the wonderful staff at Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota were the recipients of the Jane Bone Award from Florida Skunk Rescue and Skunks as Pets.
October 31, 2022 - Jane Bone
started a skunk rescue group called Skunks as Pets. She also pioneered research about skunks and their care, and had vets calling her for advice on how to treat pet skunks.
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