Skunk Greeting Cards | Notify me about the upcoming Skunk Book

Why the skunks?

Years ago I took this photo of my daughter and some orphaned baby skunks. It is a sweet reminder to take time out to smell the flowers and the skunks!

As a veterinarian I have worked with a wide variety of animal species, including rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned or injured wildlife. Skunks are among my favorite animals. That is why I am writing a book about skunks and have made greeting cards from my photos of them.

"Take time out to smell the flowers and the skunks!"

Skunks are active at night and beneficial for farms and gardens because they eat insects, grubs, and small rodents. Although notorious for their defense mechanism—the ability to spray a foul-smelling musk when in harm’s way—skunks are usually reluctant to spray unless seriously provoked. Instead, they try to bluff their way through dangerous encounters by stomping their front feet, holding their tails straight up in the air, and doing handstands in an effort to scare away their aggressors.

Skunks are often misunderstood and maligned. In reality, skunks are beautiful, unassuming animals that don’t deserve their stinking reputation! I hope my book will give readers an appreciation for this shy little animal that shares our corner of the world.