Friday, February 12, 2010

Why can I not have a pet skunk in Illinois?

There are effective rabies vacines, but why are they not USDA approved? These are such wonderful animals, why do people hate them so much?Why can I not have a pet skunk in Illinois?
Testing on skunks hasn't been done, so even if the skunk receives the dog or cat vaccine for rabies, there's no studies that can be used to point to in case your skunk bites someone and they insist it be killed to test for rabies (ferrets had the same problem for the longest time till enough research was done).





You can get them vaccinated, but it won't stop anything in the eyes of the law.





Yes, they're great animals--but they're wildlife even if domestically bred and raised, and often a permit is required because of that.Why can I not have a pet skunk in Illinois?
It's not because people hate them... but it is illegal in illinois... and in the states it is legal in there are many restrictions... these animals were made with smell sacks and sharp teeth for a reason so they can live in the wild and protect themselves...
A number of states have laws banning the private ownership of native species, even if they were purchased from a USDA licensed breeder, and not caught in the wild. It is not because people hate the animals, it is to protect the native wildlife.
IN THE LAND OF THE SKUNKS THE MAN WITH NO NOSE IS KING!!!!!!

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