I have seen more than one skunk in my day Mr Silver, and they are like most other creatures; if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. When my mother was young, she almost petted one, she thought it was a cat. It was early morning, dark and foggy. But the skunk had more sense than she did and walked away from her.

Why is a skunk wretched? they are a wonderful little animal who has developed a wonderful way of protecting itself. They live all over the country; they hurt no one. I read this story sadly; i realize that rabies IS a problem, but the bigger problem is the overinfestation of the planet with human beings.. If we don't like an animal, we blow it away.