Skunk Fest: Making a big stink

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I touch down in Cleveland, Ohio, and call the only person I know who lives here, Deb Cipriani. This is our first real meeting, as we have only ever talked over the phone. I had been researching animal rescues around the country and she invited me to Cleveland for her annual fundraiser, Skunk Fest.

Deb has been rescuing skunks in Ohio for 15 years and has been hosting the festival for just as many years. After her first skunk, Daisy became ill, she was given the opportunity to rescue a few skunks from a pet store. After gaining the correct permits, Deb and local veterinarian, Doctor Frank Krupka started drawing blood from the skunks to help determine why Daisy was sick. They published a few different case studies, which helped the breed blossom. Read more...

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