RESIDENTS are being warned to not contact a completely loaded skunk which escaped from its again backyard.
Sky the skunk escaped from its proprietor’s again backyard in Ladysmith Close, Christchurch on Friday, September 29 after the again gate was unintentionally left open.
Owner Sharon Tyler, who has saved skunks for 17 years with Sky being her third, is interesting for assist from the general public to return it home safely.
Sharon mentioned: “I’m in alternative accommodation right now due to a water leak in my house, but on Friday I stupidly didn’t lock the gate and she has now gone on a walkabout.
Sky the skunk (Image: Sharon Tyler)
“She’s an old skunk, so she’s possibly curled up and asleep in a shed – I have been searching through a rough area nearby where she may be but haven’t seen her
“If anybody has seen her, call me straight away. Don’t try and touch her, she’s deaf and can be jumpy. She’s fully loaded and frightened of strangers.”
Sharon mentioned Sky, who was purchased from a breeder in Southampton, would solely spray if she was petrified and has solely performed so as soon as as a child.
“I used to breed sugar gliders and a lot of people on the forums I joined also keep skunks,” Sharon mentioned when requested how she received into preserving skunks.
“Lots of people actually have skunks.”
She added that seven-year-old Sky, a nocturnal creature, won’t have gone very far however that it may be a “grumpy madam” at instances.
Sky’s favorite food is uncooked hen and cottage cheese
If you come throughout Sky, please name Sharon on 07843446297.
