[tharbert]

We had a young skunk wander into our back yard and nail out little rat terrier. The dog killed it but at full price. Kids let him inside while they were headed out...never caught a whiff. Pup stayed in the house a few hours until we came home from work. What a pong!

Skunks are considered pests here and can legally be dispatched on sight. If you have a county or city animal control office, they may deal with them for you.

I've heard they make excellent little pets if you catch them very young and have them de-glanded.