42 skunks live it up in South Carolina home
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (NBC NEWS) - We all love our pets, our dogs, our cats, our hamsters maybe even a bird. But one South Carolina family has some pets that have many shaking their heads! Landa Berry of Summerville admits she has a few animals including a couple of dogs, three cats, a bird, even a flying squirrel, but none gets the attention of her pet skunks. What’s particularly unusual, if owning a skunk isn’t odd enough, is the fact that she has 42 skunks and they all live in her house. "The first skunk I got, I got because I had the blues," said Berry. These sorts of things always start small. Landa just wanted an interesting pet. And over the years, their knowledge of the animal grew. How wild ones need rehab and release and now domesticated ones need a home. And one thing leads to another and before long, you have Pepe Le Pew heaven. These skunks have all been de-scented for obvious reasons, thankfully. And the mere suggestion that this might seem a wee bit crazy, well, Landa simply responds... "No, I’m all right. The world is all wrong." The Berry's remain unfazed. They believe rescuing skunks and giving them a home is their calling. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Thursday, Nov 5 at 12:36 PM country.leah wrote ...I ahve been looking for a pet skunk,I know the laws so that makes it very hard.If anyone can help please drop me a line.country.leah@yahoo.com Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Thursday, Apr 23 at 12:38 PM Barb wrote ...I grew up with pet skunks and ferrets are far stinkier (natural musk) than skunks. Domestic skunks have varied personalities but can be affectionate, silly and bratty. The main thing is they need attention or they'll eat their anxieties away and get obese. Not sure I'd have FORTY-TWO but hey, they're rehabbing the wild ones and freeing them, and just loving the domestic ones... why not? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Thursday, Apr 23 at 8:45 AM Anonymous wrote ...My compassion and empathy are directed more towards human beings (another one of God's creations) than animals. My main point was only being that I just can't imagine having a house full of animals. The way I was brought up, caring for people was always more of a priority than caring for animals. But then again, to each their own. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 22 at 6:34 PM Norskejente wrote ...Anonymous - Skunks are very similar to cats and can be easily trained. They are actually very sweet and docile animals. These people have compassion and empathy for God's creatures. Do you? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 22 at 9:43 AM Anonymous wrote ...This is ridiculous !! With all those animals in the house, I am sure it stinks (no pun intended) on the inside. I just can't imagine that someone would want that many animals living inside the house. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 22 at 9:03 AM CarolinaBelle wrote ...Cute story!! Thanks for sharing!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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