Skunks

Love is in the air and so is the stinky smell of skunks. Skunks are on the prowl looking for a mate. These tips will help keep them from hooking up in your backyard.

Ever wonder if you could have your own sloth, monkey, or otter as a pet in Michigan? The answer to that question blew me away.

Do you smell that? Could it be your neighbor's pet? Michigan is one of only 17 states in the country that allow skunks as legal pets.

In Michigan, rabies are most commonly found in skunks and bats.

Last year, there were 79 cases of rabies in animals in Michigan. This year has found more animals testing positive.

This might be the worst Monday in the history of Mondays. I awoke this morning to my boyfriend saying, "Uhh, ... we have a problem. Jack got sprayed by a skunk." Now, this is not the first time that my adorable, but not-so-bright dog has been sprayed. In fact, I think this may be the fifth time since we've had him that he's tried to play with a skunk and learned the consequences. Read Mo

If you're driving around the south east side of Grand Rapids and you smell the fresh spraying of a skunk, send your 'thank you' notes to my neighbor.