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A Des Moines, Iowa, family is feeling the pain of adopting a cuddly little baby skunk.
Literally.
The skunk, it turned out, had rabies. All five family members are now undergoing a painful regimen of shots to keep them from contracting the disease. So are six friends and members of the extended family. More than 20 others are being tested. The family dog will have to be euthanized, or must be quarantined for six months.
KCCI-TV in Des Moines has the complete story.
Moral of story: Leave young wildlife alone!
Hat tip: J.R. Absher at The Outdoor Pressroom.
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